New Jersey

Highway Safety Improvement Program

2015 Annual Report

Prepared by: NJ
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Disclaimer

Protection of Data from Discovery & Admission into Evidence

23 U.S.C. 148(h)(4) states “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, reports, surveys, schedules, 

lists, or data compiled or collected for any purpose relating to this section [HSIP], shall not be 

subject to discovery or admitted into evidence in a Federal or State court proceeding or considered 

for other purposes in any action for damages arising from any occurrence at a location identified or 

addressed in the reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or other data.” 

23 U.S.C. 409 states “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, reports, surveys, schedules, lists, 

or data compiled or collected for the purpose of identifying, evaluating, or planning the safety 

enhancement of potential accident sites, hazardous roadway conditions, or railway-highway 

crossings, pursuant to sections 130, 144, and 148 of this title or for the purpose of developing any 

highway safety construction improvement project which may be implemented utilizing Federal-aid 

highway funds shall not be subject to discovery or admitted into evidence in a Federal or State 

court proceeding or considered for other purposes in any action for damages arising from any 

occurrence at a location mentioned or addressed in such reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or data.”
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Table of Contents

Disclaimer...................................................................................................................................................... ii

Executive Summary....................................................................................................................................... 1

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 6

Program Structure ........................................................................................................................................ 6

Program Administration ........................................................................................................................... 6

Program Methodology.............................................................................................................................. 8

Progress in Implementing Projects............................................................................................................. 24

Funds Programmed............................................................................................................................. 24

General Listing of Projects.................................................................................................................. 27

Progress in Achieving Safety Performance Targets .................................................................................... 55

Overview of General Safety Trends........................................................................................................ 55

Application of Special Rules.................................................................................................................... 70

Assessment of the Effectiveness of the Improvements (Program Evaluation) ..........................................73

SHSP Emphasis Areas.............................................................................................................................. 75

Groups of similar project types............................................................................................................... 80

Systemic Treatments............................................................................................................................... 85

Project Evaluation................................................................................................................................... 91

Glossary....................................................................................................................................................... 93
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Executive Summary

The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is a core Federal-aid program to achieve a significant 

reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads, including non-State-owned public 

roads.

MAP-21 requires the development of a Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), a High Risk Rural Roads 

Program (HRRRP) and the Railway-Highway Crossings Program (RHXP). In order to obligate HSIP funds, 

states are required to (1) develop and implement a SHSP; (2) produce a program of projects and 

strategies; (3) evaluate the plan on a regular basis, and (4) submit an annual transparency report.

HSIP requires a data-driven, strategic approach to improving highway safety on all public roads that 

focuses on performance.

As shown in the table under the “Overview of General Safety Trends”, over the five year period, 2010-

2014, the five-year rolling average for the fatalities as well as fatality rates dropped 11% and 10% 

respectively. Similarly, for the number of serious injuries and serious injury rates, the five-year rolling 

average dropped by 27% for both respectively. Over the same five-year period, the actual number of 

crashes resulting in fatalities in each year has fluctuated. However, there has been a steady drop in the 

number of incapacitating injuries from 2010 to 2014. 

NJDOT have a broad spectrum of safety programs designed to reduce the frequency and severity of 

crashes and promote the 4Es of highway safety – Engineering (design changes that make roads safer); 

Education (encouraging better driving habits); Enforcement (stopping unsafe and illegal driving), and 

Emergency Medical Services (timely response to and from incidents). These initiatives include the:

•Intersection Safety Improvement Program

•Roadway Departure Crash Reduction Program

•Utility Pole Crash Mitigation Program

•Safe Corridors Program

•Pedestrian Safety Improvement Program

•Rail Highway Grade Crossing Program (State)

•Rail Highway Grade Crossing Program (Federal)
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•High Risk Rural Roads Program

•Local Safety Program.

The ultimate goal of the State of New Jersey is to ensure the safe passage of all roadway users. Since last 

year, the NJDOT continued to employ data-driven systemic safety improvement approach that 

concentrated our resources and focused our energies on high risk roadway features that correlate with 

specific severe crash types. Using crash data, NJDOT screened New Jersey roadways for center line cross 

over, head-on crashes. A systemic Center Line Rumble Strips Program was developed in 2014. Thanks to 

this program by the end of next year centerline rumble strips will be installed on all the state roads to 

mitigate these head-on crashes. NJDOT also encourages and support the local partners for the 

installation of centerline rumble strips on their roadways. This year New Jersey is in the process of 

initiating a pilot program to provide high friction surface treatment on roadway curves which experience 

high roadway departure crashes such as fixed object and overturn crashes. In addition, NJDOT took the 

initiative to start another systemic pilot program for intersection improvement which is an emphasis 

area for New Jersey. Under this program, counties and municipalities are encouraged to construct 

roundabouts, where feasible, as this is one of the FHWA proven countermeasure for intersections. This 

is also done to get the New Jersey residents familiar with the safety benefits of roundabout who are 

resistance to incorporating design with modern roundabout due to New Jersey's history with wide use 

of traffic circle. 

New Jersey is in the final stages of completing the first update to NJ’s SHSP which was developed in 

2007. The updated Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) that will renew and strengthen the State’s 

vision to protect the safety of roadway users and will introduce the toward zero fatalities vision. The 

resulting emphasis areas will guide future modifications and refocus New Jersey’s HSIP program and 

sub-programs. In addition, the updated SHSP will continue to contribute a safety perspective and 

element to the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) developed by each of the MPOs.

The NJDOT’s vision is shared by safety stakeholders, involved State agencies, each of the three regional 

Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) covering New Jersey, counties and municipalities through 

their respective safety advisory committees. NJDOT not only has shown progress in obligation rate for 

state projects but has continued to support increased programming and funding obligations to the local 

roadway agencies, through the MPOs. Part of the success of the program is reflected in the 

reprogramming of HSIP funds towards the end of the federal fiscal year. Under question #17 in this 

report, the programmed amount shown is less than the anticipated obligated amount because at the 

time this report was completed, the official revisions to the programmed amount did not take place. 

Roadways under local jurisdictions experience 57% of all fatalities and serious injuries based on crash 

data from 2008 to 2012. In the current reporting period, NJDOT has supported $26 Million out of almost 

$47 million anticipated obligated funds for projects on the local system, which aligns with the 

percentage of fatalities and serious injuries on local roadways. With the help of state and local partners, 

NJDOT was also able to obligate $13.6 million on rural road safety improvements. 
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New Jersey also recognizes the benefits of collaboration in achieving overall safety. This year Division of 

Highway Traffic Safety provided $700,000, 23 USC 408 funds administered through NHTSA grant to 

motor vehicle crash record section for the processing of crash records. FHWA resource center provides 

continued technical support to NJDOT and MPOs with the use of AASHTO’s Highway Safety Manual to 

perform project analyses as well as training on the elements and advantages of Road Diets and 

Roundabouts. The NJDOT along with the MPOs have utilized these resources to provide the support to 

counties and municipalities. NJDOT also provides support and encouragement to MPOs to use 

innovative techniques for intersection design under EDC-2 initiative. Another example of collaboration 

was the participation of various safety partners in USDOT Secretary of Transportation’s Bicycle and 

Pedestrian Assessment that was conducted last spring in northern NJ. The agencies who participated 

includes Federal Transit Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Highway 

Administration, National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, NJDOT, NJ’s Division of Highway 

Traffic Safety, NJTPA, local officials along with bike and pedestrian advocacy groups.

NJTPA

The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) is the MPO that serves the 13-county 

northern New Jersey region.

NJTPA continues the effort towards working with its federal partners, the New Jersey Department of 

Transportation (NJDOT), sub regions and other state and local agencies to make travel safer and more 

reliable for all users in their region's transportation system. For 2015, NJTPA obligated $18 million in 

Local Safety and High Risk Rural Road program. NJTPA continues to remain engaged in bringing together 

engineering, enforcement, and educational strategies. For example, NJTPA project managers for the 

NJTPA Local Safety Program and Street Smart NJ campaign together apply the Street Smart NJ 

educational and enforcement campaign to Local Safety Program sites that have pedestrian safety 

engineering improvements. Combining the three E’s of safety will bring about the greatest gains in 

safety.

In an effort to reduce pedestrian and bicycle fatalities in the City of Newark (designated as a pedestrian 

focus City), the NJTPA and the City of Newark are wrapping up the pedestrian and bicycle safety action 

plan. Successful approaches to improving safety often involve a combination of engineering, 

enforcement and education, as well as strategies to improve emergency response time. This study will 

result in the creation of an action plan to improve safety and reduce pedestrian and bicycle fatalities and 

injuries throughout the City. 

The NJTPA “Street Smart NJ” campaign, a collaborative effort between public, private and non-profit 

organizations, urges motorists and pedestrians to “check your vital signs” to improve motorist and 

pedestrian safety on New Jersey’s roadways. The campaign is coordinated by the North Jersey 

Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) and supported by federal and state funds, with funding/inkind contributions from local partners. Street Smart NJ is a public education, awareness and behavioral 

change campaign piloted in five New Jersey communities – Hackettstown, Jersey City, Long Beach Island, 
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Newark, and Woodbridge. The campaign used outdoor, transit, and online advertising, along with 

grassroots public awareness efforts and law enforcement to address pedestrian and bicyclist safety. 

Street Smart NJ emphasized educating drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists through mass media. It 

complements, but doesn’t replace, other state and local efforts to build safer streets and sidewalks, 

enforce laws and train better roadway users. For more information, visit the campaign website 

www.bestreetsmartnj.org.

In addition, NJTPA is providing project management for the statewide Strategic Highway Safety Plan 

update. Working closely with the NJ Department of Transportation, FHWA-NJ Division, the Division of 

Highway Traffic Safety, the other two New Jersey MPOs and other stakeholders, this effort, initiated late 

in the fall of 2013, will update the SHSP to produce a data driven, collaboratively developed SHSP that 

meets all MAP-21 requirements.

DVRPC

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is the MPO that serves four counties in 

central New Jersey.

DVRPC conducted a formal project application solicitation in January of 2015 for the Local Federal HSIP 

and HRRR Programs. As in the 2014 round, this year’s solicitation also offered design assistance to 

applicants for completion of final PS&E packages by a consultant and paid for with HSIP. This year’s 

solicitation yielded three applications: Camden County – corridor-wide pedestrian safety improvements 

(design and construction), Gloucester County – roundabout (construction only), Mercer County –

roundabout (design and construction). 

DVRPC in partnership with NJDOT participated in the national webinar on Data Driven Safety Analysis. 

SJTPO

The South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization (SJTPO) is the MPO serving four counties in 

southern New Jersey.

SJTPO has engaged in a number of activities to strengthen its Local Safety Program in recent years, 

developing a robust, yet intuitive, project application process. SJTPO conducted a solicitation for safety 

infrastructure projects which guided applicants through a five-step process: selecting a location; 

identifying the problem; determining an appropriate safety improvement; measuring its effectiveness, 

and checking for barriers to implementation.

With the instrumental help of NJDOT through its subcontracting and establishment of a Transportation 

Safety Resource Center housed at Rutgers CAIT, network screening lists were developed for each of the 

MPO regions including both County and Municipal owned roadways. As New Jersey is a focus state for 

both intersection and pedestrian crashes, screening lists include a focus on “At Intersection”, pedestrian 
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corridor, pedestrian spot crashes utilizing a weighted severity scale. These lists are shared with the local 

governments and guides hot spot project location selection.

In working towards authorization of our FY 2015 projects, SJTPO staff worked extensively with NJDOT 

Traffic Data & Safety to understand and incorporate the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) safety 

performance analysis. Together with benefit/cost analysis, these analyses were utilized to evaluate the 

effectiveness of the proposed hot spot projects. SJTPO has worked to invest HSIP funding through a mix 

of hot spot locations and systemic installations of centerline rumble strips. 
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Introduction

The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is a core Federal-aid program 

with the purpose of achieving a significant reduction in fatalities and serious 

injuries on all public roads. As per 23 U.S.C. 148(h) and 23 CFR 924.15, States are 

required to report annually on the progress being made to advance HSIP 

implementation and evaluation efforts. The format of this report is consistent 

with the HSIP MAP-21 Reporting Guidance dated February 13, 2013 and consists 

of four sections: program structure, progress in implementing HSIP projects, 

progress in achieving safety performance targets, and assessment of the 

effectiveness of the improvements. 

Program Structure

Program Administration

How are Highway Safety Improvement Program funds allocated in a State? 

Central

District

Other

Describe how local roads are addressed as part of Highway Safety Improvement Program.

Local Roadways are eligible for HSIP improvements through application with the respective MPOs. All 

Local Roadways in New Jersey are covered by one of three MPOs – NJTPA, SJTPO, or DVRPC. Some of 

the local intersections are identified on the high crash location lists developed by NJDOT including all 

roads under state as well as local jurisdictions. The local high crash locations are reported to each of the 

MPOs to help prioritize their projects. Additionally, NJDOT oversee the production of network screening 

list for each of the MPO regions including both County and Municipal owned roadways. As New Jersey is 

a focus state for both intersection and pedestrian crashes, screening lists include a focus on "At 

Intersection", pedestrian corridor, and pedestrian spot crashes utilizing a weighted severity scale. These 
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lists were shared with local roadway owners and government officials in order to help select regional 

priority locations to development HSIP funded projects, and better invest the increased local system 

funding efforts. 

Identify which internal partners are involved with Highway Safety Improvement Program planning. 

Design

Planning

Maintenance

Operations

Governors Highway Safety Office

Other: 

Briefly describe coordination with internal partners. 

NJDOT's Bureau of Transportation Data and Safety, under the Assistant Commissioner of Capital 

Investment Planning and Grant Administration is responsible for crash data compilation, analysis and 

program development. The Division of Project Management under the Assistant Commissioner of 

Capital Program Management is responsible for final design and implementation of improvements. New 

Jersey's HSIP Manual identifies the process for coordination and delivery of HSIP projects for roadways 

under state jurisdiction. Regular meetings are conducted between Capital Investment Planning & Grant 

Administration and staff from Division of Program Management under Dvision of Project Management 

to monitor and assist as the projects move through project development to advertisement. NJDOT 

supports the advancement of projects under local jurisdiction by participating in the Technical 

Assistance Team for local safety projects. The Technical Assistance Team consist of NJDOT's Safety, 

Environmental, and Local Aid staff. NJDOT's Division of Local Aid, under the Assistant Commissioner of 

Capital Investment Planning and Grant Administration is responsible for coordinating with the MPOs in 

the selection, authorization and oversight of projects implemented on the local road network. 

Identify which external partners are involved with Highway Safety Improvement Program planning. 

Metropolitan Planning Organizations
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Governors Highway Safety Office

Local Government Association

Other: 

Identify any program administration practices used to implement the HSIP that have changed since 

the last reporting period.

Multi-disciplinary HSIP steering committee

Other: Other-NJDOT continues to refine the transition to the revised program delivery process. 

NJDOT is additionally increasing the portfolio of projects identified using the systemic approach. 

Other: Other-all projects whether under state or local jurisdiction now include a Highway Safety 

Manual evaluation to ensure that invested HSIP funds maximize the return on investment to improved 

safety performance.

Describe any other aspects of Highway Safety Improvement Program Administration on which you 

would like to elaborate.

The Assistant Commissioner of Capital Investment Planning and Grant Administration conducts quarterly 

collaboration meetings with all three MPOs along with subject matter experts at the NJDOT. These 

meetings promote partnering with a focus on safety. NJDOT’s Division of Local Aid coordinates with the 

MPOs on regular basis to ensure advancement of Local Safety Projects.

Program Methodology

Select the programs that are administered under the HSIP. 

Median Barrier Intersection Safe Corridor
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Horizontal Curve Bicycle Safety Rural State Highways

Skid Hazard Crash Data Red Light Running Prevention

Roadway Departure Low-Cost Spot Improvements Sign Replacement And 

Improvement

Local Safety Pedestrian Safety Right Angle Crash

Left Turn Crash Shoulder Improvement Segments

Other: Other-High Risk Rural 

Roads

Program: Intersection

Date of Program Methodology: 1/1/2015

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

All crashes Traffic Median width

Fatal crashes only Volume Horizontal curvature

Fatal and serious injury 

crashes only

Population Functional classification

Other Lane miles Roadside features

Other Other 

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 
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Crash frequency

Expected crash frequency with EB adjustment

Equivalent property damage only (EPDO Crash frequency)

EPDO crash frequency with EB adjustment

Relative severity index

Crash rate

Critical rate

Level of service of safety (LOSS)

Excess expected crash frequency using SPFs

Excess expected crash frequency with the EB adjustment

Excess expected crash frequency using method of moments

Probability of specific crash types

Excess proportions of specific crash types

Other 

Are local roads (non-state owned and operated) included or addressed in this program?

Yes

No

How are highway safety improvement projects advanced for implementation?

Competitive application process

selection committee

Other 

Other-Using the ranking to identify priorities, NJDOT selects and implements projects.
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Select the processes used to prioritize projects for implementation. For the methods selected, indicate 

the relative importance of each process in project prioritization. Enter either the weights or numerical 

rankings. If weights are entered, the sum must equal 100. If ranks are entered, indicate ties by giving 

both processes the same rank and skip the next highest rank (as an example: 1, 2, 2, 4).

Relative Weight in Scoring

Rank of Priority Consideration

Ranking based on B/C

Available funding

Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit

Cost Effectiveness 1

Program: Safe Corridor

Date of Program Methodology: 9/18/2005

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

All crashes Traffic Median width

Fatal crashes only Volume Horizontal curvature

Fatal and serious injury 

crashes only

Population Functional classification

Other Lane miles Roadside features

Other-Centerline Mile Other 
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What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

Crash frequency

Expected crash frequency with EB adjustment

Equivalent property damage only (EPDO Crash frequency)

EPDO crash frequency with EB adjustment

Relative severity index

Crash rate

Critical rate

Level of service of safety (LOSS)

Excess expected crash frequency using SPFs

Excess expected crash frequency with the EB adjustment

Excess expected crash frequency using method of moments

Probability of specific crash types

Excess proportions of specific crash types

Other 

Are local roads (non-state owned and operated) included or addressed in this program?

Yes

No

How are highway safety improvement projects advanced for implementation?

Competitive application process

selection committee

Other-Road Safety audits were performed for each Safe Corridor to identify safety improvements
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Select the processes used to prioritize projects for implementation. For the methods selected, indicate 

the relative importance of each process in project prioritization. Enter either the weights or numerical 

rankings. If weights are entered, the sum must equal 100. If ranks are entered, indicate ties by giving 

both processes the same rank and skip the next highest rank (as an example: 1, 2, 2, 4).

Relative Weight in Scoring

Rank of Priority Consideration

Ranking based on B/C

Available funding

Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit

Cost Effectiveness 1

Program: Roadway Departure

Date of Program Methodology: 9/16/2008

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

All crashes Traffic Median width

Fatal crashes only Volume Horizontal curvature

Fatal and serious injury 

crashes only

Population Functional classification

Other Lane miles Roadside features

Other Other-Utility poles
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What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

Crash frequency

Expected crash frequency with EB adjustment

Equivalent property damage only (EPDO Crash frequency)

EPDO crash frequency with EB adjustment

Relative severity index

Crash rate

Critical rate

Level of service of safety (LOSS)

Excess expected crash frequency using SPFs

Excess expected crash frequency with the EB adjustment

Excess expected crash frequency using method of moments

Probability of specific crash types

Excess proportions of specific crash types

Other 

Are local roads (non-state owned and operated) included or addressed in this program?

Yes

No

How are highway safety improvement projects advanced for implementation?

Competitive application process

selection committee

Other 

Other-Top sites investigated for mitigation in conjunction with utility pole owners
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Select the processes used to prioritize projects for implementation. For the methods selected, indicate 

the relative importance of each process in project prioritization. Enter either the weights or numerical 

rankings. If weights are entered, the sum must equal 100. If ranks are entered, indicate ties by giving 

both processes the same rank and skip the next highest rank (as an example: 1, 2, 2, 4).

Relative Weight in Scoring

Rank of Priority Consideration

Ranking based on B/C

Available funding

Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit 1

Other 

Program: Local Safety

Date of Program Methodology: 9/16/2005

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

All crashes Traffic Median width

Fatal crashes only Volume Horizontal curvature

Fatal and serious injury 

crashes only

Population Functional classification

Other Lane miles Roadside features
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Other Other 

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

Crash frequency

Expected crash frequency with EB adjustment

Equivalent property damage only (EPDO Crash frequency)

EPDO crash frequency with EB adjustment

Relative severity index

Crash rate

Critical rate

Level of service of safety (LOSS)

Excess expected crash frequency using SPFs

Excess expected crash frequency with the EB adjustment

Excess expected crash frequency using method of moments

Probability of specific crash types

Excess proportions of specific crash types

Other 

Are local roads (non-state owned and operated) included or addressed in this program?

Yes

No

If yes, are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?

Yes

No
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How are highway safety improvement projects advanced for implementation?

Competitive application process

selection committee

Other-Priority given to State's focus areas

Select the processes used to prioritize projects for implementation. For the methods selected, indicate 

the relative importance of each process in project prioritization. Enter either the weights or numerical 

rankings. If weights are entered, the sum must equal 100. If ranks are entered, indicate ties by giving 

both processes the same rank and skip the next highest rank (as an example: 1, 2, 2, 4).

Relative Weight in Scoring

Rank of Priority Consideration

Ranking based on B/C

Available funding 20

Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit 60

Other 

Project to address established 

safety problem as shown through 

crash history, risk-based 

(systemic) analysis and/or local 

roadway knowledge

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Program: Pedestrian Safety

Date of Program Methodology: 9/16/2011

 
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What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

All crashes Traffic Median width

Fatal crashes only Volume Horizontal curvature

Fatal and serious injury 

crashes only

Population Functional classification

Other-Pedestrian Crashes Lane miles Roadside features

Other-NJ is a pedestrian focus 

state

Other 

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

Crash frequency

Expected crash frequency with EB adjustment

Equivalent property damage only (EPDO Crash frequency)

EPDO crash frequency with EB adjustment

Relative severity index

Crash rate

Critical rate

Level of service of safety (LOSS)

Excess expected crash frequency using SPFs

Excess expected crash frequency with the EB adjustment

Excess expected crash frequency using method of moments

Probability of specific crash types

Excess proportions of specific crash types

Other 
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Are local roads (non-state owned and operated) included or addressed in this program?

Yes

No

How are highway safety improvement projects advanced for implementation?

Competitive application process

selection committee

Other 

Other-Using the ranking to identify priorities, NJDOT selects and implements projects.

Select the processes used to prioritize projects for implementation. For the methods selected, indicate 

the relative importance of each process in project prioritization. Enter either the weights or numerical 

rankings. If weights are entered, the sum must equal 100. If ranks are entered, indicate ties by giving 

both processes the same rank and skip the next highest rank (as an example: 1, 2, 2, 4).

Relative Weight in Scoring

Rank of Priority Consideration

Ranking based on B/C

Available funding

Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit 1

Other 

FHWA Ped Focus State 1
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Program: Other-High Risk Rural Roads

Date of Program Methodology: 9/16/2005

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

All crashes Traffic Median width

Fatal crashes only Volume Horizontal curvature

Fatal and serious injury 

crashes only

Population Functional classification

Other Lane miles Roadside features

Other Other-Rural

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

Crash frequency

Expected crash frequency with EB adjustment

Equivalent property damage only (EPDO Crash frequency)

EPDO crash frequency with EB adjustment

Relative severity index

Crash rate

Critical rate

Level of service of safety (LOSS)

Excess expected crash frequency using SPFs

Excess expected crash frequency with the EB adjustment

Excess expected crash frequency using method of moments

Probability of specific crash types
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Excess proportions of specific crash types

Other 

Are local roads (non-state owned and operated) included or addressed in this program?

Yes

No

If yes, are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?

Yes

No

How are highway safety improvement projects advanced for implementation?

Competitive application process

selection committee

Other 

Select the processes used to prioritize projects for implementation. For the methods selected, indicate 

the relative importance of each process in project prioritization. Enter either the weights or numerical 

rankings. If weights are entered, the sum must equal 100. If ranks are entered, indicate ties by giving 

both processes the same rank and skip the next highest rank (as an example: 1, 2, 2, 4).

Relative Weight in Scoring

Rank of Priority Consideration

Ranking based on B/C

Available funding 20

Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit 60
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Other 

Project to address established 

safety problem as shown through 

crash history, risk-based 

(systemic) analysis and/or local 

roadway knowledge.

20

What proportion of highway safety improvement program funds address systemic improvements? 

30

Highway safety improvement program funds are used to address which of the following systemic 

improvements?

Cable Median Barriers Rumble Strips

Traffic Control Device Rehabilitation Pavement/Shoulder Widening

Install/Improve Signing Install/Improve Pavement Marking and/or 

Delineation

Upgrade Guard Rails Clear Zone Improvements

Safety Edge Install/Improve Lighting

Add/Upgrade/Modify/Remove Traffic Signal Other 

What process is used to identify potential countermeasures? 
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Engineering Study

Road Safety Assessment

Other: Other-with alternatives Analysis utilizing the HSM

Identify any program methodology practices used to implement the HSIP that have changed since the 

last reporting period.

Highway Safety Manual

Road Safety audits

Systemic Approach

Other: Other-The following programs have been eliminated this year: Left Turn Crash and Right Angle 

Crash

Other: Other-use/requirement of HSM has been expanded to include all local programs as well

Describe any other aspects of the Highway Safety Improvement Program methodology on which you 

would like to elaborate. 

The Department has begun to work on the integration of exposure data with crash data to enhance 

ranking methodologies.
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Progress in Implementing Projects

Funds Programmed

Reporting period for Highway Safety Improvement Program funding.

Calendar Year

State Fiscal Year

Federal Fiscal Year

Enter the programmed and obligated funding for each applicable funding category.

Funding Category Programmed* Obligated

HSIP (Section 148) 27720000 89 % 43394664 92 %

HRRRP (SAFETEA-LU)

HRRR Special Rule 3300000 11 % 3700000 8 %

Penalty Transfer -

Section 154

Penalty Transfer –

Section 164

Incentive Grants - 

Section 163

Incentive Grants 

(Section 406)

Other Federal-aid 

Funds (i.e. STP, NHPP)

State and Local Funds
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Totals 31020000 100% 47094664 100%

How much funding is programmed to local (non-state owned and maintained) safety projects? 

$6,000,000.00

How much funding is obligated to local safety projects?

$25,976,664.00

How much funding is programmed to non-infrastructure safety projects? 

$7,500,000.00

How much funding is obligated to non-infrastructure safety projects?

$6,950,000.00

How much funding was transferred in to the HSIP from other core program areas during the reporting 

period?

$0.00
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How much funding was transferred out of the HSIP to other core program areas during the reporting 

period? 

$0.00

Discuss impediments to obligating Highway Safety Improvement Program funds and plans to 

overcome this in the future.

New Jersey requires Highway Safety Manual analyses for all hot spot project selections. There is a 

difference of opinion among the agencies regarding this requirement as the existing national models 

have not been calibrated to New Jersey nor has any work been done to establish New Jersey specific 

Safety Performance Functions (SPFs). In order to use this tool to the maximum level, New Jersey 

understand the need of these factors and is in the process to hire a consultant to develop calibration 

factors as well as Safety Performance Functions specific to New Jersey

Describe any other aspects of the general Highway Safety Improvement Program implementation 

progress on which you would like to elaborate.

NJDOT has dedicated considerable resources in support of the local jurisdictions to expand the 

obligation of HSIP funds on local roadways. Subsequently, NJ's obligation rate for local roadways has 

increased substantially from $5 million in FY 2009 to $25 million the last two fiscal years. NJDOT in 

partnership with its three MPOs is increasing the line item in the STIP next year to a total of $15 Million.
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

27

General Listing of Projects

List each highway safety improvement project obligated during the reporting period. 

Project Improvement 

Category 

Outp

ut 

HSIP Cost Total Cost Fund

ing 

Cate

gory

Functio

nal 

Classific

ation

AA

DT

Spe

ed

Road

way 

Owne

rship

Relationship to SHSP

Emphasis 

Area

Strategy

2015 Staff Work 

Program - Rail

Non-infrastructure 

Transportation 

safety planning

0 

Num

bers

1958000 1958000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

0 0 State 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Rail road Develop 

and/or 

enhance 

methodo

logies 

and 

establish 

standardi

zation 

for 

problem 

identifica

tion, 

prioritiza

tion, and 

evaluatio

n.

2015 Staff 

Work Program 

Non-infrastructure 

Transportation 

0 

Num

1992000 1992000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

0 0 State 

Highw

ay 

Safety 

Planning

Develop 

and/or 

enhance 
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- Safety safety planning bers 148) Agenc

y

methodo

logies 

and 

establish 

standardi

zation 

for 

problem 

identifica

tion, 

prioritiza

tion, and 

evaluatio

n.

Bergen St - Ped 

Safety 

Corridor 

Improvements

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists 

Miscellaneous

pedestrians and 

bicyclists

3 

Num

bers

138957 138957 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

0 0 City of 

Munic

ipal 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Pedestrians Design, 

develop 

and 

impleme

nt a 

transport

ation 

system 

that 

accomm

odates 

all users.

Broad St (CR 

11) & Bergen 

Intersection traffic 

control Modify 

1 

Num

76336 76336 HSIP 

(Secti

0 0 Count

y 

Intersections Develop 

and 
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Place, Red 

Bank

traffic signal -

modernization/repl

acement

bers on 

148)

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 

Safety.

Broad Street &

Tichenor 

Street/Lincoln 

Park; Broad 

Street & South 

Street

Intersection traffic 

control Modify 

traffic signal -

modernization/repl

acement

2 

Num

bers

1463000 1463000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

Urban 

Principa

l 

Arterial 

- Other

320

50

25 City of 

Munic

ipal 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Intersections Develop 

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 

Safety.

Burlington 

County CLRS 

Local Pilot 

(Urban miles)

Roadway Rumble 

strips - center

56 

Miles

654000 654000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

0 0 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Lane 

Departure

Identify 

and 

impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

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prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

Burlington 

County CLRS 

Local Pilot 

(Rural miles)

Roadway Rumble 

strips - center

94 

Miles

1096000 1096000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

0 0 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Lane 

Departure

Identify 

and 

impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

Chancellor Ave 

Corridor (CR 

601), Irvington 

& Newark

Intersection traffic 

control Modify 

traffic signal -

modernization/repl

acement

8 

Num

bers

2921000 2921000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

0 0 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Intersections Develop 

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

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Intersecti

on 

Safety.

Communipaw 

Ave

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists 

Miscellaneous 

pedestrians and 

bicyclists

0 

Num

bers

242122 242122 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

0 0 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Pedestrians Develop 

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 

Safety.

CR 545 

Roundabout

Intersection traffic 

control Modify 

control - two-way 

stop to roundabout

1 

Num

bers

2333000 2333000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

Rural 

Major 

Collecto

r

720

00

50 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Intersections Develop 

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 

Safety.

CR 603/606 

Roundabout

Intersection traffic 

control Modify 

1 

Num

1700000 1700000 HSIP 

(Secti

105

00

40 Count

y 

Intersections Develop 

and 
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

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control - two-way 

stop to roundabout

bers on 

148)

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 

Safety.

Cumberland 

County CLRS 

Local Pilot 

(Urban miles)

Roadway Rumble 

strips - center

68.6

5 

Miles

792000 792000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

0 50 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Lane 

Departure

Identify 

and 

impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

Cumberland 

County CLRS 

Local Pilot 

(Rural miles)

Roadway Rumble 

strips - center

82.8

5 

Miles

968000 968000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

0 50 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

Lane 

Departure

Identify 

and 

impleme

nt 

engineeri
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

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y ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

Dr. MLK Blvd. 

& 7th 

Avenue/Crane 

Street

Intersection traffic 

control Modify 

traffic signal -

modernization/repl

acement

2 

Num

bers

1073000 1073000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

Urban 

Minor 

Collecto

r

0 25 City of 

Munic

ipal 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Intersections Develop 

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 

Safety.

East Broad 

Street (CR 

509) & Elm 

Street

Intersection traffic 

control Modify 

traffic signal -

modernization/repl

acement

1 

Num

bers

471000 471000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

249

00

25 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Intersections Develop 

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

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Intersecti

on 

Safety.

Fairlawn 

Avenue 

Corridor 

Safety 

Improvements 

- 5+ 

Intersection 

Improvements 

along Fairlawn 

Avenue (CR 

76) from River 

Road (CR 507) 

to Saddle River 

Road (CR 79)

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists Crosswalk

5 

Num

bers

438000 438000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

0 35 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Pedestrians Develop 

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 

Safety.

Garden Road & 

Mill Road 

Traffic 

Signalization

Intersection traffic 

control Intersection 

traffic control -

other

1 

Num

bers

100000 100000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

122

00

45 City of 

Munic

ipal 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Intersections Develop 

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 

Safety.
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

35

JFK Blvd from 

Communipaw 

Ave to Sip Ave

Intersection traffic 

control Modify 

traffic signal -

modernization/repl

acement

0 

Num

bers

374540 374540 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

0 0 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Intersections Develop 

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 

Safety.

Lyons Avenue 

Corridor (CR 

619), Irvington

Intersection traffic 

control Modify 

traffic signal -

modernization/repl

acement

6 

Num

bers

2257000 2257000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

0 0 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Intersections Develop 

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 

Safety.

MLK Blvd 

Intersection 

Improvements 

(Jersey City)

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists 

Miscellaneous 

pedestrians and 

bicyclists

0 

Num

bers

105686 105686 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

0 0 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

Pedestrians Develop 

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

36

y Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 

Safety.

Montgomery 

St (ped. and 

int. 

Improvements

)

Intersection traffic 

control Modify 

traffic signal -

modernization/repl

acement

1 

Num

bers

205874 205874 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

0 0 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Pedestrians Develop 

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 

Safety.

Mountain Ave. 

(CR 642)

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists Crosswalk

22 

Miles

658000 658000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

701

0

25 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Pedestrians Develop 

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 

Safety.
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

37

NJ 27 and NJ 

439 (Elmora), 

Elizabeth

Intersection traffic 

control Modify 

traffic signal -

miscellaneous/othe

r/unspecified

1 

Num

bers

154000 154000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

Urban 

Principa

l 

Arterial 

- Other

0 30 State 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Intersections Develop 

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 

Safety.

NJ 7 Road Diet Roadway Roadway 

narrowing (road 

diet, roadway 

reconfiguration)

3 

Num

bers

850000 850000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

Urban 

Principa

l 

Arterial 

- Other

0 30 State 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Road Diet Design, 

develop 

and 

impleme

nt a 

transport

ation 

system 

that 

accomm

odates 

all users.

NJ 82, Caldwell 

to Lehigh Ave

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists 

Miscellaneous 

pedestrians and 

0 

Num

bers

1000000 1000000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

Urban 

Principa

l 

Arterial 

0 40 State 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

Pedestrians Develop 

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

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bicyclists - Other y Best 

Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 

Safety.

NJ 93 and W. 

Palisades, 

Palisades Park

Intersection traffic 

control Intersection 

traffic control -

other

1 

Num

bers

7000 7000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

Urban 

Principa

l 

Arterial 

- Other

0 35 State 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Intersections Develop 

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 

Safety.

S. Salem St & 

Franklin Road 

(CR 665)

Intersection traffic 

control Modify 

traffic signal -

modernization/repl

acement

1 

Num

bers

279000 279000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

0 0 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Intersections Develop 

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

39

Safety.

Salem County 

CLRS Local 

Pilot (all rural)

Roadway Rumble 

strips - center

15.1

7 

Miles

255000 255000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

455

0

50 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Lane 

Departure

Identify 

and 

impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

US 206 

Whitehorse 

Circle

Intersection traffic 

control Modify 

control -

modifications to 

roundabout

1 

Num

bers

650000 650000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

Urban 

Principa

l 

Arterial 

- Other

0 45 State 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Intersections Develop 

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 

Safety.

W. Seventh St Intersection traffic 3 115403 115403 HSIP 0 0 Count Intersections Develop 
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

40

(CR 601) 

Intersection 

Improvements

control Modify 

traffic signal -

modernization/repl

acement

Num

bers

(Secti

on 

148)

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 

Safety.

Washington 

Ave (CR 529) 

Safety 

Improvements 

(Somerset)

Intersection traffic 

control Modify 

traffic signal -

modernization/repl

acement

1 

Num

bers

776000 776000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

0 0 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Intersections Develop 

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 

Safety.

Pedestrian 

Concept 

Development, 

Consultant 

Services

Non-infrastructure 

Transportation 

safety planning

0 

Num

bers

1500000 1500000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

0 0 State 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Pedestrians Design, 

develop 

and 

impleme

nt a 

transport

ation 
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

41

system 

that 

accomm

odates 

all users.

CR 539 Safety 

Improvements 

(HRRR)

Roadway 

Superelevation / 

cross slope

0 

Num

bers

3700000 3700000 HRRR 

Speci

al 

Rule

0 0 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Roadway 

Departure

Identify 

and 

impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

Safety 

Enhancements 

to CR 622 & CR 

653 (Clove Rd) 

(HRRR)

Roadway Pavement 

surface - high 

friction surface

0 

Num

bers

2360000 2360000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

0 0 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Roadway 

Departure

Identify 

and 

impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

42

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

JFK Blvd E at 

Bergenline 

Improvements

Intersection traffic 

control Modify 

traffic signal -

modernization/repl

acement

2 

Num

bers

88134 88134 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

0 0 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Intersections Develop 

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 

Safety.

Paterson 

Plank Rd (CR 

681) at 

Webster Ave 

Improvements

Intersection traffic 

control Modify 

traffic signal -

modernization/repl

acement

1 

Num

bers

84193 84193 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

0 0 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Intersections Develop 

and 

impleme

nt New 

Jersey 

Best 

Practices 

for 

Intersecti

on 

Safety.
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

43

MLK Blvd - Ped 

Safety 

Corridor 

Improvements 

(Newark)

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists 

Miscellaneous 

pedestrians and 

bicyclists

2 

Num

bers

179998 179998 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

0 0 City of 

Munic

ipal 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Pedestrians Design, 

develop 

and 

impleme

nt a 

transport

ation 

system 

that 

accomm

odates 

all users.

CR 524 (Stage 

Coach Road) 

Improvements 

and 

Resurfacing 

(HRRR)

Roadway 

Superelevation / 

cross slope

0 

Num

bers

71421 71421 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

0 0 Count

y 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Roadway 

Departure

Identify 

and 

impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 CLRS 

DES - North -

Roadway Rumble 34 169242.45 169242.45 HSIP 

(Secti

Various 0 0 State 

Highw

Lane Identify 

and 
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

44

NJTPA - Urban strips - center Miles 9988523 9988523 on 

148)

ay 

Agenc

y

Departure impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 CLRS 

DES - Central -

NJTPA - Urban

Roadway Rumble 

strips - center

38 

Miles

157145.08

7497092

157145.08

7497092

HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

Various 0 0 State 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Lane 

Departure

Identify 

and 

impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 CLRS 

DES - South -

Roadway Rumble 14 160282.05 160282.05 HSIP 

(Secti

Various 0 0 State 

Highw

Lane Identify 

and 
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

45

DVRPC - Urban strips - center Miles 8572647 8572647 on 

148)

ay 

Agenc

y

Departure impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 CLRS 

DES - Central -

DVRPC - Urban

Roadway Rumble 

strips - center

28 

Miles

399722.58

5397293

399722.58

5397293

HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

Various 0 0 State 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Lane 

Departure

Identify 

and 

impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 CLRS 

DES - South -

Roadway Rumble 38 86429.794 86429.794 HSIP 

(Secti

Various 0 0 State 

Highw

Lane Identify 

and 
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

46

SJTPO - Urban strips - center Miles 6782064 6782064 on 

148)

ay 

Agenc

y

Departure impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 CLRS 

DES - North -

NJTPA - Rural

Roadway Rumble 

strips - center

29 

Miles

141757.54

0011477

141757.54

0011477

HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

Various 0 0 State 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Lane 

Departure

Identify 

and 

impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 CLRS 

DES - Central -

Roadway Rumble 18 48854.912 48854.912 HSIP 

(Secti

Various 0 0 State 

Highw

Lane Identify 

and 
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

47

NJTPA - Rural strips - center Miles 502908 502908 on 

148)

ay 

Agenc

y

Departure impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 CLRS 

DES - South -

DVRPC - Rural

Roadway Rumble 

strips - center

7 

Miles

15717.941

4273529

15717.941

4273529

HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

Various 0 0 State 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Lane 

Departure

Identify 

and 

impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 CLRS 

DES - Central -

Roadway Rumble 5 17277.414 17277.414 HSIP 

(Secti

Various 0 0 State 

Highw

Lane Identify 

and 
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

48

DVRPC - Rural strips - center Miles 6027069 6027069 on 

148)

ay 

Agenc

y

Departure impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 CLRS 

DES - South -

SJTPO - Rural

Roadway Rumble 

strips - center

38 

Miles

46570.205

3217936

46570.205

3217936

HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

Various 0 0 State 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Lane 

Departure

Identify 

and 

impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 CLRS 

CON - North -

Roadway Rumble 34 2074000 2074000 HSIP 

(Secti

Various 0 0 State 

Highw

Lane Identify 

and 
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

49

NJTPA - Urban strips - center Miles on 

148)

ay 

Agenc

y

Departure impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 CLRS 

CON - Central -

NJTPA - Urban

Roadway Rumble 

strips - center

38 

Miles

1003000 1003000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

Various 0 0 State 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Lane 

Departure

Identify 

and 

impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 CLRS 

CON - Central -

Roadway Rumble 14 367000 367000 HSIP 

(Secti

Various 0 0 State 

Highw

Lane Identify 

and 
2015 New Jersey Highway Safety Improvement Program

50

DVRPC - Urban strips - center Miles on 

148)

ay 

Agenc

y

Departure impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 CLRS 

CON - South -

DVRPC - Urban

Roadway Rumble 

strips - center

28 

Miles

1114000 1114000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

Various 0 0 State 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Lane 

Departure

Identify 

and 

impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 CLRS 

CON - South -

Roadway Rumble 38 1484000 1484000 HSIP 

(Secti

Various 0 0 State 

Highw

Lane Identify 

and 
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SJTPO - Urban strips - center Miles on 

148)

ay 

Agenc

y

Departure impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 CLRS 

CON - North -

NJTPA - Rural

Roadway Rumble 

strips - center

29 

Miles

1737000 1737000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

Various 0 0 State 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Lane 

Departure

Identify 

and 

impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 CLRS 

CON - Central -

Roadway Rumble 18 483000 483000 HSIP 

(Secti

Various 0 0 State 

Highw

Lane Identify 

and 
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148)

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Agenc

y

Departure impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 CLRS 

CON - Central -

DVRPC - Rural

Roadway Rumble 

strips - center

7 

Miles

182000 182000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

Various 0 0 State 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Lane 

Departure

Identify 

and 

impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 CLRS 

CON - South -

Roadway Rumble 5 177000 177000 HSIP 

(Secti

Various 0 0 State 

Highw

Lane Identify 

and 
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148)

ay 

Agenc

y

Departure impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 CLRS 

CON - South -

SJTPO - Rural

Roadway Rumble 

strips - center

38 

Miles

1495000 1495000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

Various 0 0 State 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Lane 

Departure

Identify 

and 

impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 

Statewide 

Roadway Roadway 0 148000 148000 HSIP 

(Secti

various 0 0 State 

Highw

Utility pole 

relocation/re

Identify 

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Utility Pole 

Relocation/Re

placement

- other Miles on 

148)

ay 

Agenc

y

placement impleme

nt 

engineeri

ng 

solutions 

to 

prevent 

and 

minimize 

roadway 

departur

e crashes

2015 Verifiers Non-infrastructure 

Data/traffic records

0 

Miles

1500000 1500000 HSIP 

(Secti

on 

148)

various 0 0 State 

Highw

ay 

Agenc

y

Data (blank)
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Progress in Achieving Safety Performance Targets

Overview of General Safety Trends

Present data showing the general highway safety trends in the state for the past five years. 

Performance Measures* 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Number of fatalities 645 616 589 580 574

Number of serious injuries 1829 1709 1592 1467 1325

Fatality rate (per HMVMT) 0.87 0.84 0.81 0.79 0.78

Serious injury rate (per 

HMVMT)

2.48 2.33 2.19 2 1.8

*Performance measure data is presented using a five-year rolling average.
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To the maximum extent possible, present performance measure* data by functional classification and ownership. 

Year - 2014

Function 

Classification

Number of fatalities Number of serious injuries Fatality rate (per HMVMT) Serious injury rate (per HMVMT)

RURAL PRINCIPAL 

ARTERIAL - INTERSTATE

6 3 0.47 0.24

RURAL PRINCIPAL 

ARTERIAL - OTHER 

FREEWAYS AND 

EXPRESSWAYS

0 0 0 0

RURAL PRINCIPAL 

ARTERIAL - OTHER

15 23 1.12 1.56

RURAL MINOR 

ARTERIAL

15 16 2.17 2.21

RURAL MINOR 

COLLECTOR

4 7 1.69 2.66

RURAL MAJOR 

COLLECTOR

19 32 2.03 3.31

RURAL LOCAL ROAD OR 

STREET

17 12 2.95 1.97

URBAN PRINCIPAL 58 41 0.42 0.3
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ARTERIAL - INTERSTATE

URBAN PRINCIPAL 

ARTERIAL - OTHER 

FREEWAYS AND 

EXPRESSWAYS

49 49 0.4 0.4

URBAN PRINCIPAL 

ARTERIAL - OTHER

152 311 0.93 1.91

URBAN MINOR 

ARTERIAL

117 283 1.05 2.56

URBAN MINOR 

COLLECTOR

0 0 0 0

URBAN MAJOR 

COLLECTOR

0 0 0 0

URBAN LOCAL ROAD 

OR STREET

60 120 0.6 1.2

OTHER 18 322 0 0

URBAN COLLECTOR -

MAJOR AND MINOR

40 107 0.82 2.24
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Year - 2014

Roadway Ownership Number of 

fatalities

Number of serious 

injuries

Fatality rate (per 

HMVMT)

Serious injury rate (per 

HMVMT)

STATE HIGHWAY AGENCY 245 344 0.83 1.16

COUNTY HIGHWAY AGENCY 172 368 1.19 2.56

TOWN OR TOWNSHIP HIGHWAY AGENCY 0 0 0 0

CITY OF MUNICIPAL HIGHWAY AGENCY 106 104 2.02 1.98

STATE PARK, FOREST, OR RESERVATION AGENCY 0 0 0 0

LOCAL PARK, FOREST OR RESERVATION AGENCY 0 0 0 0

OTHER STATE AGENCY 0 0 0 0

OTHER LOCAL AGENCY 0 1 0 1.1

PRIVATE (OTHER THAN RAILROAD) 0 0 0 0

RAILROAD 0 0 0 0

STATE TOLL AUTHORITY 52 41 0.38 0.3

LOCAL TOLL AUTHORITY 0 0 0 0

OTHER PUBLIC INSTRUMENTALITY (E.G. AIRPORT, 

SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY)

0 0 0 0

INDIAN TRIBE NATION 0 0 0 0
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OTHER 0 467 0 0
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Describe any other aspects of the general highway safety trends on which you would like to elaborate.

In an effort to reduce pedestrian and bicycle fatalities in the City of Newark (designated as a pedestrian 

focus City), the NJTPA and the City of Newark are wrapping up the pedestrian and bicycle safety action 

plan. NJDOT participated and supported that effort considerably by including staff from BTDS and the 

Ped/Bike groups on the team. Successful approaches to improving safety often involve a combination of 

engineering, enforcement and education, as well as strategies to improve emergency response time. 

This study will result in the creation of an action plan to improve safety and reduce pedestrian and 

bicycle fatalities and injuries throughout the City. 

Application of Special Rules

Present the rate of traffic fatalities and serious injuries per capita for drivers and pedestrians over the 

age of 65. 

Older Driver

Performance Measures

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Fatality rate (per 

capita)

0.8 0.8 0.79 0.77 0.78

Serious injury rate 

(per capita)

1.37 1.3 1.21 1.14 1.04

Fatality and serious 

injury rate (per capita)

2.16 2.1 2 1.91 1.82

*Performance measure data is presented using a five-year rolling average.

NJ Number of People 65 Years of Age and Older (Per 1,000 Total Pop)

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

134 135 137 141 144

As per: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/map21/guidance/guideolder.cfm

For Fatal Rate:
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[(F 2013 Drivers and Pedestrians 65 years of age and older/2013 Population Figure) + (F 2012 Drivers 

and Pedestrians 65 years of age and older/2012 Population Figure) + (F 2011 Drivers and Pedestrians 65 

years of age and older/2011 Population Figure) + (F 2010 Drivers and Pedestrians 65 years of age and 

older /2010 Population Figure) + (F 2009 Drivers and Pedestrians 65 years of age and older/2009 

Population Figure)] / 5

[(118/144) + (121/141) + (96/137) + (114/135) + (92/134)]/5

For Serious Injury Rate:

[(SI 2013 Drivers and Pedestrians 65 years of age and older/2013 Population Figure) + (SI 2012 Drivers 

and Pedestrians 65 years of age and older/2012 Population Figure) + (SI 2011 Drivers and Pedestrians 65 

years of age and older/2011 Population Figure) + (SI 2010 Drivers and Pedestrians 65 years of age and 

older /2010 Population Figure) + (SI 2009 Drivers and Pedestrians 65 years of age and older/2009 

Population Figure)] / 5

[(115/144) + (181/141) + (133/137) + (148/135) + (162/134)]/5

For Fatality and Serious Injury Rate:

[(F+SI 2013 Drivers and Pedestrians 65 years of age and older/2013 Population Figure) + (F+SI 2012 

Drivers and Pedestrians 65 years of age and older/2012 Population Figure) + (F+SI 2011 Drivers and 

Pedestrians 65 years of age and older/2011 Population Figure) + (F+SI 2010 Drivers and Pedestrians 65 

years of age and older /2010 Population Figure) + (F+SI 2009 Drivers and Pedestrians 65 years of age and 

older/2009 Population Figure)] / 5

[(233/144) + (302/141) + (229/137) + (262/135) + (254/134) + (268/132)]/5
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Does the older driver special rule apply to your state? 

No
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Assessment of the Effectiveness of the Improvements (Program 

Evaluation)

What indicators of success can you use to demonstrate effectiveness and success in the Highway 

Safety Improvement Program?

None

Benefit/cost

Policy change

Other: Other-Obligated more funds to MPOs as well as to State to target crashes on public roadways

What significant programmatic changes have occurred since the last reporting period? 

Shift Focus to Fatalities and Serious Injuries

Include Local Roads in Highway Safety Improvement Program

Organizational Changes

None

Other: Other-More systemic programs included in HSIP

Briefly describe significant program changes that have occurred since the last reporting period. 
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NJDOT is moving towards electronic crash data collection. Considerable progress has been made 

towards achieving this goal. NJDOT had to coordinate with many partners to get to the point of 

advertising, ie State Police, MVC, Treasury and internal SMEs 

NJDOT has started a new pilot program to build roundabouts as a systemic safety improvement on local 

roadways. New Jersey citizens are used to traffic circles and do not understand the benefits of a modern 

roundabout. This program has been initiated to improve public opinion about roundabouts which is one 

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SHSP Emphasis Areas

For each SHSP emphasis area that relates to the HSIP, present trends in emphasis area performance measures. 

Year - 2014

HSIP-related SHSP 

Emphasis Areas

Target Crash 

Type

Number of 

fatalities

Number of 

serious 

injuries

Fatality rate 

(per HMVMT)

Serious injury 

rate (per 

HMVMT)

Other1Other2Other3

Roadway Departure Run-off-road 233 410 0.32 0.56 0 0 0

Intersections All 136 460 0.18 0.62 0 0 0

Older Drivers All 137 232 0.19 0.31 0 0 0

Curb Aggressive Driving All 166 384 0.22 0.52 0 0 0

Increase Driver Safety 

Awarness

All 51 137 0.07 0.19 0 0 0

Reduce Young Driver 

Crashes

All 59 167 0.08 0.23 0 0 0

Reduce Impaired Driving All 115.4 383 0.16 0.52 0 0 0

Reduce Pedestrian, 

Bicycle, Rail & Vehicular 

Conflicts

Ped/Bike/Rail 149 280.2 0.2 0.38 0 0 0
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Groups of similar project types

Present the overall effectiveness of groups of similar types of projects.

Year - 2014

HSIP Sub-program 

Types

Target Crash Type Number of 

fatalities

Number of 

serious injuries

Fatality rate 

(per HMVMT)

Serious injury 

rate (per 

HMVMT)

Other1Other2Other3

Roadway Departure Run-off-road 234 410 0.32 0.56 0 0 0

Safe Corridor All 24 40 0.03 0.05 0 0 0

Intersection All 137 460 0.19 0.62 0 0 0

Other-High Risk 

Rural Roads

All 33 51 0.05 0.07 0 0 0

Pedestrian Safety Vehicle/pedestrian 147 249 0.2 0.34 0 0 0

Local Safety All 264 819 1.34 4.17 0 0 0
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Systemic Treatments

Present the overall effectiveness of systemic treatments.

Year - 2014

Systemic 

improvement

Target 

Crash Type

Number of 

fatalities

Number of 

serious injuries

Fatality rate (per 

HMVMT)

Serious injury rate 

(per HMVMT)

Other1Other2Other3

State Cross Center 

Line Crashes

Head on 144 308 0.19 0.42 0 0 0
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Describe any other aspects of the overall Highway Safety Improvement Program effectiveness on 

which you would like to elaborate. 

While considerable progress has been made in most of the SHSP focus areas, NJ has struggled to reduce 

the pedestrian fatalities and injuries. In an effort to more effectively identify opportunities to reduce 

these crashes, NJDOT has developed a new network screening tool for pedestrian involved crashes.
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Project Evaluation

Provide project evaluation data for completed projects (optional). 

Location Functional 

Class

Improvement 

Category

Improvement 

Type

BefFatalBefSerious 

Injury

Bef-All 

Injuries

BefPDOBefTotalAftFatalAftSerious 

Injury

Aft-All 

Injuries

AftPDOAftTotalEvaluation 

Results 

(Benefit/ 

Cost Ratio)

None.
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Optional Attachments

Sections Files Attached

Program Structure: Program Administration General Notes for the Annual Safety Report 

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Glossary

5 year rolling average means the average of five individual, consecutive annual points of data (e.g. 

annual fatality rate).

Emphasis area means a highway safety priority in a State’s SHSP, identified through a data-driven, 

collaborative process. 

Highway safety improvement project means strategies, activities and projects on a public road that are 

consistent with a State strategic highway safety plan and corrects or improves a hazardous road location 

or feature or addresses a highway safety problem. 

HMVMT means hundred million vehicle miles traveled.

Non-infrastructure projects are projects that do not result in construction. Examples of noninfrastructure projects include road safety audits, transportation safety planning activities, 

improvements in the collection and analysis of data, education and outreach, and enforcement 

activities.

Older driver special rule applies if traffic fatalities and serious injuries per capita for drivers and 

pedestrians over the age of 65 in a State increases during the most recent 2-year period for which data 

are available, as defined in the Older Driver and Pedestrian Special Rule Interim Guidance dated 

February 13, 2013. 

Performance measure means indicators that enable decision-makers and other stakeholders to monitor 

changes in system condition and performance against established visions, goals, and objectives.

Programmed funds mean those funds that have been programmed in the Statewide Transportation 

Improvement Program (STIP) to be expended on highway safety improvement projects.

Roadway Functional Classification means the process by which streets and highways are grouped into 

classes, or systems, according to the character of service they are intended to provide.

Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) means a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary plan, based on safety 

data developed by a State Department of Transportation in accordance with 23 U.S.C. 148. 

Systemic safety improvement means an improvement that is widely implemented based on high risk 

roadway features that are correlated with specific severe crash types. 

Transfer means, in accordance with provisions of 23 U.S.C. 126, a State may transfer from an 

apportionment under section 104(b) not to exceed 50 percent of the amount apportioned for the fiscal 

year to any other apportionment of the State under that section.