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Aligning Projects and Policies with the Safe System Approach

FHWA has a Safe System Alignment Framework for projects, to assess roadway locations and potential infrastructure improvements through a Safe System lens. It also offers a Safe System framework for policy, to assess policies, plans, processes, programs, and documents.
Safety System Project-Based Alignment FrameworkProject-Based Framework FlyerSafety System Policy-Based Alignment FrameworkSafe System Roadway Design Hierarchy2024 Safety Summit Poster

WISDOT’s Approach to Reducing Intersection Crashes

Wisconsin
Intersection safety improvements and data enhancements prioritized effective safety countermeasures, leading to improvements at 175 intersections.
Intersection WebpageICE ResourcesSafety Certification ProcessAASHTO Case Study

Safe System Approach Applied to GDOT Policy

Georgia
A revision to GDOT policy requires inclusion of vulnerable road user safety in setting speed zones.
Northeast Georgia Regional Commission ArticleAASHTO Case Study

Grooves of Guardianship: Unveiling the Impact of Rumble Strips

Georgia
Rumble strips reduced injury and fatal crashes by 48% on analyzed roadways.
Georgia 2023 HSIP ReportLocal News ArticleAASHTO Case Study
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