State Safety Initiative Database

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Safety Circuit Rider Program

Virginia
The Safety Circuit Rider program provides training and technical assistance to improve safety on local roadways.

Prioritizing Active Transportation, Health, and Safety (PATHS)

Virginia
The PATHS collaborative in Virginia has led to increased network connectivity for pedestrians, enhanced pedestrian crossings, and a safer and more comfortable environment for pedestrians.

Systemic Countermeasures Implementation and Tracking

Virginia
Virginia DOT created a statewide inventory and tracking system for the performance of countermeasures, leading to better communication among employees and partners, and the ability to track ongoing progress.

Safer By Design Safety Scoring Tools

Texas
TxDOT's Safety Scoring Tools help designers understand the safety impacts of design elements and optimize safety in projects.

Traffic Safety Data Portal

Texas
TxDOT uses a crash data portal to improve safety and educate the public. Public service announcements and further information for each emphasis area is embedded alongside the data.

Video Sharing Enhances Safety Across Texas

Texas
TxDOT's video sharing platform streams real-time video from 3,000 traffic cameras to department staff, first responders, and other partners, allowing them to respond to emergency events while minimizing congestion and secondary crashes.

A Collaborative Investigation of Truck Access into Roundabouts in Oregon

Oregon
Oregon DOT used field and simulation methods to understand and mitigate delays experienced by motor carriers in roundabouts, highlighting potential for improvements to better accommodate large vehicles.

A Machine Learning Approach to Systemic Safety Project Location Identification

Ohio
ODOT used machine learning to identify locations for systemic safety projects, focusing on pedestrian and roadway departure crashes.