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.
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.
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.
VRU Safety in Action: A Systemic Approach to Pedestrian Safety at Bus Stops
Massachusetts
MassDOT uses data to identify high-risk bus stops, implement safety measures, and prioritize projects, collaborating with transit agencies to improve pedestrian safety.
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.
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.
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.
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.
