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Opportunities to Address Kinetic Energy Risk in Tennessee
Tennessee
This poster presents two complementary applications of kinetic energy: Nashville's data-rich High-Risk Network, which measures KE through exposure, likelihood, and severity and a Street Energy tool, which uses readily available data to quantify roadway energy and was applied in two localities.
Driving Safer Projects with West Virginia SOAP and AASHTOWare Safety
West Virginia
West Virginia’s SOAP (Safety On All Projects) process is supported by AASHTOWare Safety proactive, data-driven decisions. Crash analysis, safety evaluation and countermeasure selection help prioritize safety and integrate proven strategies into project design.
Wisconsin Highway Safety Improvement Program Process Mapping
Wisconsin
FHWA facilitated a process mapping exercise in 2024 to document HSIP processes at WisDOT: solicitation, identification, selection, and programming. Capturing current processes identified successes and challenges. WisDOT has implemented several policy changes to the HSIP, with more planned.
WV Road Ready is a highway safety education program targeting students in grades K-12. The program is integrated into the State’s educational standards and portions of it utilize AASHTOWare Safety to provide highway safety data analysis activities for students.
This poster summarizes NCHRP Synthesis 662: Pedestrian Safety Enhancements by State DOTs. The synthesis objective was to review and document state DOT practices regarding the enhancement of pedestrian safety based on a literature review, state DOT survey, and follow-up interviews.
There is more than meets the eye to Traffic Records. West Virginia DOT explores the complexities of traffic records systems and all that is involved in integrating the components of the system.
Enhancing Safety on Teton Pass: A WYDOT Vehicle Arrestor Case Study
Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Transportation used a net-based vehicle arresting system on WYO 22 / Teton Pass to address a steep-grade safety challenge where heavy vehicle braking systems can fail. The poster will highlight the safety problem and performance of the system.
Developing and Implementing the West Virginia Strategic Highway Safety Plan
West Virginia
To reduce fatalities and injuries on West Virginia’s roadways, highway safety partners coordinate efforts through the state’s Safety Management Task Force. These federal, state and local partners coordinate the development and implementation of the SHSP and many other highway safety efforts.
