video above for a glimpse inside the futuristic facility)

Gov. Rick Snyder tours the MDOT Southeast Michigan Transportation Operations Center in Detroit

On Monday, Snyder received a tour as the screens at the front of the room displayed multiple real-time crashes and highway-assist situations resulting from the recent snowstorm.

A vehicle was stuck in snowy center median on once screen. In another state police troopers diverted traffic around an apparent crash.

Employees, some wearing headsets, clicked between screens at their desks and aswered calls, some announcing new incidents, like, a "spin-out on the Davidson."

Snyder listened and watched with interest as he moved through the stations.

"We have (MDOT) people right with state police, so it also serves as the 911 dispatch for state police, it's a great opportunity to coordinate between transportation andcooler to be here.

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Chad Kohalyk thinks and writes about the intersection of technology and politics. He has a master's degree in War Studies, and is active in the startup community. He resides in Kelowna, BC Canada, often making trips to Japan. More →