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**Publication Year:** 
            2010
    
        Original publication: SHSP Implementation Process Model, Supplement Number 1 – Case Studies; FHWA-SA-10-025; 2010 (PDF, 1MB)

Key Accomplishments

Established regular processes by which DOT district staff work with local agencies to provide technical assistance on safety and support safety project development.
	Aligned DOT district staff efforts with the SHSP.
	Institutionalized safety within agency culture.One way to institutionalize the SHSP and safety is to embed it into agency culture. States are taking this next step by including safety as measurement criteria in key employee performance reviews.

In Michigan, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Chief Operating Officer modified performance reviews for district MDOT staff to incorporate safety. Specific measurement criteria in the review include partnering with agencies and organizations to raise safety awareness, train, provide guidance, and improve safety on all State and local roadways. The review also states staff should continue to implement recommendations in the SHSP. Staff is evaluated on progress on certain countermeasures, including successful implementation of the work zone safety policy and rumble strip and cable barrier programs.

In Utah, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Chief Operating Officer took a more quantitative approach to measuring safety progress with the performance reviews for regional and group directors. Measurement criteria included specific timeframes for identifying and submitting safety spot improvement projects, beginning construction on non-advertised safety spot improvement projects, and completing a regional review of possible locations that may meet signal warrants after receipt of the requested study. Regional and group directors were all given a numeric goal by which to reduce traffic-related and pedestrian fatalities, which equated to a two percent reduction from the previous year. Regional directors are also required to conduct quarterly staff meetings to review fatalities and identify action items to address each goal. Included in a monthly meeting between the Regional and Group leaders and the Department Deputy Director is a review of current traffic fatalities. The Governor-appointed Transportation Commission is also updated by DOT staff on the current status of traffic fatalities.

Results

Incorporation of safety into the performance review process raised the profile of safety and ensured it is integrated into the work processes of DOT district staff.

Contact:
Mark Bott
Traffic Operations Manager
Michigan DOT
517-335-2625bottm@michigan.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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