### Question
How does AID HIGHWAYS define transportation systems management and operations?


### Answer
Under *23 U.S.C. § 101*, **transportation systems management and operations** is defined as:

> integrated strategies to optimize the performance of existing infrastructure through—


(i) the implementation of multimodal and intermodal, cross-jurisdictional systems, services, and projects designed to preserve capacity and improve security, safety, and reliability of the transportation system

#### Citation:
  - *23 U.S.C. § 101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS**

