| Title | Transportation Safety Planning – National and Virginia Context |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 74666 |
| Corporate Creator | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Safety |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Safety |
| Publication Date | 20171201 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | Safety is a national transportation performance goal area, but more importantly, it is the number one priority for all transportation system users. For this reason, state Department of Transportations (DOT), metropolitan planning organizations (MPO), and regional transportation planning organizations (RTPO) are investing in programs and projects to reduce fatalities and serious injuries. Virginia is addressing transportation safety through an “Arrive Alive” approach, which focuses on zero deaths and the promise to move residents and visitors to their destinations safely. Many different stakeholders play a role in achieving this commitment, with transportation planners leading the way on stakeholder coordination, crash data analysis, prioritizing and programming investments, and tracking and evaluating results. To assist States and MPOs improve transportation safety, including progress toward zero deaths goals, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Offices of Safety and Planning sponsored a series of Transportation Safety Planning (TSP) Workshops. In April 2017, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) hosted a workshop with participants from the Virginia MPOs, the Virginia Planning Development Commissions (PDCs), and the FHWA. The workshop provided an opportunity to collaborate on transportation safety and integrate safety in the transportation planning process. The effort consisted of a workshop to discuss strategies and opportunities for collaboration; a follow-up webinar to discuss further opportunities and challenges; and a peer exchange webinar to share successful practices in other states and broaden collaboration. |
| Rosap ID | dot:49579 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/49579 |
| TRT Terms | Transportation planning; Safety programs; Strategic planning; Traffic safety |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number | FHWA-SA-18-015 |
| Resource type | Brief |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/74000/74600/74666/FHWA-SA-18-015.pdf |
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| Database | NTL Digital Repository |