Plans include modifying the staging of snowplow and towing crews, new police drones and improved communications with the public.
by the state inspector general’s office criticized VDOT’s communications with the public as ineffective, noting that messages did not clearly state the need to avoid travel on I-95 or, in some cases, provide inaccurate information.
Experts also recommend that drivers keep an emergency kit available during all seasons, which can be handy if traffic becomes stalled after a serious collision. According to AAA, 40 percent of American drivers don’t carry an emergency kit in their vehicles. VDOT said it is conducting a “multipronged review” of its state, district and local messaging systems, while employees have received preparedness training that emphasizes improved messaging. The state’s 511 system, a key source of traffic information that remained relatively quiet during January’s storm, is receiving an upgrade expected to be finished next year, Herman said.
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