Overview
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 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Talking TIM webinar highlighted research, best practices, and resources developed to help agencies strengthen and improve their Safety Service Patrol programs. Webinar presentations included:
- 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 – 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
Jim Austrich, FHWA Office of Operations, organizes and moderates this webinar series hosted by NOCoE. To suggest topics or presenters for a future webinar, please reach out to the FHWA TIM Program Team (Jim Austrich).
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Robert Mills, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development |
Matthew Maldonado, Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, and Minh Le, Texas A&M Transportation Institute |
Andrew Berthaume and Dawn Lafrance-Linden, Volpe National Transportation Systems Center |