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					SHSP Key Components
									**Lead Agency:**
						Vermont Agency of Transportation
        
									**Time Period Plan Covers:**
						2022
-2026
				
        					**Vision:**
						To minimize the occurrence and severity of highway crashes, and related injuries and fatalities.
				
        					**Mission:**
						Working together, we use data to improve highway safety by integrating engineering; enforcement; education and outreach; and emergency medical services (EMS) initiatives.
				
        					**Plan's Goals:**
						Reduce fatalities and serious injuries in Vermont by 10 percent.
		
    			**View State's SHSP**
		
					Emphasis Areas
        **Data Analysis and Integration**

        **EA Type:**
      	Data**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
    Communicate safety data, risks, and other analysis to stakeholders and the public via dashboards or other mechanisms.
    Explore ways to incorporate qualitative and observational data (e.g., road safety audits and intersection/pedestrian conflict studies) into traditional network and systemic safety screening.
    Research best practices from around the country with respect to data and data analysis (e.g., peer exchanges, roundtables, pooled fund studies, and national databases).
  Data
    Improve crash data analysis to support data-driven decision making (e.g., hot spot, systemic, and predictive methods), as well as support before/after evaluations.
    Improve the diversity and completeness of highway data, including collection of all Model Inventory of Roadway Elements (MIRE) Fundamental Data Elements (FDEs) by 2026.
    Investigate emerging datasets and resources for applicability for safety analysis.
    Use VALCOUR/Judicial Bureau system to access traffic citation data and better understand risks to road users and behavioral trends.
    Use Vermont Statewide Incident Reporting Network (SIREN) data to supplement crash data with injury information, patient demographics, restraint-use, medical interventions applied.
  Incident Management/EMS
    Improve quality and timeliness of police reported crash data through improvements to the overall crash database.        
      **Distracted Driving and Alertness**

        **EA Type:**
      	Behavioral**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	10% reduction in the five-year rolling average distracted driving fatalities and serious injuries by 2026.**Strategies (by type):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Improve coordination between stakeholders to maximize enforcement of distracted driving penalties.
    Use research and incorporate infrastructure elements to address driver alertness.
  Education
    Enhance effectiveness and awareness of countermeasures, such as safety rest stops, safe texting areas, and apps that mitigate texting while driving.
    Improve public awareness on what defines distracted and drowsy driving and its associated laws and dangers.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Train law enforcement officers on best practices to address distracted and drowsy driving.
  Data
    Continue to improve and diversify data sources and use research statistics, trends, and attitudes, and strengthen legislation related to distracted driving.        
      **Impaired Driving**

        **EA Type:**
      	Behavioral**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	15% reduction in the five-year rolling average impaired driving fatalities and serious injuries by 2026.**Strategies (by type):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Increase offender accountability and rehabilitation through DWI Courts and other programs.
  Education
    Improve public awareness of what impaired driving is and its associated dangers.
    Regularly update and promote programs for consistent education for individuals and organizations charged with addressing impairment issues.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Continue to train law enforcement officers to assist them in detecting incidents of Driving While Impaired by Drugs.
    Evaluate the effectiveness of impaired driving penalties and their impact on enforcement activities.
    Support expansion of use of Ignition Interlock Devices by all DWI Alcohol offenders.
    Support the use of roadside drug technology as an additional tool to deter and detect drug impaired drivers.        
      **Intersections**

        **EA Type:**
      	Infrastructure**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	15% reduction in the five-year rolling average intersection-related fatalities and serious injuries by 2026.**Strategies (by type):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Conduct and/or support research efforts in the area of intersection safety for all roadway users.
    Implement Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) policies/procedures including a Safety Performance component (SPICE).
  Engineering
    Implement physical changes on the approaches to and at intersections to increase the safety of all users.
    Improve traffic signal operations.
  Education
    Improve roadway user understanding and compliance at intersections with engineering, education, and enforcement programs.
  Data
    Mitigate high-crash locations by providing data, countermeasure alternatives, and other resources to implement improvements.
    Support systemic solutions state-wide by providing data, countermeasure alternatives, and other resources to implement improvements.        
      **Lane Departure**

        **EA Type:**
      	Infrastructure**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	10% reduction in five-year rolling average lane departure fatalities and serious injuries by 2026.**Strategies (by type):**Engineering
    Conduct and/or support engineering, enforcement, and education research and outreach that seeks to reduce run-off-the-road crashes.
    Continue programs to systemically implement low-cost safety improvements on all public highways.
    Design infrastructure to increase the likelihood a vehicle that leaves its lane can get back into the lane of travel and/or reduce the consequences of leaving the roadway.
    Improve highway delineation and roadway characteristics.
  Data
    Enhance and support systemic solutions state-wide by providing data, countermeasure alternatives, and other resources to implement improvements.
    Mitigate events at high crash locations by providing data, analysis, and countermeasure alternatives to planners and designers of improvement implementation.        
      **Motorcyclists**

        **EA Type:**
      	Vulnerable Users**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	5% reduction in the five-year rolling average motorcyclist fatalities and serious injuries by 2026.**Strategies (by type):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Improve public understanding of what constitutes a USDOT-compliant motorcycle helmet and promote available training to law enforcement on this topic.
  Education
    Continue to promote use of the Vermont Rider Education Program for both novice and advanced riders of motorcycles.
    Improve and promote education for motorcyclists and all other motor vehicle operators on how to properly share the road; include law enforcement in education and outreach efforts.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Enhance and support enforcement relating to occupant protection, DUIs, speeding, and aggressive operation of a motorcycle.        
      **Occupant Protection**

        **EA Type:**
      	Vulnerable Users**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	15% reduction in the five-year rolling average unbelted fatalities and serious injuries by 2026.**Strategies (by type):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Develop relationships with stakeholders to serve as a conduit for local affiliates to become engaged in supporting local traffic safety programs that will resonate with target audiences.
  Education
    Implement education programs to encourage installation of occupant protection devices on school buses and their use.
    Raise awareness of and educate the public on the importance of using seat belts and other occupant protection measures for all users.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Enhance enforcement of current safety belt laws and work to strengthen Vermont’s existing occupant protection laws.
    Increase proper use and installation of child safety restraints.
  Data
    Conduct data analysis to identify at-risk demographics.        
      **Older Drivers**

        **EA Type:**
      	Vulnerable Users**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	5% reduction in the five-year rolling average older driver fatalities and serious injuries by 2026.**Strategies (by type):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Continue to use research on trends and legislation for older drivers to inform strategies and countermeasures for older driver safety.
  Engineering
    Continue improving infrastructure with the specific needs of older drivers in mind (such as lighting, conspicuity of signs and markings, wayfinding, etc.), understanding that these measures improve safety for all roadway users.
  Education
    Conduct education and outreach to older drivers to raise awareness of alternatives to driving such as walking, bicycling, and using public transit.
    Increase education and outreach to older drivers, family members, and caregivers, including programs through healthcare providers to evaluate older driver fitness for driving.
    Promote resources for educating older drivers on vehicle technologies.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Develop and implement programs to increase public and law enforcement’s understanding of driving with diminished skills.        
      **Pedestrians and Bicyclists**

        no result**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	10% reduction in pedestrian and 5% reduction in bicyclist five-year average fatalities and serious injuries by 2026.**Strategies (by type):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Enhance collaboration efforts and partnerships between Federal, State, local, and private agencies to promote communities with walkable infrastructure.
    Support pedestrian advocacy programs and improve awareness of existing programs.
  Engineering
    Continue to implement ‘Complete Streets’ policies and infrastructure that consider pedestrians and bicyclists early in the design phase of projects and to encourage driving at appropriate speeds.
    Explore emerging techniques for supplementary safety measures, near-miss identification, and conflict analysis for analyzing pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
  Education
    Educate municipalities, designers, consultants, and other stakeholders on ‘Complete Streets’ policy, checklist, and philosophy, as well as the other guidelines and opportunities that exist to create safer communities for pedestrians and bicyclists.
    Implement and promote educational programs for bicyclists regarding proper equipment and safe riding in traffic including commuter programs and Safe Routes to School.
    Improve and promote understanding and education for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists on rules of the road and how to properly share the road; include law enforcement in education and outreach efforts.        
      **Speed and Aggressive Driving**

        **EA Type:**
      	Behavioral**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	5% reduction in the five-year rolling average speed-related and aggressive driving-related fatalities and serious injuries by 2026.**Strategies (by type):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Promote elements of the Safe System which reduce vehicle speeds and reduce conflict points, particularly where drivers interact with vulnerable users.
  Engineering
    Advance the use of infrastructure techniques and technology to manage and enforce speeds including speed safety cameras.
  Education
    Improve the education of drivers as it relates to the impacts and consequences of speeding and aggressive driving.
    Increase public awareness of and adherence to speed limits and other roadway regulations regarding aggressive driving.
    Support targeted behavior education based on crash data.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Enhance existing high-visibility enforcement programs and techniques that relate to speeding and aggressive driving.
  Data
    Continue to monitor work zone safety data to identify emerging trends and problem areas and implement actions as needed.        
      **Younger Drivers**

        **EA Type:**
      	Vulnerable Users**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	5% reduction in the five-year rolling average motorcyclist fatalities and serious injuries by 2026.**Strategies (by type):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Continue to research statistics, trends, and legislation that can help improve understanding of how to influence the culture and mindset of younger drivers.
    Create outreach programs targeting the specific and varied needs of drivers in the 18 to 25 age group through colleges, employers, and other resources.
  Education
    Conduct education and outreach to younger drivers to raise awareness of alternatives to driving
    Expand and incentivize initial driver education and advanced skills training for novice drivers, including education on risk management.
    Provide resources and training opportunities to mentors of younger drivers including driver educators.
  Data
    Support and disseminate data to inform statutes and legislation on the VT graduated driver licensing (GDL) law for younger drivers.
  Incident Management/EMS
    Use data and analysis to support and coordinate with organizations to promote mandated driver education for all novice drivers under age 25.
		
    			Participants/Stakeholders
        State Gov't – Highway Safety Office/Governor’s Representative
    Vermont State Highway Safety Office
  State Gov't - Department of Transportation
    Vermont Agency of Transportation Operations and Safety Bureau
  State Gov't - Motor Vehicle Administration Agency
    Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
  State Gov't - Law Enforcement/Public Safety
    Vermont State Police (VSP)
  State Gov't - Public Health/Human Services
    Impaired Driving Rehabilitation Program
    Vermont Department of Health
  State Gov't - Other
    Vermont Department of Liquor Control
    Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing
    Vermont Forensic Laboratory
    Vermont Office of Emergency Medical Services
  Regional Planning Agency
    Addison County Regional Planning Commission
    Bennington County Regional Commission (BCRC)
    Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission (CVRPC)
    Lamoille County Planning Commission (LCPC)
    Mount Ascutney Regional Planning Commission (MARC)
    Northeastern Vermont Development Association (NVDA)
    Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NRPC)
    Rutland Regional Planning Commission (RRPC)
    Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
    Windham Regional Commission
  Metropolitan Planning Organization
    Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC)
  Regional Transportation Agency
    Green Mountain Transit
  Local Gov't (county, city, town)
    Town of Barre
  Federal Gov't - Transportation
    Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
    Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
  LTAP/TTAP
    Vermont Local Roads
  Education
    Operation Lifesaver
  University/Transportation Research
    University of Vermont, Transportation Research Center
  Advocacy/Non-Profit
    AARP Driver Safety
    Associated General Contractors of Vermont and Project Road Safe
    Community Justice Network of Vermont
    Local Motion
    Ride Safe Vermont
    Text Less Live More
    Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police (and member departments)
    Vermont Automotive Distributors Association
    Vermont Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association
    Vermont Insurance Agents Association
    Vermont League of Cities and Towns
    Vermont Sheriffs’ Association (and member departments)
    Vermont Truck and Bus Association (and member companies)
    Youth Safety Council of Vermont
  Hospital/Medical
    TXT U L8R (UVM Medical Center and the Clinical Simulation Laboratory at the UVM College of Medicine)
    University of Vermont Medical Center
  Legal
    Vermont Judicial System
  Private Company
    3M
    AAA of Northern New England
    AT&T
    Co-Operative Insurance Companies
    F.R. Lafayette
    Hallstrom Motor Sports
    Sp!ke Advertising
    Worksafe Traffic Control Industries
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