Case Study Tag: Road safety audits

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

Safety Circuit Rider Program

Virginia

The Safety Circuit Rider program provides training and technical assistance to improve safety on local roadways.

University of Virginia Webpage 2023 Safety Summit Poster

Prioritizing Active Transportation, Health, and Safety (PATHS)

Virginia

The PATHS collaborative in Virginia has led to increased network connectivity for pedestrians, enhanced pedestrian crossings, and a safer and more comfortable environment for pedestrians.

Virginia PATHS Website 2023 Safety Summit Poster

Pedestrian Safety Improvements in Project Planning and Scoping

Nebraska

Nebraska DOT uses a variety of data analysis and screening methods during project planning and scoping to select countermeasures. Methods are also applied to systemic safety projects.

2023 Safety Summit Poster

NCHRP Synthesis 336: DOT Practices for Road Safety Audits (RSAs)

NCHRP

With growing use of Road Safety Audits (RSAs), NCHRP gathered several state DOT case examples, compiled a list of available resources, and suggested future research.

Synthesis 336 Report FHWA Road Safety Audit Webpage FHWA Pedestrian and Bicyclist RSA Guide 2023 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 Dashboards Press Release, STEM Program 2023 Safety Summit Poster

Safety in Project Development

Texas

TxDOT is incorporating safety into project development through various policies, programs, strategies, methods, and guidelines. For example, the TSAP manual and Safer By Design tools are newer resources to help TxDOT employees incorporate safety into all they do.

Safer By Design Webpage Texas Traffic Safety Analysis Procedures Manual (TSAP) Manual 2024 Safety Summit Poster

Turning Road Safety Audits into Projects

New Jersey

NJDOT noted a 10-16% reduction in total crashes due to implementations from road safety audits. Over 25 road safety audits RSAs have been conducted on state, county, and municipal roadways under HSIP.

2024 Safety Summit Poster

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

B/C Analysis Using Conflict Detection for Midblock Pedestrian Crossings

Georgia

Georgia DOT used conflict detection to assess pedestrian safety at midblock crossings in Jesup, Georgia, allowing for safety concerns to be assessed in further detail than utilizing crashes alone. Using proactive conflict detection data and reactive observed crash data, pedestrian safety projects can be economically justified and prioritized.