PS14: Triangle Region Disaster Traveler Information

Need Area Description

This service package uses ITS to provide disaster–related traveler information to the general public throughougt the Triangle region, including evacuation and reentry information and other information concerning the operation of the transportation system during a disaster. This service package collects information from multiple sources including traffic, transit, public safety, emergency management, shelter provider, and travel service provider organizations. The collected information is processed and the public is provided with real–time disaster and evacuation information using ITS traveler information systems.

Need Area Type

Unspecified

Service Package

PS14: Triangle Region Disaster Traveler Information

Includes Needs

NumberNeed
01Emergency Management and Traveler Information need to be able to provide general public real–time disaster and evacuation information using ITS traveler information systems.
02Traveler Information needs to be able to collect disaster related information from multiple sources including traffic, transit, public safety, emergency management, shelter provider, and travel service provider organizations.
03Emergency Management and Traveler Information need to be able to provide evacuees with information including a shelter that matches their needs, including location, availability, and routing.
04Emergency Management and Traveler Information need to be able to provide information concerning roadside resources including information provided by other evacuees to help understand availability of resources.
05Emergency Management and Traveler Information need to be able to provide evacuees with information regarding when they can return to their area, including routes and road conditions.