Evacuation Behavior and Its Mobility Impacts in Coastal Communities from Across the Nation

Parr, Scott A.; Acevedo, Lorraine; Wolshon, Brian

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Evacuation Behavior and Its Mobility Impacts in Coastal Communities from Across the Nation

2023-12-01
By Parr, Scott A. ; Acevedo, Lorraine ; Wolshon, Brian

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Creators:

Parr, Scott A. ; Acevedo, Lorraine ; Wolshon, Brian
Corporate Creators:

Maritime Transportation Research and Education Center (MarTREC) ; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ; Louisiana State University ; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program ; United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
Subject/TRT Terms:
- Best practices
- Evacuation
- Coasts
- Impacts
- Mobility
- Traffic flow
- Hurricanes
- Wildfires
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

California;Florida;United States
Edition:

Final Research Report
Corporate Publisher:

Maritime Transportation Research and Education Center (MarTREC)
Abstract:

Mass evacuations, especially at the statewide level, present formidable challenges in traffic management, often characterized by extensive delays and congestion. This paper introduces an innovative analytical method designed for the cost-effective measurement and comprehensive description of such large-scale evacuations. By utilizing straightforward and widely available traffic count datasets, the research delves into critical aspects of evacuation scenarios, addressing key questions pertaining to events like Hurricane Irma and Michael in Florida, as well as Tubbs and Thomas Fire evacuations in California. The analytical approach enables the estimation of the onset and conclusion of auto-based evacuations, understanding loading and peaking traffic characteristics, and determining the total number of vehicles involved in the evacuation process. Additionally, it delineates the effective start and end of the auto-based reentry phase.
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PDF
Funding:

69A3551747130
Download URL:

https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73820/dot_73820_DS1.pdf
File Type:

[PDF - 2.21 MB]
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University Transportation Centers
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Mass evacuations, especially at the statewide level, present formidable challenges in traffic management, often characterized by extensive delays and ...

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