Emergency Preparedness and TDM
With natural disasters, labor disputes, and geo-political threats, how do communities prepare themselves for the adverse impacts on their transportation systems to insure business continuity and movement of people and goods? From Hurricane Katrina to the New York City transit strike, the 9/11 incidents, and bird flu, how can communities prepare? What are state or regional requirements for emergency planning related to TDM, travel and evacuation? What role does or should TDM play in preparedness or evacuation? How can or how does teleworking fit in for both individuals and businesses?
TDM can and should have a role at the table when preparing for emergencies. This is likely to mean TDM agencies or employees must reach out to non-traditional partners: law enforcement, health agencies, vendors, planners and others.
At ACT's 2006 International Conference in Boston, ACT hosted a special seminar on Emergency Preparedness, Business Continuity and Travel Options. ACT will initiate a special working group on Emergency Preparedness and the role TDM can and should play in various efforts. The following materials were shared at the Boston conference and are great resources to introduce the links between TDM and emergency preparedness.
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