Roadway Service Patrols

Definition:

The Roadway Service Patrols service supports KDOT Motorist Assistance Patrol Vehicles that monitor roads, and the KTA Motorist Assistance Patrol Vehicles that monitor the turnpike, to aid motorists, offering rapid response to minor incidents (flat tire, accidents, out of gas) to minimize disruption to the traffic stream. If problems are detected, the KTA and KDOT Motorist Assistance Patrol Vehicles will provide assistance to the motorist (e.g., push a vehicle to the shoulder or median). The service monitors the KTA and KDOT Motorist Assistance Patrol Vehicle locations and supports vehicle dispatch to identified incident locations. Incident information collected by the KTA and KDOT Motorist Assistance Patrol Vehicles is shared with traffic, maintenance and construction, and traveler information systems.

Elements Associated with Roadway Service Patrols

• Kansas Highway Patrol Dispatch
• Kansas Turnpike Authority Center
• KDOT Traffic Operations Center (Wichita Metro)
• KTA Motorist Assistance Patrol Vehicles
• Motorist Assistance Patrol Vehicles