Safety Service Patrol Idea Sharing Network
Session 23: Major Events and Congestion Management
On Thursday, March 10th, 2022, SafeHighways.org hosted its twenty-third Safety Service Patrol Idea Sharing Network webinar. During this interactive session, SSP professionals heard from patrol operators across the country on Major Events and Congestion Management.
The topic focused on recent traffic incidents and congestion caused by major events related to extreme weather, natural disasters, and civil unrest. Patrol operators shared their experiences in managing these events including what worked well and what didn’t as well as best practices that can be used moving forward.
Session Resources:
Presentations:
- Justin Guinan, Oregon DOT – Winter Weather Management
- John McClellan, Minnesota DOT – Civil Unrest Management
- John Sullivan, Tennessee DOT – Contra Flow Lanes
- Ryan Meagher, New York State DOT – Syracuse State Fair
- Nick Martin, Mohammad Al-Akash, & Dennis Richards, Michigan DOT – Hazard Spill Review
Additional Resources:
Michigan DOT Hazard Spill – After Action Review Report