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10 This chapter presents the results of the literature review for RSAs. Sources compiled for the literature review include guides, research reports, journal articles, DOT policies, and other resources.
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Literature Review 11 As shown in Figure 3, the United Kingdom's RSA guidelines include the following steps: developing the RSA brief to define the scope of the RSA, developing the RSA report, and developing the RSA response report. The United Kingdom guidelines indicate that a maximum of six people should attend the site visit.
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12 DOT Practices on Road Safety Audits • Prepare audit report. • Collect report responses from designer and road safety engineer.
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Literature Review 13 Australia's Guidelines for RSAs RSAs were introduced in Australia in 1990, and the first Austroads guide for RSAs was published in 1994 (Austroads 1994, Trentacoste et al.
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14 DOT Practices on Road Safety Audits early project stages is described as beneficial to the RSA process. At the time of the synthesis, five states (Iowa, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and South Dakota)
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Literature Review 15 Systems (Second Edition) (Campbell et al.
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16 DOT Practices on Road Safety Audits for these RSAs, components to facilitate successful RSAs include providing sufficient project background to the RSA team; encouraging collaborative relationships among the RSA team, design team, and owner; identifying a local champion; and visiting the project site during typical conditions. Another FHWA compilation highlights case studies for eight RSAs conducted on federal and tribal lands (Nabors et al.
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Literature Review 17 FHWA's RSA guidelines. In addition, a process involving the public was used to encourage stakeholder involvement.
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18 DOT Practices on Road Safety Audits roundabouts and turbo roundabouts. Risk scores based on hazard and vulnerability were developed for different intersection features, such as intersection configuration and pedestrian crossings.
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Literature Review 19 on freeways and protected, delineated pathways for pedestrians are identi ed as safety investments to help address these concerns. A safety risk assessment tool for work zones was also developed.
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20 DOT Practices on Road Safety Audits Topic Title Reference URL Implementation of RSA recommendations Road Safety Audits: An Evaluation of RSA Programs and Projects Nabors et al. 2012 https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/29457/dot_29457_DS1 .pdf RSA examples Road Safety Audits: Case Studies Gibbs et al.
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Literature Review 21 – New Mexico – New Mexico Road Safety Assessment Guidebook (unpublished draft)
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22 DOT Practices on Road Safety Audits • Iowa: The roadway owner identifies the need for an RSA. • Massachusetts: Massachusetts DOT's guidelines outline specific instances when an RSA should be conducted.
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Literature Review 23 • Massachusetts: At a minimum, the RSA team requires a representative from Engineering, Enforcement, Emergency Response and the Massachusetts DOT Safety Management Unit. An email invitation template can be sent to all RSA team participants.
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24 DOT Practices on Road Safety Audits RSA teams. Several state DOTs have guidelines about the background data provided to RSA teams, detailed as follows.
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Literature Review 25 – Roadway characteristics (posted speed limits, road geometry and lane configuration, traffic control devices) – Multimodal activity (pedestrians, bicycles, transit)
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26 DOT Practices on Road Safety Audits should drive and walk through the site. It is preferred that more than one site visit be included in an RSA.
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Literature Review 27 to Project Owner/Design Team, and (3) Prepare Formal Response.
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28 DOT Practices on Road Safety Audits • Ohio: A risk assessment is conducted as part of the RSA process after the completion of the field review. A report is then developed to summarize the RSA findings.
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