1. Step 1: Identify Candidate Curves for HFST

Installing HFST at a few experimental locations, or spot treatments, is a valid approach as agencies test the usefulness and application of the treatment. Some States use the spot treatment approach on a large scale, consolidating multiple application locations under one contract. Other States systemically implement HFST by incorporating the treatment in agency-wide HFST initiatives, and some promote the treatment through Road Safety Audits (RSA), Roadway Departure Safety Implementation (RwD) Plans, or in Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) guidelines.

High Friction Surface Treatment Curve Selection and Installation Guide May 2016

Preface

In 2013, there were approximately 5.6 million crashes reported across the nation, including 32,719 fatalities and over 2.3 million injuries.¹ More than half of the 2013 fatalities were roadway departure crashes.

Safety Analysis Opportunities Using Pavement Surface Characterization Based on 3D Laser Imaging

Pavement Friction Fact Sheet

Pavement Friction FAQs, Links, and Other Resources

General Pavement Friction Resources

Fact Sheets

Case Studies and Noteworthy Practices

Case Studies

Every Day Counts (EDC) Initiative: City of Bellevue, Washington State
The Federal Highway Administration's Every Day Counts (EDC) initiative identified HFST as an innovation that enhances roadway safety and, as such,...

Traditional Friction Treatments

A 2013 study titled Evaluation of Pavement Safety Performance conducted by FHWA as part of the ...

Project Case Study – Improving Pavement Friction for Safety at a Florida Signalized Intersection

Report: Improving Pavement Friction for Safety at a Florida Signalized Intersection

Outreach flyer on Continuous Pavement Friction measurement - Safe System Approach