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Behind the Scenes: Traffic Management Centers
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The traffic management centers across the United States are mission control for our highway systems, working 24/7 to detect incidents and coordinate emergency responses to keep traffic flowing.
• Behind-the-scenes look at a Traffic Management Center (TMC) that monitors interstate highways with 300+ cameras
• Overview of how TMCs detect traffic incidents using radar and probe-based data from cell phones
• Insight into the emergency response process when incidents are identified
• Discussion of technology innovations like JAWS (Julie's Automated Waste Removal System) that uses snowplows to clear debris safely
• Explanation of how TMCs coordinate with multiple agencies for weather events and major gatherings
• Details on how Waze reports are automatically integrated into DOT maintenance systems
• Discussion of connected vehicle technology that alerts drivers to emergency vehicles ahead
• Ride-along experience with an emergency responder assisting stranded motorists
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Chapters
1. Behind the Scenes: Traffic Management Centers (00:00:00)
2. Traffic Management Center Introduction (00:00:01)
3. Inside the TMC Operations (00:01:28)
4. Incident Response Coordination (00:03:44)
5. Ride Along with Emergency Responder (00:08:44)
6. Weather and Event Preparation (00:12:13)
7. Technological Innovations in Traffic Safety (00:19:40)
8. Episode Wrap-Up (00:25:35)
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