Case Study Tag: Leadership

Advancing Regional Roadway Safety: MWCOG TPB Regional Safety Summit

District Columbia
The MPO for Washington, D.C. started a regional roadway safety summit to collaborate with regional partners on meeting safety goals.

MnDOT Safe System Approach Implementation Plan

Minnesota
The MnDOT Safe System Approach Implementation Plan integrates the SSA into programming. Their process involves an internal SSA implementation workgroup, tools library, speed management guide, training, and updated technical guidance documents.

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.

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.

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 Challenge (Missouri)

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

Context-Sensitive Speed Limit Setting

Delaware
DelDOT combats rising traffic fatalities by adopting context-sensitive speed limits, partnering with local agencies, and moving beyond the 85th percentile method.

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, contribute to TRB Standing Committees, and volunteer for project panels.