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Safe System Approach Applied to GDOT Policy

Georgia
A revision to GDOT policy requires inclusion of vulnerable road user safety in setting speed zones.
Northeast Georgia Regional Commission ArticleAASHTO Case Study

Safeguarding the Peach State: Safe Driving Summits

Georgia
Safe Driving Summits at high schools and colleges educate young drivers, leading to behavior change and positive student feedback.
Safety Programs WebsiteSafe Driving Summit WebsiteAASHTO Case Study

Grooves of Guardianship: Unveiling the Impact of Rumble Strips

Georgia
Rumble strips reduced injury and fatal crashes by 48% on analyzed roadways.
Georgia 2023 HSIP ReportLocal News ArticleAASHTO Case Study

Dashboard for Evaluating Effectiveness of Safety Investments

Florida
HSIP safety infrastructure investments reduce fatal and serious injury crashes up to 46% annually. The Florida crash dashboard helps users identify projects with maximum impact.
Florida Crash Analysis Reporting (CAR)AASHTO Case Study

Safety Training with Florida’s Local Technical Assistance Program

Florida
Safety training through Florida’s LTAP provided 45 safety courses to over 20,000 attendees.
Florida LTAP Center Website (See “Training and Events”)AASHTO Case Study

Establishment of Safety Administrator Positions

Florida
Establishment of FDOT District Safety Administrator positions improved safety coordination throughout the project lifecycle, organizational safety culture, and collaboration across divisions.
District Organizational ChartsAASHTO Case Study

Human Factors Approach to Influential Safety Behavior Campaigns

Florida
Data-driven education and enforcement campaigns addressed lane departure, intersections, and vulnerable road users, with significant engagement outcomes.
Safety Campaign ResourcesAASHTO Case Study

Statewide Safety Risk Analysis and Annual HSIP Allocation to Systemically Fund Countermeasures

Florida
Statewide Safety Risk Analysis and HSIP allocation funded systemic countermeasures, significantly reducing fatal and serious injury crash rates.
FDOT System Safety Analysis ReportFDOT HSIP Implementation Plans and ReportsAASHTO Case Study
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