General
Legacy ID
21
FAQs: Barriers, Terminals, Transitions, Attenuators, and Bridge Railings
FHWA barrier guidance is contained in the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide. However, FHWA field offices often raise numerous issues that involve interpretations, extrapolations, device selection, hardware deployment, or simply trying to fit safety devices into real world...
FAQs: Public Comments on Roadside Hardware
FAQs on public comments, questions, and concerns about an existing Federal – Aid eligibility letter for a roadside hardware device
1. Question. How should comments or complaints regarding FHWA’s issuance of a Federal-Aid eligibility letter for a roadside hardware...
FAQS: Eligibility Letter Request
FAQs on communication between FHWA and entities seeking a Federal – Aid eligibility letter for a roadside hardware device or a modification to a roadside hardware device
1. Question: What is the procedure for communications between FHWA and any entity seeking a...
Additional Resources & Partners
Resources
- AASHTO Task Force 13 Hardware Guides – These guides include specifications as well as details on components of various hardware systems.
Partners
Guardrail Resources
Guardrail Safety Training
Notice of Funding Opportunity
- NOFO posting: https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352713
- Outreach Webinar:
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Safety Action Plans
Reducing rural roadway departure crashes requires an integrated, disciplined approach. A safety action plan is a powerful way to prioritize safety improvements and justify investment decisions. A formal plan will also help to communicate more clearly with stakeholders and access funding...
Systemic Approach to Rural Roadway Departures
Definition of Systemic
According to 23 USC 148(a)(12), the term "systemic safety improvement" means an improvement that is widely implemented based on high risk roadway features that are correlated with particular crash types, rather...
Proven Countermeasures
There are many flexible, cost-effective countermeasures that are proven to reduce rural roadway departure (aka lane departure) crashes. They can be installed in various situations and on many types of roadways. Countermeasures can be used individually or in combination.