Research Project:

Synthesis Study: Effectiveness of Safety Corridor Programs in Region 7 States

Principal Investigator | Project Objective | Project Abstract | Task Descriptions | Project Period | Potential Benefits of the Project | Budget | TRB Keywords

Final Report

Phase 1 final report: PDF version (717 kb)

Principal Investigator

Charles Nemmers
University of Missouri-Columbia
573-882-0071
nemmersc@missouri.edu

Tom Maze (for the Phase 2 Iowa pilot study)
Iowa State University
515-294-9523
tmaze@iastate.edu

Project Objectives

Collect and review the corridor safety programs from several states, with special emphasis on rural 2-lane highways.

Project Abstract

Several states have developed safety corridor programs. These are programs that have identified corridors with above expected crash frequencies and use a team to identify treatments and strategies to reduce above expected crash frequencies. This project will develop a synthesis of safety corridor programs conducted in the United States and identify the most promising practices and programs to share among the states (focus on Region 7 states).  Emphasis will be on integrating enforcement, education, engineering and other disciplines.

Task Descriptions

1. Develop interview questions/ guidelines.
2. Write a synthesis report of the best practices.
3. Pilot test the Safety Corridors Program in Iowa.

Project Period  

March 2007 – July 2008

Potential Benefits of the Project

This particular activity was identified by the states of Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri at the St Joseph Safety Forum in March 2006.

Budget

$80,000:  $32,000 MTC / $48,000 Match

TRB Keywords

Safety, Corridor Program, Midwest, Crash, Enforcement