ITS & Event Management in Georgia

ITS REPORTING FOR DUTY… ITS & Event Management in Georgia

Georgia is home to some of the largest venues in the Southeast

NASCAR at Atlanta Motor Speedway • NASCAR races held in March and October • 200,000+ race fans attending • Traffic impacts felt throughout region • Regional, multi-agency coordination

AMS Traffic Management Strategies • Traffic signal timing coordination • Contra-flow • Georgia State Patrol • AMS TCC • NaviGAtor / HEROs • Parking improvements • Pedestrians • Fan information • Geometric improvements

When Things Don’t Go As Planned • Disasters can be: • Man-made • Accidental • Intentional • Natural • Emergency Transportation Operations (ETO)

Georgia’s Hurricane Evacuation Routes Atlantic Coast Evacuation Routes Gulf Coast Evacuation Routes

Evacuation Information • Evacuation messages to the public must be: • A – Action-oriented • C – Credible, consistent, multiple channels • T – Timely • S – Simple, specific, serious • Research has shown that: • The public will act reasonably • Advance public education is essential • Public compliance is critical

Snow & Ice Events • Same goal, different message • EOC for severe events • Different approach with ITS • Public access toroad conditions

The Media • A symbiotic relationship • Fastest way to get the word out • Control is vital • Free video feeds but follow the rules

Enhancements • Traffic counters • Links, links, links • Special Events page • Helicopter video feed • 511

ITS & Event Management in Georgia