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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 post

Systemic and Proactive Rural Curve Evaluation

Georgia
GDOT incorporated visibility enhancements and friction improvements on rural curves after finding that lane departures represented a large proportion of fatalities on curves.
FHWA low-cost local safety solutions, 6.1FHWA case study, page 53

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.

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AASHTOWARE Safety Powered by Numetric – Unleashing the Power of Crash Analytics

Georgia
AASHTOWare Safety powered by Numetric improved the efficiency of crash data analysis by 60%.
AASHTOWare ArticleNumetric Case StudyNumetric LRSP Case StudyAASHTO Case Study

Maximizing Safety Returns: A Strategic Approach to Safety Equipment Procurement

Georgia
The Safety Equipment Purchasing Program enables quick safety enhancements in dozens of local communities throughout Georgia, reducing deployment time from years to months.
Local Funding FlyerGeorgia 2023 FHWA HSIP ReportAASHTO Case Study

Safe System Approach Applied to GDOT Policy

Georgia
A revision to GDOT policy requires inclusion of vulnerable road user safety in setting speed zones.
Northeast Georgia Regional Commission ArticleAASHTO Case Study

Safeguarding the Peach State: Safe Driving Summits

Georgia
Safe Driving Summits at high schools and colleges educate young drivers, leading to behavior change and positive student feedback.
Safety Programs WebsiteSafe Driving Summit WebsiteAASHTO Case Study

Grooves of Guardianship: Unveiling the Impact of Rumble Strips

Georgia
Rumble strips reduced injury and fatal crashes by 48% on analyzed roadways.
Georgia 2023 HSIP ReportLocal News ArticleAASHTO Case Study
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