5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety1 FHWA Safety Core Business Unit Office-Level Structure Develops and manages programs for the safe operation of roadways, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and at intermodal connections; including use of Federal funds for safety purposes. Directs a program of assistance to States and other customers in the development and use of road and roadside features that impact highway safety performance. Leads FHWA safety strategic and performance planning efforts, ensures integration of safety with other FHWA & DOT initiatives, and manages a program to leverage safety technology and innovation. Advances safety through innovation, leadership, and public service through the coordination of engineering, behavior, education, enforcement, and emergency medical services initiatives.

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety2 Highway Safety in the U.S. U.S. Highway System Among World’s Safest Fatality Rate Decreasing (as Traffic Increasing) But over 41,000 Deaths & 3,200,000 Injuries per Year and rates of 1.52 US DOT Safety Goals (FHWA, NHTSA, & FMCSA) 20% Reduction in Highway deaths & injuries by % Reduction in Large-Vehicle-Related deaths & injuries FHWA Safety Program Analyzes where fatalities & injuries occur Looks for major contributing factors Provides funding and program assistance for safety needs

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety3 Estimated Lives Saved in 2000 (Using 1966 Fatality Rate & 2000 Traffic Volumes) *Avoided 109,405 Additional Deaths (70% less) Actual Fatalities Projected Fatalities (using 1966 Rate) *

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety4 Where Fatalities Occur By Roadway Functional Class data Interstate & Other Freeway Local Roads Collectors 7,718 7,358 18,047 8,698 Number of Fatalities Arterials Fatality Rates (per 100 Million VMT) Interstate & Other Fwy Locals Collectors Arterials

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety5 Where Fatalities Occur 2000 data 18,047 RURAL & URBAN PERCENT Fatalities RURAL Fatalities by Roadway Functional Class l INTERSTATE RURAL 13% l lARTERIALS 38% lCOLLECTORS 30% LOCAL 19%

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety6 What We Know About Crashes 80% occur during normal weather conditions on dry roads 70% occur during daylight hours Fatalities:61% Rural 39% Urban

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety7 Intersections 21% of all Fatalities 44% of all Crashes -58% Urban -42% Rural Unsignalized Intersections - 55% of Urban Crashes -90% of Rural Crashes

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety8 2 Lane Roads 77% if all Fatalities (32,038) - 2/3 in Rural Areas - 2/3 during daylight hours - 1/4 intersection related - 1/6 Head-ons - 6/10 are single vehicle crashes

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety9 FHWA Focus Areas Major Contributing Factors to Fatalities Single Vehicle Run-Off-Road- 38 % Speeding Related- 30 % Intersections- 21 % Pedestrian and Bicyclist- 13 % (Source: 2000 FARS data)

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety10 Run-Off-Road Crashes Crashworthy Devices Removing Roadside Hazards Rumble Strips Improved Visibility

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety11 Run Off Road Safety Hardware NCHRP 350 National Crash Analysis Center activities Shoulder Rumble Strips Interactive Highway Safety Design Model (IHSDM) – Add Modules & Training Retroreflectivity / UV Demonstration Older Driver Workshops

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety12 Intersection; Speeding; Pedestrian & Bicyclist Crashes Intersection Design & Enforcement Safety Features for Pedestrians and Bicyclists Variable Speed Limits

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety13 Intersections Stop Red Light Running (RLR) Campaign Automated Enforcement for RLR Surrogate Safety Measures for Intersections Use of Innovative Technologies (esp. coord. with ITS / IVI efforts) Roundabout Guide / Workshops / Analysis Tools National Agenda-Setting Workshop Lead by AASHTO / FHWA; w/ ITE, other partners November 2001

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety14 Speed - Related Speed Setting Demonstrations Workshops Speed Exhibit Variable Speed Limit Operational Test Perceptual Measures for Controlling Speed (Based on Human Factors)

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety15 Pedestrians & Bicyclists Pedestrian Safety Countermeasure Selection System University Pedestrian and Bicyclist Course Pedestrian and Bicyclist Resource Set (on CD) Pedestrian “Safer Journey” CD Pedestrian Safety Engineering Outreach and Awareness Campaign Pedestrian Safety Engineering and ITS-based Countermeasures

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety16 Program-Wide Initiatives Expanding Partnerships – Internal & External Advance AASHTO Strategic Safety Plan Integration of Safety w/ Planning Process Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP): Coordinated Best Practices Review w/ FHWA Field & States – Quality of Safety Data a Key Issue 2001 National Highway Safety Awards Emphasizing Role of Technology & Innovation

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety17 AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan Leadership by AASHTO with the assistance of Federal Highway Administration National Highway Traffic Safety Administration TRB Committee on Transportation Safety Management ITE National safety experts in driver, vehicle, and highway issues.

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety18 Key Issues Fatality and Injury Numbers on a “ Plateau ” : What new opportunities are out there to restore progress? Data: Quality, Timeliness & Value to Countermeasure Development & Safety Conscious Planning Needs of Localities: Significant Part of Problem Is on Local Roads Growing Older Driver Population: Safety impacts, particularly at complex intersections and interchanges Intersection Safety: Growing concern as high-crash location; aggressive driving, traffic control & enforcement issues

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety19 Funding Resources for Highway Safety (FY2001 Fed-Aid) $1.4 $5.6 Min. Guarantee Bridge Surface Transp. Program National Hwy. System Interstate Maint. Major Federal-Aid Program Categories ($ Billions) Safety Set-Aside Program ($ Millions ) Hazard Elimination Flexible Safety Highway-Rail Grade Crossing $414 $155$162 $5.0 $7.2 $4.3 $6.2 $2.8

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety20 Funding Sources for FHWA Safety Programs Safety Programs--FHWA ($ in Millions) FY 1998FY 1999FY 2000FY 2001FY 2002 Safety Setaside Programs (10% of the Surface Transportation Program) Hazard Elimination Program $161.9$162.1$162.2$162.2$162.2 Highway-Rail Grade Crossings Program Optional Safety Total Safety Setaside $521.4$631.7$685.3$731.3$753.7 Research and Technology (Surface Transportation Research)$ 12.4 $ 14.6 $ 15.4 $ 17.9 $17.2

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety21 HAZARD ELIMINATION PROGRAM (Section 152) Funds may be used for safety improvements on any public road, public surface transportation facility or publicly owned bicycle or pedestrian pathway or trail. Including: - Intersection improvements - Breakaway utility poles & sign supports - Pavement & shoulder widening- Skid-resistance - Guardrail & barrier improvements- Rumble strips - Installation of crash cushions- Data collection & analysis - Changes in roadway alignment- Project planning & evaluation - Signing, pavement mark. & delineation- Traffic Calming Safety Set Aside Programs - Eligible Activities

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety22 RAIL-HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSING SAFETY (Section 130) All public crossing safety improvements are eligible including: - signing and pavement markings - active warning devices (flashing lights and gates, track circuit improvements and interconnections with highway traffic signals) - illumination - surface improvements - grade separations (new and reconstruction) - sight distance improvements - geometric improvements to roadway approaches - closing/consolidating crossings Safety Set Aside Programs - Eligible Activities

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety23 Other Program Elements, Transfers and Incentives Section 153 – Use of Safety Belts and Motorcycle Helmets Section 157 – Safety Incentive Grants for Use of Seatbelts Section 405 – Occupant Protection Incentive Grants Section 2003B – Child Passenger Protection Education Grants Section 410 – Alcohol Impaired Driving Countermeasures Section 163 – Safety Incentives To Prevent the Operation of Motor Vehicles by Intoxicated Persons Section 154 – Open Container Requirements Section 164 – Minimum Penalties for Repeat Offenders for DWI or DUI Section 411 – State Highway Safety Data Improvements

5/8/02FHWA Office of Safety24 Highway Safety Public Awareness  Moving Safely Across America - interactive highway safety experience CD-ROM and Kiosk  Read Your Road - Every Highway User’s Guide to Driving Safely  Stop Red Light Running video  Night Lights video - explains how retroreflectivity saves lives  Safer Journey Interactive Pedestrian Safety Awareness – the “Gold Camera” award winning CD-ROM  Walkable Community brochure  Everyone is a Pedestrian brochure set  Red Light-Green Light video on intersection safety  National Work Zone Awareness Week educates the public about safe driving in work zones  Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day - a new highway safety outreach campaign observed October 10 th each year.