Role of the Federal-Aid Division in Highway Safety: Safety at a Crossroad
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1998-04-01
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TRIS Online Accession Number:764784
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Abstract:A review was conducted to identify the tasks, functions, and activities that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Federal-aid (FA) Divisions currently perform related to highway safety. The team visited nine States and conducted meetings with various agencies and organizations responsible for highway safety improvement programs and projects. The meetings were conducted between March and July 1997. The key finding of the report is that there is inconsistency in the field's (the FHWA's point of delivery) activities. Key initiatives and strategies for improving highway safety are not well identified, coordinated, understood, or accepted throughout the FHWA (headquarters and field). Variations in how the FA Divisions are organized and staffed for highway safety suggests that the FHWA field may be inadequately staffed or have less than needed levels of resources. The lack of training opportunities for safety specialists and the need to better utilize resources that exist elsewhere in the FHWA, the Office of Motor Carriers, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also suggest that the FHWA field may not be adequately prepared to provide influence and assistance. The program and field offices of the FHWA need to collectively plan and implement key highway safety strategies and performance measures. Continuing coordination within the FHWA and with other modes is necessary to utilize resources efficiently and effectively. Recommendations are provided to improve communication, implementation, and coordination of highway safety strategies within the FHWA and with partners.
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