Traffic safety digest : a compendium of innovative state and community traffic safety projects

NHTSA · 1999 · ROSA P / United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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This document is not a research paper but a government publication titled *Traffic Safety Digest: A Compendium of Innovative State and Community Traffic Safety Projects* (Summer 1999), issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It serves as a catalog of traffic safety initiatives implemented by state and local agencies across the United States. The digest addresses the need to disseminate effective, innovative strategies for reducing traffic injuries and fatalities by documenting specific projects that have been funded or supported by federal agencies. The motivation is to provide a reference for traffic safety professionals, law enforcement, and public health officials to identify and replicate successful interventions in their own jurisdictions. The content is organized thematically into categories such as Alcohol and Other Drugs, Buckle Up America (occupant protection), Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety, Police Traffic Services, and Safe Communities. Each entry summarizes a specific project, detailing its jurisdiction, target population, problem identification, goals, strategies, and outcomes. For example, the "Majority Rules Alcohol Awareness Program" at Southeastern Louisiana University targeted binge drinking among students using a positive social marketing approach, aiming to reduce alcohol-related incidents by 20%. Activities included a "Dead Day" simulation, a game show, and mock crash demonstrations. Other entries include the Oxnard Police Department’s Regional Roadside Sobriety Checkpoint Program in California, the Barrier Motors Volvo Child Safety Seat Program in Washington, and the Santa Fe Corridor Work Zone Safety Assessment in Colorado. The digest also includes a "Previous Editions Contents" section, listing projects from earlier issues (1993–1999) to maintain a cumulative record of initiatives. The document does not present original experimental data or statistical results from a single study; rather, it aggregates descriptive reports of various programs. Findings are limited to the specific outcomes noted in individual project summaries, such as the reduction in alcohol-related incidents at Southeastern Louisiana University or the implementation of specific enforcement techniques in police traffic services. The significance of this publication lies in its role as a practical resource for traffic safety planning. It facilitates the transfer of knowledge between jurisdictions by highlighting diverse approaches to traffic safety, including community partnerships, law enforcement strategies, and public education campaigns. By compiling these projects, NHTSA supports the "One DOT" initiative, encouraging collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies to improve highway safety. The digest remains a key reference for identifying best practices in traffic injury prevention during the late 1990s.

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• public messaging
• traffic safety culture
• regulatory evaluation

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