1. AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan Development & Implementation Status 2004 Traffic Records Forum David M. Smith Senior Transportation Specialist, Office of Safety Federal Highway Administration

2. 7/26/04FHWA Office of Safety2 The Purpose ACHIEVE 1.0 GOAL - To positively impact the nation’s present and predicted statistics on vehicular related death and injury To be comprehensive in nature and reflect input from many organizations and individuals

3. 7/26/04FHWA Office of Safety3 The Challenges Expanding Awareness at National, State and Local Level Enhancing Safety Capabilities and Resources Promoting Successful Safety Practices and Policies Measuring Success Responding to Local Needs

4. 7/26/04FHWA Office of Safety4 The Players AAAAAMVA AARP AASHTOABF ARTBA ATAAPWA ATSSA GHSAGMC IIHS ITEMADD MSF NACENSC NTSB RSFTRB US DOT

5. 7/26/04FHWA Office of Safety5 The Product THE VISION A reduction in the fatality rate from 1.5 to 1.0 deaths per 100 MVMT and over 14,000 lives saved annually by 2008.

6. 7/26/04FHWA Office of Safety6 Product – Two Types of Plans Individual State Emphasis Area Safety Plans (Lead State) Comprehensive State Strategic Highway Safety Plans (Pilot State) – Option to use Integrated Safety Management Process (ISMP)

7. 7/26/04FHWA Office of Safety7 The Implementation Tools Guide Books – One for Each Emphasis Area Integrated Safety Management Process Website

8. 7/26/04FHWA Office of Safety8 Emphasis Area Plans – Lead State 6 Main Elements Drivers Vulnerable Users Vehicles Highways Emergency Medical Services Management 22 Emphasis Areas 92 Supporting Strategies

9. 7/26/04FHWA Office of Safety9 Strategies Keyed to Emphasis Areas Improve access management Improve geometry Improve sight distance Improve gap availability and acceptance Improve driver awareness Improve traffic control and operations Improve driver compliance Reduce operating speed on approaches Provide positive guidance Example - Unsignalized Intersections

10. 7/26/04FHWA Office of Safety10 Gateways to Information Printed Guides for developing programs to address fatal crashes Website for collecting and disseminating information on program development and effectiveness, and in- depth technical background; maintain currency of knowledge base

11. 7/26/04FHWA Office of Safety11 Guide Books Provide tools to assist in the implementation of highway safety improvement programs/projects Low-cost, readily implementable strategies Proven effective Experimental/innovative Comprehensive State, county, & municipal agencies

12. 7/26/04FHWA Office of Safety12 Guidebook (and Website) Content Introduction Types of Problems Addressed Strategies for Addressing Problems Model Implementation Process Profiles of Recent Implementation Efforts Resources and Materials

13. 7/26/04FHWA Office of Safety13 Now Available – First Wave ( http://safety.transportation.org/) Aggressive driving Head-on and run-off-the-road crashes on two-lane roads Drivers with suspended/revoked licenses Trees in hazardous locations Unsignalized intersections

14. 7/26/04FHWA Office of Safety14 First Wave Implementation

15. 7/26/04FHWA Office of Safety15 Truck Related Crashes Pedestrian Injuries and Fatalities Utility Pole Crashes Curve Related Crashes Older Drivers Unbelted Drivers and Occupants Signalized Intersections Now Available – Second Wave

16. 7/26/04FHWA Office of Safety16 Data Alcohol-related crashes Distracted/fatigued drivers Young drivers Head-on crashes on freeways Work zone crashes Bicyclist crashes Motorcyclist crashes Rural EMS Additional Future Guides

17. 7/26/04FHWA Office of Safety17 Evaluation at all levels Data driven processes Evaluation identifies and prioritizes the emphasis or problem areas Evaluation determines the effectiveness of the strategies Evaluation identifies new emphasis areas and strategies

18. 7/26/04FHWA Office of Safety18 Comprehensive Safety Plan - Pilot Assist States in developing an overall Comprehensive Highway Safety Plan. Option to use the Integrated Safety Management Process (ISMP)tool to assist in developing plan.

19. 7/26/04FHWA Office of Safety19 ISMP – A Model for States http://gulliver.trb.org/publications/nchrp/nchrp_rpt_501.pdf NCHRP Report 501

20. 7/26/04FHWA Office of Safety20 Implementing the Plan

21. 7/26/04FHWA Office of Safety21 Web Site http://safety.transportation.org/ To share information with individuals who develop highway safety policy and programs. To promote the implementation of the goals and strategies of the AASHTO SHSP. Share ideas Share examples Share contact names

22. 7/26/04FHWA Office of Safety22 Proactive Roadway Safety Our Overall Goal When transportation safety information is collected within a comprehensive safety framework of a “sustainable safety system,” essential resources can be effectively directed to At the Federal, State, Regional & Local Levels Saving Lives