HERO UNIT Training Module

1. HERO UNIT Training Module Traffic Management

2. Overview • This course is designed to provide a brief explanation of the meaning of “Traffic Management” as it relates to Incident Management.

3. What is Traffic Management? • Traffic Management is: the application of traffic control measures in the area of an incident. This includes:

4. Traffic Management • Lane closures and openings (setting up traffic control for lane closures & detours) • Establishing and operating alternate routes • Diversions • Parking of emergency vehicles • Ensuring the safety of the victims, motorist, and emergency personnel • Clearing the roadway and removing traffic control.

5. Traffic Management Traffic management is one of the most important facets of incident management. It is an integral part of incident management and as such, will determine how smoothly and safely traffic flows through the incident area.

6. Traffic Management As HERO operators we must consider traffic, not just from the perspective of how traffic effects the incident, but also how the incident affects traffic.

7. Remember Traffic management is the application of traffic control measures at the incident site and on facilities affected by the incident.

8. Goals of Traffic Management • Minimize traffic disruption • Protect the victims • Maintain a safe work area for responders • Protect the scene

9. Techniques to Improve Traffic Flow • Establish traffic control at the scene • Manage the roadway space • Deploy appropriate personnel to assist in managing traffic • Remove traffic controls and re-open lanes, as soon as practical.

10. Summary The use of traffic management at an incident site is typically exercised through the use of the emergency warning lights, arrow boards, and temporary traffic control devices. This process typically improves traffic flow stability, safety and minimizes the impact of an incident on traffic congestion.

11. HERO UNIT Questions or Discussion