Thursday, August 8, 2019

TSAMS Release 10 Implementation (effective 8/8/19 after 7PM)


New features being released on August 8, 2019 include:
  • Guest login option which gives guest users the capability to modify or add new components or replace existing components for signals in construction or testing status without having ECMS credentials or municipal association to traffic signals. First time guest users can create an account with their name, email address and phone number, and then use this email address to login as a returning guest in the future.
  • When viewed on a mobile device web-browser (Cell Phone / Tablet), the layout on the screen is modified to make it easier to input component data when out in the field.

To ensure quality of data entered by guest users, the changes must be submitted to the applicable PennDOT district for review and approval. A system generated email notification is sent to the applicable district for review including the signal location, the name of the guest user who requested the changes, the component types that are being requested for review and a link to TSAMS log in page. After reviewing, district reviewers can approve or reject the changes. A system generated email is sent to guest user who submitted the request notifying the status of the request after district reviewer reviewed and appropriate actions have taken. Approved components are then become part of the signal records. Guest users can remove the rejected components or resubmit them after making changes based on rejection comments.

We welcome your feedback on the new features or other comments on TSAMS by contacting signals@pa.gov.