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Working Together to Save Lives
An Introduction to the FHWA Safety Program
for FHWA’s Safety Partners
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The Death Toll on American Highwaysis Not Acceptable!
• Every 13 minutes someone is killed on American highways.
• The daily death toll from vehicle-related crashes is 112.
• 41,059 crash fatalities were reported in 2007, a rate of 1.37 per 100 million VMT.
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If We Keep Doing What We are Doing, We’ll Keep Getting What We’re Getting
• Seat Belt and Drunk Driving Enforcement and Education drove a steady reduction in the fatality rate, from 1.73 per 100 million VMT in 1996 to 1.44 in 2004.
• Between 2004 and 2006, the fatality rate remained relatively steady. The rate ticked upward to 1.45 in 2005; down to 1.42 in 2006.
• Overall fatalities in 2007 were down 4% to 41,059 compared to 42,642 in 2006. This decline in traffic deaths contributed to the lowest fatality rate ever — 1.37 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT).
• Still, there is much work to be done to ensure that this progress is maintained and accelerated.
• As VMT increases, fatality numbers will increase, unless we do more.
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To Save Lives, We Must Partner
• We will all benefit from reducing the highway death toll.
• No single organization or agency can reduce roadway fatalities alone.
• Together, we can develop solutions.
• Comprehensive highway safety programs include the 4 “E’s”—Engineering, Education, Enforcement, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
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What is the FHWA Safety Program?The “FHWA SAFETY PROGRAM” includes:• FHWA Office of Safety (Headquarters).• FHWA Resource Center-Safety and Design Team.• Turner-Fairbank Office of Safety Research.• FHWA Division Offices.
We work closely with our DOT modal partners:• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
For more information about the FHWA Safety Program visit the Safety Program website at http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov
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What is the FHWA Safety Program’sCore Mission?
“Safe Roads for a Safer Future”• Core Mission (“it’s what we do”).• Fourth “E” in roadway safety, and often
overlooked.• Improve the safety of roadway infrastructure –
• Through design and engineering improvements.• Speed management improvements.
• Key element in a comprehensive roadway safety program.
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What Does theFHWA Safety Program Provide?
The FHWA Safety Program provides customers with information, tools and other resources including:
• Targeted Programs.• Road Safety Research.• Technology Development.• Technology Transfer.• Training.• Technical Assistance.
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Focus on Fatality Facts
• Fundamental Strategy (“it’s how we do what we do”).
• Data-driven, strategic approach.
• Focus on implementing countermeasures to prevent most deadly types of crashes.
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FHWA Targeted Safety Programs
• Roadway Departure Crashes—59%of fatalities.
• Intersection Crashes—21% of fatalities.
• Pedestrian Deaths—11% of fatalities.
• Speed-Related Crashes—32% of fatalities.
• Comprehensive Strategic Planning.
Fatality data based on NHTSA FARS 2007.
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How Can We Work Together to Prevent
Roadway Departure Crashes?
• Identify and correct deficiencies in roadside safety. • Install countermeasures to prevent vehicles from leaving the
roadway.
• Install countermeasures to prevent vehicles from overturning or striking objects when they leave the roadway.
• Install countermeasures to minimize injuries and fatalities when overturn occurs or when objects are struck in the roadside.
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How Can We Work Together to Prevent
Intersection Crashes?
• Conduct comprehensive intersection analyses.– Evaluate a targeted set of intersections.
• Budget for improvements. For example:– Signalization.– Signage.– Pavement marking.– Channelization or turn lanes.
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How Can We Work Together To Prevent Pedestrian-Related Crashes?
• Young children and teenagers, and older people (over 65) have higher rates of pedestrian fatality.
• Conducting a comprehensive road safety audit.
• Pedestrian safety should be part of a systematic approach to community safety, including:
– Increasing awareness of pedestrian safety issues.– Providing pedestrian safety training.– Improving roadway designs to more safely
accommodate pedestrian needs.– Advocate pedestrian safety planning.
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How Can We Work Together to Prevent Speed-Related Crashes?
• Speeding is a complex issue involving engineering, driving behavior, education, and enforcement.
• Solutions require teamwork among law enforcement, EMS, community leaders, educators and policymakers.
• Solutions involve:– Setting and enforcing realistic speed limits.– Aggressive driver education and enforcement.– Installing countermeasures such as:
• Traffic calming devices.• Electronic speed surveillance and enforcement.
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How Can We Work Together to Develop Comprehensive Strategic Plans?
• Strategic Highway Safety Plans (SHSPs) are a major part of the core Highway Safety Improvement Program.– Statewide document.– Developed by DOT through collaborative process with safety
stakeholders.– Data-driven, 4-5 year comprehensive plan.– Integrate 4-E’s—engineering, education, enforcement, and EMS.
• Purpose of SHSP:– Identify State’s key safety needs.– Guide investment decisions.– Achieve significant reductions in highway fatalities and serious injuries.
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Action Items for You to Consider
• FHWA is committed to working with our Road Safety Partners to enable us all to make America’s highways safer.
• Actions for you to consider:– Promote Comprehensive Strategic Planning.– Promote partnerships to leverage safety resources.– Promote use of FHWA safety tools and resources.– Provide feedback.
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Let’s Work Together to Save Lives
• The FHWA seeks stronger and broader partnerships for Road Safety.
• The FHWA is always open to your input.
• Let us know about your concerns and needs.
• Please give us feedback on how our products and services can be
more helpful and effective.
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For More Information
FHWA Division Officeshttp://www.fhwa.dot.gov/field.html
FHWA Resource Center Safety & Design TeamPhone 708 283-3595
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/resourcecenter/index.htm
FHWA Office of Safety Research and DevelopmentPhone 202 493-3260
http://www.tfhrc.gov/safety/index.htm
FHWA Office of Safety, HeadquartersPhone 202-366-2288
http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov
FHWA Safety Program Web Sitehttp://safety.fhwa.dot.gov