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Federal Research Projects
January 1, 2023
Communicating Safe Behavior Practices to Vulnerable Road Users (BTS-13)
This study examined the safety problems and domains with the highest potential for vulnerable road user safety improvement based on the factors that contribute to crashes and the factors that can be mitigated by behavioral changes.
Federal Research Projects
January 1, 2023
Identifying and Prioritizing Behavioral Interventions to Improve Child Passenger Safety in For-Hire Vehicles (BTS-11)
This study developed a guide to identify and prioritize the types of behavioral interventions needed to improve child passenger (defined as children under 13 years of age) safety in the for-hire rideshare environment, including taxis.
Federal Research Projects
January 1, 2023
MPO and SHSO Coordination on Behavioral Traffic Safety (BTS-06)
The publication presents evidence-based information and tools to help improve coordination between State Highway Safety Offices and Metropolitan Planning Organizations on behavioral traffic safety.
Events
September 17, 2022
GHSA 2022 Annual Meeting
Colleagues and partners from across the country joined in Derby City September 17-21, 2022 as we redefined possible in traffic safety.
State Highway Safety Showcases
June 9, 2022
Speed Management Pilot Project Results: Maryland
With financial support from the National Road Safety Foundation and in partnership with IIHS, Maryland conducted a speed management pilot project in Bishopville, with success in reducing vehicle speeds.
GHSA Reports
June 2, 2022
Directing Drivers’ Attention: A State Highway Safety Office Roadmap for Combating Distracted Driving
This GHSA report offers a comprehensive looks at the pervasive yet preventable problem of distracted driving.
Federal Research Projects
January 1, 2022
Influence of Infrastructure Design on Distracted Driving (BTS-09)
This study developed methodologies that can be used by agencies to assess the impact of infrastructure elements on driver distraction.
Federal Research Projects
January 1, 2022
Using the SHRP2 Naturalistic Driving Study Database to Improve Teen Driving Safety: Phase 1 Proof of Concept (BTS-08)
This study assessed the potential of mining the vast data resources resulting from the second Strategic Highway Safety Program’s (SHRP2) Naturalistic Driving Study (NDS) to enhance the safety of teen drivers.
Federal Research Projects
January 1, 2022
Framework for Assessing Potential Safety Impacts of Automated Driving Systems (BTS-07)
The publication presents a framework and strategic approach for the safety profession to consider in developing and implementing new design criteria and operational approaches that consider these technological advances.
Federal Research Projects
January 1, 2022
Behavioral Traffic Safety Messaging on Variable Message Signs (BTS-02)
This research project developed a guide for the use of variable message signs (VMS) to deliver behavioral traffic safety announcements.