AN ANALYSIS OF FREEWAY EMERGENCY SERVICE SYSTEMS
Abstract
The provision of emergency services to the stranded motorist on freeways requires a coordinated effort of all related agencies. A schematic model for a systems analysis structure has been designed for responding to freeway incidents. The operation of an emergency service system has been represented in an activity model. It describes the chronological sequence of events and activities performed by the major components: police, mechanical, fire, and medical service of the detection and service subsystems. The performance of alternative emergency service systems was analyzed on the basis of cost and effectiveness. The activity model has been applied to analyze selected detection and service systems on a linear urban freeway with high average daily traffic flows.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0695378
Entities
People
- Hartmut Keller
Organizations
- University of California, Berkeley