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NCHRP Synthesis 336: DOT Practices for Road Safety Audits (RSAs)
NCHRP
With growing use of Road Safety Audits (RSAs), NCHRP gathered several state DOT case examples, compiled a list of available resources, and suggested future research.
MDOT has communicated with its employees, partners, and the public about the Safe System Approach through video, presentations, training, workshops, project communications, and more.
Maryland HSO used the Safe System Approach Readiness Scale to assess their readiness to adopt the Safe System Approach. Results showed overall readiness to move forward and highlighted specific opportunities to increase readiness among those who were unready or unsure.
VRU Safety in Action: A Systemic Approach to Pedestrian Safety at Bus Stops
Massachusetts
MassDOT uses data to identify high-risk bus stops, implement safety measures, and prioritize projects, collaborating with transit agencies to improve pedestrian safety.
MassDOT’s FoRRRwD initiative provided municipalities with low-cost safety countermeasures. As countermeasures were implemented, MassDOT noted reduced crashes and serious injuries from crashes.
ITD fostered a multi-agency approach to traffic safety by sharing data and developing partnerships with law enforcement and schools. They partnered with the Idaho Health and Welfare Department to conduct road safety audits.
Development and Application of Safety Performance Functions in Project Delivery
Iowa
Based on models of Safety Performance Functions (SPFs), Iowa screened roadway facilities for Potential for Crash Reduction (PCR). PCR was then applied to project screening and prioritization, intersection projects, Super-2 corridor studies, a pilot safety corridor program, and environmental assessments.
