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GOALS & STRATEGIES 11 Ensure All Rail Crossings are in Compliance with Federal and/or State Directives LADOT is coordinating with many partners to come up with a work plan to upgrade rail crossings with technology like connections between traffic signals and railway crossing gates. This effort will improve conditions for all users at these potential conflict points. a. Spearhead creation of master cooperative agreements between the City, external agencies, and railroad partners to identify priority locations and jointly implement projects 30 12 Improve Emergency Notification and Incident Response Procedures 13 Improve Infrastructure to be More Resilient During Emergency Events It is critical to maintain transportation infrastructure during emergencies and incidents. By planning ahead for these potential disruptions, LADOT will be ready to respond quickly and manage situations effectively. By investing in backup systems and strengthening points of possible weaknesses in our infrastructure, LADOT will be better equipped to maintain essential services during emergency situations. a. Clarify roles, responsibilities, and procedures in managing emergencies and incidents b. Improve staff notification process with system for mass delivery of emails and text messages c. Develop Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) d. Develop an Employee and Family Support Unit that will support and facilitate the communication between employees and their families during a disaster a. Provide battery backup for signals on city’s designated emergency evacuation routes b. Upgrade the ATSAC Communications Network that serves emergency evacuation routes, particularly at relevant ATSAC Hubs c. Improve infrastructure at LADOT facilities to ensure continuity of operations