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Post-Crash Care Safety Initiatives in Kansas
Kansas
Kansas’ Post-Crash Care initiatives involves linking crash, EMS, and trauma data; TIM improvements, a first responder liaison, outreach to prosecutors and judicial partners, computer-aided dispatch interoperability, and assessments of timeliness of care.
Vulnerable Road User Safety Assessment (VRUA) Tool
Kansas
KDOT developed an interactive Story Map to show high-risk areas for VRUs and to prioritize safety assessments. Local agencies have used the tool to invest $40 million in safety improvements.
From Work Zone Safety Feeds to Emergency Response: An Evolutionary Approach to Post-Crash Care
DelawareIowaLouisianaNebraska
Through FHWA’s Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems grant, a four-state cohort developed a framework to verify and broadcast active work-zone status as real-time digital worker-presences feeds.
Louisiana Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Safety Assessment
Louisiana
Using a systematic, data-driven approach, Louisiana’s VRU Safety Assessment identified target areas for improvements and recommended infrastructure countermeasures, education, programs and policies. Priority factors were mapped to focus on areas for project implementation.
Bridge & Freeway Work Zones: Traffic Management for Safety & Mobility
Massachusetts
To improve work zone safety, MassDOT created construction standards and specifications for Accelerated Bridge Construction, moveable barriers, and lane closures scheduled at night. The measures increased safety, traffic flow, and cost savings.
Using Probe Data and Telematics for Local Traffic Safety Campaigns
Massachusetts
MassDOT uses probe and telematics data to identify safety issues in local communities. They develop targeted campaigns and use probe and telematics data to measure post-campaign behavior.
US-31/M-72 had frequent fog, blowing snow, and a severe crash pattern. After adding a center median, edgeline and centerline corrugations, guardrail, new pavement, and a flashing low visibility warning system, the segment had less severe crashes.
Don’t Wait, Be Proactive! Systemic Safety for Minnesota’s District Safety Plans
Minnesota
MnDOT updated road safety plans in every district with a systemic crash analysis. Analysis confirmed that higher crash densities and severe crashes occurred at locations with higher risk scores.
