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Pedestrian Disaster Pedestrian Disaster Preparedness and Preparedness and Emergency Management of Emergency Management of Mass Evacuations on Foot Mass Evacuations on Foot by the by the NYSDOT Office of Integrated Modal Service, NYSDOT Office of Integrated Modal Service, for the for the Queens Hospital Center Queens Hospital Center Emergency Management Committee Emergency Management Committee s s Conference on Emergency Preparedness Conference on Emergency Preparedness Queens, New York Queens, New York 2/13/08 2/13/08

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Pedestrian DisasterPedestrian DisasterPreparedness andPreparedness and

Emergency Management ofEmergency Management ofMass Evacuations on FootMass Evacuations on Foot

by theby theNYSDOT Office of Integrated Modal Service,NYSDOT Office of Integrated Modal Service,

for thefor theQueens Hospital CenterQueens Hospital Center

Emergency Management CommitteeEmergency Management Committee’’ssConference on Emergency PreparednessConference on Emergency Preparedness

Queens, New YorkQueens, New York ––2/13/082/13/08

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Walking is the PredominantWalking is the PredominantMode of Urban EvacuationMode of Urban Evacuationunder these circumstances:under these circumstances:

Immediate catastrophic events that result inImmediate catastrophic events that result intotal highway and transit system shutdown.total highway and transit system shutdown.

A lack of special equipment needed to meet aA lack of special equipment needed to meet aparticular threat limits emergency response.particular threat limits emergency response.

SelfSelf--evacuation of most first responders occursevacuation of most first responders occursdue to a nuclear/chemical/biological disaster.due to a nuclear/chemical/biological disaster.

Where there is a chance of survival by walkingWhere there is a chance of survival by walkingas far away from the danger zone as possible.as far away from the danger zone as possible.

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How Does Walking OutHow Does Walking OutMake Sense?Make Sense?

1.1. It will be impossible to drive or haul out allIt will be impossible to drive or haul out allevacuees (ambulatory & nonevacuees (ambulatory & non--ambulatory).ambulatory).

2.2. The need to make capacity available forThe need to make capacity available forthe hospitalized, the institutionalized, andthe hospitalized, the institutionalized, andthe homebound to be conveyed to safety.the homebound to be conveyed to safety.

3.3. When theWhen the ““walkwalk--out zoneout zone””feeds into afeeds into aregional evacuation strategy that appliesregional evacuation strategy that appliesall travel modes (surface, marine, and air).all travel modes (surface, marine, and air).

4.4. The shorter the distance, the greater theThe shorter the distance, the greater thenumber of people who can walk to safety.number of people who can walk to safety.

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When its at all possibleWhen its at all possibleto walk to relative safetyto walk to relative safety

and/or to other modes, this isand/or to other modes, this iswhat people do, as was seen in:what people do, as was seen in:

1980, and 2005 Public Transit Strikes in NYC,1980, and 2005 Public Transit Strikes in NYC, 9/11 Attacks in NYC and Washington, D.C.,9/11 Attacks in NYC and Washington, D.C., August 2003 Northeast Power Blackout,August 2003 Northeast Power Blackout,Hurricane KatrinaHurricane Katrina’’s impact on travel for thes impact on travel for the

carcar--less population in New Orleans.less population in New Orleans. A Next Event is a Matter of When, Not if it willA Next Event is a Matter of When, Not if it will

Occur! Will We Prepare for Evacuation on Foot?Occur! Will We Prepare for Evacuation on Foot?

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Most Evacuation Plans Do NotMost Evacuation Plans Do NotAddress Sudden CatastrophesAddress Sudden Catastrophes

New York City would rely on its transitNew York City would rely on its transitsystemsystem ––based on the assumption that itbased on the assumption that itwould remain operational/manned (awould remain operational/manned (a2006 NYU survey found that 53% of New2006 NYU survey found that 53% of NewYorkerYorker’’s woulds would drivedrive or use aor use a taxitaxi).).

The Bay of Naples (Italy), with 4 millionThe Bay of Naples (Italy), with 4 millionpeople from Naples to Sorrento, wouldpeople from Naples to Sorrento, wouldprimarily rely on aprimarily rely on a commutercommuter railrail systemsystemin case of a sudden and catastrophicin case of a sudden and catastrophicvolcanic eruption and/or earthquake.volcanic eruption and/or earthquake.

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Recognizing the Value ofRecognizing the Value ofPedestrian EvacuationPedestrian Evacuation

““The major forms of transportationThe major forms of transportation……after the attackafter the attackwere walking, etcwere walking, etc…”…”(Source:(Source: USDOT Draft ReportUSDOT Draft Report ––Effects of Catastrophic Events on Transport. SystemEffects of Catastrophic Events on Transport. SystemManagement and Operations: NYCManagement and Operations: NYC ––9/119/11, 4/21/02), 4/21/02)

““Develop a transportation plan that steersDevelop a transportation plan that steerspedestrianspedestrians……to predetermined thoroughfares.to predetermined thoroughfares.””(Source:(Source: Enhancing NY CityEnhancing NY City’’s Emergency Preparedness,s Emergency Preparedness,NY City Emergency Response Task ForceNY City Emergency Response Task Force, 10/28/03), 10/28/03)

““Emergency response plans need to consider theEmergency response plans need to consider themovement of pedestrians as well as vehicles.movement of pedestrians as well as vehicles.””(Source:(Source:Learning from the 2003 Blackout, fromLearning from the 2003 Blackout, from Public RoadsPublic Roads,,Volpe Ctr., USDOT/FHWA, September/October 2004)Volpe Ctr., USDOT/FHWA, September/October 2004)

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WhenWhenWalking Is Faster!Walking Is Faster!

The University of Minnesota ran computerThe University of Minnesota ran computermodels of evacuation routes, and foundmodels of evacuation routes, and foundthat because of the time people took tothat because of the time people took toget to their cars, and the traffic jams thatget to their cars, and the traffic jams thatcreatedcreated ––leaving the car behind was theleaving the car behind was thebest option under the following scenarios:best option under the following scenarios:

1.1. For a one mile evacuation radius from theFor a one mile evacuation radius from theimpact zone (applies to Minneapolis,impact zone (applies to Minneapolis, MnMn.)..).

2.2. For Evacuation volumes greater thanFor Evacuation volumes greater than5,000 per square mile, walking is faster.5,000 per square mile, walking is faster.

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Capacity ConstrainedCapacity ConstrainedRoute Planner (CCRP)Route Planner (CCRP)

Developed by the Univ. of Minnesota, the USDeveloped by the Univ. of Minnesota, the USArmy, and Minnesota DOT, for macro levelArmy, and Minnesota DOT, for macro levelsimulations,simulations,

A heuristic algorithm that models capacity as aA heuristic algorithm that models capacity as atime series and uses a capacity constrainedtime series and uses a capacity constrainedapproach,approach,

Provides high quality solutions at a reducedProvides high quality solutions at a reducedcost compared to linear programmingcost compared to linear programmingapproaches,approaches,

CCRP is contraCCRP is contra--flow, scalable to the number offlow, scalable to the number ofevacuees and the size of the network,evacuees and the size of the network,

Can be applied using Arc GIS graphics, and isCan be applied using Arc GIS graphics, and isapplicable to vehicular, and pedestrian traffic.applicable to vehicular, and pedestrian traffic.

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Four Scenarios inFour Scenarios inmetropolitan area, Evacuationmetropolitan area, Evacuation

Zone Radius: 1 Mile Circle,Zone Radius: 1 Mile Circle,daytimedaytime

1 hr 20 min1 hr 20 min3 hr 41 min3 hr 41 min50,99550,995Scenario DScenario D

1 hr 41 min1 hr 41 min4 hr 27 min4 hr 27 min27,40627,406Scenario CScenario C

1 hr 04 min1 hr 04 min2 hr 45 min2 hr 45 min83,14383,143Scenario BScenario B

1 hr 32 min1 hr 32 min4 hr 45 min4 hr 45 min143,360143,360Scenario AScenario A

PedestrianPedestrianVehicleVehiclePopulationPopulationScenario

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We Now Have Empirical AndWe Now Have Empirical AndPhotographic Evidence ThatPhotographic Evidence That

Walking Is FasterWalking Is Faster

Based on the findings of the CCRP model,Based on the findings of the CCRP model,the researchers found that a walkingthe researchers found that a walking--based evacuation within a one mile radiusbased evacuation within a one mile radiusis roughly three (3) times faster thanis roughly three (3) times faster thantrying to drive out on congested roadstrying to drive out on congested roads(based on an assessment of Twin Cities,(based on an assessment of Twin Cities,MinneapolisMinneapolis--St. Paul, Minnesota test sitesSt. Paul, Minnesota test sitesby the University of Minnesota).by the University of Minnesota).

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Driving/Walking Evacuation TimeDriving/Walking Evacuation TimeRatio with Regard to the Number ofRatio with Regard to the Number ofEvacuees: if number of evacuees >Evacuees: if number of evacuees >

bottleneck capacity of networkbottleneck capacity of network

2.722.722.572.571.901.900.670.670.220.22Driving/Driving/WalkingWalking

197 min197 min42 min42 min30 min30 min21 min21 min1818minmin

WalkingWalking

535 min535 min108 min108 min57 min57 min14 min14 min4 min4 minDrivingDriving

100,000100,00020,00020,00010,00010,0002,0002,000200200# of# ofEvacueesEvacuees

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The Implications of theseThe Implications of theseFindings for High Density UrbanFindings for High Density Urban

& Suburban Evacuation for& Suburban Evacuation forSudden EventsSudden Events

When evacuees exceed 5,000 per square mile:When evacuees exceed 5,000 per square mile: Potential life saving benefits go well beyondPotential life saving benefits go well beyond

downtown central business and walkingdowntown central business and walkingdistricts.districts.

This threshold includes urban residential,This threshold includes urban residential,office buildings/parks, and major sidewalkoffice buildings/parks, and major sidewalk--based retail areas.based retail areas.

This threshold also includes high densityThis threshold also includes high densityresidential suburbs with quarter acre lots,residential suburbs with quarter acre lots,multistory towers, and largemultistory towers, and large ““edge cities.edge cities.””

Some major event and recreational venues.Some major event and recreational venues.

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Integrating Pedestrians intoIntegrating Pedestrians intoDisaster PreparednessDisaster Preparedness& Evacuation Activities& Evacuation Activities

1. Establish Pedestrian Evacuation Planning &1. Establish Pedestrian Evacuation Planning &Operational Strategies (Short Term Actions).Operational Strategies (Short Term Actions).These actions are calledThese actions are called ““WalkWalk--out Plans.out Plans.””

2.2. Implement low cost improvements to provideImplement low cost improvements to providemore pedestrian capacity, as consistent withmore pedestrian capacity, as consistent withADA Transition Plans (MidADA Transition Plans (Mid--Term Actions).Term Actions).

3. Revise Regulatory & Zoning Guidance to3. Revise Regulatory & Zoning Guidance toenhance pedestrian safe access as requiredenhance pedestrian safe access as requiredby the ADA law, and to better facilitate massby the ADA law, and to better facilitate massevacuations on foot (Long Term Actions).evacuations on foot (Long Term Actions).

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Operations (Short Term):Operations (Short Term):Basic Logistics of aBasic Logistics of a

WalkWalk--Out PlanOut Plan1.1. Establish a cordon area where walking isEstablish a cordon area where walking is

the fastest mode (using evacuation model),the fastest mode (using evacuation model),2.2. Designate priority pedestrian evacuationDesignate priority pedestrian evacuation

routes (paths/lanes) within those areas.routes (paths/lanes) within those areas.3.3. Safety zones at the fringe provide access toSafety zones at the fringe provide access to

high/single occupancy vehicle pickhigh/single occupancy vehicle pick--upupareas, transit, sea, air travel modes, etc.,areas, transit, sea, air travel modes, etc.,

4.4. Requires educating the publicRequires educating the public ––since theirsince theirfirst reaction may be to drive.first reaction may be to drive.

5.5. Emergency response teams would evacuateEmergency response teams would evacuatethosethose ““at riskat risk””(hospitals, nursing homes,(hospitals, nursing homes,the homebound, latchthe homebound, latch--key children, etc.).key children, etc.).

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Operations (Short Term):Operations (Short Term):Existing WalkExisting Walk--Out PlansOut Plans

Washington, DC is developing a Plan.Washington, DC is developing a Plan.MinneapolisMinneapolis--St. Paul Evacuation PlanSt. Paul Evacuation Plan

recommends walking within a 1 mile radiusrecommends walking within a 1 mile radiusof the CBD or the disaster site.of the CBD or the disaster site.

Cleveland Downtown Business DistrictCleveland Downtown Business Districtrecommends walking for a sudden threat.recommends walking for a sudden threat.

Norfolk, Va. offers the option to leave onNorfolk, Va. offers the option to leave onfoot, and walk to pickfoot, and walk to pick--up/transfer sites.up/transfer sites.

Charlotte, N.C. City Center Evacuation PlanCharlotte, N.C. City Center Evacuation Planadvises walking for a direct/sudden threat.advises walking for a direct/sudden threat.

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Operations (Short Term):Operations (Short Term):Manage Pedestrian Use ofManage Pedestrian Use of

Travel Lanes When FeasibleTravel Lanes When Feasible1.1. Travel lanes may be clogged or obstructedTravel lanes may be clogged or obstructed

with abandoned vehicles or debris.with abandoned vehicles or debris.2.2. Vehicular traffic and surface transit may stillVehicular traffic and surface transit may still

be active during the evacuation.be active during the evacuation.3.3. Driver confusion may make pedestrian use ofDriver confusion may make pedestrian use of

travel lanes hazardous.travel lanes hazardous.4.4. Lanes may be restricted to emergency,Lanes may be restricted to emergency,

military, and government vehicles/personnel.military, and government vehicles/personnel.5.5. ManageManage necessarynecessary pedestrian use of travel,pedestrian use of travel,

and bridge lanes in catastrophic emergencies.and bridge lanes in catastrophic emergencies.

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Operations (Short Term):Operations (Short Term):Manage Gateways DuringManage Gateways DuringCatastrophic EmergenciesCatastrophic Emergencies

1.1. Major events (terrorism, power outage,Major events (terrorism, power outage,natural disaster, transit strikes, etc.) willnatural disaster, transit strikes, etc.) willinvolve pedestrian surges at bottlenecks.involve pedestrian surges at bottlenecks.

2.2. Military/law enforcement personnel shouldMilitary/law enforcement personnel shouldfully anticipate and strategically plan forfully anticipate and strategically plan forthese pedestrian traffic surges.these pedestrian traffic surges.

3.3. Travel lanes used for pedestrian surgesTravel lanes used for pedestrian surgesshould be preshould be pre--designated for the quickdesignated for the quickremoval of debris/abandoned vehicles.removal of debris/abandoned vehicles.

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Operations (Short Term):Operations (Short Term):Benefits of Elevated HighwaysBenefits of Elevated Highwaysfor Pedestrian Evacuation infor Pedestrian Evacuation in

Flood Prone LocationsFlood Prone Locations

Temporary refuge for pedestrians (sinceTemporary refuge for pedestrians (sincerising flood water may prevent other options).rising flood water may prevent other options).

Can be used as a staging, pickCan be used as a staging, pick--up, and/orup, and/oremergency relief dropemergency relief drop--off location.off location.

A shoulder can be reserved for pedestrianA shoulder can be reserved for pedestrianuse during contrause during contra--flow/managed lane use.flow/managed lane use.

These structures should be considered forThese structures should be considered forhurricane and earthquake reinforcement.hurricane and earthquake reinforcement.

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How Pedestrian Evacuation FitsHow Pedestrian Evacuation FitsInto A Major MetropolitanInto A Major Metropolitan

Evacuation PlanEvacuation PlanWhile accommodating walking to safetyWhile accommodating walking to safety

pickpick--up points is essential for most evacuees,up points is essential for most evacuees,the timely availability of carpool, transit,the timely availability of carpool, transit,intercity bus, rail, ferry, and airintercity bus, rail, ferry, and airtransportation is critical to successfullytransportation is critical to successfullycomplete the regional evacuation task.complete the regional evacuation task.

For example, it is estimated that betweenFor example, it is estimated that between300,000 and one (1) million people may300,000 and one (1) million people mayhave evacuated Manhattan Island (New Yorkhave evacuated Manhattan Island (New YorkCounty) by ferry, barge, motor or tugboat onCounty) by ferry, barge, motor or tugboat on9/11/01, from both public & private carriers.9/11/01, from both public & private carriers.

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Capacity (MidCapacity (Mid--Term):Term):Improve PedestrianImprove Pedestrian

Traffic FlowsTraffic Flows1.1. Widen sidewalks/crosswalks to matchWiden sidewalks/crosswalks to match

existing and latent pedestrian traffic.existing and latent pedestrian traffic.2.2. Add permanent pedestrian access duringAdd permanent pedestrian access during

bridge rehabilitations/reconstructions.bridge rehabilitations/reconstructions.3.3. Use signal phasing, progression, timing,Use signal phasing, progression, timing,

and coordination to improve safety on foot.and coordination to improve safety on foot.4.4. Complete offComplete off--street path/trail networks.street path/trail networks.5.5. Include pedestrian traffic within the urbanInclude pedestrian traffic within the urban

portions of managed/contraportions of managed/contra--flow facilities.flow facilities.6.6. Use ITS for lane/shoulder designation use.Use ITS for lane/shoulder designation use.

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Capacity (MidCapacity (Mid--Term):Term):Other Facilities That SupportOther Facilities That Support

Pedestrian EvacuationPedestrian Evacuation

1.1. Shared Use Paths (also known as Trails),Shared Use Paths (also known as Trails),including shorefront and residentialincluding shorefront and residentialbicycle, pedestrian, and multiuse routes.bicycle, pedestrian, and multiuse routes.

2.2. Seismic and Hurricane Resistant BridgesSeismic and Hurricane Resistant BridgesThat Cross Geographical Barriers, andThat Cross Geographical Barriers, andLimited Access Highways (Freeways).Limited Access Highways (Freeways).

3.3. Accessible AtAccessible At--Grade Pedestrian Paths,Grade Pedestrian Paths,Walkways or Alleys That Connect WithWalkways or Alleys That Connect WithHomes, PlazaHomes, Plaza’’s, Schools, Garages, Etcs, Schools, Garages, Etc……

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Compliance with Americans withCompliance with Americans withDisabilities Act (ADA) TransitionDisabilities Act (ADA) TransitionPlanning Supports EvacuationPlanning Supports Evacuation

Prioritized retrofits including sidewalks, curbPrioritized retrofits including sidewalks, curbramps, detectable warnings, accessible streetramps, detectable warnings, accessible streetcrossings, etc. to improve safety and mobility.crossings, etc. to improve safety and mobility.

Accommodate people who use mobility aidsAccommodate people who use mobility aidssuch as wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, etcsuch as wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, etc……who have good, fair, and limited stamina.who have good, fair, and limited stamina.

ADA compliant public rightsADA compliant public rights--ofof--way facilitateway facilitatetravel to picktravel to pick--up points and transfers ontoup points and transfers ontohigh occupancy vehicles, rail, sea, air, etchigh occupancy vehicles, rail, sea, air, etc……

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Capacity (MidCapacity (Mid--Term):Term):Practices To Be AvoidedPractices To Be Avoided

1.1. Restricting AtRestricting At--Grade Pedestrian Access (itGrade Pedestrian Access (itcan degrade accessible route sufficiency,can degrade accessible route sufficiency,connectivity, directness, and continuity).connectivity, directness, and continuity).

2.2. With theWith the ExceptionException of Flood Prone Areas:of Flood Prone Areas:Pedestrian Bridges (can be susceptible toPedestrian Bridges (can be susceptible topartial or total structural collapse).partial or total structural collapse).

3.3. Pedestrian Tunnels (can be susceptible toPedestrian Tunnels (can be susceptible toflooding, collapse, and having entry andflooding, collapse, and having entry andexit points susceptible to obstruction).exit points susceptible to obstruction).

4.4. Building Sites and Frontage Designs thatBuilding Sites and Frontage Designs thatImpede Pedestrian Mass Evacuation.Impede Pedestrian Mass Evacuation.

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Planning (Long Term):Planning (Long Term):Integrate into Regional & LocalIntegrate into Regional & Local

Planning, Zoning, BuildingPlanning, Zoning, BuildingCodes, Permits & Impact FeesCodes, Permits & Impact Fees

Building Codes & Environmental RegulationsBuilding Codes & Environmental RegulationsShould Require Expanded Sidewalk andShould Require Expanded Sidewalk andCrosswalk Capacity with Higher Densities.Crosswalk Capacity with Higher Densities.

Establish aEstablish a Long Range Plan for Sidewalk &Long Range Plan for Sidewalk &Crosswalk Design and Capacity NeedsCrosswalk Design and Capacity Needs in allin allWalking Districts & Central Business Districts.Walking Districts & Central Business Districts.

For Gateways, plan for ample nonFor Gateways, plan for ample non--motorizedmotorized(pedestrian and bicycle) transportation capacity(pedestrian and bicycle) transportation capacityalong bridges and shorefront trail networks.along bridges and shorefront trail networks.

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Planning (Long Term):Planning (Long Term):Establish/RestoreEstablish/RestoreLocal Street GridLocal Street Grid

1.1. Block consolidation within city centersBlock consolidation within city centersencourages a vehicularencourages a vehicular--friendly ratherfriendly ratherthan a pedestrianthan a pedestrian--friendly environment.friendly environment.

2.2. A denseA dense ““gridgrid””pattern improves accesspattern improves accesson foot, with iton foot, with it’’s shorter blocks, ands shorter blocks, andmore intersections where vehicles stop.more intersections where vehicles stop.

3.3. Short blocks and frequent cross streetsShort blocks and frequent cross streetscreate the potential for more directcreate the potential for more directroutingrouting ––which is essential for saferwhich is essential for saferpedestrian traffic and evacuations.pedestrian traffic and evacuations.

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GRID DENSITY (Source: Pedestrian And Transit FriendlyGRID DENSITY (Source: Pedestrian And Transit FriendlyDesign, Reid Ewing, Florida DOT, March 1996)Design, Reid Ewing, Florida DOT, March 1996)

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Federal GuidanceFederal Guidancehttp://http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/pedevac/index.htmops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/pedevac/index.htm

The first and onlyThe first and onlyguidance from FHWA thatguidance from FHWA thatis about managing massis about managing massevacuations on foot wasevacuations on foot wasissued in March 2007.issued in March 2007.

While its described asWhile its described ascursory, helpful insights incursory, helpful insights incaptioned text calledcaptioned text called““Selected points importantSelected points importantfor practitionersfor practitioners””areareoften instructive.often instructive.

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Primary Deficiency WithPrimary Deficiency WithRecent FederalRecent Federal

GuidanceGuidanceWhile concerns were expressed in the guidanceWhile concerns were expressed in the guidanceabout theabout the impact of pedestrian evacuation onimpact of pedestrian evacuation onvehicle trafficvehicle traffic, the subsequent discussion, the subsequent discussionprovided in the March 2007 Final Reportprovided in the March 2007 Final Report doesdoesnot adequately address any basic facts and/ornot adequately address any basic facts and/orparameters for discerning specific solutionsparameters for discerning specific solutions..Therefore, the guidance is vague, and easilyTherefore, the guidance is vague, and easilysubject to misinterpretation and misapplication.subject to misinterpretation and misapplication.

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Need To Clarify This MajorNeed To Clarify This MajorGuidance DeficiencyGuidance Deficiency

Since no facts or basicSince no facts or basicparameters are providedparameters are providedto discern how to balanceto discern how to balancemass evacuation on footmass evacuation on footwith outbound vehicularwith outbound vehicularevacuation during aevacuation during asudden catastrophic event,sudden catastrophic event,the follow basic facts andthe follow basic facts andparameters are providedparameters are providedfor saving as many lives infor saving as many lives inthe shortest possible time.the shortest possible time.

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Basic Facts & Parameters forBasic Facts & Parameters forBalancing Pedestrian &Balancing Pedestrian &

Vehicle Traffic NeedsVehicle Traffic Needs1.1. When itWhen it’’s faster to evacuate on foot, thats faster to evacuate on foot, that

mode of trafficmode of traffic must be accommodatedmust be accommodatedwithin the competent management of allwithin the competent management of allsurface, marine, and air modes of traffic.surface, marine, and air modes of traffic.

2.2. TwoTwo--way access must be maintained for firstway access must be maintained for firstresponders, and allresponders, and all ““atat--riskrisk””populations.populations.

3.3. Unlike human life, vehicles can be replaced.Unlike human life, vehicles can be replaced.4.4. Each mode can serve a critical/lifesaving roleEach mode can serve a critical/lifesaving role

or act as an impedance if not managed.or act as an impedance if not managed.5.5. Our primary mission is to save as many lives,Our primary mission is to save as many lives,

as quickly as possible.as quickly as possible.

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For Further information, Please Contact:For Further information, Please Contact:James M. Ercolano, M. Sci.James M. Ercolano, M. Sci.

Pedestrian SpecialistPedestrian SpecialistPhone (518) 485Phone (518) 485--82918291

EE--mail:mail: [email protected]@dot.state.ny.usNYSDOT Office of Integrated Modal ServicesNYSDOT Office of Integrated Modal Services

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