Description:
PLANSAFE is a tool that forecasts safety effects at the level of the traffic analysis zone (TAZ) or higher; it cannot be used for corridor or project-level-related assessments and analysis. PLANSAFE is expected to be useful for evaluating transportation and safety-related policies and area-wide solutions. It will forecast the safety impacts of socio-demographic changes and alternative future growth and transportation investment scenarios. This proactive safety tool will enable planners to consider the safety impacts of transportation and infrastructure investments, alongside congestion and air quality impacts. The models are detailed allowing for a number of factors to be considered as outlined in the Data and System Requirements. Note that the model is not suitable for bolstering arguments for or against particular safety, land use, or transportation investments; it does not explain why outcomes will occur.
Tool Type:
Software
Owner Source:
organization
Sponsor/Owner:
- National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)
Published:
Availability:
The software is available free of charge for download at the following link: PLANSAFE.
Additional documentation is provided at: PLANSAFE Documentation.
Disclaimer:
This information is disseminated under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Transportation in the interest of information exchange. The U.S. Government assumes no liability for the use of the information contained herein. This information does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. The U.S. Government does not endorse products or manufacturers. Trademarks or manufacturer's names appear in this information only because they are considered essential to the objective of this publication.
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations, and translations thereof, expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Federal Highway Administration.