Comment:
Case study on identifying regional traffic safety needs: Uses safety performance measure to prioritize regional investment decisions, Develops uniform approach to traffic safety analysis, Integrates regional goals, objectives, and performance measures into traffic safety analysis process

Last Updated (Year): 2009

Year Produced: 2009

Abstract:

This Primer is a tool to help State and local practitioners, transportation planners, and decision-makers identify, select, and use safety performance measures as a part of the transportation planning process. The Primer draws from current literature, professional experience, and State DOT and MPO practice. Key elements of the Primer include: a definition of performance measures;a step-by-step description and flowchart showing how safety performance measures can be identified and integrated into the transportation planning process;characteristics of effective performance measures;a checklist to assess an organization's current status with respect to the use of safety performance measures in the transportation planning and decision-making process;a list of references;and case studies of noteworthy practice.

For:Walking, Biking

The E's:Evaluation

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning
• Counting
• Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

• Statistics
• Safety
• Planning Processes
• Data Collection
• Data
• Countermeasures
• Case Study

Resource Type:

• Information

Link to Content Source:

Primer on Safety Performance Measures for the Transportation Planning Process