Overview
This document outlines the best practices for ensuring that the clearance of a traffic incident is done safely and as quickly as possible. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the National Highway Cooperative Research Program (NCHRP) have identified certain practices that reduce the amount of delay caused by a crash or other incident, some of which are explored in this document. In addition, a few national best practices are included in the report, as well as steps pennsylvania will take in the future.
Operations Area of Practice
Communications
Traffic Impact Assessment
Data Acquisition, Support and Hosting
Roadway Safety Services / Roadway Safety Patrol
Traffic Incident Management
Emergency Transportation Operations
Adaptation / Resiliency of the Transportation Network
Organizational Capability Element
Asset Management
Performance Management
Planning
Traffic Incident Management
Emergency Transportation Operations
Local government/MPO/RTPA cooperation
Public safety agency collaboration
Content Type
Best Practice
Role in Organization
Manager / First Line Supervisor
Director / Program Manager
Senior Manager
Public Safety Officer
Publishing Organization
State DOTs