Description:
This document provides examples of opportunities for integrating the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) into the project development process. The HSM is identified to be applicable in the following stages:
- Planning.
- Alternatives development and analysis.
- Design.
- Operations.
- Maintenance.
This guide provides descriptions of each of the steps, discussion of the methods of the HSM, and other resources that support these steps. Examples and ideas for integrating safety performance measures into the project development process are provided.
Tool Type:
Application Guide
Owner Source:
federal
Sponsor/Owner:
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Published:
Availability:
The guidebook is available free of charge at the following link: Integrating the HSM into the Highway Project Development Process.