PS08-Roadway Service Patrols (Iowa DOT Highway Helpers)
Status: Existing
Description
––Instance of PS08–– This service package supports roadway service patrol vehicles that monitor roads and aid motorists, offering rapid response to minor incidents (flat tire, accidents, out of gas) to minimize disruption to the traffic stream. If problems are detected, the roadway service patrol vehicles will provide assistance to the motorist (e.g., push a vehicle to the shoulder or median). The service package monitors service patrol vehicle locations and supports vehicle dispatch to identified incident locations. Incident information collected by the service patrol is shared with traffic, maintenance and construction, and traveler information systems.
Includes Elements
| Iowa DOT Traffic Management Center (TMC) |
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| Iowa DOT Highway Helper Vehicles |
| Iowa DOT Highway Helper Personnel |
| Iowa DOT Traffic Management Center (TMC) Personnel |