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Using Text Messaging to Locate and Verify Incidents Outside of Traffic Management System Coverage Areas

FHWA-HRT-24-082.pdf (339.09 KB)

Publication Information

Publication Type:
Fact Sheet
Publication Number:
FHWA-HRT-24-082
Abstract:

This fact sheet focuses on traveler direct text messaging applications. Readers will understand how direct text messaging allows operators to do the following:
 

  • Identify incidents more quickly. ƒ
  • Verify incident details and location. ƒ
  • Share incident information to facilitate incident response.

Readers will also be able to identify the range of considerations when evaluating, planning, designing, or implementing direct text messaging systems.

 

 

Recommended citation: Federal Highway Administration, Using Text Messaging to Locate and Verify Incidents Outside of Traffic Management System Coverage Areas (Washington, DC: 2024) https://doi.org/10.21949/1521754

Publishing Date:
May 2024
Posting Date:
Digital Object Identifier:
https://doi.org/10.21949/1521754
Author(s):
Obenberger, Jon (ORCID: 0000-0001-9307-847X)
FHWA Program(s):
Operations
AMRP Program(s):
Safety Design and Operations
FHWA Activities:
Data and Analysis
Subject Area:
Research