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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY AT THE TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER

2020 Global Benchmarking Studies Global Benchmarking Program

Project Information

Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-20-0031
Project Abstract:

This activity includes two elements: (1) completing a global benchmarking program (GBP) study on reducing pedestrian fatalities through planning and application of safety strategies on arterial networks along with tracking and communicating GBP benefits/impacts under the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center interagency agreement and (2) funding international travel for Federal Highway Administration team members participating in the reducing pedestrian fatalities and the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for Infrastructure GBP studies.  These activities will continue the mission of seeking and adapting foreign innovations that directly support U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) strategic goals.

Project Status:
Active
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$869,000.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
FHWA Program Area:
  • Policy
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
FY 2002-2022 / Policy / Policy Analysis and Global Outreach
FHWA Activity:
  • Pedestrian / Bicycle
Project Outputs:

Project outputs include a desk review, study report, implementation plan, implementation activities, and a report on GBP benefits.

Project Outcomes/Impact:
  • Emerging/Enabling Technologies.
  • Innovation.

Contact Information

Team:
Global Technology Exchange Program Team
Office:
Office of International Programs
Office Code:
HPIP-10

Management Organizations

Sponsor Organization

Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Policy and Governmental Affairs - Office of International Programs
Contact Role:
Sponsor
Contact:
Wright, Leslie

Managing Organization

Organization Role:
Program Management
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Policy and Governmental Affairs - Office of International Programs
Contact Role:
Program Manager
Contact:
Wright, Leslie

Performing Organization

Organization Role:
Project Lead Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Policy and Governmental Affairs - Office of International Programs
Contact Role:
Project Lead
Contact:
Maier, Hana