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Traffic INCIDENT MANAGEMENT. TRANSPO 2012 OCTOBER 28 – 31 BONITA SPRINGS, FL. WHY?. Donna R. Danson FDOT District Two ITS Operations Project Manager. AGENDA. Definition Goals Elements Roles and Responsibilities Accomplishments. TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT.
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Traffic INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TRANSPO 2012 OCTOBER 28– 31 BONITA SPRINGS, FL WHY? Donna R. Danson FDOT District Two ITS Operations Project Manager
AGENDA • Definition • Goals • Elements • Roles and Responsibilities • Accomplishments
TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT Integrated process of safely managing highway incidents to reduce congestion and secondary crashes while ensuring the safety of Emergency Responders.
FACT: For each minute that a single lane is closed, four minutes of delay occurs.
FACT: A single lane blockage on a 3 lane interstate reduces the capacity of the roadway by 49%.
GOALS • Reduce incident related congestion • Improve traffic flow • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Improve response and incident clearance times • Improve emergency responder safety • Reduce secondary collisions • Decrease economic impact caused by incidents
Common Goal: Make travel in Florida safer and more efficient
ELEMENTS • Detection • Verification • Response • Motorist Information • Site Management • Traffic Management • Clearance
Communication Most Valuable Element:
MEMBERS • Emergency Responders – Fire/Rescue • Law Enforcement • Transportation Agencies • Emergency Operations Centers • Traffic Communication Centers • Media • Public Information Officers • Medical Examiner • Environmental Agencies • Forestry
Roles and Responsibilities • Disseminate Information • Site Management • Traffic Management • Clearance • Performance Measures
Quick Clearance Strategy Tools • Open Roads Policy • Spill Mitigation Policy • Road Rangers • RISC • Move It Law • Move Over Law
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • TIMe 4 Safety Video • Road Ranger Responder Survey • Move Over Law • Open Roads Policy • Spill Mitigation Guidelines
Road Rangers • Active programs in most major urban areas in Florida and along Florida’s Turnpike. • In 2011, Road Rangers made over 395,000 stops including: • Debris pick-ups • Emergency response support • Motorist assistance calls.
Open Roads Policy • Originally signed in 2002 • Updated in 2012 (pending final approval) • Agreement between Florida Highway Patrol and Florida Department of Transportation • State Highway System • Promotes responder safety • Expedites removal of vehicles, cargo, and debris • Restores safe and orderly flow of traffic in an urgent manner after a traffic incident For more info: http://www.floridatim.com/documents/Training/Open%20Roads%20Policy.pdf
Spill Mitigation Policy • Mitigation of Accidental Discharges of Motor Vehicle Fluids Guidelines • Guidelines for clean-up of hazardous materials such as: • Oil • Fuel • Grease • Antifreeze For more info: http://www.floridatim.com/documents/Training/Spill%20Mitigation%20Guidelines.pdf
Rapid Incident Scene Clearance (RISC) • Provides incentives to towing companies who respond and clear incidents involving types of vehicles that are beyond the recovery capabilities of light and medium-duty rotation towing providers For more info: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/TrafficOperations/Traf_Incident/pdf/2010_2011AnnualRISCReportFINAL.pdf
RISC Timeline Arrival on scene within 60 minutes NTP Notice to proceed is given Activation of RISC 90 minute clearance goal 60 minutes 90 minutes 180 minutes 180+ minutes 90 minute clearance time, $2,500 bonus If roadway is not cleared within 180 minutes, a penalty of $10/minute ($600/hour) is assessed $600 flat rate service payment if arrival time is within 60 minutes If vendor exceeds 90 minutes but does not exceed 180 minutes clearance time, $0 bonus • Plus $1,000 bonus • if additional • equipment is used
Move It Law • Reduces • Lane closure times • Hazards to other drivers • Hazards to responders • Requires minor accident vehicles to be moved from travel lanes when safe and there are no injuries
Move Over Law Vacatethe lane closest to the emergency vehicle or Slow to a speed 20 mph less than the posted speed limit For more info: http://www.flhsmv.gov/safetytips/MoveOverTips.htm
Contact Information: Donna R. Danson D2 ITS OPERATIONS PROJECT MANAGER FDOT URBAN OFFICE 2198 EDISON AVENUE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32204 904- 360-5635