TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
APPENDIX A - INCIDENT SCENARIOS
TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT (TIM)
RESOURCE UTILIZATION SURVEY
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is sponsoring an investigation to determine the nature and extent of public agency resources utilized when responding to a typical incident scenario (described below). Public agency response may include law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services, and transportation.
For each type of public agency, a series of three worksheets are provided that request resource utilization information for: (1) personnel, (2) equipment and technology, and (3) supplies and materials utilized at the scene of the incident described below. Please complete the three attached worksheets for your respective public agency detailing the resources and associated costs for incident response. Assume that you have access to sufficient personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials and that these resources are not otherwise engaged. Technology resources should reflect existing capabilities (i.e., only list the use of variable message signs or total station surveying equipment if you have them presently available to you).
Surveys can be returned via fax (512-467-8971), email (j-carson@tamu.edu) or mail (Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University System, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 300E, Austin, TX 78723), attention Jodi L. Carson. If you have specific questions as you complete the worksheets, please contact Jodi L. Carson at j-carson@tamu.edu or (512) 467-0946. We’d appreciate your response no later than Monday, June 2, 2008. Thank you in advance for your participation.
INCIDENT SCENARIO: LANE-BLOCKING, INJURY CRASH
DATE/TIME: 11:15 AM on Monday
CONDITIONS: Sunny with mild wind, 72 degrees (F)
LOCATION: Eastbound lanes of Interstate 595, approximately 100 yards east of the upstream N. Federal Highway (1) off-ramp
CIRCUMSTANCES: Vehicle #1 (small sport utility vehicle), traveling east in the leftmost lane of Interstate 595 abruptly merged right in an attempt to access the N. Federal Highway (1) off-ramp, sideswiping Vehicle #2 (passenger car) traveling east in the center lane. Upon impact, Vehicle #2 braked abruptly, spun and was hit at a high rate of speed by Vehicle #3 (small pickup truck). The three involved vehicles are blocking the two rightmost travel lanes of the highway approximately 100 yards east of the upstream off-ramp. Vehicle #2 has a minor gasoline leak and the driver is trapped with minor injuries. Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 sustained minor damage but are drivable. The drivers of Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 are uninjured. Traffic is light and moving past the incident at approximately 10 MPH. A backup is slowly building behind the blockage. Traffic volumes are expected to increase between noon and 1:00 PM. Law enforcement is first to arrive at the scene, followed by fire and rescue and EMS and later, transportation.
In your experience, how long would it take to clear this incident (i.e., from the time of occurrence to the time all lanes are reopened and normal traffic flow resumes)? __________________________________
Baltimore, Maryland
TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT (TIM)
RESOURCE UTILIZATION SURVEY
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is sponsoring an investigation to determine the nature and extent of public agency resources utilized when responding to a typical incident scenario (described below). Public agency response may include law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services, and transportation.
For each type of public agency, a series of three worksheets are provided that request resource utilization information for: (1) personnel, (2) equipment and technology, and (3) supplies and materials utilized at the scene of the incident described below. Please complete the three attached worksheets for your respective public agency detailing the resources and associated costs for incident response. Assume that you have access to sufficient personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials and that these resources are not otherwise engaged. Technology resources should reflect existing capabilities (i.e., only list the use of variable message signs or total station surveying equipment if you have them presently available to you).
Surveys can be returned via fax (512-467-8971), email (j-carson@tamu.edu) or mail (Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University System, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 300E, Austin, TX 78723), attention Jodi L. Carson. If you have specific questions as you complete the worksheets, please contact Jodi L. Carson at j-carson@tamu.edu or (512) 467-0946. We’d appreciate your response no later than Monday, June 2, 2008. Thank you in advance for your participation.
INCIDENT SCENARIO: LANE-BLOCKING, INJURY CRASH
DATE/TIME: 11:15 AM on Monday
CONDITIONS: Sunny with mild wind, 72 degrees (F)
LOCATION: Northbound lanes of Interstate 695 north of the Baltimore Washington Parkway (295), approximately 100 yards north of the upstream Fairview Avenue off-ramp
CIRCUMSTANCES: Vehicle #1 (small sport utility vehicle), traveling north in the leftmost lane of Interstate 695 abruptly merged right in an attempt to access the Fairview Avenue off-ramp, sideswiping Vehicle #2 (passenger car) traveling north in the center lane. Upon impact, Vehicle #2 braked abruptly, spun and was hit at a high rate of speed by Vehicle #3 (small pickup truck). The three involved vehicles are blocking the two rightmost travel lanes of the highway approximately 100 yards north of the upstream off-ramp. Vehicle #2 has a minor gasoline leak and the driver is trapped with minor injuries. Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 sustained minor damage but are drivable. The drivers of Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 are uninjured. Traffic is light and moving past the incident at approximately 10 MPH. A backup is slowly building behind the blockage. Traffic volumes are expected to increase between noon and 1:00 PM. Law enforcement is first to arrive at the scene, followed by fire and rescue and EMS and later, transportation.
In your experience, how long would it take to clear this incident (i.e., from the time of occurrence to the time all lanes are reopened and normal traffic flow resumes)? __________________________________
Minneapolis, Minnesota
TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT (TIM)
RESOURCE UTILIZATION SURVEY
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is sponsoring an investigation to determine the nature and extent of public agency resources utilized when responding to a typical incident scenario (described below). Public agency response may include law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services, and transportation.
For each type of public agency, a series of three worksheets are provided that request resource utilization information for: (1) personnel, (2) equipment and technology, and (3) supplies and materials utilized at the scene of the incident described below. Please complete the three attached worksheets for your respective public agency detailing the resources and associated costs for incident response. Assume that you have access to sufficient personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials and that these resources are not otherwise engaged. Technology resources should reflect existing capabilities (i.e., only list the use of variable message signs or total station surveying equipment if you have them presently available to you).
Surveys can be returned via fax (512-467-8971), email (j-carson@tamu.edu) or mail (Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University System, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 300E, Austin, TX 78723), attention Jodi L. Carson. If you have specific questions as you complete the worksheets, please contact Jodi L. Carson at j-carson@tamu.edu or (512) 467-0946. We’d appreciate your response no later than Monday, June 2, 2008. Thank you in advance for your participation.
INCIDENT SCENARIO: LANE-BLOCKING, INJURY CRASH
DATE/TIME: 11:15 AM on Monday
CONDITIONS: Sunny with mild wind, 72 degrees (F)
LOCATION: Westbound lanes of Interstate 94, approximately 100 yards west of the upstream Huron Boulevard SE off-ramp
CIRCUMSTANCES: Vehicle #1 (small sport utility vehicle), traveling west in the leftmost lane of Interstate 94 abruptly merged right in an attempt to access the Huron Boulevard SE off-ramp, sideswiping Vehicle #2 (passenger car) traveling west in the center lane. Upon impact, Vehicle #2 braked abruptly, spun and was hit at a high rate of speed by Vehicle #3 (small pickup truck). The three involved vehicles are blocking the two rightmost travel lanes of the highway approximately 100 yards west of the upstream off-ramp. Vehicle #2 has a minor gasoline leak and the driver is trapped with minor injuries. Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 sustained minor damage but are drivable. The drivers of Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 are uninjured. Traffic is light and moving past the incident at approximately 10 MPH. A backup is slowly building behind the blockage. Traffic volumes are expected to increase between noon and 1:00 PM. Law enforcement is first to arrive at the scene, followed by fire and rescue and EMS and later, transportation.
In your experience, how long would it take to clear this incident (i.e., from the time of occurrence to the time all lanes are reopened and normal traffic flow resumes)? __________________________________
Northern Virginia
TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT (TIM)
RESOURCE UTILIZATION SURVEY
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is sponsoring an investigation to determine the nature and extent of public agency resources utilized when responding to a typical incident scenario (described below). Public agency response may include law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services, and transportation.
For each type of public agency, a series of three worksheets are provided that request resource utilization information for: (1) personnel, (2) equipment and technology, and (3) supplies and materials utilized at the scene of the incident described below. Please complete the three attached worksheets for your respective public agency detailing the resources and associated costs for incident response. Assume that you have access to sufficient personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials and that these resources are not otherwise engaged. Technology resources should reflect existing capabilities (i.e., only list the use of variable message signs or total station surveying equipment if you have them presently available to you).
Surveys can be returned via fax (512-467-8971), email (j-carson@tamu.edu) or mail (Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University System, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 300E, Austin, TX 78723), attention Jodi L. Carson. If you have specific questions as you complete the worksheets, please contact Jodi L. Carson at j-carson@tamu.edu or (512) 467-0946. We’d appreciate your response no later than Monday, May 19, 2008. Thank you in advance for your participation.
INCIDENT SCENARIO: LANE-BLOCKING, INJURY CRASH
DATE/TIME: 11:15 AM on Monday
CONDITIONS: Sunny with mild wind, 72 degrees (F)
LOCATION: Eastbound lanes of Interstate 66, approximately 100 yards east of the upstream N. Westmoreland Street off-ramp in Falls Church
CIRCUMSTANCES: Vehicle #1 (small sport utility vehicle), traveling east in the leftmost lane of Interstate 66 abruptly merged right in an attempt to access the N. Westmoreland Street off-ramp, sideswiping Vehicle #2 (passenger car) traveling east in the center lane. Upon impact, Vehicle #2 braked abruptly, spun and was hit at a high rate of speed by Vehicle #3 (small pickup truck). The three involved vehicles are blocking the two rightmost travel lanes of the highway approximately 100 yards east of the upstream off-ramp. Vehicle #2 has a minor gasoline leak and the driver is trapped with minor injuries. Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 sustained minor damage but are drivable. The drivers of Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 are uninjured. Traffic is light and moving past the incident at approximately 10 MPH. A backup is slowly building behind the blockage. Traffic volumes are expected to increase between noon and 1:00 PM. Law enforcement is first to arrive at the scene, followed by fire and rescue and EMS and later, transportation.
In your experience, how long would it take to clear this incident (i.e., from the time of occurrence to the time all lanes are reopened and normal traffic flow resumes)? __________________________________
Seattle, Washington
TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT (TIM)
RESOURCE UTILIZATION SURVEY
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is sponsoring an investigation to determine the nature and extent of public agency resources utilized when responding to a typical incident scenario (described below). Public agency response may include law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services, and transportation.
For each type of public agency, a series of three worksheets are provided that request resource utilization information for: (1) personnel, (2) equipment and technology, and (3) supplies and materials utilized at the scene of the incident described below. Please complete the three attached worksheets for your respective public agency detailing the resources and associated costs for incident response. Assume that you have access to sufficient personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials and that these resources are not otherwise engaged. Technology resources should reflect existing capabilities (i.e., only list the use of variable message signs or total station surveying equipment if you have them presently available to you).
Surveys can be returned via fax (512-467-8971), email (j-carson@tamu.edu) or mail (Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University System, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 300E, Austin, TX 78723), attention Jodi L. Carson. If you have specific questions as you complete the worksheets, please contact Jodi L. Carson at j-carson@tamu.edu or (512) 467-0946. We’d appreciate your response no later than Monday, June 2, 2008. Thank you in advance for your participation.
INCIDENT SCENARIO: LANE-BLOCKING, INJURY CRASH
DATE/TIME: 11:15 AM on Monday
CONDITIONS: Sunny with mild wind, 72 degrees (F)
LOCATION: Northbound lanes of Interstate 5, approximately 100 yards north of the upstream Interstate 90 West off-ramp
CIRCUMSTANCES: Vehicle #1 (small sport utility vehicle), traveling north in the leftmost lane of Interstate 5 abruptly merged right in an attempt to access the Interstate 90 West off-ramp, sideswiping Vehicle #2 (passenger car) traveling north in the center lane. Upon impact, Vehicle #2 braked abruptly, spun and was hit at a high rate of speed by Vehicle #3 (small pickup truck). The three involved vehicles are blocking the two rightmost travel lanes of the highway approximately 100 yards north of the upstream off-ramp. Vehicle #2 has a minor gasoline leak and the driver is trapped with minor injuries. Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 sustained minor damage but are drivable. The drivers of Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 are uninjured. Traffic is light and moving past the incident at approximately 10 MPH. A backup is slowly building behind the blockage. Traffic volumes are expected to increase between noon and 1:00 PM. Law enforcement is first to arrive at the scene, followed by fire and rescue and EMS and later, transportation.
In your experience, how long would it take to clear this incident (i.e., from the time of occurrence to the time all lanes are reopened and normal traffic flow resumes)? __________________________________
Little Rock, Arkansas
TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT (TIM)
RESOURCE UTILIZATION SURVEY
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is sponsoring an investigation to determine the nature and extent of public agency resources utilized when responding to a typical incident scenario (described below). Public agency response may include law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services, and transportation.
For each type of public agency, a series of three worksheets are provided that request resource utilization information for: (1) personnel, (2) equipment and technology, and (3) supplies and materials utilized at the scene of the incident described below. Please complete the three attached worksheets for your respective public agency detailing the resources and associated costs for incident response. Assume that you have access to sufficient personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials and that these resources are not otherwise engaged. Technology resources should reflect existing capabilities (i.e., only list the use of variable message signs or total station surveying equipment if you have them presently available to you).
Surveys can be returned via fax (512-467-8971), email (j-carson@tamu.edu) or mail (Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University System, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 300E, Austin, TX 78723), attention Jodi L. Carson. If you have specific questions as you complete the worksheets, please contact Jodi L. Carson at j-carson@tamu.edu or (512) 467-0946. We’d appreciate your response no later than Monday, June 2, 2008. Thank you in advance for your participation.
INCIDENT SCENARIO: LANE-BLOCKING, INJURY CRASH
DATE/TIME: 11:15 AM on Monday
CONDITIONS: Sunny with mild wind, 72 degrees (F)
LOCATION: Westbound lanes of Interstate 630, approximately 100 yards west of the upstream S. Chester Street off-ramp
CIRCUMSTANCES: Vehicle #1 (small sport utility vehicle), traveling west in the leftmost lane of Interstate 630 abruptly merged right in an attempt to access the S. Chester Street off-ramp, sideswiping Vehicle #2 (passenger car) traveling west in the center lane. Upon impact, Vehicle #2 braked abruptly, spun and was hit at a high rate of speed by Vehicle #3 (small pickup truck). The three involved vehicles are blocking the two rightmost travel lanes of the highway approximately 100 yards west of the upstream off-ramp. Vehicle #2 has a minor gasoline leak and the driver is trapped with minor injuries. Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 sustained minor damage but are drivable. The drivers of Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 are uninjured. Traffic is light and moving past the incident at approximately 10 MPH. A backup is slowly building behind the blockage. Traffic volumes are expected to increase between noon and 1:00 PM. Law enforcement is first to arrive at the scene, followed by fire and rescue and EMS and later, transportation.
In your experience, how long would it take to clear this incident (i.e., from the time of occurrence to the time all lanes are reopened and normal traffic flow resumes)? __________________________________
Salem, New Hampshire
TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT (TIM)
RESOURCE UTILIZATION SURVEY
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is sponsoring an investigation to determine the nature and extent of public agency resources utilized when responding to a typical incident scenario (described below). Public agency response may include law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services, and transportation.
For each type of public agency, a series of three worksheets are provided that request resource utilization information for: (1) personnel, (2) equipment and technology, and (3) supplies and materials utilized at the scene of the incident described below. Please complete the three attached worksheets for your respective public agency detailing the resources and associated costs for incident response. Assume that you have access to sufficient personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials and that these resources are not otherwise engaged. Technology resources should reflect existing capabilities (i.e., only list the use of variable message signs or total station surveying equipment if you have them presently available to you).
Surveys can be returned via fax (512-467-8971), email (j-carson@tamu.edu) or mail (Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University System, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 300E, Austin, TX 78723), attention Jodi L. Carson. If you have specific questions as you complete the worksheets, please contact Jodi L. Carson at j-carson@tamu.edu or (512) 467-0946. We’d appreciate your response no later than Monday, June 2, 2008. Thank you in advance for your participation.
INCIDENT SCENARIO: LANE-BLOCKING, INJURY CRASH
DATE/TIME: 11:15 AM on Monday
CONDITIONS: Sunny with mild wind, 72 degrees (F)
LOCATION: Northbound lanes of Interstate 93, approximately 100 yards north of the upstream Rockingham Park Boulevard off-ramp
CIRCUMSTANCES: Vehicle #1 (small sport utility vehicle), traveling north in the leftmost lane of Interstate 93 abruptly merged right in an attempt to access the Rockingham Park Boulevard off-ramp, sideswiping Vehicle #2 (passenger car) traveling north in the center lane. Upon impact, Vehicle #2 braked abruptly, spun and was hit at a high rate of speed by Vehicle #3 (small pickup truck). The three involved vehicles are blocking the two rightmost travel lanes of the highway approximately 100 yards north of the upstream off-ramp. Vehicle #2 has a minor gasoline leak and the driver is trapped with minor injuries. Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 sustained minor damage but are drivable. The drivers of Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 are uninjured. Traffic is light and moving past the incident at approximately 10 MPH. A backup is slowly building behind the blockage. Traffic volumes are expected to increase between noon and 1:00 PM. Law enforcement is first to arrive at the scene, followed by fire and rescue and EMS and later, transportation.
In your experience, how long would it take to clear this incident (i.e., from the time of occurrence to the time all lanes are reopened and normal traffic flow resumes)? __________________________________
Albuquerque, New Mexico
TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT (TIM)
RESOURCE UTILIZATION SURVEY
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is sponsoring an investigation to determine the nature and extent of public agency resources utilized when responding to a typical incident scenario (described below). Public agency response may include law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services, and transportation.
For each type of public agency, a series of three worksheets are provided that request resource utilization information for: (1) personnel, (2) equipment and technology, and (3) supplies and materials utilized at the scene of the incident described below. Please complete the three attached worksheets for your respective public agency detailing the resources and associated costs for incident response. Assume that you have access to sufficient personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials and that these resources are not otherwise engaged. Technology resources should reflect existing capabilities (i.e., only list the use of variable message signs or total station surveying equipment if you have them presently available to you).
Surveys can be returned via fax (512-467-8971), email (j-carson@tamu.edu) or mail (Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University System, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 300E, Austin, TX 78723), attention Jodi L. Carson. If you have specific questions as you complete the worksheets, please contact Jodi L. Carson at j-carson@tamu.edu or (512) 467-0946. We’d appreciate your response no later than Monday, May 19, 2008. Thank you in advance for your participation.
INCIDENT SCENARIO: LANE-BLOCKING, INJURY CRASH
DATE/TIME: 11:15 AM on Monday
CONDITIONS: Sunny with mild wind, 72 degrees (F)
LOCATION: Northbound lanes of Interstate 25, approximately 100 yards north of the upstream Pan American East Freeway NE/Frontage Road N. off-ramp
CIRCUMSTANCES: Vehicle #1 (small sport utility vehicle), traveling north in the leftmost lane of Interstate 25 abruptly merged right in an attempt to access the Pan American East Freeway NE/Frontage Road N. off-ramp, sideswiping Vehicle #2 (passenger car) traveling north in the center lane. Upon impact, Vehicle #2 braked abruptly, spun and was hit at a high rate of speed by Vehicle #3 (small pickup truck). The three involved vehicles are blocking the two rightmost travel lanes of the highway approximately 100 yards north of the upstream off-ramp. Vehicle #2 has a minor gasoline leak and the driver is trapped with minor injuries. Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 sustained minor damage but are drivable. The drivers of Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 are uninjured. Traffic is light and moving past the incident at approximately 10 MPH. A backup is slowly building behind the blockage. Traffic volumes are expected to increase between noon and 1:00 PM. Law enforcement is first to arrive at the scene, followed by fire and rescue and EMS and later, transportation.
In your experience, how long would it take to clear this incident (i.e., from the time of occurrence to the time all lanes are reopened and normal traffic flow resumes)? __________________________________
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT (TIM)
RESOURCE UTILIZATION SURVEY
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is sponsoring an investigation to determine the nature and extent of public agency resources utilized when responding to a typical incident scenario (described below). Public agency response may include law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services, and transportation.
For each type of public agency, a series of three worksheets are provided that request resource utilization information for: (1) personnel, (2) equipment and technology, and (3) supplies and materials utilized at the scene of the incident described below. Please complete the three attached worksheets for your respective public agency detailing the resources and associated costs for incident response. Assume that you have access to sufficient personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials and that these resources are not otherwise engaged. Technology resources should reflect existing capabilities (i.e., only list the use of variable message signs or total station surveying equipment if you have them presently available to you).
Surveys can be returned via fax (512-467-8971), email (j-carson@tamu.edu) or mail (Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University System, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 300E, Austin, TX 78723), attention Jodi L. Carson. If you have specific questions as you complete the worksheets, please contact Jodi L. Carson at j-carson@tamu.edu or (512) 467-0946. We’d appreciate your response no later than Monday, May 19, 2008. Thank you in advance for your participation.
INCIDENT SCENARIO: LANE-BLOCKING, INJURY CRASH
DATE/TIME: 11:15 AM on Monday
CONDITIONS: Sunny with mild wind, 72 degrees (F)
LOCATION: Southbound lanes of Interstate 235, approximately 100 yards south of the upstream Interstate 40 West off-ramp
CIRCUMSTANCES: Vehicle #1 (small sport utility vehicle), traveling south in the leftmost lane of Interstate 235 abruptly merged right in an attempt to access the Interstate 40 West off-ramp, sideswiping Vehicle #2 (passenger car) traveling south in the center lane. Upon impact, Vehicle #2 braked abruptly, spun and was hit at a high rate of speed by Vehicle #3 (small pickup truck). The three involved vehicles are blocking the two rightmost travel lanes of the highway approximately 100 yards south of the upstream off-ramp. Vehicle #2 has a minor gasoline leak and the driver is trapped with minor injuries. Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 sustained minor damage but are drivable. The drivers of Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 are uninjured. Traffic is light and moving past the incident at approximately 10 MPH. A backup is slowly building behind the blockage. Traffic volumes are expected to increase between noon and 1:00 PM. Law enforcement is first to arrive at the scene, followed by fire and rescue and EMS and later, transportation.
In your experience, how long would it take to clear this incident (i.e., from the time of occurrence to the time all lanes are reopened and normal traffic flow resumes)? __________________________________
Scranton, Pennsylvania
TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT (TIM)
RESOURCE UTILIZATION SURVEY
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is sponsoring an investigation to determine the nature and extent of public agency resources utilized when responding to a typical incident scenario (described below). Public agency response may include law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services, and transportation.
For each type of public agency, a series of three worksheets are provided that request resource utilization information for: (1) personnel, (2) equipment and technology, and (3) supplies and materials utilized at the scene of the incident described below. Please complete the three attached worksheets for your respective public agency detailing the resources and associated costs for incident response. Assume that you have access to sufficient personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials and that these resources are not otherwise engaged. Technology resources should reflect existing capabilities (i.e., only list the use of variable message signs or total station surveying equipment if you have them presently available to you).
Surveys can be returned via fax (512-467-8971), email (j-carson@tamu.edu) or mail (Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University System, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 300E, Austin, TX 78723), attention Jodi L. Carson. If you have specific questions as you complete the worksheets, please contact Jodi L. Carson at j-carson@tamu.edu or (512) 467-0946. We’d appreciate your response no later than Monday, June 2, 2008. Thank you in advance for your participation.
INCIDENT SCENARIO: LANE-BLOCKING, INJURY CRASH
DATE/TIME: 11:15 AM on Monday
CONDITIONS: Sunny with mild wind, 72 degrees (F)
LOCATION: Westbound/northbound lanes of Interstate 84/380, approximately 100 yards west/north of the upstream Tigue Street off-ramp
CIRCUMSTANCES: Vehicle #1 (small sport utility vehicle), traveling west/north in the leftmost lane of Interstate 84/380 abruptly merged right in an attempt to access the Tigue Street off-ramp, sideswiping Vehicle #2 (passenger car) traveling west/north in the center lane. Upon impact, Vehicle #2 braked abruptly, spun and was hit at a high rate of speed by Vehicle #3 (small pickup truck). The three involved vehicles are blocking the two rightmost travel lanes of the highway approximately 100 yards west/north of the upstream off-ramp. Vehicle #2 has a minor gasoline leak and the driver is trapped with minor injuries. Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 sustained minor damage but are drivable. The drivers of Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 are uninjured. Traffic is light and moving past the incident at approximately 10 MPH. A backup is slowly building behind the blockage. Traffic volumes are expected to increase between noon and 1:00 PM. Law enforcement is first to arrive at the scene, followed by fire and rescue and EMS and later, transportation.
In your experience, how long would it take to clear this incident (i.e., from the time of occurrence to the time all lanes are reopened and normal traffic flow resumes)? __________________________________
Chattanooga, Tennessee
TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT (TIM)
RESOURCE UTILIZATION SURVEY
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is sponsoring an investigation to determine the nature and extent of public agency resources utilized when responding to a typical incident scenario (described below). Public agency response may include law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services, and transportation.
For each type of public agency, a series of three worksheets are provided that request resource utilization information for: (1) personnel, (2) equipment and technology, and (3) supplies and materials utilized at the scene of the incident described below. Please complete the three attached worksheets for your respective public agency detailing the resources and associated costs for incident response. Assume that you have access to sufficient personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials and that these resources are not otherwise engaged. Technology resources should reflect existing capabilities (i.e., only list the use of variable message signs or total station surveying equipment if you have them presently available to you).
Surveys can be returned via fax (512-467-8971), email (j-carson@tamu.edu) or mail (Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University System, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 300E, Austin, TX 78723), attention Jodi L. Carson. If you have specific questions as you complete the worksheets, please contact Jodi L. Carson at j-carson@tamu.edu or (512) 467-0946. We’d appreciate your response no later than Monday, May 19, 2008. Thank you in advance for your participation.
INCIDENT SCENARIO: LANE-BLOCKING, INJURY CRASH
DATE/TIME: 11:15 AM on Monday
CONDITIONS: Sunny with mild wind, 72 degrees (F)
LOCATION: Eastbound lanes of Interstate 24, approximately 100 yards east of the upstream 4th Avenue off-ramp
CIRCUMSTANCES: Vehicle #1 (small sport utility vehicle), traveling east in the leftmost lane of Interstate 24 abruptly merged right in an attempt to access the 4th Avenue off-ramp, sideswiping Vehicle #2 (passenger car) traveling east in the center lane. Upon impact, Vehicle #2 braked abruptly, spun and was hit at a high rate of speed by Vehicle #3 (small pickup truck). The three involved vehicles are blocking the two rightmost travel lanes of the highway approximately 100 yards east of the upstream off-ramp. Vehicle #2 has a minor gasoline leak and the driver is trapped with minor injuries. Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 sustained minor damage but are drivable. The drivers of Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #3 are uninjured. Traffic is light and moving past the incident at approximately 10 MPH. A backup is slowly building behind the blockage. Traffic volumes are expected to increase between noon and 1:00 PM. Law enforcement is first to arrive at the scene, followed by fire and rescue and EMS and later, transportation.
In your experience, how long would it take to clear this incident (i.e., from the time of occurrence to the time all lanes are reopened and normal traffic flow resumes)? __________________________________
