Effects of Catastrophic Events of Transportation Systems Management and Operations
Auteur: U. S. Department U.S. Department of Transportation
Nombre de pages: 70 pages
ISBN: 1493598716, 9781493598717
Edition: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Date de publication: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Description: This report documents the actions taken by transportation agencies in response to the August 14, 2003, blackout throughout the Northeast. It is part of a larger effort to examine the impacts of catastrophic events on transportation system facilities and services and the role that intelligent transportation systems (ITS) play in emergencies. It also highlights the importance of good communications between transportation agency staff and the public safety officials who are the first responders during catastrophic events.