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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
Response
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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