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HSIP State Reports: 2023

The legislation requires each State to submit a Highway Safety Improvement Program report that:

  • Describes the progress being made to implement highway safety improvement projects;
  • Assesses the effectiveness of those improvements; and
  • Describes the extent to...

Geometric Design Laboratory Overview

Purpose

The mission of the Geometric Design Laboratory (GDL) is to support the Office of Safety Research and Development in research related to the geometric design of roadways and the impacts on safety. The GDL provides technical support to develop, maintain, and enhance tools for the safety evaluation of highway geometric design alternatives. This includes coordination of the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) with related tools, e.g., the Interactive Highway Safety Design Model (IHSDM).

Federal Outdoor Impact Laboratory Overview

Purpose

The Federal Outdoor Impact Laboratory (FOIL) is an ISO17025-accredited (Cert. # AT-1565) research facility used to support the Federal Highway Administration's Safety Research and Development programs and other Federal security initiatives. ISO 17025 identifies high technical competence and management system requirements that guarantee test results. It demonstrates the FOIL’s commitment to operational efficiency and quality management practices, and verifies the quality, capability, and expertise of the FOIL.