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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY AT THE TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER

Evaluation of Low Cost Safety Improvements Transportation Pooled Fund Study

Project Information

Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-05-0001
Project Abstract:

To develop reliable crash modification factors (CMFs) for new and innovative low-cost safety improvements that have not been proven. These CMFs are determined by conducting scientifically rigorous before-and-after evaluations at sites in the United States where these strategies are being implemented.  This Transportation Pooled Fund (TPF) Study has 38 Department of Transportation State members, and provides a platform for State members to conduct peer exchange and technology transfer related to low-cost safety countermeasures.  Also, this TPF determines high priority safety improvement needs through a balloting process in its annual technical advisory committee meeting.

Goals 

The key project objectives are to develop reliable estimates of the effectiveness of the safety improvements that are identified as strategies in the National Cooperative Highway Research Program Report 500 Guides. These evaluations provide crash modification factors (CMFs) and benefit/cost (B/C) ratio for nationwide field applications of proven low-cost safety countermeasures.

Research HUB ID:
7845
Project Status:
Active
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$4,380,000.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
FHWA Program Area:
  • Safety
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
  • FY 2002-2022 / Safety / Safety Data and Analysis
Project Link:

AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan

Contact Information

First Name:
Carol
Last Name:
Tan
Phone Number:
(202) 493-3315
Email Address:
carol.tan@dot.gov

Management Organizations

Sponsor Organization

Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development and Technology - Office of Safety and Operations Research and Development

Partners and Other Sponsor/Managing/Performing Organizations

Organization Role:
Partner: Technical
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Safety Research and Development
Organization Role:
Other
Organization:
Florida Department of Transportation
Organization Role:
Other
Organization:
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Organization Role:
Other
Organization:
California Department of Transportation
Organization Role:
Other
Organization:
Iowa Department of Transportation
Organization Role:
Other
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Missouri Department of Transportation
Organization Role:
Partner: Advisory
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Connecticut Department of Transportation
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Partner: Advisory
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Georgia Department of Transportation
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Partner: Advisory
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Illinois Department of Transportation
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Partner: Advisory
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Indiana Department of Transportation
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Partner: Advisory
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Kansas Department of Transportation
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Partner: Advisory
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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
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Partner: Advisory
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Maryland Department of Transportation
Organization Role:
Partner: Advisory
Organization:
Maryland State Highway Administration
Organization Role:
Partner: Advisory
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Massachusetts Highway Department
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Partner: Advisory
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Minnesota Department of Transportation
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Partner: Advisory
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Mississippi Department of Transportation
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Partner: Advisory
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Montana Department of Transportation
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Partner: Advisory
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New York State Department of Transportation
Organization Role:
Partner: Advisory
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North Carolina Department of Transportation
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Partner: Advisory
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North Dakota Department of Transportation
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Partner: Advisory
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South Carolina Department of Transportation
Organization Role:
Partner: Advisory
Organization:
South Dakota Department of Transportation
Organization Role:
Partner: Advisory
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Tennessee Department of Transportation
Organization Role:
Partner: Advisory
Organization:
Texas Department of Transportation
Organization Role:
Partner: Advisory
Organization:
Utah Department of Transportation
Organization Role:
Partner: Advisory
Organization:
Virginia Department of Transportation
Organization Role:
Partner: Technical
Organization:
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
Organization Role:
Partner: Advisory
Organization:
Ohio Department of Transportation
Organization Role:
Partner: Technical
Organization:
Alabama Department of Transportation
Organization Role:
Other
Organization:
Nevada Department of Transportation
Organization Role:
Partner: Technical
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Colorado Department of Transportation
Organization Role:
Partner: Technical
Organization:
Washington State Department of Transportation