Federal Research Projects

January 1, 2023

Highway Safety Behavioral Strategies for Rural Areas (BTS-15)

The project developed a behavioral traffic safety countermeasure toolkit for highway safety partners involved with rural road safety to reduce the frequency and severity of motor vehicle crashes on roads in rural areas.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

January 1, 2022

Guidance for Employer-Based Behavioral Traffic Safety Programs for Drivers in the Workplace (BTS-01)

This study reviewed the research literature on employer-based behavioral traffic safety programs, gathered information on existing employer-based behavioral traffic safety programs, identified the relevant behavioral change theories and critical components of existing safety programs, and summarized and analyzed measures of safety program effectiveness.

October 1, 2020

Improving Moped and Seated Motor Scooter (50 cc or less) Rider Safety (BTS-19)

This study investigated safety issues unique to moped and motor scooter riding and provided practical policy recommendations.