Breakout Session 8: Integrating Safety into Roadway Projects 2015 Traffic Safety Conference by Darren McDaniel, Safety Engineer, Texas Department of Transportation

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TEXAS SAFETY
ENGINEERING
INITIATIVES
Darren McDaniel, P.E.
Date

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Table of Contents
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3-9Proven Safety Countermeasures
Systemic Improvements
Pedestrian Focus
FHWA Initiatives
New Ideas
Questions
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Proven Safety Countermeasures

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Proven Safety Countermeasures
Rumble Strips

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Proven Safety Countermeasures
Widening

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Proven Safety Countermeasures
Barriers

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Proven Safety Countermeasures
Curve Improvements

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Proven Safety Countermeasures
Intersection Improvements

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Proven Safety Countermeasures
Grade Separation

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Systemic Improvements

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Systemic Improvements
Crash
Tree
Analysis

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Systemic Improvements
Crash History vs.
Roadway
Characteristics
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Systemic Improvements
Total Risk Factor Weight (TRFW)
• Total Crashes
• Crash Overrepresentation

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Systemic Improvements
Systemic Widening Program (SSWP)

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Systemic Improvements
Intersection Safety Implementation Plan

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Systemic Improvements
Systemic Barriers

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Systemic Improvements
Systemic Curve Improvements

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Systemic Improvements
Systemic Rumble Strips

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Pedestrian Focus
Pedestrian Safety Focus Cities

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Pedestrian Focus
Pedestrian Improvements
 Pedestrian Signals
 Crosswalks
 Safety Lighting
 Sidewalks
 Pedestrian Overpass
• Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon

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FHWA Initiatives
High Friction Surface Treatments

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FHWA Initiatives
Roundabouts

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FHWA Initiatives
Road Diets

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Questions?
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