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21st Century Operations Using 21st Century Technologies

Long Description: Initial Planning Activities Hierarchichal Diagram

Image displays the steps associated with the Initial Planning Activities Checklist and the associated assessments for each:

Step 1. Information and Data Collection.

  • Assessments:
    • Previous Event Occurrences
    • Event Operations Information and Travel Data
    • Stakeholder Contacts

Step 2. Assessment of Event-oriented Risks

  • Assessments:
    • Demonstration/Protest at Politically/Socially Controversial Events
    • Ticketless Event Patrons Causing Overcrowding at Events
    • Fan Celebration after Team Victory
    • Event Security for Unexpected Events

Step 3. Assessment of External Factors Affecting Scope of Event Impact

  • Assessments:
    • Available Resources
    • Weather
    • Concurrent Roadway Construction
    • Concurrent Planned Special Events

Step 4. Contingency Planning

  • Assessments:
    • Need to Develop a Scenario-based Traffic Management Plan
    • Need ot Consider and Plan for Possible Unplanned Scenarios
    • Need to Determine Changes in Operation Due to Unplanned Scenarios

Step 5. Event Operations Planning

  • Assessment:
    • Performance Goals and Objectives

Step 6. Selection of Measures of Effectiveness

  • Assessments:
    • Identify Internal MOEs for Stakeholder Evaluation
    • Identify Internal MOEs Identifiable by the Public

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