Effects of Catastrophic Events of Transportation Systems Management and Operations: August 2003 Northeast Blackout Great Lakes Region (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781493598717)

This report documents the actions taken by transportation agencies in response to the August 14, 2003, blackout throughout the Northeast. It is part of a larger effort to examine the impacts of catastrophic events on transportation system facilities and services and the role that intelligent transportation systems (ITS) play in emergencies. It also highlights the importance of good communications between transportation agency staff and the public safety officials who are the first responders during catastrophic events.

Author: U. S. Department of Transportation
ISBN-10: 1493598716
ISBN-13: 9781493598717
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 10/28/2013
Pages: 70
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.14d