FDOT District Two Community Traffic Safety Program in Northeast Florida created an educational countermeasure series based on proven measures of effectiveness by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The three videos below highlight cost effective safety engineering countermeasures which help reduce lane departure crashes and intersection crashes, and protect vulnerable road users.
These top three safety emphasis areas are part of Florida’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan and FDOT’s Vital Few safety focus. Fifteen digital cards were created to share, download, and print for Community Traffic Safety Team members, which include the 4E’s (Engineers, Educators, Law Enforcement, and Emergency Medical Personnel), city/county/state agencies, private industries, and local citizens. Visit the three blogposts below for more information and to access the educational cards.
Five Traffic Safety Countermeasures that Work in Preventing Roadway Departures:
- Curves – Enhanced Delineation (Curve Signs) and Increased Pavement Friction
- Rumbles – Center Line, Edge Line and Shoulder Rumble Strips and Stripes
- Barriers – Roadside and Median Barrier Terminals and Crash Cushions
- Clear Zone – Clear Zones and Widening Shoulders Provide for a Safe Recovery
- SafetyEdgeSM – SafetyEdgeSM Technology Shapes Edge of Pavement at 30 Degrees
Traffic Safety Countermeasures that Work in Reducing Intersection Crashes:
- Roundabouts Reduce Severe Crashes
- Backplates with Retroreflective Borders
- Left and Right Turn Lanes at Intersections Reduce Severe Crashes
- Well-Timed Yellow Change Intervals Reduce Red-Light Running
- Benefits of the Flashing Yellow Arrow Left Turn Signal
Traffic Safety Countermeasures that Work in Reducing Pedestrian-Vehicle Crashes:
- Walkways, Shared Use Paths, and Sidewalks Improve Safety and Mobility
- Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) Give Pedestrians a Head Start
- Pedestrian Crossing Islands and Medians Reduce Pedestrian Crashes
- Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs) Assist with Safe Crossing
- Road Diets – Roadway Reconfigurations Improve Safety for All Road Users