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Proven Safety Countermeasures Resources

OVERVIEW FLYER »

Download the 2-page PSCi overview flyer.

PROVEN COUNTERMEASURES BOOKLET »

Download a comprehensive booklet on all 28 proven countermeasures.

OVERVIEW VIDEO »

Watch a promotional video for the PSCi.

PROVEN SAFETY COUNTERMEASURES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES

Download a guide that highlights a subset of the PSCs, with direct application in rural areas, including considerations, crash reduction effectiveness, case studies, and other resources.

PROVEN SAFETY COUNTERMEASURES IN WORK ZONES

Download a guide that describes application of the Safe System Approach principles to work zone planning, design, operations, and management, and work zone applications of the PSCs.  A companion desktop reference addresses four key characteristics of each PSC: 1) how the countermeasure addresses the Safe System Roadway Design Hierarchy, 2) crash reduction ranges or general safety benefits, 3) relative cost for installation, and 4) use or applicability of the PSC in work zones.. 

HSIP FUNDS PROVEN SAFETY COUNTERMEASURES

See how the HSIP funded 1,300 projects dedicated to Proven Safety Countermeasures in 2021.


Guidance Memos

Read the Guidance Memoranda on Promoting the Implementation of Proven Safety Countermeasures.


2021 PSC Rollout

RECORDED WEBINAR »

Listen to the webinar highlighting the 2021 updates and additions to the PSCi.

WEBINAR TRANSCRIPT »

Read a transcript of the PSCi webinar recording.