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FHWA Highway Safety Programs

Local Agencies in Six Louisiana Parishes Produce State's First Regional, Data-Driven Safety Action Plan

Publication Year:

Original publication: 2013 National Roadway Safety Awards Noteworthy Practices Guide Publication FHWA-SA-14-002; 2013

"cover of the South Central Regional Transportation Safety Plan (Updated February 2013)"
Cover of SCRTSP

 

Description of Practice

The South Central Regional Transportation Safety Plan (SCRTSP) is the first regional, data-driven action plan developed in Louisiana as part of the State's efforts to implement its Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). The plan is a living document that adopts and disseminates the SHSP “Destination Zero Deaths” goals and strategies down to the regional and local levels. With ongoing support from Federal, State, and local agencies, the SCRTSP uses action plans to undertake regional and local projects addressing four emphasis areas (alcohol-related driving, occupant protection, crashes involving young drivers, and infrastructure and operations).

Key Accomplishments and Results

Measured reductions in alcohol-related serious injuries as well as in serious injuries resulting from lack of seatbelt use.

Contact

Kevin Belanger
South Central Planning and Development Commission
985-851-2900
kevin@scpdc.org