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Title:

Advanced Traveler Information Systems: Overview of California’s System Application and Its Performance as Part of Emergency Response Planning

Accession Number:

01023180

Record Type:

Component

Availability:

Transportation Research Board Business Office

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Abstract:

This paper discusses how Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS/511) enhance emergency and disaster response. These systems are a valuable means to direct people to avoid, respond, and recover from disasters. ATIS/511 distributes real-time travel conditions via commercial/media information service providers and through government agencies. The commercial media uses broadcast television and radio, internet, fleet subscription services, and more. Public agencies use 511 telephone, internet, and highway-located changeable message signs, etc. California has several regional ATIS/511 routinely providing traffic and road conditions, transit/rail and other information. Examples are the Bay Area 511, SacRegion 511), Southern California "Smart-Traveler;" Caltrans Highway Information Network (CHIN); and YATI (Yosemite Area). These have proven their value in many situations: The Northridge Earthquake, the San Diego fires, and Amber Alerts to name a few. ATIS/511 have credibility at the national. ATIS/511 deliver real time information to drivers as they approach emergency areas. Beyond the immediate area, ATIS/511 widely distributes the information regarding usable transportation facilities and directions essential to avoid panic and gridlock traffic congestion through raging fires on impassable roads. The paper explains the need for ATIS/511 in emergency response planning. It elaborates on ATIS/511 advantages and limitations.. The authors argue that emergency response planning should include ATIS/511 through MPOs and Caltrans TMCs. They recommend system performance and associated benefits for integrating ATIS/511 in emergency response planning.

Monograph Accession #:

01020180

Report/Paper Numbers:

06-1340

Language:

English

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Elhamshary, Osama
Lively, David
Tournay, Bill

Pagination:

12p

Publication Date:

2006

Conference:

Transportation Research Board 85th Annual Meeting

Location: Washington DC, United States
Date: 2006-1-22 to 2006-1-26
Sponsors: Transportation Research Board

Media Type:

CD-ROM

Features:

Figures; References (11)

Geographic Terms:

California

Subject Areas:

Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

Source Data:

Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2006 Paper #06-1340

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Mar 3 2006 10:39AM