Florida DOT identified hot spots for driver behavior across its District 2, allowing them to develop countermeasures to address poor behavior and crashes in those locations.
Traditional traffic control devices were failing on high-speed roads in Florida. FDOT saw significant and sustained reductions in extreme speeding after adding speed shields to S.R. 46. The speed shields are an innovative, low-cost countermeasure that delivered immediate and sustained speed reductions.
Human Factors Approach: Let’s Get Everyone Home, Safely
Florida
Florida HP and FLHSMV reached millions of young males with a media campaign featuring calls to action for three behaviors: aggressive driving/stress management, speeding/time management, and distracted driving/multitasking.
Applying a Safe System Approach to Reduce Risk at Railroad Crossings
Florida
FDOT employs multiple safety measures around railroad crossings, covering each safe system principle. Engineering countermeasures have reduced crashes, blockage, and unsafe behavior. FDOT proactively audits, inspects, and monitors for hazards.
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.
Concerned with rural intersections crashes, MnDOT developed a standard layout of lane constrictors. They installed lane constrictors at 61 side street, stop-controlled locations.
Safer Mobility: Embracing Technology and Pilot Programs through the Safe System Approach
FloridaKentuckyMassachusettsMissouri
Emerging innovations offer new opportunities to align with the safe system approach. Broward County, Florida identified 35 technologies for safer roads. Louisville, Kentucky developed strategies for safer speeds. MassDOT’s virtual reality pop-up experience strengthened outreach for safer people. Missouri’s predictive layered operations initiative (PLOI) enhanced post-crash care.
Meet Hazel Mae: New Hampshire’s Newest Road Safety Ambassador
New Hampshire
To help drivers understand the risks of excess speed, the New Hampshire DOT branded the "Slow and Steady" campaign. Campaign mascot Hazel Mae connects people with the message in a warm and friendly way.
