1. Lesson 2 N ATIONAL T RAFFIC I NCIDENT M ANAGEMENT (TIM) R ESPONDER T RAINING P ROGRAM LAW ENFORCEMENT | FIRE | EMS | TRANSPORTATION TOWING & RECOVERY | COMMUNICATIONS

2. Lesson 2 Lesson 2: TIM Fundamentals and Terminology 2-1

3. Lesson 2 Lesson Objectives At the conclusion of this lesson, participants will be able to: 1.Define safe, quick clearance 2.List the principal laws that relate to responder safety and safe, quick clearance 3.Describe how the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) relates to TIM 4.Recall common response terminology, lane designations, and incident scene terminology 2-2

4. Lesson 2 Safe, Quick Clearance… Second of the three main NUG objectives, it is the practice of rapidly, safely, and aggressively removing temporary obstructions from the roadway Safe, Quick Clearance… Second of the three main NUG objectives, it is the practice of rapidly, safely, and aggressively removing temporary obstructions from the roadway Safe, Quick Clearance Disabled vehicles Wrecked vehicles Debris Spilled cargo 2-3

5. Lesson 2 Safe, Quick Clearance Goals Restore the roadway to its pre-incident capacity as quickly and safely as possible Minimize motorist delay through traffic control and opening of lanes Make effective use of all clearance resources Enhance the safety of responders and motorists Protect the roadway system and private property from unnecessary damage during the removal process 2-4

6. Lesson 2 What is Safe, Quick Clearance? Working with a sense of urgency Utilizing Unified Command and incorporating safe, quick clearance into the incident objectives Completing tasks concurrently whenever possible Regularly assessing traffic control and on-scene activities to determine if additional lanes can be opened Utilizing all available resources for clearance activities Thinking outside of the box and considering how things could be done differently 2-5

7. Lesson 2 Move Over Laws Move Over Laws require drivers approaching a scene where emergency responders are present to either change lanes when possible and/or reduce vehicle speed States with Move Over Laws The District of Columbia is the only place without a Move Over Law 2-6

8. Lesson 2 Driver Removal Laws Also referred to as: – Fender Bender – Move It – Steer It, Clear It Require motorists involved in minor crashes (where there are no serious injuries and the vehicle can be driven) to move their vehicles out of the travel lanes to the shoulder or other safe area 2-7

9. Lesson 2 Authority Removal Laws Provide authority (and immunity from liability in general) for designated public agencies to remove vehicles and/or spilled cargo from the roadway to restore traffic flow Serious injury or fatality does not always preclude removal Often contain a Hold Harmless clause Implemented in a number of states 2-8

10. Lesson 2 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Federal guideline for all traffic control nationwide It also covers all “workers” on all streets, roadways, or highways This course addresses what is required to adhere to MUTCD standards 2-9

11. Lesson 2 State Adoption of the MUTCD Source: mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov as of August 2012 2-10 Adoption of the national MUTCD Adoption of a State MUTCD Adoption of the national MUTCD along with a State supplement(s)

12. Lesson 2 MUTCD Chapter 6I Control of Traffic through Traffic Incident Management Areas Includes the following 5 Sections: – 6I.01 – General (Information) – 6I.02 – Major Traffic Incidents – 6I.03 – Intermediate Traffic Incidents – 6I.04 – Minor Traffic Incidents – 6I.05 – Use of Emergency-Vehicle Lighting 2-11

13. Lesson 2 Traffic Incident Management Area 2-12 Advance Warning Area Transition Area Activity Area Termination Area Buffer Space Incident Space

14. Lesson 2 Sources of Information Move Over Law www.moveoveramerica.com MUTCD www.mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov I-95 Coalition www.i95coalition.org Responder Safety www.respondersafety.com North Florida TPO www.northfloridatpo.com FHWA www.fhwa.dot.gov 2-13

15. Lesson 2 Communication Accurate, clear communication among all disciplines involved in TIM means responders arrive at the scene quickly, meet quick clearance goals and clear the scene sooner, and improve safety for themselves and those involved in incidents 2-14

16. Lesson 2 Terminology 2-15

17. Lesson 2 Common Response Terminology Southbound Highway X Northbound Highway X Right Lane Inside Shoulder Left Lane Median Outside Shoulder 2-16

18. Lesson 2 Lane Designation Terminology – Plain English Left Shoulder (Inside) Left Shoulder (Inside) Right Shoulder (Outside) Right Shoulder (Outside) Left Lane Left Center Lane Left Center Lane Right Lane Right Center Lane 2-17

19. Lesson 2 Lane Designation Terminology – Recommended Lane Numbering Lane 1 2-18 Lane 2 Lane 3 Lane 4

20. Lesson 2 Lane Designation Terminology – Recommended Lane Numbering HOV Lane 2-19 Lane 1 Lane 2 Lane 3 Lane 4

21. Lesson 2 HOV Lanes – Barrier-Separated 2-20

22. Lesson 2 Student Activity  2-21

23. Lesson 2 Upstream and Downstream Departing traffic is: Downstream Approaching traffic is: Upstream If incident is here… 2-22

24. Lesson 2 Traffic Queues – Backup of Approaching Traffic 2-23

25. Lesson 2 Gore 2-24

26. Lesson 2 Common Response Terminology On-ramp/Off-ramp Service Road/Access Road Distributor/Collector Road Overpass/Underpass 2-25

27. Lesson 2 Student Activity  Incident Location Highway Y North West 2-26 East South Highway X

28. Lesson 2 Student Activity  Incident Location North West 2-27 Highway X Highway Y East South

29. Lesson 2 Student Activity  Highway X North South Main Street Incident Location 2-28

30. Lesson 2 Student Activity  2-29 Highway X Highway Y North West Incident Location Incident Location East South

31. Lesson 2 Student Activity  2-30 Highway X Main Street North South Incident Location

32. Lesson 2 Rural Road Response Terminology Westbound Lane Eastbound Lane Westbound Shoulder Eastbound Shoulder 2-31

33. Lesson 2 Rural Road Response Terminology Westbound Lane Eastbound Lane Eastbound Left Turn Lane 2-32

34. Lesson 2 TIM Timeline 2-33

35. Lesson 2 Lesson Objectives Review 1.Define safe, quick clearance 2.List the principal laws that relate to responder safety and safe, quick clearance 3.Describe how the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) relates to TIM 4.Recall common response terminology, lane designations, and incident scene terminology 2-34