Highway Safety Improvements - VDOT
Highway Safety Improvement Tracy Turpin, PE. Highway Safety Improvement Program Manager Virginia Department of Transportation Presented at
Chesapeake and Virginia Chapters of ATSSA Meeting October 13th ,2016
Introduction HSIP is a core program administered at the federal level by US department of Transportation FHWA office of safety. The primary objective of HSIP : To identify and improve locations where high concentration or risk of vehicle crashes that result in death or injuries and to implement strategies to attain VA towards Zero death vision. To make significant progress in reducing highway fatalities and serious injuries on all public roadways. HSIP project planning and development process have been developed in consultation with FHWA given the MAP-21 Act and FAST Act guidelines final ruling(policy) and funding provided. FAST Act builds on changes made by MAP-21 provisions to accelerate project delivery and promote innovation. VDOT’s HSIP consists of the following programs: Highway Safety Program (HSP) Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program (BPSP) Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety (H-RGCP) 2 Local Agency Safety Program (LASP).
Virginia Traffic Deaths & Serious Injuries 2006 - 2015 1050
23,000
1,026
21,000
1000 961 950
19,000
900
17,000
850
15,000
13,000
775
800
753
740
750
700
700
21,260
718
650
636
11316
11,000
10018
9,000
8014
7,000
7,572
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Deaths
SHSP Target
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
5,000
600
Serious Injuries
SHSP Target 3
Safety Funding Plan Highway Safety Improvement Funding Target (FY18-FY23) $60,000,000 $50,000,000
$40,000,000
$30,000,000
$20,000,000
$10,000,000
$Prev
Active Projects
FY 2018
FY 2019
Future VDOT Projects
FY 2020
FY 2021
FY 2022
Future Local Projects
FY 2023
Bike & Ped 4
HSIP Implementation Guideline
HSIP Implementation Process involves: Identification of High Crash Locations Analysis of Problems and Countermeasures Prioritization and Scheduling of Improvement Projects.
HSIP applications submission and adding safety projects to Virginia Six-year improvement program (SYIP) will only be considered if HSIP Implementation guidelines are followed. HSIP Implementation Guideline contains High Level discussion on: HSIP Project Life Cycle. Highway Safety Program (HSP) Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program (BPSP) Highway Rail Grade Crossing Safety (H-RGCP) Local Agency Safety Program (LASP) 6
HSIP Project Tracking Tools
In house developed project tracking tools. Tools ensures timely delivery of the HSIP funds and tracks VDOT HSIP projects in a more intuitive and useful way. Tools help project manager to improve schedule performance. Contact HSIP staffs for accessing to VDOT tableau project tracking tools.
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HSP/BPSP Application- Smart Portal Smart Portal is one-stop-shop for submitting projects applications for various funding programs. HSIP partners should use Smart Portal for submitting projects applications for HSP and BPSP. H-RGCP and Systemic Improvement has been scheduled for next year development. Contact Portal administrator to obtain log-in credentials.
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https://smartportal.virginiahb2.org/#/
Outside VDOT Resources
HSIP additional Resources are obtained from OUTSIDE VDOT website – Highway Safety Projects folder. Contact HSIP Staffs to obtain log-in credentials.
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FHWA Preferred Safety Countermeasures
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Traditional Vs Systemic
Traditional approaches to safety focused on identifying high crash locations and constructing projects to address predominant concerns at these locations. Systemic approaches to safety focused on managing safety that typically involves lower unit cost improvement that are widely implemented based on high-risk factors. Systemic approach to safety is a data-driven process that involves analytical techniques to identify sites for potential safety improvement. Systemic approaches suggest HSIP projects for safety improvement that are not typically identified through traditional site analysis approach. MAP-21 places a significant emphasis on Systemic improvement as part of the safety management process.
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Example Traditional Intersection • Rebuild Intersection Move curb Add capacity Rebuild/replace signal Some R/W required • Cost: $2-4 Million • Schedule: 2-4 years
• Crash reduction 10-15 crashes/year
Systemic Intersection Deploy flashing yellow arrow at 25 intersections • •
Cost: $500K Schedule: 1 year
•
Crash Reduction 36% of all left turn angle collisions 90 crashes/year
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Systemic Projects – Flashing Yellow Arrow
Cost: $20K/intersection Crash Reduction: 36 % of left turn angle crashes Schedule: about a year
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Systemic Projects – High-Visibility Traffic Signal Backplates
Cost: $7-11K/intersection (much less if doing other work) Crash Reduction: 15% of all intersection crashes 29% of fatal/injury crashes Schedule: less than a year FHWA’s proven safety countermeasure
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Systemic Projects – Road Diets
Cost: $20-30K/mile for pavement marking changes Crash Reduction: 20-47 % of all crashes particularly rear end, angle, and sideswipe crashes Risk reduction for peds and bikes Schedule: less than a year if coordinated with resurfacing FHWA proven safety countermeasure 16
Systemic Projects –Signal Timing
Elements: • Cycle length, split, Offset, Yellow and Red Clearance intervals, pedestrian clearance interval, pedestrian phase selection. Cost: $5K/intersection
Crash Reduction: 20-33 % of all crashes Schedule: less than a year 17
Systemic Projects – Ped Refuge Islands
Cost: $20-30K/location if no R/W needed Crash Reduction: 40-45 % of all crashes Schedule: 1-2 years
FHWA proven safety countermeasure
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Systemic Projects – Other Ped/Bike Projects
• Ped countdown Signals $1200/Each • Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon $30-40K per location • HAWK Signal $90-120K per location FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasure • High-Visibility Crosswalk $15K/intersection • Green Bike Lanes in conflict areas $20/square foot
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Systemic Projects – Curve Delineation
Cost: $5K/location Crash Reduction: 30-50% of all crashes Schedule: less than 1 year
FHWA proven safety countermeasure
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Systemic Projects – Rumble Strips
Cost: $7K/mile – center line RS $12K/mile – shoulder RS Crash Reduction: 44-64% - center line RS 36% - shoulder RS Schedule: less than 1 year
FHWA proven safety countermeasure
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Tracy Turpin, P.E. Email: [email protected] Phone: 804-786-6610
Questions
Chesapeake and Virginia Chapters of ATSSA Meeting October 13th ,2016
Introduction HSIP is a core program administered at the federal level by US department of Transportation FHWA office of safety. The primary objective of HSIP : To identify and improve locations where high concentration or risk of vehicle crashes that result in death or injuries and to implement strategies to attain VA towards Zero death vision. To make significant progress in reducing highway fatalities and serious injuries on all public roadways. HSIP project planning and development process have been developed in consultation with FHWA given the MAP-21 Act and FAST Act guidelines final ruling(policy) and funding provided. FAST Act builds on changes made by MAP-21 provisions to accelerate project delivery and promote innovation. VDOT’s HSIP consists of the following programs: Highway Safety Program (HSP) Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program (BPSP) Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety (H-RGCP) 2 Local Agency Safety Program (LASP).
Virginia Traffic Deaths & Serious Injuries 2006 - 2015 1050
23,000
1,026
21,000
1000 961 950
19,000
900
17,000
850
15,000
13,000
775
800
753
740
750
700
700
21,260
718
650
636
11316
11,000
10018
9,000
8014
7,000
7,572
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Deaths
SHSP Target
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
5,000
600
Serious Injuries
SHSP Target 3
Safety Funding Plan Highway Safety Improvement Funding Target (FY18-FY23) $60,000,000 $50,000,000
$40,000,000
$30,000,000
$20,000,000
$10,000,000
$Prev
Active Projects
FY 2018
FY 2019
Future VDOT Projects
FY 2020
FY 2021
FY 2022
Future Local Projects
FY 2023
Bike & Ped 4
HSIP Implementation Guideline
HSIP Implementation Process involves: Identification of High Crash Locations Analysis of Problems and Countermeasures Prioritization and Scheduling of Improvement Projects.
HSIP applications submission and adding safety projects to Virginia Six-year improvement program (SYIP) will only be considered if HSIP Implementation guidelines are followed. HSIP Implementation Guideline contains High Level discussion on: HSIP Project Life Cycle. Highway Safety Program (HSP) Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program (BPSP) Highway Rail Grade Crossing Safety (H-RGCP) Local Agency Safety Program (LASP) 6
HSIP Project Tracking Tools
In house developed project tracking tools. Tools ensures timely delivery of the HSIP funds and tracks VDOT HSIP projects in a more intuitive and useful way. Tools help project manager to improve schedule performance. Contact HSIP staffs for accessing to VDOT tableau project tracking tools.
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HSP/BPSP Application- Smart Portal Smart Portal is one-stop-shop for submitting projects applications for various funding programs. HSIP partners should use Smart Portal for submitting projects applications for HSP and BPSP. H-RGCP and Systemic Improvement has been scheduled for next year development. Contact Portal administrator to obtain log-in credentials.
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https://smartportal.virginiahb2.org/#/
Outside VDOT Resources
HSIP additional Resources are obtained from OUTSIDE VDOT website – Highway Safety Projects folder. Contact HSIP Staffs to obtain log-in credentials.
9
FHWA Preferred Safety Countermeasures
10
Traditional Vs Systemic
Traditional approaches to safety focused on identifying high crash locations and constructing projects to address predominant concerns at these locations. Systemic approaches to safety focused on managing safety that typically involves lower unit cost improvement that are widely implemented based on high-risk factors. Systemic approach to safety is a data-driven process that involves analytical techniques to identify sites for potential safety improvement. Systemic approaches suggest HSIP projects for safety improvement that are not typically identified through traditional site analysis approach. MAP-21 places a significant emphasis on Systemic improvement as part of the safety management process.
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Example Traditional Intersection • Rebuild Intersection Move curb Add capacity Rebuild/replace signal Some R/W required • Cost: $2-4 Million • Schedule: 2-4 years
• Crash reduction 10-15 crashes/year
Systemic Intersection Deploy flashing yellow arrow at 25 intersections • •
Cost: $500K Schedule: 1 year
•
Crash Reduction 36% of all left turn angle collisions 90 crashes/year
13
Systemic Projects – Flashing Yellow Arrow
Cost: $20K/intersection Crash Reduction: 36 % of left turn angle crashes Schedule: about a year
14
Systemic Projects – High-Visibility Traffic Signal Backplates
Cost: $7-11K/intersection (much less if doing other work) Crash Reduction: 15% of all intersection crashes 29% of fatal/injury crashes Schedule: less than a year FHWA’s proven safety countermeasure
15
Systemic Projects – Road Diets
Cost: $20-30K/mile for pavement marking changes Crash Reduction: 20-47 % of all crashes particularly rear end, angle, and sideswipe crashes Risk reduction for peds and bikes Schedule: less than a year if coordinated with resurfacing FHWA proven safety countermeasure 16
Systemic Projects –Signal Timing
Elements: • Cycle length, split, Offset, Yellow and Red Clearance intervals, pedestrian clearance interval, pedestrian phase selection. Cost: $5K/intersection
Crash Reduction: 20-33 % of all crashes Schedule: less than a year 17
Systemic Projects – Ped Refuge Islands
Cost: $20-30K/location if no R/W needed Crash Reduction: 40-45 % of all crashes Schedule: 1-2 years
FHWA proven safety countermeasure
18
Systemic Projects – Other Ped/Bike Projects
• Ped countdown Signals $1200/Each • Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon $30-40K per location • HAWK Signal $90-120K per location FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasure • High-Visibility Crosswalk $15K/intersection • Green Bike Lanes in conflict areas $20/square foot
19
Systemic Projects – Curve Delineation
Cost: $5K/location Crash Reduction: 30-50% of all crashes Schedule: less than 1 year
FHWA proven safety countermeasure
20
Systemic Projects – Rumble Strips
Cost: $7K/mile – center line RS $12K/mile – shoulder RS Crash Reduction: 44-64% - center line RS 36% - shoulder RS Schedule: less than 1 year
FHWA proven safety countermeasure
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Tracy Turpin, P.E. Email: [email protected] Phone: 804-786-6610
Questions
