ODOT Mission “ Provide an efficient, safe transportation system that enhances Oregon’s economic competitiveness and livability”

Oregon Department of Transportation Transportation Operations Centers Program Formed 1996

Dispatch Services Provided zDispatch Services yIncident Response Programs yODOT Highway Maintenance and Construction Crews xProvide communications link to and from units working in all types of work environments xNotify Crews and Management about incidents impacting State Highways zCommunications link between other Agencies yOregon State Police / Media yPublic Utility Companies yMunicipal and County Emergency Services xFire Departments xLaw Enforcement xPublic Works Departments yOregon Emergency Response System

Incidents Impacting State Highways zTraffic Accidents zHighway Obstructions zDisabled Motorists zAbandoned Vehicles zHaz-Mat Spills zSign Problems zTraffic Signal Problems z Downed Trees z Sunken Grades z Mud and Rock Slides z Pot Holes z Road Kill Animals z Debris From vehicles z Problems at Rest Areas

Incident Management zRespond to transportation emergencies zResponse Planning zAlternate Routing zTraining zSpecialized Equipment

Incident Response Program zIncident Scene Management and planning zTag and Tow Program yTag Abandoned Vehicles yTow Hazardous Vehicles zAssist Disabled Vehicles zHazardous Material Response zTraffic Control yMotor Vehicle Accidents yHighway Obstructions yMiscellaneous Lane Blockages yDetours/ alternate routes yAssist. With Reconstruction Investigation

ODOT Roles and Responsibilities at incident scenes zRole includes Traffic control and ICS z1 Responder Safety! #2 Public safety #3 Traffic Operations and motorist info. #4 Clearance and Cleanup #5 Damage assessment and repair

Statistics zThe cost of delays is estimated at over 16 billion dollars nationwide. zClosures lead to poor public image, road rage/aggressive driving, secondary accidents, loss of local commerce. z20 percent of all freeway accidents are caused by previous accidents. z4 percent of Interstate fatals “Hit a vehicle on the shoulder”

Incident Impact Statistics zA one lane closure reduces capacity by greater than 50% on a freeway. z4 minutes of congestion results from every minute of blockage at incidents. zCost for each hour of delay on I-5 can exceed $250,000 per hour to local commerce.

State Road & Weather Reporting System zH.T.C.R.S. (Highway Travel Condition Reporting System) yAdverse Road Conditions yAdverse Weather Conditions yConstruction Project Information yHighway Closures yMotor Vehicle Accidents

HTCRS Highway Travel Conditions Reporting System What Our folks See

Alternate Routing zTsunami zEarthquake zFloods zLand slides zBridge and Tunnels z Vehicle Accidents z HazMat Incidents z Ships and Whales z Civil incidents z Other events

Alternate Route Planning Requires input of all stakeholders Must be safe Provide options for vehicles that can’t use the alternate Must be well marked May require interagency agreements/improvements. Quick and easy to implement Communicate clearly there use and any restrictions May have negative impact to local infrastructure and community