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>> Benefits Documents

Incident Management Using Total Stations(August 1992)

>> System Costs Documents

During a pilot project Minnesota State Patrol vehicles were equipped with an accident investigation system at a cost of $8,000 to $10,000 per vehicle.(November 2001)

Hand-held incident investigation units purchased at a cost of $13,000 per unit were used to reduce incident clearance time, increase safety of investigations, and improve investigation accuracy at accident sites in Phoenix.(April 2000)

>> Lessons Learned Documents

When considering the use of camera phones in managing incidents, be aware of the challenges associated with technology interoperability among agencies and first responder priorities.(April 2007)

Draw on the strengths of complementary relationships between the public and private sectors for successful implementation of ITS projects.(August 2006)

Utilize technology sharing and training opportunities to form mutually beneficial relationships for successful incident management programs.(1/1/2004)

Manage resources to optimize incident response and clearance times to reduce the impact on traffic flow.(April 2000)