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SR 85 Road Safety Assessment MP 58.5-80.5 — Leveraging Drone Technology at ADOT

Arizona
ADOT used drone technology for a roadway assessment in a unique situation, which enhanced safety for observers, avoided traffic impacts, and allowed for a better understanding of how to make a difference in traffic safety.
TPM Peer Exchange Video, Sep. 2024

A Machine Learning Approach to Systemic Safety Project Location Identification

Ohio
ODOT used machine learning to identify locations for systemic safety projects, focusing on pedestrian and roadway departure crashes.
Ohio DOT Story Map - Safety2023 Safety Summit Poster

Implementing Complete Streets in Kentucky

Kentucky
When KYTC implemented Complete Streets, they found large reductions in fatalities and serious injuries at two-way stop and signalized intersections.
KYTC Press ReleaseKYTC Complete Streets Webpage2023 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

Improving Safety and Mobility at Traffic Signals

Utah
UDOT is addressing safety and mobility at traffic signals for all road users, including snow buildup in traffic signal LEDs, wrong-way driving countermeasures, and accessible pedestrian signals. Automated performance measures allow for full situational awareness, even for vulnerable road users.
Traffic Signals WebpageLocal News Video-LIDARATSPM Webpage2024 Safety Summit Poster

Data-Driven Strategies Using Predictive Modeling and Interactive Dashboards

Iowa
Since traffic safety projects often yield varying impacts on safety performance, Iowa DOT established a robust system to track crash histories related to safety projects, which is essential to assess project effectiveness, efficiency, and return on investment. The system is helpful to site identification, safety issue diagnosis, and countermeasure evaluation.
Traffic Safety Dashboards2024 Safety Summit Poster

High Wind Blow-Over Crash and Closure Reduction Study

Wyoming
High wind blow-over crash and closure reduction study implemented targeted warnings and closures, reducing blow-over incidents.
Research ReportLegislative Briefing SlidesESRI Case StudyAASHTO Case Study

Safety First Cross Divisional Work Group

Wisconsin
Safety First Work Group fostered collaboration and resource sharing for safety initiatives.
Safety Funding WebinarSafety First Program WebsiteAASHTO Case Study

Reduced Conflict Intersections in North Carolina

North Carolina
Reduced Conflict Intersections reduced total crashes by 50% and frontal impact crashes by 80%.
Reduced Conflict Intersections WebpageAASHTO Case Study
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