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Literature Search for Federal Highway Administration - Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management

This report was prepared to document a literature search to assess what is currently known about the management of evacuations and transportation management during evacuation situations, including the necessary support from public safety and other public organizations with a role in managing evacuations. (HTML, PDF 2.4MB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-015)

Technical Memorandum for Federal Highway Administration on Case Studies - Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management

The intent of the case studies is to identify commonalities and unique distinctions among the cross-section of incidents to identify successes, lessons learned, and best practices to provide guidance to agencies in planning for and managing evacuations including transportation, public safety and other public organizations with a role in managing evacuations. (HTML, PDF 1.4MB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-014)

Interview and Survey Results: Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management

The purpose of this report is to document emergency evacuation plans and practices employed by transportation management organizations in several large metropolitan areas in the United States. (HTML, PDF 660KB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-016)

Operational Concept - Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management

The purpose of this document is to outline a concept of operations for transportation management during a no-notice emergency evacuation. This report will illustrate how agencies interact with each other, what information is shared, and how transportation systems are effectively managed during disasters. The concept of operations is intended to address who, what, when, where, why, and how the transportation management system needs to operate during a major no-notice event or disaster requiring evacuation. (HTML, PDF 923KB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-020)

Transportation is critical to emergency response, no matter the size or the frequency of the event. FHWA is committed to improving our nation's ability to manage emergencies that take place within the transportation network infrastructure or affects it in some way.

The Emergency Transportation Operations (ETO) Program

Addresses Activities Along a Response Continuum, Regardless of Cause
Provides Technical Assistance, Knowledge and Tools

Resources are available for the following components of ETO:

Current News

Literature Search for Federal Highway Administration - Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management - September 8, 2008
This report was prepared to document a literature search to assess what is currently known about the management of evacuations and transportation management during evacuation situations, including the necessary support from public safety and other public organizations with a role in managing evacuations. (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-015)
Technical Memorandum for Federal Highway Administration on Case Studies - Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management - September 3, 2008
The intent of the case studies is to identify commonalities and unique distinctions among the cross-section of incidents to identify successes, lessons learned, and best practices to provide guidance to agencies in planning for and managing evacuations including transportation, public safety and other public organizations with a role in managing evacuations. (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-014)
Interview and Survey Results: Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management - August 13, 2008
The purpose of this report is to document emergency evacuation plans and practices employed by transportation management organizations in several large metropolitan areas in the United States. This document discusses specific practices with regard to management through the use of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and related traffic management tools such as CCTV cameras, Dynamic Message Signs (DMS), Highway Advisory Radio (HAR), 511 systems, web sites, interconnected traffic signal systems, High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, and traffic signal priority for transit. Interview results for 14 public and private transportation agencies from five large metropolitan areas are documented in this report. (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-016)
Archived News

ETO Planning Documents List

The Office of Operations has worked diligently with technical experts in a variety of disciplines to develop documents that may aid in efforts to contribute to evacuation and other emergency operations and transportation plans. Many of these documents are available now electronically, with numerous additional documents expected to be released over the next several months. The ETO Planning Documents List constitutes an inventory of these new publications.

Contact Us

For more information about Emergency Transportation Operations, please contact:
Kimberly Vasconez
Emergency Transportation Operations Team Leader
Kimberly.Vasconez@dot.gov

Search Operations: Home About Operations Office Directory Program Areas Regulation/Policy Publications Speeches Press Room Links Subject Index Feedback	Emergency Transportation Operations New Publications Literature Search for Federal Highway Administration - Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management This report was prepared to document a literature search to assess what is currently known about the management of evacuations and transportation management during evacuation situations, including the necessary support from public safety and other public organizations with a role in managing evacuations. (HTML, PDF 2.4MB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-015) Technical Memorandum for Federal Highway Administration on Case Studies - Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management The intent of the case studies is to identify commonalities and unique distinctions among the cross-section of incidents to identify successes, lessons learned, and best practices to provide guidance to agencies in planning for and managing evacuations including transportation, public safety and other public organizations with a role in managing evacuations. (HTML, PDF 1.4MB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-014) Interview and Survey Results: Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management The purpose of this report is to document emergency evacuation plans and practices employed by transportation management organizations in several large metropolitan areas in the United States. (HTML, PDF 660KB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-016) Operational Concept - Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management The purpose of this document is to outline a concept of operations for transportation management during a no-notice emergency evacuation. This report will illustrate how agencies interact with each other, what information is shared, and how transportation systems are effectively managed during disasters. The concept of operations is intended to address who, what, when, where, why, and how the transportation management system needs to operate during a major no-notice event or disaster requiring evacuation. (HTML, PDF 923KB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-020) Transportation is critical to emergency response, no matter the size or the frequency of the event. FHWA is committed to improving our nation's ability to manage emergencies that take place within the transportation network infrastructure or affects it in some way. The Emergency Transportation Operations (ETO) Program Addresses Activities Along a Response Continuum, Regardless of Cause Provides Technical Assistance, Knowledge and Tools Read More about Emergency Transportation Operations, FHWA and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) roles/responsibilities, and the FHWA ETO Program. Resources are available for the following components of ETO: Prevention Preparedness Response Recovery Military Deployment Additional Resources Related Program Areas Current News Literature Search for Federal Highway Administration - Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management - September 8, 2008 This report was prepared to document a literature search to assess what is currently known about the management of evacuations and transportation management during evacuation situations, including the necessary support from public safety and other public organizations with a role in managing evacuations. (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-015) Technical Memorandum for Federal Highway Administration on Case Studies - Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management - September 3, 2008 The intent of the case studies is to identify commonalities and unique distinctions among the cross-section of incidents to identify successes, lessons learned, and best practices to provide guidance to agencies in planning for and managing evacuations including transportation, public safety and other public organizations with a role in managing evacuations. (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-014) Interview and Survey Results: Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management - August 13, 2008 The purpose of this report is to document emergency evacuation plans and practices employed by transportation management organizations in several large metropolitan areas in the United States. This document discusses specific practices with regard to management through the use of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and related traffic management tools such as CCTV cameras, Dynamic Message Signs (DMS), Highway Advisory Radio (HAR), 511 systems, web sites, interconnected traffic signal systems, High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, and traffic signal priority for transit. Interview results for 14 public and private transportation agencies from five large metropolitan areas are documented in this report. (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-016) Archived News ETO Planning Documents List The Office of Operations has worked diligently with technical experts in a variety of disciplines to develop documents that may aid in efforts to contribute to evacuation and other emergency operations and transportation plans. Many of these documents are available now electronically, with numerous additional documents expected to be released over the next several months. The ETO Planning Documents List constitutes an inventory of these new publications. Contact Us For more information about Emergency Transportation Operations, please contact: Kimberly Vasconez Emergency Transportation Operations Team Leader Kimberly.Vasconez@dot.gov
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