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Washington State Patrol Pilots Take on Traffic Congestion Aviation Section pilots formerly focused primarily on speed violations, but as traffic congestion in Puget Sound’s I-5 corridor became a higher public priority, State Patrol pilots tested ways they could address this public concern as well. The outcome was the Metro Air Patrol project, operating 1500 feet over the highway grid, and providing invaluable timesaving and safety-enhancing data to ground troopers on the Everett-to-Tacoma I-5 roadway. Pilots now spot collisions not yet reported and reduce response time by informing dispatch personnel. They observe motorists with car trouble, enabling faster assistance. They scan reported accident scenes, notifying troopers when blocking accidents are moved to the shoulder, so the response car can travel at safer speeds. And when drivers themselves clear reported incidents before law enforcement arrives, pilots notify dispatch to disregard, freeing troopers to respond to the next call. Pilots have also assisted in criminal and hit-and-run apprehensions and pursuits. In spearheading this new air-to-ground information network and working in conjunction with radio and television traffic spotters, Aviation Section pilots help WSP troopers, Seattle Police Department, and King County Sheriff’s personnel in their daily traffic congestion challenges. Results ★ In seven months, pilots have identified 144 lane-blocking incidents before dispatch got calls, reducing traffic back-ups by 104 hours and 1,247 miles. ★ Pilots identified fully 32% or 513 reported accidents as ‘unable-to locate,’ allowing troopers to redirect over 85 hours to needed responses. ★ Traffic information is exchanged with media and other aircraft, enhancing both emergency response efforts and the driving public’s ability to react. Team Name: Metro Aviation Program Team Team Members: Sergeants Ed McAvoy, Tim Walters; Lieutenant Robert Johnson; Troopers Darryl Russell, Paul Speckmaier, Jim Nobach, Dwayne Korthuis-Smith; KIRO-TV: Clark Stahl; KOMO-Radio: Paul Tosch CONTACT: Sergeant Ed McAvoy, (360) 753-6173 111
Washington State Patrol Simplified Wiring Pays off in Savings Analog wiring systems controlling patrol cars’ emergency equipment (light bars, lights, and sirens) required a complicated system of connections running throughout the vehicle from front to rear, terminating in a center mounted console box. Control of emergency equipment was accomplished through seven switches mounted on the console box. This complex control arrangement required troopers to take their eyes off the road and interfered with safe vehicle operation. Due to the complexity of the wiring design, there was no standardization between different types of patrol cars. The unique designs created a wide variety of wiring schematics, making standardized maintenance and repair impossible. Washington State Patrol (WSP) employees designed and constructed a new wiring harness; this new harness allows for standardized equipment installation in all types of patrol cars. This simplified the installation process and shortened the wire run. The new harness supports a digital wiring system, allowing ‘handsfree’ control of emergency equipment. Results ★ Patrol car equipping costs are reduced by $35,000 for the current biennium. ★ With each installation taking three to four hours less time, between 525 – 700 hours of staff time are saved yearly, and after factory delivery, patrol cars are on the road faster. ★ Future maintenance and repair of patrol cars is simplified with a standardized equipment wiring design. Team Name: Vehicle Equipping Team Team Members: Bob Green, Ralph Stablein, Bryan Pritchett, Scott Johnson, Casmir Kryzanowski, William Garrido, Paul Ingram, Curt Danell, Jesus Nieves, Rich Huisingh CONTACT: Bob Green, (360) 412-8945 112
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