Don’t Wait, Be Proactive! Systemic Safety for Minnesota’s District Safety Plans
Minnesota
MnDOT updated road safety plans in every district with a systemic crash analysis. Analysis confirmed that higher crash densities and severe crashes occurred at locations with higher risk scores.
Concerned with rural intersections crashes, MnDOT developed a standard layout of lane constrictors. They installed lane constrictors at 61 side street, stop-controlled locations.
More than 70% of fatal and serious injury crashes in Minnesota occurred on local roads. MnDOT re-engaged local agencies with workshops, an education and resources webpage, videos, and webinars.
The MnDOT Safe System Approach Implementation Plan integrates the SSA into programming. Their process involves an internal SSA implementation workgroup, tools library, speed management guide, training, and updated technical guidance documents.
The MnDOT Safe System Approach (SSA) implementation plan has the goal of institutionalizing the SSA across the agency. will be a framework leading the agency to broad application of SSA principles throughout the project development process. The SSA will be seen as an approach for staff at MnDOT to utilize in their work toward eliminating fatalities and serious injuries.
