Highway Safety Peer-to-Peer Exchange Program

NHTSA · 2010 · ROSA P / United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Safety

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Summary

This document details the proceedings and outcomes of a peer-to-peer exchange hosted by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) in November 2009 to update Idaho’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). The initiative was motivated by the need to create a data-driven, comprehensive safety plan titled “Toward Zero Deaths, Every Life Counts,” aiming to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries. Idaho sought to leverage best practices from other states and engage a broad coalition of stakeholders, including engineering, education, enforcement, and emergency response agencies, to establish statewide goals and action plans. The methodology centered on a one-day workshop attended by over 100 professionals, including peers from Missouri and Washington State. Preparation involved four months of planning, including the analysis of five years of crash data to identify eleven emphasis areas, such as impaired driving, aggressive driving, and vulnerable users. The event featured presentations on Idaho’s current safety initiatives and economic crash costs, followed by peer presentations from Missouri and Washington. Missouri demonstrated a systemic approach to infrastructure improvements, while Washington highlighted its “Target Zero” corridor safety program. The afternoon session consisted of breakout groups where stakeholders brainstormed strategies and action steps for each emphasis area, guided by facilitators and pre-distributed materials. Key findings from the peer presentations included Missouri’s 24 percent decrease in fatalities between 2005 and 2008 through systemic roadway improvements, and Washington’s achievement of a $25 return on every $1 invested in its Corridor Safety Program. The Idaho workshop successfully initiated the SHSP update process, with working groups submitting expanded strategies and action plans by December 2009. The document outlines eight lessons learned for future SHSP updates, emphasizing the necessity of engaging state leadership, involving diverse stakeholders, and utilizing data analysis to prioritize issues. It also notes that while the one-day format was productive, participants recommended extending such exchanges to 1.5 days and holding preliminary discussions to allow for more thorough strategy development. The significance of this report lies in its documentation of a collaborative model for updating highway safety plans. It demonstrates how peer exchanges can effectively integrate federal guidance, state-specific data, and multi-agency cooperation to drive safety improvements. The process established an Oversight Team to guide implementation and ensured that safety priorities would be integrated into the State Transportation Improvement Program. By highlighting successful strategies from peer states and emphasizing the economic impact of crashes, the report provides a framework for other states to enhance their SHSP processes, allocate resources effectively, and foster a culture of safety through sustained stakeholder engagement.

Key finding

Missouri achieved a 24 percent decrease in fatalities between 2005 and 2008 despite an increase in vehicle miles traveled, and Washington's Corridor Safety Program generated $25 in savings for every $1 invested.

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Sample size: 100

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