Case Study Tag: Vulnerable road users

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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

A Data-Driven Pedestrian Safety Analysis at Bus Stops in Georgia

Georgia
Using a proactive and systemic approach in collaboration with transit agencies allowed GDOT to implement a series of economically justified safe crossing projects.
GDOT Blog Post2023 Safety Summit Poster

Enhancing Nighttime Visibility for Safety

FHWA
The nighttime fatality rate on the nation's roadways is three times higher than the daytime rate, and 76% of pedestrian fatalities occur at night. FHWA offers tools including safety countermeasures, updated and new approaches for lighting design and traffic control devices.
FHWA Nighttime Visibility WebpageFHWA Nighttime Fact Sheet2023 Safety Summit Poster

National Complete Streets Assessment

FHWA
In 2023, FHWA published results of a survey to establish a baseline of Complete Streets and active transportation, finding trends and notable projects in each of the 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
FHWA At-A-Glance Report2023 Safety Summit Poster

Local and Tribal Match Road Safety Program

FHWA
FHWA’s Match program connects local and tribal agencies with peer mentors to help resolve local and tribal road safety issues.
Program Overview2023 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

Connection SATX Downtown Feasibility Study: Historical Safety Analysis

Texas
A historical safety analysis from the Connection SATX Downtown Feasibility Study helped develop short-term improvements for the study area by analyzing vehicular and vulnerable road user crashes to identify specific safety concerns. The safety analysis provided great insights on vehicular, pedestrian, and cyclist crash patterns in the study area.
Study Webpage2024 Safety Summit Poster

The Safe System Approach in New Jersey

New Jersey
NJDOT has integrated the six principles and five elements of the Safe System Approach (SSA) into its programs, practices, and projects, aiming to achieve zero fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads.
Presentation Slides2024 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.
NCHRPBTSCRPTRIS2024 Safety Summit Poster
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