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Gain Support from Enforcement Agencies and Ensure Effective Interagency Interfaces to Successfully Implement an Electronic Crash Data System.
- Gaining support from local law enforcement agencies to use the software is key because they are responsible for a large percentage of crash reports. Their data is the primary source for…
04/30/2021
Taxonomy: Data Archive, Investigation
Deploy ITS technologies including Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) for dispatchers and responders in traffic incident management.
Traffic incident management serves an essential function in managing the safety and efficiency of roadways. Incidents not only incur harm to those directly involved, they also lead to secondary…
03/31/2011
Taxonomy: Investigation, Automatic Vehicle Location / Computer-Aided Dispatch, Service Patrols, Surveillance & Detection
When considering the use of camera phones in managing incidents, be aware of the challenges associated with technology interoperability among agencies and first responder priorities.
Throughout the camera phone pilot phase, first responders captured images of incidents and forwarded them to towing companies so that the appropriate size/type of recovery vehicle could be dispatched…
04/18/2007
Taxonomy: Response Management, Investigation
Draw on the strengths of complementary relationships between the public and private sectors for successful implementation of ITS projects.
There are many advantages to pursuing the design and construction of a facility with a public-private partnership agreement. Some of these advantages include cost savings, risk sharing, revenue…
03/29/2007
Taxonomy: Toll Collection, Dynamic Message Signs, Data Archive, Surveillance, Monitoring, & Prediction, Investigation, Service Patrols
Manage resources to optimize incident response and clearance times to reduce the impact on traffic flow.
The objectives of improved incident response and clearance include: safe and timely removal of all vehicles, wreckage, and debris; and restoring the roadway back to its full capacity, while…
06/20/2006
Taxonomy: Investigation, Mobilization & Response
Utilize technology sharing and training opportunities to form mutually beneficial relationships for successful incident management programs.
ARTIMIS (Advanced Regional Traffic Interactive Management Information System) is a mature interagency traffic incident management program located in the Cincinnati metro area that has been…
09/16/2005
Taxonomy: Investigation, Service Patrols, Detectors, Imaging / Video
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