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From page 135... ... VI-1 SECTION VI Guidance for Implementation of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan Outline for a Model Implementation Process Exhibit VI-1 gives an overview of an 11-step model process for implementing a program of strategies for any given emphasis area of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan. After a short introduction, each of the steps is outlined in further detail. Read the entire page →
From page 136... ... It often is publicized in the form of a "highway safety plan." Examples of what states produce include Wisconsin DOT's Strategic Highway Safety Plan (see Appendix A) and Iowa's Safety Plan (available at http://www. Read the entire page →
From page 137... ... SECTION VI -- GUIDANCE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AASHTO STRATEGIC HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN • Emergency medical systems, and • System management. With the establishment of a working group, it is then possible to finalize an understanding of the nature and limitations of what needs to be done in the form of a set of program policies, guidelines, and specifications (Steps 3 and 4) Read the entire page →
From page 138... ... • Endorsement and chartering of the team and project (Steps 1 through 4) , • Project planning (Steps 5 through 8) Read the entire page →
From page 139... ... SECTION VI -- GUIDANCE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AASHTO STRATEGIC HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN Implementation Step 1: Identify and Define the Problem General Description Program development begins with gathering data and creating and analyzing information. The implementation process being described in this guide is one that will be done in the context of a larger strategic process. Read the entire page →
From page 140... ... It is useful to draw upon local knowledge to supplement data, including • Local law enforcement, • State district and maintenance engineers, • Local engineering staff, and • Local residents and road users. These sources of information may provide useful insights for identifying hazardous locations. Read the entire page →
From page 141... ... Input from police officers and road users 4. Collect data 4.1. Read the entire page →
From page 142... ... 5.2. Statistical analysis (high-hazard locations, over-representation of contributing circumstances, crash types, conditions, and populations) Read the entire page →
From page 143... ... There may be some situations within the emphasis area for which no other stakeholders may be involved other than the lead agency and the road users. However, in most cases, careful consideration of the issues will reveal a number of potential stakeholders to possibly be involved. Read the entire page →
From page 144... ... SECTION VI -- GUIDANCE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AASHTO STRATEGIC HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN VI-10 3.5. Outlining the organizational framework for the working group and other stakeholders cooperating on this effort 3.6. Read the entire page →
From page 145... ... For example, Pennsylvania adopted a goal of 10 percent reduction in fatalities by 2002,1 while California established a goal of 40 percent reduction in fatalities and 15 percent reduction in injury crashes, as well as a 10 percent reduction in work zone crashes, in 1 year.2 At the municipal level, Toledo, Ohio, is cited by the U.S. Conference of Mayors as having an exemplary program. Read the entire page →
From page 146... ... Implementation Step 4: Develop Program Policies, Guidelines, and Specifications General Description A foundation and framework are needed for solving the identified safety problems. The implementation process will need to be guided and evaluated according to a set of goals, objectives, and related performance measures. Read the entire page →
From page 147... ... Strategies should also be considered for application on a systemic basis. Examples include 1. Read the entire page →
From page 148... ... Review problem characteristics and compare them with individual strategies, considering both their objectives and their attributes 1.1. Road-user behavior (law enforcement, licensing, adjudication) Read the entire page →
From page 149... ... SECTION VI -- GUIDANCE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AASHTO STRATEGIC HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN Implementation Step 6: Evaluate Alternatives and Select a Plan General Description This step is needed to arrive at a logical basis for prioritizing and selecting among the alternative strategies or program packages that have been developed. There are several activities that need to be performed. Read the entire page →
From page 150... ... Specific Elements 1. Assess feasibility 1.1. Read the entire page →
From page 151... ... SECTION VI -- GUIDANCE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AASHTO STRATEGIC HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN Implementation Step 7: Submit Recommendations for Action by Top Management General Description The working group has completed the important planning tasks and must now submit the results and conclusions to those who will make the decision on whether to proceed further. Top management, at this step, will primarily be determining if an investment will be made in this area. Read the entire page →
From page 152... ... Implementation Step 8: Develop a Plan of Action General Description At this stage, the working group will usually detail the program that has been selected for implementation. This step translates the program into an action plan, with all the details needed by both decision makers, who will have to commit to the investment of resources, and those charged with carrying it out. Read the entire page →
From page 153... ... Goals and objectives 3.2. Process measures 3.3. Read the entire page →
From page 154... ... Define/refine/revise performance and process measures 6.2. Establish data collection and reporting protocols 6.3. Read the entire page →
From page 155... ... SECTION VI -- GUIDANCE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AASHTO STRATEGIC HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN Implementation Step 10: Carry Out the Action Plan General Description Conditions have been established to allow the program to be started. The activities of implementation may be divided into activities associated with field preparation for whatever actions are planned and the actual field implementation of the plan. Read the entire page →
From page 156... ... Implementation Step 11: Assess and Transition the Program General Description The AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan includes improvement in highway safety management. A key element of that is the conduct of properly designed program evaluations. Read the entire page →
From page 157... ... SECTION VI -- GUIDANCE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AASHTO STRATEGIC HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN 1.3. Evaluate the degree to which goals and objectives were achieved (using performance measures) Read the entire page →

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... VI-1 SECTION VI Guidance for Implementation of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan Outline for a Model Implementation Process Exhibit VI-1 gives an overview of an 11-step model process for implementing a program of strategies for any given emphasis area of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan. After a short introduction, each of the steps is outlined in further detail.