Description:
This digest identifies liability risks associated with sharing safety data among transportation agencies pursuant to Section 409 of Title 23, U.S.C.; identifies best practices; reviews the Pierce County, Washington v. Guillen decision and its potential impact on managing state liability risk; and describes strategies for overcoming the impediments to data sharing, specifically those related to liability. Transportation lawyers and risk management practitioners for the states, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and transportation planning organizations may find this digest useful.
Tool Type:
Informational Guide
Owner Source:
organization
Sponsor/Owner:
- National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)
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Availability:
The report is available free of charge at the following link: Identification of Liability-Related Impediments to Sharing Safety Data.