Abstract
The objective of this project was to evaluate and document the various incident management techniques used by the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) to alleviate the impact of incidents on highways in Fayette County. Components included in the evaluation included: 1) establishment and use of traffic diversion routes, 2) use of variable message signs, 3) use of detour signing, 4) use of arrow board signs, 5) improvement of existing incident detection and verification through enhanced computerized mapping, 6) use of linked motion detection equipment, and 7) development of a public information program. The methods used to incorporate each of these components into an incident management program were described.
The analysis of traffic diversion plans showed that congestion would be an extreme problem with many of the diversion routes; especially during peak hours. It was recommended that existing diversion routes be used only during off peak hours and alternate routes be developed for peak traffic flow periods.
Report Date
12-1996
Report Number
KTC-96-26
Digital Object Identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/KTC.RR.1996.26
Repository Citation
Agent, Kenneth R.; Pigman, Jerry G.; Stamatiadis, Nikiforos; and Culton, Eugene, "Evaluation of Incident Management Techniques (Lexington, Kentucky)" (1996). Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report. 378.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ktc_researchreports/378
Notes
The contents of this report reflect the view of the authors, who are responsible for the facts and accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official view or policies of the University of Kentucky, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, or the Federal Highway Administration. This report does not constitute a standard; specification, or regulation.