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Safety Service Patrol programs play an important role in traffic incident management (TIM) by assisting stranded motorists, supporting responders, reducing roadway clearance times, and helping prevent secondary crashes. The upcoming Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Talking TIM webinar will highlight research, good practices, and resources developed to help agencies strengthen and improve their Safety Service Patrol programs. Attend this webinar to learn about:
- The Value Proposition for Safety Service Patrol Expansion in Louisiana – Robert Mills, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
- Roadway Incident Management System for Dallas County Sheriff’s Courtesy Patrol Program – Mr. Matthew Maldonado, Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, and Minh Le, Texas A&M Transportation Institute
- Safety Service Patrol Pooled Fund Study Findings to Date and Next Steps – Andrew Berthaume and Dawn Lafrance-Linden, Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
Register for this free webinar taking place on Wednesday, August 26 at 1:30 pm ET. Transportation agencies, public safety professionals, Safety Service Patrol operators, towing and recovery professionals, and other traffic incident management partners are encouraged to attend.
The Talking TIM webinar series provides a forum where TIM practitioners can exchange information about current practices, programs, and technologies. Jim Austrich, FHWA Office of Operations, organizes and moderates this webinar series hosted by the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE). To suggest topics or presenters for a future webinar, please reach out to the FHWA TIM Program Team (Jim Austrich).