Intelligent Transportation Systems - City of Oakland

TMC and then select an appropriate signal-timing plan to improve the flow of traffic along
a corridor. Signal timing along a corridor can be coordinated between agencies across
jurisdictions. This can be especially useful during an event at the Coliseum or to
manage holiday traffic near the airport. It is also important when a major incident on the
freeway diverts traffic onto local arterials.
Additionally, if DMS have been implemented throughout the City, messages could be
transmitted to motorists to help them navigate around incidents or to help them enter or
leave the Coliseum during special events.
Incident and event management is related to Emergency Management Systems
because it requires coordination between the City of Oakland Transportation Services
Division and public safety agencies such as Oakland Police Department, Oakland Fire
Department, and CHP whenever an incident requires emergency response or
emergency assistance. This is usually the case if there is an injury crash, fire or spill on
the City streets. In addition, coordination with City of Oakland police is usually required
during special events with respect to on site traffic control.
Event and Incident Management Recommendations – It is recommended that the
City of Oakland use the CCTV cameras and system detectors proactively to help identify
incidents in the project area, especially during Coliseum events, holidays, and peak
periods. If incidents are detected, the City should respond to these incidents by taking
appropriate measures such as adjusting signal coordination plans as needed and
coordinating with appropriate agencies responsible for incident management. The City
should also use DMS as required to help inform motorists of unusually traffic conditions
in the project area.
The City of Oakland should coordinate with public safety agencies such as police and
fire departments during incidents or planned events. This coordination could be
facilitated through an integrated TMC/EOC center or at least by having a direct link
between the two centers. Additionally, representatives from either the Oakland Police
Department or Fire Department could be temporarily located in the Oakland TMC to
assist with management of major events or incidents.
City of Oakland ITS Strategic Plan
54 September, 2003