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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.
Oregon State University Final Research Report2023 Safety Summit Poster

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.
Synthesis 336 ReportFHWA Road Safety Audit WebpageFHWA Pedestrian and Bicyclist RSA Guide2023 Safety Summit Poster

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 VRU Safety Assessment WebpageAAA Foundation Case StudyTown of Whately Article2023 Safety Summit Poster

Building Partnerships through Data

Idaho
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.
ITD Safety DashboardsPress Release, STEM Program2023 Safety Summit Poster

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.
Iowa State University ArticleIowa DOT PCR Portal2023 Safety Summit Poster

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 Blog Post2023 Safety Summit Poster

Systemic and Proactive Rural Curve Evaluation

Georgia
GDOT incorporated visibility enhancements and friction improvements on rural curves after finding that lane departures represented a large proportion of fatalities on curves.
FHWA Low-Cost Local Safety Solutions, 6.1FHWA Case Study, page 532023 Safety Summit Poster

A Practical Framework for Safety Analysis in GIS

FHWA
FHWA offers a framework for how GIS methods can help practitioners assess safety risk in areas with limited data.
2023 Safety Summit Poster

National Complete Streets Assessment

FHWA
In 2023, FHWA published results of a survey to establish a baseline of Complete Streets and active transportation, finding trends and notable projects in each of the 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
FHWA At-A-Glance Report2023 Safety Summit Poster

Local and Tribal Match Road Safety Program

FHWA
FHWA’s Match program connects local and tribal agencies with peer mentors to help resolve local and tribal road safety issues.
Program Overview2023 Safety Summit Poster
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