Federal Research Projects

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.

This study developed methodologies that can be used by agencies to assess the impact of infrastructure elements on driver distraction.

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.

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.

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.

This project includes a methodology that enables and facilitates tracking of traffic court cases from citation or arrest to final disposition.

This research project developed a library of resources and best practices that states and other stakeholders can use to enact or revise their laws and enhance enforcement and education efforts.

This research project developed a guide for the use of variable message signs (VMS) to deliver behavioral traffic safety announcements.

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.