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          As SafetyEdgeSM implementations across the nation advance, success stories of cost- and time-effectiveness shared with agencies considering the treatment can help address challenges or issues. The articles below capture the real-world process of implementing SafetyEdgeSM and improving safety.

ARTICLES

**Doubling Down on Safety Innovations.** This article features the innovative technologies and processes, including SafetyEdgeSM , that have been advanced under FHWA's "Every Day Counts (EDC" initiative to improve transportation safety within the United States.
	**The SafetyEdgeSM Difference** – [HTML]. This article was published in the January 2016 issue of Asphalt Contractor magazine and discusses how SafetyEdgeSM is making roadways safer with regards to pavement edge drop-offs.
	**NCAT Evaluates SafetyEdgeSM at Pavement Test Track** – [PDF]. This article was published in the January/February 2014 issue of Asphalt Pavement Magazine regarding NCAT's research on improving construction and implementation of SafetyEdgeSM .
	**Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Articles:**
	FHWA Initiative Helps Bring Drivers Back From the Edge. This article appeared in Minnesota LTAP's Technology Exchange Newsletter (Winter 2011, Vol. 19, No. 1) and discusses the advantages of SafetyEdgeSM and how States can benefit.
		Invest in the SafetyEdgeSM to Reduce Crashes on Rural Roads and Increase Pavement Life (downloadable file). This article appeared in University of Florida Transportation Institute's Technology Transfer Quarterly (Volume 26, Number 3, August 2011) and is intended as an outreach to local agencies in Florida to invest in and adopt SafetyEdgeSM .
		Office of the County Engineer Hosts National Safety Practices Demo. This article was published in the County Connection newsletter(Vol. 3 Issue 7, July 2011). It provides information about the SafetyEdgeSM Open House that was conducted on June 6th, 2011 in Marion County, Florida, and also discusses the advantages of the SafetyEdgeSM technology.VIDEO

**The SafetyEdgeSM – Your Angle for Reducing Roadway Departure Crashes.** This is an 8.5 minute video, developed by FHWA, which introduces the concept of SafetyEdgeSM to practitioners and the general public. View video here or click the image below to watch the video.

PRESENTATIONS

The following presentations are available from FHWA upon request for use at open house or other events.

**SafetyEdgeSM Executive Summary.**This 15-minute presentation is useful as an introduction for decision-makers on the SafetyEdgeSM solution.
	**SafetyEdgeSM Open House Presentation.** This presentation 60-minute presentation for practitioners introduces the SafetyEdgeSM , covers benefits and costs, delves into the safety issues and effectiveness studies, provides design and construction considerations, shows example implementation sites, and findings from field reviews.
	**SafetyEdgeSM Top 10 Construction Questions.** This presentation includes a Top 10 list of construction questions and answers.
              
      
    
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