Hurricane Evacuation Traffic Operations
Author(s):
A.J. Ballard, B.R. Ullman, N.D. Trout, S.P. Venglar, D.W. Borchardt, A.P. Voigt, K.O. Obeng-Boampong, R. Rajbhandari
Publication Date:
March 2008
Abstract:
This research, using focus groups and surveys of individuals who had experienced hurricane evacuations in Texas, assessed various hurricane evacuation traffic signs and pavement markings for developing guidelines. This report contains the process and findings from that effort. Other specific issues addressed include the following:
- best means of operating traffic signals during mass evacuation,
- identification of data needs for an after-action review of evacuation traffic operations,
- intelligent transportation system's role in evacuations,
- methods of reducing field staffing requirements during evacuations, and
- applicability of Houston's Beltway 8 East as an evacuation route.
Report Number:
0-4962-1
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