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					SHSP Key Components
									**Lead Agency:**
						Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
        
									**Time Period Plan Covers:**
						2022
-2027
				
        
        
        					**Plan's Goals:**
						Pennsylvania’s safety goals over the next five years are to achieve a 2% annual reduction for fatalities and maintain level for suspected serious injuries
		
    			**View State's SHSP**
		
					Emphasis Areas
        **Commercial Vehicle Safety**

        **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
    Implement commercial vehicle related infrastructure improvements.
    Increase the use of new technologies.
  Education
    Increase commercial vehicle safety education and outreach.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Improve commercial vehicle safety enforcement efforts.        
      **Distracted Driving**

        **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
    Implement technologies to prohibit or limit cell phone and electronic equipment while vehicle is in motion.
    Use roadway infrastructure to increase driver awareness.
  Education
    Increase outreach programs and driver awareness of drowsy/distracted driving dangers.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Increase enforcement and enact legislation to address distracted driving.        
      **Emergency Medical Services**

        **EA Type:**
      	Incident Management/EMS**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
    Expand the promotion of the Yellow Dot Program.
    Optimize EMS provider safety workforce and EMS staffing patterns with recruitment and retention strategies.
  Engineering
    Utilize technologies to improve emergency medical service and reduce response times.
  Incident Management/EMS
    Implement the Highway Incident & Transportation System and include EMS personnel when planning or implementing response plans.        
      **Impaired Driving**

        **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
    Support impaired driving cases through the judicial process.
  Education
    Increase effectiveness of media, communications, and educational efforts.
    Increase impaired driving education and training for law enforcement.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Shift focus to include drugged driving.
  Data
    Utilize data to drive safety decisions.        
      **Intersection Safety**

        **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
    Implement innovative intersection and interchange designs.
    Implement intersection related infrastructure improvements.
  Education
    Increase education, outreach, and applications of intersection safety countermeasures.        
      **Lane Departure Crashes**

        **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
    Implement lane departure related infrastructure improvements.
    Incorporate new technologies and countermeasures.
    Modify roadside clear zone in the vicinity of hazardous fixed objects.
    Reevaluate passing zones.
    Utilize the highway safety manual to identify and evaluate proposed Improvements.        
      **Local Road Safety**

        **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
    Expand & promote technical assistance to local agencies to advance safety activities through legislation, guidance, tools, & training.
    Streamline the planning and programming process for local road HSIP projects.
  Engineering
    Increase development and implementation of Local Road Safety Plans (LRSP) by municipalities.
  Data
    Increase collection, analysis, and dissemination of local safety data.        
      **Mature Driver Safety**

        **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):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Enhance the screening of driver’s licenses for mature drivers.
    Establish partnerships with stakeholder organizations to promote mature driver safety.
    Expand the use of mobility alternatives and provide education for mature drivers.
  Engineering
    Utilize infrastructure improvements to accommodate mature drivers.
  Education
    Educate families, medical professionals, and stakeholders about making decisions regarding mature drivers.        
      **Seat Belt Usage**

        **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
    Strengthen existing seat belt laws and enact primary seat belt legislation.
  Engineering
    Increase the use of new technologies.
  Education
    Enhance seat belt communication and education efforts.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Increase seat belt enforcement and conviction rates.        
      **Speeding & Aggressive Driving**

        **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
    Enact legislation to support enforcement.
  Engineering
    Implement infrastructure improvements to mitigate speeding.
    Increase the use of new technologies.
  Education
    Increase education and outreach programs.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Increase enforcement efforts.        
      **Traffic Records Data**

        **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):**Data
    Establish common standards and plan for integration of all traffic records components.
    Improve the accessibility of data to partners and the capabilities in data analysis.
    Improve the quality of road data collected.
    Improve the timeliness and quality of data collection and police prepared data.        
      **Transportation Systems Management and Operations**

        **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
    Enhance Traffic Management Center (TMC) Operations.
    Implement tools for effective traffic operations.
    Improve Traffic Incident Management (TIM) through legislation, education, and outreach.
  Data
    Improve data & performance metrics capabilities.        
      **Vehicle-Train Safety**

        **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
    Support at-grade crossing closure program and sustain systemic safety improvements.
  Education
    Increase rail crossing safety education and outreach and maintain partnerships with stakeholder organizations.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Increase enforcement of grade crossing violations.
  Data
    Utilize technology and data for safety related decisions.        
      **Vulnerable User Safety: Bicyclist Safety**

        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
    Implement legislative changes to promote increased bicyclist safety.
  Engineering
    Implement bicycle related infrastructure improvements.
    Implement improvements to the planning and design process.
    Increase the use of new technologies to support bicyclist safety.
  Education
    Increase bicyclist safety education and outreach materials for all modes of travel.        
      **Vulnerable User Safety: Motorcycle Safety**

        **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):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Enact motorcycle safety legislation.
  Engineering
    Incorporate motorcycle friendly infrastructure improvements.
  Education
    Enhance public outreach efforts and partnerships with motorcycle stakeholders.
    Improve motorcycle rider education and training for Emergency Medical Service personnel.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Enhance motorcycle safety enforcement efforts.        
      **Vulnerable User Safety: Pedestrian Safety**

        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
    Consider other motorized micro-mobility modes and identify safety risks.
    Implement legislative changes to promote increased pedestrian safety.
  Engineering
    Implement pedestrian related infrastructure improvements.
    Increase the use of new technologies to support pedestrian safety.
    Use a safe system approach to integrate safety in the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of our transportation networks.
  Education
    Increase pedestrian safety education and outreach materials for all modes of travel.
  Data
    Utilize data-driven approaches to pedestrian safety.        
      **Young & Inexperienced Drivers**

        **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
    Promote the use of vehicle technologies for younger drivers.
  Education
    Increase education efforts for young and inexperienced drivers and parents of young drivers.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Increase enforcement efforts for younger driver safety.
  Data
    Utilize data to drive the implementation of safety countermeasures.
  Other
    Pursue partnerships with non-traditional organizations.
		
    			Participants/Stakeholders
        State Gov't – Highway Safety Office/Governor’s Representative
    Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA
  State Gov't - Department of Transportation
    PA Pedalcycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PPAC)
  State Gov't - Education
    PA Department of Education (PDE)
  State Gov't - EMS
    PA Emergency Management Agency (PEMA)
  State Gov't - Law Enforcement/Public Safety
    PA State Police (PSP)
  State Gov't - Public Health/Human Services
    Department of Health (DOH)
  State Gov't - Other
    Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs (DDAP)
    PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)
    PA DUI Association (Team DUI)
    PA Liquor Control Board (PLCB)
    PA Public Utility Commission (PUC)
  Metropolitan Planning Organization
    PA Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organizations (MPO/RPOs)
  Regional Transportation Agency
    PA Turnpike Commission (PTC)
    SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority
  Local Gov't (county, city, town)
    Allegheny County Economic Development
  Federal Gov't - Transportation
    Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
    Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
  Federal Gov't - Other
    Amtrak
  LTAP/TTAP
    Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)
  Advocacy/Non-Profit
    AARP
    Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE)
    American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
    American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)
    American Trauma Society (ATS)
    Community Traffic Safety Projects (CTSP)
    Delaware County Transportation Management Association (DCTMA)
    Highway Safety Network (HSN)
    Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
    National Safety Council (NSC)
    PA Chiefs of Police Association (PCPA)
    PA District Attorneys Association (PDAA)
    PA Motor Truck Association (PMTA)
    PA State Association of Boroughs (PSAB)
    PA State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS)
    Safe Kids Pennsylvania
    Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
  Legal
    Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC)
    PA Courts of Common Pleas
    PA Office of Attorney General
  Legislative
    PA House Transportation Committee
    PA Senate Transportation Committee
  Private Company
    American Automobile Association (AAA)
    Arora and Associates, P.C.
    Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
    Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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