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Traffic Incident Management Handbook

Abstract:

The 2010 version of the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Handbook includes the latest advances in TIM programs and practices across the country and offers insights into the latest innovations in TIM tools and technologies. This version supersedes the Freeway Incident Management Handbook (published by FHWA in 1991) and the TIM Handbook (published by FHWA in 2000). Readers will find the following topic areas in this Handbook:

  • Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of Traffic Incident Management and sets the context for the 2010 TIM Handbook update.
  • TIM Strategic Program Elements: This chapter details the programmatic structure and institutional coordination necessary for a successful TIM program.
  • TIM Tactical Program Elements: This chapter describes the full range of on-scene operations.
  • TIM Support Program Elements: This chapter describes the communications and technical aspects of successful TIM programs.
Publisher: Federal Highway Administration
Publication Date: 2010
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Publication Types: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
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