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Module 1Topic 2

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Session 2: Learning Objectives

Demonstrate use of basic terms of Traffic Incident Management (TIM)

List 3 benefits of TIM

Identify what your own local agency issues are

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Traffic Incident DefinitionA Traffic Incident is defined as any non-recurrent event, such as a vehicle crash, vehicle breakdown, or special event that causes:

Reduction of Roadway Capacity An Abnormal Increase in Traffic Demand

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Incident TypesCrashes 10-12%

Other 5-10%

Disablements80-85%

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Incident Severity (Minor)Most Frequent

Affect Shoulder

Impact Traffic Locally

Require Few Responders

Require Informal Actions

May be Self-helped

May not be Reported

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Incident Severity (Major)Occur Infrequently

Affect Travel Lanes

Impact Area/Corridor Traffic

Require Multiple Responders

Require Formal Actions/Plan

May Involve Fatalities

May Require Investigation

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Incidents are Unpredictable

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Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Definition

A planned, coordinated program to detect and remove incidents and restore traffic capacity safely and quickly.

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Traditional OperationsSequential Steps

Minimal Interdisciplinary Coordination

Minimal Understanding of Others’ Roles

Actions Governed by Individual Priorities

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Managed OperationsConcurrent Steps

Interdisciplinary Sharing of Equipment and Personnel

Increased Understanding of Each Others’ Roles

Unified Decision Making and Command

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Concurrent Steps

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Traffic Incident Management Functional Areas

Detection/Verification

Response

Site Management

Clearance

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Detection/Verification

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Site Management

Clearance

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TIM ObjectivesTo Improve

Responder and Motorist Safety

Operational Efficiency

Public Image

To Reduce Traffic Congestion

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TIM Benefits

Reduced Traffic Congestion

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TIM Benefits

Reduce Secondary Collisions

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TIM Benefits

Reduce Pedestrian Incidents

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What Are Your Agency’s Incident Management

Issues?

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Session 2: Review Learning Objectives

Demonstrate use of basic terms of Traffic Incident Management (TIM)List 3 benefits of TIMDefine what your own local agency issues are

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Count Off : 1,2,3,4……

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