20.1 Operations Task Force – Year 13

The North/West Passage Operations Task Force was established in 2013. The intent of the task force is to:

  • Establish relationships.
  • Enhance the scope of operations-oriented, maintenance operations, and Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) related projects.
  • Support further implementation of project findings.
  • Increase interaction among the states outside of major events.

A memorandum of understanding was signed for traveler information coordination and operational guidelines were developed in 2011. The documents are periodically reviewed and updated if needed.

Since its fourth year as a task force, a technician’s forum is conducted to provide an opportunity for member states to talk with each other and learn about projects or topics of interest. The forum is modeled after the Western States Forum.

Since its second year as a task force, a round robin webinar is held annually for members to highlight the major events as well as winter and flood season activities for that year. In addition, 6 to 9 webinars on various topics are held throughout the year which may include presentations or round robin discussions.

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