Case Study Tag: Vulnerable road users

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Safety Circuit Rider Program

Virginia
The Safety Circuit Rider program provides training and technical assistance to improve safety on local roadways.
University of Virginia Webpage2023 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 Website2023 Safety Summit Poster

A Machine Learning Approach to Systemic Safety Project Location Identification

Ohio
ODOT used machine learning to identify locations for systemic safety projects, focusing on pedestrian and roadway departure crashes.
Ohio DOT Story Map - Safety2023 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 ReportFHWA Road Safety Audit WebpageFHWA Pedestrian and Bicyclist RSA Guide2023 Safety Summit Poster

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.
MassDOT VRU Safety Assessment WebpageAAA Foundation Case StudyTown of Whately Article2023 Safety Summit Poster

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
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