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From page 90... ... C-1 APPENDIX C REPoRtED SAfEty PRogRAmS AND PRACtICES AImED At LoCAL RoAD SAfEty of tEN SELECtED StAtES Each of the ten states interviewed as part of this synthesis, along with a number of local agency or other organizational counterparts within that state, described state-coordinated safety programs and/or initiatives aimed at improving local road safety. Specific local road safety programs and practices that address challenges in reducing fatal and injury crashes are included within each of the sections listed in this Appendix C Read the entire page →
From page 91... ... C-2 the latest crash data repository system, the four-year-moving average of serious injury and fatal crashes shows a consistent decrease for both state and local roadway systems (Figure C3) Read the entire page →
From page 92... ... C-3 After experiencing the benefits from the SCR Program, the town has established its own Local Road Safety Committee in January 2015 as presented in web-only Appendix D Though early to present the SCR program's effectiveness, information collected from the interview pointed a positive impact of CT T2 Center and CT DOT's continuous outreach effort. Read the entire page →
From page 93... ... C-4 continuous outreach to disseminate and raise program awareness to local agencies. The interview with CT DOT and LTAP staffs also reported the importance of the collaboration between the LTAP, the Safety Engineer at CT DOT, and the Safety Engineer at the Connecticut FHWA Division office. Read the entire page →
From page 94... ... C-5 bined, depending on the local agency's needs. The first layer focuses on the use of HSIP funds for low-cost safety improvements on local roads where neither additional funding from local agencies nor a formal contracting process is required. Read the entire page →
From page 95... ... C-6 District 7 also noticed an increase in the application number of local agencies for HSIP safety funds as well as the awarded HSIP fund amount. For example, in 2012 and 2013, there were $13–16 million project fund requests from six to ten local agencies, resulting in an annual average of total $4.5 million approved project fund. Read the entire page →
From page 96... ... C-7 FIGURE C7 FDOT state highway system and local roads crash statistics (Source: Strategic Highway Safety Plan Performance Review Summary meeting, Nov. Read the entire page →
From page 97... ... C-8 attending yearly safety summit and applying for funding. Dividing up District 2 and focusing on certain sections each year is one method that District 2 is trying to address this challenge. Read the entire page →
From page 98... ... C-9 neer and other stakeholders to identify potential projects. Lowcost systemic implementation of safety measures is a focal point of this program. Read the entire page →
From page 99... ... C-10 promote and maintain a complete, accurate traffic records program. Based on federal funding from Section § 408 of SAFETEA-LU and Section § 405 of MAP-21, STRCC supports the development of data programs applied for traffic safety analysis and special projects. Read the entire page →
From page 100... ... C-11 which would address existing safety-related needs (e.g., signing, pavement section, localized geometric or road characteristics, clear zones issues, etc. A total of $600,000 of safety funds (90% federal and 10% state) Read the entire page →
From page 101... ... C-12 LoUISIANA StAtE SAfEty PRogRAmS AImED At LoCAL AgENCIES The state of Louisiana has 16,698 miles of state highways and 44,691 miles of locally owned roads. Louisiana's state system carries 83% of the traffic volume where 72% of the public roads are owned by local agencies. Read the entire page →
From page 102... ... C-13 statewide crash data, which in turn resulted in informed decisionmaking and an overall improvement in safety. Finally, Louisiana was noted for their participation in the Distracted Task Force and the Aggressive Driving Task Force. Read the entire page →
From page 103... ... C-14 The success of centerline rumble strips as a countermeasure resulted in a DOTD specification for use in state highway projects. The city of Central has been a member of the Capital Region Transportation Safety Coalition for the past two years. Read the entire page →
From page 104... ... C-15 State University's LTRC through their LTAP to administer the LRSP. The LRSP has been transferred to the Louisiana Center for Transportation Safety (LCTS) Read the entire page →
From page 105... ... C-16 of Michigan to participate on the TZD program and sign a national partnership agreement. MDOT has created its own website for TZD and has established these partnerships through a number of presentations and have developed promotional visuals such as videos, posters, brochures, and flyers. Read the entire page →
From page 106... ... C-17 oping regional road safety plans, at the county and/or MPO level. SEMCOG was selected as one of the MPOs to develop two plans as pilot projects; one for rural areas and one for urban areas. Read the entire page →
From page 107... ... C-18 Safety Program/Initiative Local Road Improvement Program Created in 2002, the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) provides funding assistance to local agencies for constructing or reconstructing local roads. Read the entire page →
From page 108... ... C-19 campaigns, and public safety enforcement grants. MnDOT and local agencies use a crash mapping analysis tool of the crashes collected by the Department of Public Safety. Read the entire page →
From page 109... ... C-20 plan by 2018. The next step is updating the CRSP and pursuing other initiatives. Read the entire page →
From page 110... ... C-21 average. Recommendations are funded through ODOT's Highway Safety Improvement Program. Read the entire page →
From page 111... ... C-22 The township used social media and twice held public meetings to explain the need for the infrastructure improvements and the merits of the program. The Township Engineer reported that the public response was positive since the program allowed the township to touch a majority of the residents. Read the entire page →
From page 112... ... C-23 gram outcomes (link provided in Appendix E) Read the entire page →
From page 113... ... C-24 action plan which has the same data-driven/systemic approach to safety projects. The action plan has helped the County take a much broader approach to safety. Read the entire page →
From page 114... ... C-25 highest usages of seat belts in the country. However, improvements in driver behavior would not continue unless the education and the campaigns evolve as driver behavior change and technologies change, whether in the automobile itself or with mobile devices that cause driver distractions. Read the entire page →
From page 115... ... C-26 require detailed, site-specific crash data. Especially suitable for agencies lacking a rich crash database or that have low-volume road networks with sparse crash data, usRAP applies a risk based approach that relies on roadway design features and traffic control characteristics. Read the entire page →
From page 116... ... C-27 Addressing Challenges In the synthesis survey, the Utah DOT noted limitations of local government resources as well as local governments' willingness to accept direction from state and federal agencies as major challenges in a state-local partnership. To address these issues, the Utah DOT is continuing its efforts to foster communication and build a positive-working relationship with local governments. Read the entire page →
From page 117... ... C-28 countermeasures to reduce fatal and serious injury collisions. The eligible project sites include streets in cities of any population and state highways that serve as arterials for cities with population above 25,000. Read the entire page →
From page 118... ... C-29 Program are normally higher-cost ones and allow the WSDOT to measure the reduction of crashes of specific projects. The County Safety Program is all risk based with no specific pre-project data and WSDOT will not be able to evaluate impacts for a number of years. Read the entire page →
From page 119... ... C-30 County Safety Program funds in 2009. One roundabout, with a 3,000 ADT, replaced a four-way intersection which resulted in a crash reduction. Read the entire page →

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... C-1 APPENDIX C REPoRtED SAfEty PRogRAmS AND PRACtICES AImED At LoCAL RoAD SAfEty of tEN SELECtED StAtES Each of the ten states interviewed as part of this synthesis, along with a number of local agency or other organizational counterparts within that state, described state-coordinated safety programs and/or initiatives aimed at improving local road safety. Specific local road safety programs and practices that address challenges in reducing fatal and injury crashes are included within each of the sections listed in this Appendix C