Case Study Tag: Outreach & education

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.

Together for Life – Increasing Seat Belt Use in Rural Utah

Utah
Utah's "Together for Life" traffic safety culture project, together with a primary seat belt law, increased rural seat belt use, addressing a disparity with urban areas.

Traffic Safety Data Portal

Texas
TxDOT uses a crash data portal to improve safety and educate the public. Public service announcements and further information for each emphasis area is embedded alongside the data.

The SSA is in Our Hands

Michigan
MDOT has communicated with its employees, partners, and the public about the Safe System Approach through video, presentations, training, workshops, project communications, and more.

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.

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.

Combating Wrong-Way Driving in Connecticut

Connecticut
CTDOT uses several strategies to combat wrong-way driving, including behavioral countermeasures, a public awareness campaign, traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, and delineators.

Cannabis and Highway Safety in Connecticut

Connecticut
When fatal crash toxicology data showed an increase of cannabis by drivers, CTDOT worked with CTHSO, GHSA, and other partners to raise awareness of the dangers of driving impaired.