Identifying local transit resources for evacuation.

Wilmot, Chester; Bian, Ruijie; Greensword, Marlon; Shams, Alaa; Louisiana State University. Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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Identifying local transit resources for evacuation.

2015-12-01
By Wilmot, Chester ; Bian, Ruijie ; Greensword, Marlon ; ...

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Wilmot, Chester ; Bian, Ruijie ; Greensword, Marlon ; Shams, Alaa

Wilmot, Chester ; Bian, Ruijie ; Greensword, Marlon ; Shams, Alaa Less -
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Louisiana State University. Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Federal Highway Administration ; Louisiana. Dept. of Transportation and Development

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Coasts Disaster Preparedness Evacuation Geographic Information Systems Inventory Paratransit Services Social Service Agencies Surveys Transportation Disadvantaged Persons
Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA/LA.15/556
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Louisiana
Corporate Publisher:

Louisiana Transportation Research Center
Abstract:

The purpose of this project was to establish an inventory of transit vehicles used by special needs and

human services organizations in coastal Louisiana, and to incorporate the information into a GIS that

would allow queries on the data base. The data was collected by means of a mail out/mail back survey

within the context of transportation needs in an emergency. Online ArcGIS was used to allow quick

assessment of transit resources and transportation demand that will arise in an emergency.

Transportation demand from the general public was estimated recognizing the daily migration of the

population and their location at different times of the day. The study found that the organizations

surveyed were, in general, not enthusiastic about establishing an inventory of special needs and human

services transit resources (a survey response rate of only12% was obtained). However, the vehicles

they have at their disposal represent a substantial resource of specialized transportation. In addition,

their drivers are a valuable resource in that they are generally well trained in catering to the special

needs of their clients, and approximately one-half of them are prepared to provide their services in an

emergency. The study concluded that means must be found to obtain greater participation of these

organizations in establishing a full inventory and cooperating with each other during emergencies.
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LTRC Project Number: 14-4SS ; State Project Number: 30001506

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