Factors associated with differences in initial pandemic preparedness and response: Findings from a nationwide survey in the United states

Kim, Karl; Yamashita, Eric; Ghimire, Jiwnath

doi:10.1016/j.trip.2021.100430

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“…More attention to travelers ( 14 – 16 , 21 , 24 ), including returning college students and frequent fliers, as well as new policies on quarantine, isolation, and social distancing ( 49 ) are needed. Building on the research and guidance for transportation pandemic planning and response ( 23 ) with lessons from COVID-19 ( 49 , 50 ) will have long-term payoffs. Better protection of essential workers, first responders, and others on the frontlines is also needed.…”

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Pausing the Pandemic: Understanding and Managing Traveler and Community Spread of COVID-19 in Hawaii

Kim

Yamashita

Ghimire

2021

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation R

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In the absence of a vaccine, nonpharmaceutical interventions such as social distancing and travel reductions were the only strategies for slowing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using survey data from Hawaii ( n = 22,200) collected in March through May of 2020 at the onset of the pandemic, the differences between traveler spreaders who brought the disease into the state and community spreaders were investigated. In addition to describing the demographic attributes and comparing them with attributes of those who were vulnerable to COVID-19, logit models explaining travel behaviors were developed and tested. Traveler spreaders were likely to be male, younger, and returning students. Community spreaders were more likely to be male, essential workers, first responders, and medical personnel at the highest risk of exposure. Using spatial statistics, clusters and hotspot locations of high-risk individuals were mapped. As transportation researchers are in a position to combine their critical analytical capabilities and experience with relevant databases on mobility and the spread of infectious diseases, this analysis could support efforts to respond to and slow the spread of the pandemic.

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Pausing the Pandemic: Understanding and Managing Traveler and Community Spread of COVID-19 in Hawaii

Kim

Yamashita

Ghimire

2021

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation R

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“…Team members have extensive experience conducting national surveys. 2,16 The instrument was pretested with subjects from Department of Transportation (DOT), FHWA, Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and students and staff at the University of Hawaii to gauge the comprehension of questions and estimate the time it took to complete. The instrument and sampling protocol were reviewed and approved by the Human Studies Program of the University of Hawaii (Approval # 2019-01028).…”

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“…The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has harmed the health and livelihoods of millions of people and has had significant impacts on the transportation sector, including airlines, cruise ships, public transit, and tourism. 2,3 Focusing on the causes and management of transportation disruption have led to a greater understanding of resilience across all sectors and communities. 4 Moreover, state and local governments are on the "front lines" of preparedness, response, and recovery, closest to those most impacted.…”

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“…The research builds on earlier research on disasters, transportation resilience, and training needs assessment. 2,[9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] It was conducted as part of National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Project 20-116: A Guide to EM at State Transportation Agencies to develop a playbook for transportation executives on EM and resilience.…”

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Knowledge to action: Resilience planning among state and local transportation agencies in the United States

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Yamashita²,

Ghimire³

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The results of a nationwide survey of state and local agencies conducted in 2020 are summarized to understand priorities for improving transportation emergency management (EM) and resilience. Questions on EM activities, policies, and operations were answered by 190 respondents from across the country. In addition to comparing responses across transportation, EM, and other organizations (law enforcement, public works, health, environmental services, etc.), differences are analyzed based on agency size, location, experience, and hazard exposure. Respondents were also asked to prioritize EM activities for additional funding. Capabilities such as Emergency Planning, Traffic Control, Response Teams, and Situational Awareness emerge as priority areas. Approximately 60 percent of transportation agencies report updates of EM plans within the last 5 years compared to 70 percent of EM and 38 percent among other agencies. Four general linear models (GLMs) are developed and tested to determine the attributes of respondents who support improvements in (1) planning, (2) communications, (3) collaboration, and (4) transformation of agencies. An evaluative framework for measuring and managing resilience is developed and tested based on the responses. The analysis reveals diverse EM experiences, capabilities, and priorities, providing insight into future directions for sustaining and improving transportation resilience.

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“…The research is based on examination of peer-reviewed publications, and reports and studies conducted in the public, private, and non-governmental sectors on the response and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis is supported by national surveys administered to U.S. transportation agencies immediately following the declaration of the pandemic and with follow-up interviews conducted with state and local officials and other stakeholders ( 15 ). The author was part of a team that developed a pandemic playbook for transportation agencies ( 16 ).…”

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Ten Takeaways from the COVID-19 Pandemic for Transportation Planners

Kim

2022

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation R

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The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant challenges but also unprecedented opportunities for transportation researchers and practitioners. In this article, the major lessons and gaps in knowledge for those working in the transportation sector are identified, including the following: (1) integration between public health and transportation; (2) technology to support contact tracing and tracking of travelers; (3) focus on vulnerable, at-risk operators, patrons, and underserved members of society; (4) re-engineering of travel demand models to support social distancing, quarantine, and public health interventions; (5) challenges with Big Data and information technologies; (6) trust relationships between the general public, government, private sector, and others in disaster management; (7) conflict management during disasters; (8) complexities of transdisciplinary knowledge and engagement; (9) demands for training and education; and (10) transformative change to support community resilience. With a focus on transportation planning and community resilience, the lessons from the pandemic need to be shared and customized for different systems, services, modalities, and users. While many of the interventions during the pandemic have been based on public health, the management, response, recovery, adaptation, and transformation of transportation systems resulting from the crisis require multi-disciplinary, multi-jurisdictional communications and coordination, and resource sharing. Further research to support knowledge to action is needed.

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Factors associated with differences in initial pandemic preparedness and response: Findings from a nationwide survey in the United states

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Pausing the Pandemic: Understanding and Managing Traveler and Community Spread of COVID-19 in Hawaii

Pausing the Pandemic: Understanding and Managing Traveler and Community Spread of COVID-19 in Hawaii

Knowledge to action: Resilience planning among state and local transportation agencies in the United States

Ten Takeaways from the COVID-19 Pandemic for Transportation Planners

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