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.
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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.
Pedestrian Safety Improvements in Project Planning and Scoping
Nebraska
Nebraska DOT uses a variety of data analysis and screening methods during project planning and scoping to select countermeasures. Methods are also applied to systemic safety projects.
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NCHRP Synthesis 336: DOT Practices for Road Safety Audits (RSAs)
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.
MassDOT’s FoRRRwD initiative provided municipalities with low-cost safety countermeasures. As countermeasures were implemented, MassDOT noted reduced crashes and serious injuries from crashes.
A Data-Driven Pedestrian Safety Analysis at Bus Stops in Georgia
Georgia
Using a proactive and systemic approach in collaboration with transit agencies allowed GDOT to implement a series of economically justified safe crossing projects.
GDOT incorporated visibility enhancements and friction improvements on rural curves after finding that lane departures represented a large proportion of fatalities on curves.
