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					SHSP Key Components
									**Lead Agency:**
						Illinois Transportation Department
        
									**Time Period Plan Covers:**
						2022
-2026
				
        					**Vision:**
						We envision a future of zero fatalities so that no one loses their life while traveling on public roadways in Illinois.
				
        					**Mission:**
						Develop, implement and manage a data-driven, integrated, multi-stakeholder process to improve the attributes of roads, behavior of road users and encourage stakeholder action to accelerate innovative technology to reduce traffic-related deaths and life-altering injuries on all public roads in Illinois.
				
        					**Plan's Goals:**
						The goal for the 2022 to 2026 IL SHSP is a 2% annual reduction of fatalities and serious injuries based on the 5-year rolling average. Therefore, the goal for fatalities 5-year rolling average by 2026 is less than 958, and the goal for serious injuries 5-year rolling average by 2026 is less than 9,434.
		
    			**View State's SHSP**
		
					Emphasis Areas
        **Post-Crash Care**

        **EA Type:**
      	Other**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Establish interagency agreements to support TIM.
  Education
    Increase public and emergency responder awareness of the importance of incident management.
    Increase TIM training for all emergency responders.
  Data
    Improve data collection and quality metrics related to incident management.
    Invest in NEMSIS reporting in underserved areas of the state.        
      **Safe Behavior - Speeding**

        **EA Type:**
      	Behavioral**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Use judicial and legislative strategies to reduce speeding-related fatalities and severe injuries.
  Engineering
    Incorporate infrastructure treatments to reduce aggressive and speeding behavior.
  Education
    Improve understanding and awareness of the impacts of speed and crash outcomes.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Identify additional law enforcement resources to reduce speed-related fatalities and serious injuries.
    Implement plans to detect speeding and support law enforcement.        
      **Safe Behavior – Distracted and Drowsy**

        **EA Type:**
      	Behavioral**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Engineering
    Improve roadway infrastructure to reduce the number of drowsy- or distracted-driver crashes.
    Partnerships and technology strategies may support the reduction of fatalities and severe injuries due to distraction.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Consider enforcement and education strategies for reducing distracted-driver-related fatalities and severe injuries        
      **Safe Behavior – Impaired Driver**

        **EA Type:**
      	Behavioral**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Education
    Strategies to improve public information and strengthen enforcement against impaired driving.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Strategies focusing on prosecution and imposing sanctions may be implemented or enhanced.
  Other
    Strategies to reduce excessive and underage drinking.        
      **Safe Behavior – Unrestrained Occupants**

        **EA Type:**
      	Behavioral**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Education
    Communication and education campaigns are also effective in reducing unrestrained-occupant-related fatalities and severe injuries.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Strengthening laws and enforcement to reduce fatalities and serious injuries related to unrestrained occupants.        
      **Safe Road Users and Vehicles - Bicyclist**

        no result**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Research, identify, and implement effective policies to improve pedalcyclist safety at the state, local and governmental levels.
    Strategies that may be implemented by partnering on bike safety with local, state and federal agencies and organizations.
  Engineering
    Improve infrastructure features to help reduce the number and severity of pedalcyclist crashes using a context-sensitive approach to design.
  Education
    Educate roadway users to improve interactions in traffic.        
      **Safe Road Users and Vehicles - Motorcycles**

        **EA Type:**
      	Vulnerable Users**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Education
    Strategies should be implemented to improve visibility through highly visible and protective wear.
    Strategies to strengthen awareness and education should be implemented.
  Data
    Data analysis, prioritization, and enforcement strategies to reduce motorcycle related fatalities and severe injuries.        
      **Safe Road Users and Vehicles - Pedestrian**

        no result**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Engineering
    Safe speed or slowing vehicle strategies to improve safety for pedestrians.
    Strategies that improve visibility for pedestrians.
  Education
    Strategies for improving awareness for pedestrian safety.
  Other
    Strategies to reduce pedestrian exposure        
      **Safe Road Users and Vehicles – Heavy Vehicles**

        **EA Type:**
      	CMV/Heavy Vehicles**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Promote industry safety initiatives.
  Engineering
    Identify potential roadway infrastructure and operational improvements
  Education
    Improve driver awareness for all road users.
    Improve driver behavior and vehicle maintenance.        
      **Safe Road Users and Vehicles – Older Driver**

        **EA Type:**
      	Vulnerable Users**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Engineering
    Assess areas with an overrepresentation of older driver severe crashes or near hospitals and senior facilities to determine infrastructure and signing needs.
  Education
    Encourage senior-friendly transportation options and increase awareness and availability of alternative transportation options.
    Investigate the development of materials that educate older drivers on vehicle technology and how it improves safety and mobility.
    Promote partnerships and educate safety professionals at metropolitan planning organizations, regional planning councils and local governments on addressing the special needs of the aging population in their transportation, land use and housing plans.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Provide law enforcement officers, frontline licensing personnel and healthcare providers resources to recognize, assess and report at-risk aging drivers.        
      **Safe Road Users and Vehicles – Younger Driver**

        **EA Type:**
      	Vulnerable Users**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Engineering
    Assess areas with an overrepresentation of younger driver severe crashes or near hospitals and senior facilities to determine infrastructure and signing needs.
  Education
    Enhance educational events and communication strategies such as high school events, social media messaging and peer-to-peer initiatives on highway safety issues (speeding, distracted driving, safety belt use and intersections), driver training enhancements and mitigating risky driving behavior.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Publicize and enforce Graduated Driver Licensing restrictions, safety belt laws and laws pertaining to underage drinking and driving.        
      **Safe Roads – Animals**

        **EA Type:**
      	Other**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Engineering
    Strategies that improve infrastructure such as wildlife crossings, fencing and roadside maintenance.
    Strategies that use technology and innovation in and outside of the vehicle.
  Education
    Strategies that educate the public on areas with wildlife and recommendations for driver actions.        
      **Safe Roads – Intersections**

        **EA Type:**
      	Infrastructure**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Engineering
    Strategies to address fatal and serious injury crashes at signalized intersections by implementation of innovative traffic control.
    Strategies to address fatal and serious-injury crashes at unsignalized intersections.
    Strategies to improve driver awareness, visibility and compliance at intersections.
    Strategies to reduce the risk for angle and turning severe crashes through implementation of geometric safety countermeasures.        
      **Safe Roads – Railroad Crossings**

        **EA Type:**
      	CMV/Heavy Vehicles**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Engineering
    Improve infrastructure, performance and practices.
  Education
    Increase public awareness.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Enforce compliance with traffic laws.        
      **Safe Roads – Roadway Departure**

        **EA Type:**
      	Infrastructure**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Engineering
    Strategies to minimize the likelihood of crashing into an object, overturning vehicles or crossing the centerline.
    Traffic and speed management strategies to keep vehicles from encroaching on the roadside along tangents and curves.
  Education
    Improve public awareness and communication of roadway departure strategies and approaches to mitigate severe crashes.        
      **Safe Roads – Work Zones**

        **EA Type:**
      	Infrastructure**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Strategies to Improve communication and coordination between all stakeholders.
  Engineering
    Assess and implement smart work zone technology and innovation to enhance communication and coordination for all users.
    Strategies to enhance work zone geometric and traffic control design practices and compliance to reduce fatalities and serious injuries.
  Education
    Strategies to increase public awareness and education for improving safety in work zones.        
      **Safe Roads – Wrong-Way Driving**

        **EA Type:**
      	Infrastructure**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Engineering
    Strategies from the Guidelines for Reducing Wrong-Way Crashes on Freeways to improve signing, pavement marking and geometry to mitigate wrong-way driving incidents.
    Strategies from the NCHRP Report 03-135 Wrong-Way Driving Solutions, Policy and Guidance.        
      **Safe System Administration**

        **EA Type:**
      	Other**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Data Advancement: A first step to achieving the zero-fatality vision is to compile and analyze safety data to understand system needs and align the appropriate projects and programs. Quantitative data used for safety analysis includes traffic, crash, and roadway characteristics. Data quality, timeliness and seamless linkages to other datasets is the backbone of a data-driven process that prioritizes investments and maximizes the return on the investment. Analysis may be  improved with the addition of data such as census, land use, multimodal crowdsourced data and survey performance data. Illinois continues to improve data and assessment processes to address the needs of all users.
    Equity: In January 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation released the Equity Action Plan to institutionalizing equity across policies and programs, with the aim of reducing inequities across our transportation systems and the communities they affect. With this IL SHSP, Illinois will focus on understanding systemic disparities and inequities that exist within road safety and commits to creating a safer, more equitable transportation system. We will invest where the needs are the greatest and will engage communities to ensure programs and treatments are equitable and fit the context because all people have the right to move about their communities safely.
		
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        State Gov't - Law Enforcement/Public Safety
    Illinois State Police
  State Gov't - Public Health/Human Services
    Illinois Department of Public Health
  State Gov't - Other
    Illinois Commerce Commission
    Illinois Secretary of State
  Metropolitan Planning Organization
    Chicago Metropolitan Agency Planning
  Regional Transportation Agency
    Illinois Tollway
  Local Law Enforcement
    Chicago Police Department
  Federal Gov't - Transportation
    Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
    Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
    Illinois Department of Transportation
  Education
    Illinois Municipal League Public Works
  Advocacy/Non-Profit
    Illinois American Traffic Safety Services Association
    Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police
    Illinois Association of County Engineers
    Illinois Broadcasters Association
    Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association
    Illinois Sheriffs’ Association
    Illinois Trucking Association U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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