Case Study Tag: Leadership

Leveraging Data in Risk and Performance Management for Better Employee Safety Outcomes

Texas

Through its TPM program, TxDOT discovered a higher injury rate among new employees, leading to targeted enhancements in safety training and mentorship programs.

TPM Peer Exchange Video, Sep. 2024

Developing Traffic Safety Culture

Minnesota

Minnesota's traffic safety culture pilot program in Park Rapids resulted in partnerships with schools, employers, healthcare organizations, and more.

MDOT Presentation Slides Pilot Project Final Report TZD Case Study

Buckle Up Phone Down Campaign (Kentucky)

Kentucky

KOHS developed a mass campaign with the message "Be safe Kentucky. Buckle up. Phone down." to address traffic fatalities from distracted driving and not buckling up.

Buckle Up Phone Down Webpage TZD Case Study

Buckle Up Phone Down Challenge (Missouri)

Missouri

MODOT noted a 6.3% increase in seat belt use following the Buckle Up Phone Down outreach effort.

Buckle Up Phone Down Website TZD Case Study

Get Involved with Transportation Research Board (TRB)

NCHRP

NCHRP and BTSCRP develop resources for DOTs, transportation professionals, and other agencies. Resources include research related to the AASHTO Highway Safety Manual and AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware, safety guides for practitioners, and behavioral research. Transportation professionals may contribute problem statements, conduct research, and volunteer for project panels.

NCHRP BTSCRP TRIS 2024 Safety Summit Poster

The Safe System Approach in Minnesota

Minnesota

The MnDOT Safe System Approach (SSA) implementation plan has the goal of institutionalizing the SSA across the agency. will be a framework leading the agency to broad application of SSA principles throughout the project development process. The SSA will be seen as an approach for staff at MnDOT to utilize in their work toward eliminating fatalities and serious injuries.

Project Overview Slides, May 2024 Project Overview Slides, 2023 2024 Safety Summit Poster 2023 Safety Summit Poster

Aligning Projects and Policies with the Safe System Approach

FHWA

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 Framework Project-Based Framework Flyer Safety System Policy-Based Alignment Framework Safe System Roadway Design Hierarchy 2024 Safety Summit Poster

Safety First Cross Divisional Work Group

Wisconsin

Safety First Work Group fostered collaboration and resource sharing for safety initiatives.

Safety Funding Webinar Safety First Program Website AASHTO Case Study

Establishment of Safety Administrator Positions

Florida

Establishment of FDOT District Safety Administrator positions improved safety coordination throughout the project lifecycle, organizational safety culture, and collaboration across divisions.

District Organizational Charts AASHTO Case Study