Steps 6 to 8 Lesson 4 | The Eight-Step RSA Process 4-86

7 Prepare formal response 7 Prepare formal response 1 Identify project 1 Identify project 2 Select RSA team 2 Select RSA team 3 Conduct start-up meeting 3 Conduct start-up meeting 4 Perform field reviews 4 Perform field reviews 5 Conduct analysis and prepare report 5 Conduct analysis and prepare report 6 Present findings to Project Owner 6 Present findings to Project Owner 8 Incorporate findings 8 Incorporate findings RSA Steps: Review 4-87 RSA Team Design Team / Project Owner

1 Identify project 1 Identify project 2 Select RSA team 2 Select RSA team 3 Conduct a start-up meeting 3 Conduct a start-up meeting 4 Perform field reviews under various conditions 4 Perform field reviews under various conditions 5 Conduct audit analysis and prepare report of findings 6 Present RSA findings to Project Owner 6 Present RSA findings to Project Owner 7 Prepare formal response 7 Prepare formal response 8 Incorporate findings 8 Incorporate findings 6 Present preliminary RSA findings to Project Owner 6 Present preliminary RSA findings to Project Owner RSA Steps 4-88 RSA Team Design Team / Project Owner

Discuss safety successes. Present prioritized safety issues and suggestions. Constructively discuss issues and suggestions. Obtain comments and feedback from owner’s team, but maintain independence. Step 6 Step

SUGGESTIONS: Short Term: Warning Sign. Medium Term: Maintain existing gravel shoulder. Long Term: Pave the shoulder. Step 6 Step Expected FrequencyExpected SeverityRisk Rating D OccasionalMediumModerate Observation A substantial drop-off of about 5 inches between the pavement and the shoulder.

Step 6 Step Expected FrequencyExpected SeverityRisk Rating D RareHighModerate Observation A culvert wall is located immediately adjacent to the edge of the travel lane. Pedestrians must walk in the roadway. SUGGESTIONS: Short Term: Warning Sign. Medium Term: Provide sentry lighting. Long-term: Establish and maintain off-road paths for pedestrians.

Summarize the project. Identify team. Identify documents used or reviewed. Summarize scope, opportunities, constraints. Document meetings and site visits. Document the prioritized safety issues and suggestions. Report samples available. Step 6 Step

Safety Issue Description Prioritization Suggestions Sample Layout Step 6 Step

1 Identify project 1 Identify project 2 Select RSA team 2 Select RSA team 3 Conduct a start-up meeting 3 Conduct a start-up meeting 4 Perform field reviews under various conditions 4 Perform field reviews under various conditions 5 Conduct audit analysis and prepare report of findings 6 Present RSA findings to Project Owner 6 Present RSA findings to Project Owner 7 Prepare formal response 7 Prepare formal response 8 Incorporate findings 8 Incorporate findings 7 Prepare formal response 7 Prepare formal response RSA Steps 4-94 RSA Team Design Team / Project Owner

Short-Term Suggestion: Add advance intersection warning signs on both US 60 approaches. Traffic Division will revise the plans to add the signs. Action taken Step 7 Step

Reason for not taking action Long-Term Suggestion: Add an acceleration lane in the westbound direction for right- turning movement. This is not feasible for the following reasons: Any changes to the top of cut/toe of slope would affect the utility relocation which is currently under way. Also, the acceleration lane may interfere with driveway operations at Sta Step 7 Step

Step 7 Step 7 Issue: Skewed intersection combined with grade creates sight distance challenges and turning-movement crash risks. SuggestionsOwner’s Responses Short Term: Add Warning Signs and Improve Pavement Markings Accepted Medium Term: Cut back the slope Accepted and will be considered for implementation next years. Long Term: Re-align the intersection to improve the skew. Rejected at this time because of budget limitations and conflict with long-term area road plans. 4-97

Response A “We will not realign the intersection at Jefferson Road. We do not feel that it is needed.” Step 7 Step

Response B “While we agree with the need to realign the skewed intersection, the realignment cannot be achieved within the existing right-of-way. The acquisition of the required property may be considered in future budgets.” Step 7 Step

1 Identify project 1 Identify project 2 Select RSA team 2 Select RSA team 3 Conduct a start-up meeting 3 Conduct a start-up meeting 4 Perform field reviews under various conditions 5 Conduct audit analysis and prepare report of findings 6 Present RSA findings to Project Owner/ 6 Present RSA findings to Project Owner/ 7 Prepare formal response 7 Prepare formal response 8 Incorporate findings into the project 8 Incorporate findings into the project 8 Incorporate findings into the project 8 Incorporate findings into the project RSA Steps RSA Team Design Team / Project Owner

Pre-construction RSAs Post-construction RSAs Step 8 Step 8 Changes to design drawings Incorporate improvements in operating budgets or maintenance programs

Identify the steps of the RSA process. Describe the roles and responsibilities of the RSA team in the RSA process. Describe the roles and responsibilities of the project owner in the RSA process

6 Present findings to Project Owner 6 Present findings to Project Owner 1 Identify project 1 Identify project 2 Select RSA team 2 Select RSA team 3 Conduct start-up meeting 3 Conduct start-up meeting 4 Perform field reviews 4 Perform field reviews 5 Conduct analysis and prepare report 5 Conduct analysis and prepare report 7 Prepare formal response 7 Prepare formal response 8 Incorporate findings 8 Incorporate findings RSA Steps: Review RSA Team Design Team / Project Owner

Road Safety Questions? 4-104

Let’s Play the RSA Game Show!!! 4-105