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.
Webinars
| Date | Topic |
| December 16, 2026 | Round Robin: Member States Snow and Ice Treatments |
| November 25, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence for Operations and Data – Presenter: TBD |
| November 4 | Round Robin: Member Approaches for Maintenance |
| September 23, 2026 | Wyoming DOT’s Secure Environment – Presenter: Vince Garcia, Wyoming DOT |
| August 26, 2026 | Powering ITS Devices in Challenging Environments – Presenters: Troy Torgersen and Garrett Chaston, Utah DOT |
| June 22, 2026 | Traveler Information and ATMS Procurement Processes – Presenter 1: Sinclair Stolle, Iowa DOT – Presenter 2: Dave Huft, South Dakota DOT |
| June 24, 2026 | High Wind Warnings for High Profile Vehicles – Presenter 1: Mike Warren, Montana DOT – Presenter 2: Vince Garcia, Wyoming DOT |
| May 27, 2026 | Round Robin: Member highlights and discussion from the 2026-27 winter and flood season |
| March 4, 2026 | Members, webinar schedule, and work plan project ideas discussion |
Related Projects
- Project 19.1 – Operations Task Force – Year 12
- Project 18.1 – Operations Task Force – Year 11
- Project 17.1 – Operations Task Force – Year 10
- Project 16.1 – Operations Task Force – Year 9
- Project 15.1 – Operations Task Force – Year 8
- Project 14.1 – Operations Task Force – Year 7
- Project 13.2 – Operations Task Force – Year 6
- Project 12.1 – Operations Task Force – Year 5
- Project 11.1 – Operations Task Force – Year 4
- Project 10.2 – Operations Task Force – Year 3
- Project 9.1 – Operations Task Force – Year 2
- Project 8.1 – Operations Task Force – Year 1
