NYSDOT Region 4 HELP Trucks (NY)
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New York State Region 4 HELP Trucks
Information
NYSDOT Region 4 - Rochester:
HELP has been in service in the Rochester area since 2004. The program currently has 4 HELP beats that patrol almost 100 directional miles of the Region's principal highway network. The HELP program is dispatched at the Regional Traffic Operations Center (RTOC).
Each HELP vehicle patrols a specific segment of the roadway called a "sector", the combination of one or more sectors creating a "beat". There are three beats in Region 4 that cover portions of I-490, I-390, NY 104, NY 590, and NY 531
Region 4 Trucks are numbered 401 through 405
Radio Operations/Setup
Unlike other NYS DOT Regions, R4 Help Trucks operate on the Monroe/Ontario Counties P25 System.
| Sysid | RFSS | Site | Site Name | County | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 227 | 1 (1) | 001 (1) | Monroe East Simulcast | Monroe | According to Broadcastify Calls and Open MHZ |
| 228 | 1 (1) | 001 (1) | Ontario North Simulcast | Ontario | According to Broadcastify Calls and Open MHZ |
| DEC | Mode | Alpha Tag | Description | Tag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1231 | TDMA | DOT HELP Trucks | NYS HELP Trucks | Public Works |
| Radio ID | Alpha Tag | Notes |
|---|
Operations
HELP trucks in Region 4 (Rochester) Operate:
- Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 10:00 am and 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
- Hours are expanded as needed for special events and holidays.
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