Florida DOT identified hot spots for driver behavior across its District 2, allowing them to develop countermeasures to address poor behavior and crashes in those locations.
Traditional traffic control devices were failing on high-speed roads in Florida. FDOT saw significant and sustained reductions in extreme speeding after adding speed shields to S.R. 46. The speed shields are an innovative, low-cost countermeasure that delivered immediate and sustained speed reductions.
To identify locations with high Return on Investment for safety improvements, Florida DOT developed an advanced platform that integrates extensive data and safety metrics into one platform.
FDOT developed a context classification guide for roadway design. Target speeds are determined by many data points, by context classification and for the safe mobility of all users.
Florida Safe Routes to School: Guardians of Roadway Safety
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FDOT developed a superhero-themed approach for its Safe Routes to School program. Each “Guardian” is based on crash and vulnerable road user data. They’re measuring effectiveness with a parent survey.
Human Factors Approach: Let’s Get Everyone Home, Safely
Florida
Florida HP and FLHSMV reached millions of young males with a media campaign featuring calls to action for three behaviors: aggressive driving/stress management, speeding/time management, and distracted driving/multitasking.
Rapid Implementation of Work Zone Safety Innovations
Florida
FDOT held a pitch competition with industry professionals, entrepreneurs, government agencies, academics and researchers, seeking safety solutions for work zones. FDOT implemented work zone collision detection and avoidance systems pitched in the first event.
Applying a Safe System Approach to Reduce Risk at Railroad Crossings
Florida
FDOT employs multiple safety measures around railroad crossings, covering each safe system principle. Engineering countermeasures have reduced crashes, blockage, and unsafe behavior. FDOT proactively audits, inspects, and monitors for hazards.
FDOT uses a data-driven, risk-based approach to guide systemic investments. Their systemic analysis led FDOT leadership to approve $35 million in HSIP funds, plus additional state funding for safety investments.
Safer Mobility: Embracing Technology and Pilot Programs through the Safe System Approach
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Emerging innovations offer new opportunities to align with the safe system approach. Broward County, Florida identified 35 technologies for safer roads. Louisville, Kentucky developed strategies for safer speeds. MassDOT’s virtual reality pop-up experience strengthened outreach for safer people. Missouri’s predictive layered operations initiative (PLOI) enhanced post-crash care.
