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HSIP

Pulling It All Together

The HSIP Assessment Toolbox contains information, tools, and resources to support various HSIP-related assessments. These assessments include self-assessments, program reviews, and peer reviews. Each type of assessment has been described in detail in the previous sections. However, many questions have not been answered, largely because this is a resource document, and not a guidance document. However, in an effort to link the various elements of the HSIP Assessment Toolbox, the following questions will be addressed:

Peer Review

A peer review, as defined for the purpose of conducting an HSIP Assessment, is an impartial review of a State's HSIP by a team of experts in the same field. A peer review is a practical and effective tool to foster excellence in program management. Peer reviews are not new concepts; the Research program has had great success in using this tool to improve Research, Development, & Technology (RD&T) management practices. In fact, the approach outlined below is borrowed from the RD&T Peer Exchange program.

Program Review

In general, a program review is a thorough analysis of key program components and the processes employed by the agency in managing the program. The reviews are conducted to 1) ensure compliance with Federal requirements; 2) identify opportunities for greater efficiencies and improvements to the program; or 3) identify exemplary practices. They can be referred to, or are known as, program improvement reviews, program assessments, program/product evaluations, or continuous process improvement initiatives.

Self-Assessment

The purpose of a self-assessment is to provide a formal process for Federal, State and local transportation safety professionals to collaboratively assess the HSIP and identify opportunities for improvement. The self-assessment process:

HSIP Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Briefing Sheet

Background

MAP-21 continued the Highway Safety Improvement Program as a core federal-aid program with the purpose to achieve a significant reduction in fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. MAP-21 requires the Secretary to establish several new requirements and removed several provisions that were introduced under SAFETEA-LU. A revision to 23 CFR 924 is necessary to align with the MAP-21 provisions and clarify existing program requirements. The significant changes proposed in the HSIP NPRM are summarized below.

HSIP Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Summary

HSIP Background

  • Core Federal-aid program
    • Purpose: achieve a significant reduction in fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads
    • $2.4 billion annual apportionment
      • $220 million RHCP set-aside
  • Last rulemaking update took effect