Speed Management Facts & Statistics
Traffic Safety Facts: Speeding – This NHTSA fact sheet provides an overview of speeding-related crashes using the most recent year of data available.
Development of a Speeding-...
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USLIMITS2
A Tool to Aid Practitioners in Determining Appropriate Speed Limit Recommendations
FHWA offers FREE technical assistance to State and local agencies that are interested in learning more about using USLIMITS2 or setting safe speed limits. This includes answering questions, providing in-...
Engineering Speed Limits
The management of speed through appropriate speed limits is an essential element of highway safety. Appropriate speed limits are a prerequisite for effective and sustainable speed management. In terms of traffic law, speed limits should reflect the maximum reasonable and safe speed for normal...
STEP — STEM Lessons
To help children, tweens and young adults take a step closer to science and math, FHWA's STEP program developed five STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) lessons. The lessons are for K-8th grade students and emphasize roadway design and pedestrian safety. Lessons include...
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Test Methods
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) works closely with our State department of transportation partners to increase the safety and longevity of the Nation’s highway system. The following American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standard specifications for...