Ohio

Highway Safety Improvement Program

2014 Annual Report

Prepared by: OH
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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

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

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 2

Program Structure ........................................................................................................................................ 2

Program Administration ........................................................................................................................... 2

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

Progress in Implementing Projects............................................................................................................. 40

Funds Programmed............................................................................................................................. 40

General Listing of Projects.................................................................................................................. 51

Progress in Achieving Safety Performance Targets .................................................................................... 80

Overview of General Safety Trends........................................................................................................ 80

Application of Special Rules.................................................................................................................... 95

Assessment of the Effectiveness of the Improvements (Program Evaluation) ..........................................98

SHSP Emphasis Areas............................................................................................................................ 100

Groups of similar project types............................................................................................................. 105

Systemic Treatments............................................................................................................................. 111

Glossary..................................................................................................................................................... 119
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Executive Summary

One of the greatest challenges facing Ohio is reducing the number of fatalities and injuries and the costs 

associated with traffic crashes statewide.

In 2013, there were 269,078 crashes in Ohio – 990 people were killed and 100,145 people were injured. 

In addition to the emotional impact, the economic cost to Ohio is about $15 billion per year in lost 

wages, increased health care and other related costs. 

The vast majority of these crashes are caused by driver error. To reduce crashes and injuries, and save 

lives, the Ohio Department of Transportation is working with the Department of Public Safety, the public 

and local, state and federal agencies to: identify and improve high-crash and severe-crash locations 

through engineering; enforce traffic laws; and promote safe driving behavior through public education.

Despite these numbers, Ohio has made significant improvements in highway safety over the past several 

years. Since 2004, Ohio fatalities have decreased 23%; serious injuries decreased 23%; all injuries 

decreased 29%; and all crashes decreased 30%.

To reduce crashes and injuries, and save lives, the Ohio Department of Transportation routinely works 

with local, state and federal safety advocates to:

• Identify and improve locations with potential for safety improvement (physical construction projects)

• Enforce traffic laws

• Promote safe driving behavior through public education

Many fatalities are preventable. Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if all motorists used a 

seatbelt, drove sober and traveled at appropriate speeds.
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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 road safety improvements are a focus of both Ohio’s SHSP and HSIP. Through our close 

collaboration with the Local Technical Assistance Program, County Engineers Association and 

Metropolitan Planning Organizations, we have been expanding training, technical assistance, and 

funding opportunities available to our local partners. 

This collaboration begins with local involvement in developing and implementing Ohio’s SHSP. Our plan 

focuses on the safety of all public roads and all road users, including cars, trucks, trains, motorcycles, 

pedestrians and bikes.
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Ohio has formed a statewide steering committee with local government representation and 

involvement. This committee meets quarterly to 1) review crash trends and 2) discuss key strategies 

being implemented across agencies and jurisdictions to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on all Ohio 

roads. These agencies are then tasked with sharing information and resources with other safety 

organizations throughout Ohio.

Emphasis Areas

Ohio has identified five emphasis areas in the plan based on crash data: 

1. Improve the quality, accuracy, timeliness and availability of crash data.

2. Reduce the occurrence and severity of run-off-road, intersection and head-on collisions.

3. Address high-risk drivers and behaviors such as young drivers, impaired driving, low seat belt use, 

distracted driving and excessive speed.

4. Target motorcycle and bicycle riders, pedestrians and commercial vehicles, which are more likely to 

be involved in serious crashes.

5. Reduce the high number of rear-end collisions caused by congestion and work zones.

These emphasis areas were chosen because they represent the greatest causes of serious injuries and 

deaths on Ohio roads. A complete listing of target areas and strategies are elaborated in the Highway 

Safety Improvement Program implementation section of this report, prior to the project listings.

Local governments can qualify for funding and technical assistance to address emphasis areas through 

HSIP programs administered by ODOT and the County Engineers Association.

ODOT uses the SHSP as a basis for developing its HSIP. ODOT has one of the largest programs in the 

country, dedicating about $102 million annually for engineering improvements at high-crash and severecrash locations across the state. We also dedicate a portion of the funding for low-cost, systematic 

safety improvements that prevent roadway departure and intersection crashes identified in the SHSP. A 

small portion of this funding is also used to conduct work zone enforcement efforts and other small 

enforcement and education efforts.

This funding can be used by ODOT District Offices or local governments to improve safety on any public 

roadway. While the majority of HSIP investments focus on engineering improvements, ODOT uses a 

portion of the funding to supplement education (everymove.ohio.gov) and enforcement programs that 

encourage safer driving. 

To qualify for funding, local governments identify and study high-crash or severe-crash locations within 

their own jurisdiction. To determine the best countermeasures for these locations, local governments 

typically conduct an engineering analysis that includes a review of existing roadway conditions and crash 

reports. This analysis will help identify common crash patterns and determine the best strategies to 

reduce crashes.
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Projects sponsors are encouraged to examine a full range of options from short-term, low-cost 

strategies, such as new signs, pavement markings and drainage improvements to mid-cost, mid-term 

strategies such as new traffic signals, turn lanes and realignments.

Local governments may pay for these improvements through their annual budget or they can seek 

money each spring (April 30) and fall (September 30) through ODOT's Highway Safety Improvement 

Program. The maximum amount of funding available is $5 million per project. A multi-discipline 

committee at ODOT headquarters reviews all applications and supporting safety studies. The 

committee can approve a proposal, select a different safety strategy or request further study before 

allocating money. ODOT spends approximately $85 million dollars in safety funds annually through this 

program.

Once funding is secured, safety projects are scheduled for construction. How quickly projects proceed 

to construction depends on the available funding and complexity of the project. Short-term, low-cost 

projects can be implemented within a few months. Other projects that require environmental 

mitigation, complex engineering design and/or utility and right of way relocation may take several 

years. In all cases, ODOT encourages sponsors to act as quickly as possible. Upon project completion, 

the department monitors locations to make sure the improvements are reducing crashes as designed.

ODOT also provides an additional $12 million, separate from $102 million, annually to the County 

Engineers Association of Ohio (CEAO) to make safety improvements on county-maintained roads. This 

funding can be used to make spot and systematic improvements tied to the SHSP. Applications are 

accepted once a year and scored using criteria developed in conjunction with ODOT. 

The CEAO subdivides the $12 million in to several smaller funding categories. Each county is permitted 

to program eligible construction projects up to $5 million overall for spot safety improvements. In 

addition to spot safety improvements, CEAO provides up to $300,000 per county for each guardrail 

project, $150,000 per county for each pavement marking project, $75,000 per county for each raised 

pavement marker project, and $15,000 per county for curve signage upgrade projects. 

ODOT continues to look for opportunities for deployment of safety improvements. With a data driven 

focus, we have been able to use innovative contracting practices and partnerships through LTAP and 

CEAO to improve safety performance on local maintained roads. We have developed creative methods 

to quickly produce signage for local governments and allow them to install them with their own forces.

This methodology is being used to upgrade signage in curves to prevent roadway departure crashes and 

around schools to make walking and biking safer for kids.

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

Design

Planning
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Maintenance

Operations

Governors Highway Safety Office

Other: 

Briefly describe coordination with internal partners. 

ODOT’s Office of Program Management accepts applications – accompanied by safety studies – from 

ODOT District Offices and local governments twice a year. Applications must be submitted through the 

District Offices, which have a multi-disciplinary committee that reviews and approves them for Central 

Office consideration. Projects are then reviewed and selected for funding by the Safety Review 

Committee in Central Office, which includes expertise in safety, planning, geometric design, and traffic 

operations. 

Priority is given to any project that improves safety at a roadway location with high frequency, severity 

and rate of crashes. Projects are scored based on: 

• Expected Crash Frequency

• Ratio of Observed Fatal and Serious Injuries to Observed Total Crashes

• Relative Severity Index 

• Equivalent Property Damage Only Index

• Percentage of truck traffic 

• Benefit-Cost Ratio (anticipated savings in crash costs, property damage, injuries and fatalities relative 

to the cost of the improvement plus cost of maintenance for the life of the project). Consideration is 

also given to lower-volume, lower-crash local roads with identified needs and cost-effective 

countermeasures. 

• Highway Safety Improvement Program Funding Percentage

Funding awarded through the program is used to make traditional safety improvements at spot 

locations, such as intersections, and along sections or corridors throughout the state. 

Ohio’s program also works collaboratively with other local, state and federal agencies to develop multiagency safety initiatives through the Strategic Highway Safety Plan. These efforts allow ODOT to pair 
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engineering expertise with education and enforcement initiatives that play a key role in reducing injuries 

and deaths.

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

Metropolitan Planning Organizations

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-Scoring Criteria

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

would like to elaborate.

Ohio uses a focused approach to safety that targets resources based on the greatest need and greatest 

opportunity for improvements. We also promote the use of proven, cost-effective, systematic safety 

solutions that target critical, severe-crash types such roadway departure and intersections crashes. 

These focus areas are embodied in both the HSIP and the state’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan.

We advanced the HSIP through the balanced deployment and implementation of a host of traditional 

spot safety investments and a host of systematic safety investments.
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ODOT’s Highway Safety Improvement Program and AASHTOWare Safety Analyst Implementation

Each year, ODOT staff reviews the top safety locations in Ohio. Ohio is one of the first states in the 

country to fully implement Safety Analyst and use it to prioritize safety locations across Ohio. Safety 

Analyst uses state-of-the-art statistical methodologies to identify roadway locations and safety 

improvements with the highest potential for reducing crashes. The software systems flags spot locations 

and road segments that have higher-than-predicted crash frequencies. It also flags locations for review 

based on crash severity. This methodology is more efficient and cost effective and will allow the 

department to study fewer locations yet address more crashes each year. 

ODOT has developed six priority lists based on rural and urban roadway types. The urban system covers 

all streets, roads, and highways located within urban boundaries designated by the U.S. Census Bureau. 

The Bureau defines two types of urban areas based on population. Small urban areas are urban places 

with a population or 5,000 or more and not located within any urbanized area. An urbanized area is an 

area with a population of 50,000 or more. As might be expected, the rural functional classification 

system covers all other streets, roads, and highways that are not located within the boundaries of small 

urban and urbanized areas. Approximately, $85 million is used to fund projects through this program.

The priority lists are: 

1. Rural Intersection Peak Searching Excess Locations: These locations were selected because they 

have a higher-than-predicted crash frequency for each intersection. Approximately, the Top 50 

locations will be studied.

2. Rural Non-Freeway Peak Searching Excess Segment Locations: These locations were selected 

because they have a higher-than-predicted crash frequency for this roadway type.

Approximately, the Top 50 locations will be studied. Only crashes indicated on the OH-1 as 

being non-intersection crashes were included in this analysis.

3. Rural Freeway Peak Searching Excess Locations: These locations were selected because they 

have a higher-than-predicted crash frequency for this roadway type or interchange location.

Approximately, the Top 50 locations will be studied.

4. Urban Intersection Peak Searching Excess Locations: These locations were selected because 

they have a higher-than-predicted fatal and injury crash frequency for each intersection.

Approximately, the Top 50 locations will be studied.

5. Urban Non-Freeway Peak Searching Excess Segment Locations: These locations were selected 

because they have a higher-than-predicted fatal and injury crash frequency for this roadway 

type. Approximately, the Top 50 locations will be studied. Only crashes indicated on the OH-1 

as being non-intersection crashes were included in this analysis.

6. Urban Freeway Peak Searching Excess Locations: These locations were selected because they 

have a higher-than-predicted fatal and injury crash frequency for this roadway type or 

interchange location. Approximately, the Top 50 locations will be studied.
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Systematics Safety Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation spends approximately $15 million annually of the $102 million 

program on systematic safety improvements. These are safety improvements that can be installed 

across hundreds of road miles for a relatively small public investment. Systematic safety improvements 

are low cost improvements that are complete at similar locations to address a specific type of crash 

pattern.

Examples of systematic project types are Curve Signing Upgrade, Edge Line Rumble Stripes, Cable 

Barrier, Signal Upgrade, Intersection Signing Upgrade, Wider Pavement Markings, and Guardrail End 

Treatment Upgrade Projects.

Safe Routes to School Program

ODOT uses $4 million from the Transportation Alternatives Program to fund Ohio’s Safe Routes to 

School Program. Again, this is separate and in addition to the $102 million ODOT HSIP program. Funds 

can be used on any public roadway as long as the school has completed a School Travel Plan. The School 

Travel Plan outlines where investments should be made for a specific school district.

Other Programs

Small portions of ODOT’s HSIP Program funding ($102 million) are used for work zone enforcement, OVI 

checkpoints, and other educational opportunities. Although money is not specifically set aside for the 

High Risk Rural Roads Program in Ohio at this time, we still encourage agencies to apply for funding 

through our traditional application process. Any projects that are prioritized based on the HRRR 

Program are funded through the ODOT’s HSIP Program ($102 million).

ODOT also combines HSIP funding with other funding sources (such as MPO and Ohio Rail Development 

Commission) to make safety improvements.

Program Methodology

Select the programs that are administered under the HSIP. 

Median Barrier Intersection Safe Corridor

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-State HSIP Other: Other-CEAO HSIP Other: Other-State High Risk 
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Program Program Rural Road

Other: Other-ODOT 

Systematic - Guardrail

Other: Other-ODOT 

Systematic - Signal Upgrade

Other: Other-ODOT 

Systematic - Wet Pavement

Other: Other-ODOT 

Systematic - Median Barrier

Other: Other-ODOT 

Systematic - Roadway Departure

Other: Other-ODOT 

Systematic - Intersection Signage

Other: Other-CEAO 

Systematic - Guardrail

Other: Other-CEAO 

Systematic - Pavement Markings

Other: Other-CEAO 

Systematic - RPMs

Other: Other-CEAO 

Systematic - Curve Signage

Program: Other-State HSIP Program

Date of Program Methodology: 1/1/2014

 

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-Truck Volume 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-Truck AADT

Other-Volume to Capacity Ratio

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
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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 1

Available funding 3

Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit

Cost Effectiveness 2

Program: Other-CEAO HSIP Program

Date of Program Methodology: 7/1/2011

 

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 Population Functional classification
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crashes only

Other Lane miles Roadside features

Other Other-Rural County Highway 

System

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-Amount of Funding Requested

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?
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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 1

Available funding 3

Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit

Cost Effectiveness 2

Program: Other-State High Risk Rural Road

Date of Program Methodology: 6/1/2008

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 
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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? 

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?
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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 1

Available funding 3

Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit

Cost Effectiveness 2
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Program: Other-ODOT Systematic - Guardrail

Date of Program Methodology: 1/1/2012

 

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-NHS System

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

How are highway safety improvement projects advanced for implementation?

Competitive application process

Selection committee

Other-Systematic Safety Program

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 1

Available funding 3

Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit

Other 

Systematic Safety 

Improvement

2
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Program: Other-ODOT Systematic - Signal Upgrade

Date of Program Methodology: 6/1/2009

 

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? 

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
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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-Systematic Safety Program

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 1

Available funding 3

Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit

Other 
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Systematic Safety 

Improvement

2

Program: Other-ODOT Systematic - Wet Pavement

Date of Program Methodology: 7/1/2012

 

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-Wet crashes Lane miles Roadside features

Other-Fixed object crashes 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
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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-Systematic Safety Program

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 1

Available funding 3
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Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit

Other 

Systematic Safety 

Improvement

2

Program: Other-ODOT Systematic - Median Barrier

Date of Program Methodology: 10/1/2009

 

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-Cross-Median Crashes Lane miles Roadside features

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
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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-Systematic Safety Program

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
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Ranking based on B/C 1

Available funding 3

Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit

Other 

Systematic Safety 

Improvement

2

Program: Other-ODOT Systematic - Roadway Departure

Date of Program Methodology: 8/1/2013

 

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-Shoulder width

Other-Lane width

Other-Urban / Rural

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-FHWA Roadway Departure Safety Project Identification Methods

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
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Other-Systematic Safety Program

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 1

Available funding 3

Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit

Other 

Systematic Safety 

Improvement

2

Program: Other-ODOT Systematic - Intersection Signage

Date of Program Methodology: 7/12/2012

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

All crashes Traffic Median width

Fatal crashes only Volume Horizontal curvature
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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? 

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-FHWA Intersection Safety Project Location Identification Methods

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?
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Yes

No

How are highway safety improvement projects advanced for implementation?

Competitive application process

Selection committee

Other-Systematic Safety Program

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 1

Available funding 3

Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit

Other 

Systematic Safety 

Improvement

2

Program: Other-CEAO Systematic - Guardrail
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Date of Program Methodology: 6/1/2011

 

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 County Roadway 

System

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
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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 3

Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit

Other 
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Relative County Ranking 1

Systematic Safety 

Improvement

2

Program: Other-CEAO Systematic - Pavement Markings

Date of Program Methodology: 5/1/2011

 

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 County Roadway 

System

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
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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

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
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Rank of Priority Consideration

Ranking based on B/C

Available funding 3

Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit

Other 

Relative County Ranking 1

Systematic Safety 

Improvement

2

Program: Other-CEAO Systematic - RPMs

Date of Program Methodology: 5/1/2011

 

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 County Roadway 

System
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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

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
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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 3

Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit

Other 

Relative County Rankin 1

Systematic Safety 

Improvement

2

Program: Other-CEAO Systematic - Curve Signage

Date of Program Methodology: 5/1/2012

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway
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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 County Roadway 

System

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
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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 3

Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit

Other 

Relative County Ranking 1

Systematic Safety 

Improvement

2
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What proportion of highway safety improvement program funds address systemic improvements? 

15

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

improvments?

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 Other-Wet Pavement Locations

Other Other-Roadway Departure

What process is used to identify potential countermeasures? 

Engineering Study

Road Safety Assessment

Other: Other-Using Safety Analyst software to identify potential systematic safety improvement 

locations.
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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: 

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

would like to elaborate. 

None.
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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) 74398069 31 % 63842083 30 %

HRRRP (SAFETEA-LU) 3409981 1 % 7462210 4 %

HRRR Special Rule

Penalty Transfer -

Section 154

Penalty Transfer –

Section 164

26369579 11 % 26369579 12 %

Incentive Grants - 

Section 163

Incentive Grants 

(Section 406)

Other Federal-aid 

Funds (i.e. STP, NHPP)

67457897 28 % 44234396 21 %

State and Local Funds 70481028 29 % 70481028 33 %
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Totals 242116554 100% 212389296 100%

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

$21,124,248.00

How much funding is obligated to local safety projects?

$25,732,826.00

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

$40,500.00

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

$40,500.00

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.

In FFY 2013, Ohio obligated 100% of its HSIP funds. For SFY 2014, Ohio has obligated approximately 

63%. ODOT's safety program is making great progress working with our SHSP partners to further 

highway safety in Ohio.

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

progress on which you would like to elaborate.

Ohio uses the Strategic Highway Safety Plan to guide project selection for the HSIP Program. The 

following contains a complete list of Emphasis Areas, Targets Areas, and Strategies contained in the 

current plan posted at the following link: 

http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Planning/SPPM/MajorPrograms/Safety/Documents/SHSP%20Rep

ort.pdf

These have been provided at the end of each SHSP Strategy field in the project listing table in the 

following section. An example of improve signage or install warning signs for a fixed object crash 

location would be coded as “II-a-4”.

Emphasis Area I – Data and Support Systems

Targets

α. Timely Data

β. Reliable Data

χ. Comprehensive Data

δ. Integrated Data and Analysis Systems

Strategies

1. Provide statistical crash information and reports to outside agencies through web-based 

applications that allow local governments, law enforcement and the public to download the 

information quickly.
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2. Develop a multi-jurisdictional, statewide road inventory network that contains accurate 

centerline information, valid address ranges and other information features critical to improving 

crash information, analysis and emergency response.

3. Design and implement a centralized statewide citation tracking system so law enforcement 

officers, court personnel and prosecutors have up-to-date driver histories

4. Improve railroad crossing data and integrate into statewide crash analysis system

5. Identify those municipal and county law enforcement agencies that report the largest number of 

crashes and work with them to reduce delays in submitting crash reports to ODPS

6. Implement Ohio’s Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES)

7. Use this information in crash analysis, problem identification, and program evaluation to 

improve decision-making at the local, state and national levels

8. Update the Emergency Medical System Incident Reporting System to meet the standards set 

forth by the National EMS Information System (NEMSIS).

Emphasis Area II – Serious Crash Types

Targets

α. Fixed Object Crashes

β. Intersection Crashes

χ. Head-On Crashes

δ. Cross-Median Crashes

ε. Highway/Railroad Crossing Crashes

Strategies – Fixed Object Crashes (a)

1. Identify areas with disproportionate number of roadway departure crashes

2. Implement asset management for roadside safety features 

3. Conduct roadway safety audits

4. Improve signs or install warning signs

5. Remove or relocate obstacles, or delineate with reflective paint and/or reflectors

6. Provide adequate clear zones, flatten slopes and reduce sharp curves

7. Shield motorists from trees, poles, or other fixed objects using guardrail or other barrier types

8. Alertmotorists by installing rumble strips (pilot locations to be selected)

9. Provide selective enforcement aimed at speeding and impaired driving

10. Investigate new technologies

Strategies – Intersection Crashes (b)

1. Stop approach rumble strips
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2. Improve signs and visibility of the intersection including the installation of sign post/drive post 

delineators, dual stop and stop ahead signs and flashing LED or beacon enhanced stop signs

3. Improve sight distance

4. Improve signal timing

5. Dynamic flashing beacons

6. Install or enhance intersection lighting

7. Increase enforcement of intersection violations

8. Access management to reduce intersection conflicts

9. Conduct roadway safety audits

10. Investigate new technologies

11. Educate motorists on intersection crash issues and encourage safer driving behavior

Strategies – Head-On Crashes (c)

1. Identify areas with disproportionate number of roadway departure crashes

2. Deploy centerline rumble strips

3. Deploy, as appropriate, “No Passing Zone” signs

4. Deploy, as appropriate, passing lanes on rural, two-lane roads

5. Train and educate motorists on passing zone markings and lanes

6. Provide selective enforcement aimed at speeding and impaired driving

Strategies – Cross-Median Crashes (d)

1. Identify areas with a disproportionate number of cross-median crashes

2. Establish policy and guidelines for installing median barrier

3. In congested areas, install “Watch for stopped traffic” signs to prevent cross-median crashes

4. Provide selective enforcement aimed at speeding, impaired and aggressive driving

Strategies – Highway/Railroad Crossing Crashes (e)

1. Streamline the process to help local governments reduce crossing profiles, eliminate redundant 

crossings and separate highway/rail crossings

2. Market existing programs that expand the use of alternative crash prevention methods, such as 

improved street lighting at approaches, rumble strips, warning signs and flashing lights

3. Continue the use of visible, high-profile law enforcement programs at problem crossings to 

deter drivers from violating gates and lights

4. Use automated enforcement of crossing violations to the extent allowed by law

5. Encourage greater participation in programs that establish multi-disciplinary teams to examine 

railroad corridors for improvements and fatal crash locations for quick corrective action

6. Modify the project selection by hazard index to include the review of older circuitry on gates 

and lights
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7. Encourage all Ohio counties to develop or expand the County Task Force Program to encourage 

grass roots interest in railroad safety and to identify problem locations

8. Expand involvement with Operation Lifesaver and other highway safety education and 

enforcement programs

9. Encourage railroads to provide accurate and timely railroad crossing data such as crash, train 

volume and speed data, which can be better integrated into the Federal Railroad 

Administration’s Accident Prediction Model and other statewide analysis systems used to create 

safer crossings

10. Develop policies that encourage ODOT district offices and local governments to identify and 

include rail improvements early in the project development process for highway improvements

11. Encourage the closure of redundant crossings through policies and funding commitments To 

ensure railroad compliance at crossings, FRA will increase inspection activities with railroad 

managers by conducting field test and observations of crossing activation failures

Emphasis Area III – High-Risk Behaviors/Drivers

Targets

α. Occupant Protection Devices – Nonuse and Misuse

β. Impaired by Alcohol

χ. Young Driver – 15 to 25

δ. Distracted or Fatigued Driver

ε. Aggressive Driving

φ. Older Driver – 65 or Older

Strategies – Occupant Protection Devices – Nonuse and Misuse (a)

1. Support efforts to enact primary safety belt legislation through state law or local ordinances

2. Upgrade child restraint law to include booster seats

3. Expand the Rural Demonstration Project designed to increase safety belt use in rural areas

4. Implement media and education campaign targeting pick-up drivers

5. Encourage law enforcement to aggressively enforce safety belt and child restraint laws

6. Increase emphasis on special occupant protection mobilizations (public information and high 

visibility enforcement campaigns)

7. Continue campaigns to educate the general public and target groups about the importance of 

occupant protection

8. Pilot test the “I’m Safe” Occupant Protection Program for K through Second Grade and continue 

to provide other child-based educational programs

9. Educate parents, caregivers, and grandparents about proper selection and installation of child 

safety seats and booster seats
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10. Encourage corporations to enact policies to require safety belt use in company vehicles or when 

driving on company or personal time

Strategies – Impaired by Alcohol (b)

1. Targeted Alcohol Counties –Continue target law enforcement and educational grants to those 

counties with the worst fatal alcohol crash problems

2. You Drink & Drive. You Lose. (YD&DYL) Crackdown – Ohio will continue to participate in the 

national crackdown, which combines highly visible law enforcement with both local and national 

media exposure.

3. Continued use of OVI checkpoints 

4. Implement an OVI Tracking System to collect data from all law enforcement, courts and 

treatment facilities

5. Develop Statewide Citation Tracking System to improve the OVI process and Conviction rate

6. Streamline the impaired driving arrest process and provide standardized electronic OVI 

reporting format to all law enforcement agencies

7. Pilot Test the OVI Court Model, which is a multidisciplinary effort to forcefully intervene and 

break the cycle of substance abuse, addiction, crime and impaired driving

8. Expand “Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Program” to improve prosecution of impaired 

driving cases, serve as an information resource for prosecutors and conduct training for 

prosecutors as needed

9. Expand alcohol server programs for on and off-premise sales

10. Increase law enforcement training on alcohol-related detection techniques and issues, including 

training to address underage consumption and detection of impaired motorcyclists

11. Secure Ohio Department of Health approval for law enforcement agencies to use portable 

evidential breath testing instruments by 2007

Strategies – Young Driver – 15 to 25 (c)

1. Support strengthening the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) law to restrict the number of 

passengers and nighttime driving

2. Continue Safe Communities programs that target young drivers and passengers. These 

community-based organizations conduct youth educational programs, including safety belt 

challenges, mock crashes, “None for Under 21” rallies and teen countermeasure programs like 

“Every 15 Minutes,” “You Hold the Key,” and “Buckle Up for a Successful Season”

3. Expand alcohol server programs for on and off-premise sales

4. Increase law enforcement training on alcohol-related youth programs

5. Provide selective enforcement aimed at speeding and impaired drivers

6. Support court-based programs, such as the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office, “Last Chance” 

program, which uses educational strategies to reduce repeat driving offenses among 16 to 24-

year-olds.
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Strategies – Distracted or Fatigued Driver (d)

1. Deploy shoulder, edge line and centerline rumble strips

2. Expand available parking in rest areas 

3. Educate roadway users and employers on the dangers of distracted and fatigued driving

4. Consider public and corporate policies regulating cell phone use and other electronic devices

Strategies – Aggressive Driving (e)

1. Develop common definition for aggressive driving in Ohio

2. Expand high visibility enforcement , such as Operation TRIAD (Targeting Reckless Intimidating 

and Aggressive Drivers), which uses aircraft and on-road target enforcement and media 

coverage to discourage unsafe driving behavior

3. Educate roadway users on the dangers of aggressive driving and the rules of the road 

4. Expand use of speed monitoring and changeable message signs

5. Minimize work zone delays, which can lead to aggressive driving

6. Support legislative efforts to define aggressive driving and impose increasing penalties and fines 

on repeat offenders of aggressive driving laws

7. Add aggressive driving as a causative crash factor on Ohio’s crash reports (OH-1) once it is 

defined by law

Strategies – Older Driver – 65 or Older (f)

1. Expand use of Mature Driver Program and senior driver presentations that educate older drivers 

and their caregivers about driving risks associated with this age group

2. Expand number of facilities to test older drivers

3. Expand and maintain roadway features including larger signs and more visible pavement 

markings

4. Increase safety belt use among older drivers

Emphasis Area IV – Special Vehicles/Roadway Users

Targets

α. Commercial Vehicles

β. Motorcycles

χ. Bicycles

δ. Pedestrians

Strategies – Commercial Vehicles (a)
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1. Enhance the electronic data capture software used to report commercial vehicle crashes to 

increase the accuracy and timeliness of data reported by local law enforcement (90-day 

requirement to report)

2. Expand use of Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks program, which 

electronically collects and exchanges motor carrier safety, registration and other related 

information used for national roadside screening

3. Reduce the percentage of “at-fault” commercial vehicle drivers involved in work zone crashes by 

raising the awareness of the possibility of enforcement in work zones

4. Expand number of work zones targeted for increased enforcement, crash data and speed 

monitoring. Post “Target Zone Enforcement” signs to alert and deter unwanted behavior

5. Maintain and improve efforts to ensure only qualified drivers and properly maintained vehicles 

are used on Ohio highways. (Continue FMSCA audit of new carriers and compliance reviews on 

existing carriers)

6. Continue aggressive driver/vehicle inspections throughout Ohio

7. Identify high-crash corridors and initiate appropriate engineering and enforcement 

interventions

8. Coordinate efforts regarding hazardous moving violations by cars and trucks under the new 

SAFETEA-LU FMCSA authority

9. Educate roadway users, motor carriers and the agriculture community on commercial vehicle 

performance, visibility, and regulations including the Share the Road Program, hazardous 

materials, Highway Watch, etc.

10. Conduct analysis on commercial motor vehicle seat belt use in Ohio to better understand 

geographic locations and causes for nonuse.

11. Expand commercial motor vehicle seat belt outreach efforts

Strategies – Motorcycles (b)

1. Encourage the use of FMVSS 218 compliant helmets and other protective gear

2. Initiate a program to decrease the number of unendorsed motorcyclists

3. Expand Ohio motorcycle rider education programs through public and private sponsors and 

continue marketing campaigns to encourage training

4. Increase the awareness among motorcyclists of the dangers of riding impaired and enlist the 

support of motorcycle organizations to promote the separation between drinking and riding

5. Distribute NHTSA’s “Detection of DWI Motorcyclists” materials to law enforcement agencies

6. Increase the use of warning signs to alert motorcyclists when roadway surface conditions are 

changing significantly (metal bridge gratings, bumps, rain grooves, grating of roadway surface, 

etc.)

7. Provide training to law enforcement on OH-1 Failure to Control code relative to motorcycle 

crashes

8. Educate roadway users on motorcycle performance, visibility, sharing the roadway with 

motorcyclists, etc.
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9. Establish a motorcycle liaison at OSHP facilities who can speak to groups about motorcycle 

safety and respond to related inquiries and issues

10. Hold motorcycle awareness month to educate the public about motorcycle safety issues.

Strategies – Bicycles (c)

1. Increase enforcement, education and training in bicycle/pedestrian laws and safety through 

Ohio’s Safe Routes to Schools Program

2. Increase problem identification and infrastructure planning for bicycle and pedestrian facilities 

through Ohio’s Safe Routes to Schools Program

3. Conduct target enforcement of bicycle/pedestrian traffic laws in high crash zones

4. Strengthen penalties/enforcement for right of way, assured clear distance and marked lane 

violations that endanger bicyclists and pedestrians

5. Conduct law enforcement and judicial awareness seminars to educate these groups in the 

violations and penalties associated with bicycle/pedestrian related traffic violations

Strategies – Pedestrians (d)

1. Improve pedestrian signs and road markings

2. Increase enforcement, education and training in bicycle/pedestrian laws and safety through 

Ohio’s Safe Routes to Schools Program

3. Increase problem identification and infrastructure planning for bicycle and pedestrian facilities 

throughOhio’s Safe Routes to Schools Program

4. Conduct target enforcement of bicycle/pedestrian traffic laws in high crash zones

5. Strengthen penalties/enforcement for right of way, assured clear distance and marked lane 

violations that endanger bicyclists and pedestrians.

6. Conduct law enforcement and judicial awareness seminars to educate these groups in the 

violations and penalties associated with bicycle/pedestrian related traffic violations.

Emphasis Area V – Incident and Congestion Related Crashes

Targets

α. Rear End Crashes

β. Work Zone Crashes

Strategies - Rear End Crashes (a)

1. Target congested highway segments for improvements, including adding roadway capacity and 

Intelligent Transportation Systems, as well as deploying access management techniques
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2. Continue to develop innovative practices designed to maintain traffic flow throughout 

construction

3. Develop pre-planned detours for closures on any link of the state freeway system to reduce the

impact of lane closures due to spills, crashes etc.

4. Educate motorists to move minor crashes off the road

5. Educate law enforcement and fire departments on “Quick Clear” protocols

6. Work with law enforcement agencies to develop special enforcement programs that target 

congested, high-crash areas, such as Ohio Safe Commute

7. Educate motorists and EMS on the use of urban freeway reference markers so cellular 

telephone callers can accurately report crash locations

8. Deploy freeway service patrols to clear debris and minor incidents before they cause a major 

problem

9. Develop intelligent transportation systems (cameras, overhead message signs) to inform 

motorists of incidents, congestion and detours

10. Develop Homeland Security and Critical Incident Management Plan to prepare and respond to 

natural disasters and terrorism incidents.

Strategies - Work Zone Crashes (b)

1. Evaluate effectiveness of 2005 special enforcement and crash data collection effort in select 

work zones for possible expansion

2. Consider use of innovative technology in candidate work zones to supplement available law 

enforcement officers

3. Advertise (signs) work zones with increased law enforcement

4. Reduce the percentage of “at-fault” commercial vehicle drivers involved in work zone crashes by 

raising the awareness of the possibility of enforcement in work zones

5. Provide work zone training to ODOT, local agencies, law enforcement, contractors, and utility 

companies

6. Provide work zone information to the public

7. Update current state guidelines, policies, regulations and statutes pertaining to work zone 

safety including those of public safety and motor vehicles to adopt the FHWA final rule on Work 

Zone Safety and Mobility

8. Utilize new and innovative ITS technologies to obtain traffic count data, verify traffic queue 

lengths in order to deploy a reliable traffic alert system.

9. Require trucks to use lanes that don’t have conflicting merges/diverges due to ramps

10. Require paved shoulders of at least 2’ wherever practical and possible 

11. Use rumble strips to alert motorists of construction work zones and changes in traffic patterns
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General Listing of Projects

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

Project Improvement Category Outpu

t 

HSIP 

Cost

Total 

Cost

Fundin

g 

Catego

ry

Function

al 

Classifica

tion

AAD

T

Spe

ed

Roadw

ay 

Owners

hip

Relationship to SHSP

Emphasis 

Area

Strategy

93030 - FRA 

IR 71 19.430 

(Lighting)

Lighting Intersection 

lighting

0.02 

Miles

380268 443494 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstat

e

1504

60

55 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Adding 

lighting to 

reduce 

nighttime/dark 

crashes (IIb-6)

92273 -

CLI CR VAR 

Guardrail 

Phase 4

Roadside Barrier- metal 1.23 

Miles

306516.

11

306516.1

1

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Major 

Collector

0 0 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installed 

guardrail to 

address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)

89193 -

MAR SR 

423 4.210

Intersection geometry 

Intersection geometrics 

-

miscellaneous/other/u

0.11 

Miles

290748.

14

456857.1

3

HRRRP 

(SAFET

EA-LU)

Rural 

Major 

Collector

6461 55 State 

Highwa

y 

Intersecti

ons

Improving 

roadway to 

reduce rear 

end and 
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nspecified Agency angle 

crashes (IIb-3)

91927 -

LAW SR 

243 17.83

Roadway Roadway 

widening - travel lanes

0.12 

Miles

368742.

54

1070259 HRRRP 

(SAFET

EA-LU)

Rural 

Major 

Collector

2415 25 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Widening a 

highway 

corridor to 

reduce the 

number of 

sideswipe 

crashes (IIb-7)

91050 -

GEA GR 

FY2016 

LOCAL

Roadside Barrier- metal 1.41 

Miles

435626.

37

435626.3

7

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Major 

Collector

0 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installed 

guardrail to 

address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)

93518 -

D12 GR 

FY2014(B)

Roadside Barrier end 

treatments (crash 

cushions, terminals)

105 

Numb

ers

226520 226520 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

3040 0 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installed 

guardrail to 

address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)
2014 Ohio Highway Safety Improvement Program

53

90948 -

ALL Lima 

Elizabeth/

West 

Streets

Roadway Roadway 

narrowing (road diet, 

roadway 

reconfiguration)

0.19 

Miles

108000

0

1633712.

59

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Local 

Road or 

Street

2180 35 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Narrowing 

a highway 

corridor to 

reduce 

sideswipe 

and angle 

crashes (IIb-2)

81541 - SCI 

SR 140 

4.94 Safety

Alignment Horizontal 

and vertical alignment

0.21 

Miles

121810

8.6

1357509 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Collector

4160 0 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Realigned 

roadway to 

reduce 

fixed 

object and 

overturnin

g crashes 

(II-a-6)

93027 -

FRA 

NORTHWE

ST BLVD

Alignment Horizontal 

curve realignment

0.22 

Miles

332478.

24

356531.8 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

8609 45 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Realigned 

roadway to 

reduce 

fixed 

object 

crashes (IIa-6)

93543 -

SHE SR 47 

13.45

Access management 

Change in access - close 

or restrict existing 

access

0.24 

Miles

348097.

14

387108.6 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1026

0

0 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

Roadway 

Departur

e

Limiting in 

and out 

movement

s to 
2014 Ohio Highway Safety Improvement Program

54

y 

Agency

driveways 

in order to 

reduce 

turning 

related 

crashes (IIb-8)

92498 -

MED CR GR 

FY2013

Roadside Barrier- metal 0.26 

Miles

475887.

5

475887.5 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Local 

Road or 

Street

1200 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installed 

guardrail to 

address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)

94460 -

FRA IR 

70/Hilliar

d Rome Int

Roadway Roadway 

widening - add lane(s) 

along segment

0.38 

Miles

254830.

61

5543621 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

4672

2

25 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Widening a 

highway 

corridor to 

add turn 

lanes and 

reduce the 

number of 

rear end 

and angle 

crashes (IIb-6)

97305 - Roadside Barrier- metal 0.5 300000 364848 HSIP Rural 0 35 County Roadway Installed 
2014 Ohio Highway Safety Improvement Program

55

CLE VAR 

Guardrail 

FY 14

Miles (Sectio

n 148)

Local 

Road or 

Street

Highwa

y 

Agency

Departur

e

guardrail to 

address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)

89541 -

CAR SR 

542 13.18

Alignment Vertical 

alignment or elevation 

change

0.5 

Miles

153859

8.3

1961591.

77

HRRRP 

(SAFET

EA-LU)

Rural 

Major 

Collector

1130 35 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Realigned 

roadway to 

reduce 

fixed 

object 

crashes (IIa-6)

86846 -

HEN SR 

108 16.10 

Minor 

Widen

Roadway Roadway 

widening - add lane(s) 

along segment

0.53 

Miles

277723

9.24

3452250.

88

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

8480 0 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Widening a 

highway 

corridor to 

add turn 

lanes and 

reduce the 

number of 

rear end 

and angle 

crashes (IIb-3)

93801 -

BRO US 68 

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

0.61 

Miles

174501

9

2105455.

5

HSIP 

(Sectio

Rural 

Minor 

1525

3

45 State 

Highwa

Intersecti

ons

Constructin

g turn 
2014 Ohio Highway Safety Improvement Program

56

30.72 

Safety

left-turn lane n 148) Arterial y 

Agency

lanes to 

rear end 

and left 

turn 

crashes (IIb-2)

97304 -

CLE VAR 

Pavement 

Markings 

FY 14

Roadway delineation 

Roadway delineation -

other

0.64 

Miles

150000 150000 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Collector

0 45 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Added 

pavement 

markings 

to reduce 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-5)

86923 -

SUM 31st 

Street 

(CR17)

Roadway Roadway 

widening - add lane(s) 

along segment

0.66 

Miles

121400

3.25

3857537.

72

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Collector

0 40 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Widening a 

highway 

corridor to 

add turn 

lanes and 

reduce the 

number of 

rear end 

and angle 

crashes (IIb-5)

83018 -

FRA US 40 

Access management 

Change in access - close 

0.69 

Miles

420026 4697736.

26

Other 

Federa

Urban 

Principal 

2820

0

0 City of 

Munici

Roadway 

Departur

Limiting in 

and out 
2014 Ohio Highway Safety Improvement Program

57

6.31 or restrict existing 

access

l-aid 

Funds 

(i.e. 

STP, 

NHPP)

Arterial -

Other

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

e movement

s to 

driveways 

in order to 

reduce 

turning 

related 

crashes (IIb-8)

89090 -

MAH 

Guardrail 

CEAO FY13

Roadside Barrier- metal 0.71 

Miles

316826.

1

316826.1 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Major 

Collector

1183

4

40 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installed 

guardrail to 

address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)

77563 -

ATB US 

0020 13.78

Roadway Roadway 

widening - add lane(s) 

along segment

0.9 

Miles

417823

4

5759485.

01

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2107

0

0 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Widening a 

highway 

corridor to 

add turn 

lanes and 

reduce the 

number of 

rear end 

and angle 

crashes (II-
2014 Ohio Highway Safety Improvement Program

58

b-4)

94665 -

BUT CR 

VAR RPM 

FY 2013

Roadway delineation 

Raised pavement 

markers

0.94 

Miles

64747.7

6

64747.76 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Collector

0 0 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Added 

pavement 

markings 

to reduce 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-5)

96002 -

MAR 

Campbell 

St CSX 

Preemptio

n

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replace

ment

1 

Numb

ers

267307 268531.4

8

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

5480 35 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Improving 

signal 

operation 

and 

visibility to 

reduce 

intersectio

n related 

crashes (IIb-4)

90154 -

MUS PM 

2014

Roadway delineation 

Longitudinal pavement 

markings - new

1 

Miles

150000 160134.7 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Collector

0 0 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Added 

pavement 

markings 

to reduce 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-5)
2014 Ohio Highway Safety Improvement Program

59

96841 -

FRACosgray Rd 

RRFB

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists Pedestrian 

signal - Pedestrian 

Hybrid Beacon

1 

Numb

ers

127376.

97

138364.9

7

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Collector

4303 55 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Pedestria

ns

Constructin

g signal to 

reduce 

pedestrian 

crashes (IVd-1)

92557 -

DEL SR 37 

10.36

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal timing - signal 

coordination

1 

Numb

ers

250660.

43

274139.4

3

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1031

0

40 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Improving 

signal 

operation 

and 

visibility to 

reduce 

intersectio

n related 

crashes (IIb-4)

85602 -

JAC CR 9 

0.12 

Keystone 

Furnace

Intersection geometry 

Intersection geometrics 

-

miscellaneous/other/u

nspecified

1 

Numb

ers

494381

9.85

5502505.

63

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Major 

Collector

0 45 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Realigning 

roadway 

intersectio

ns to 

reduce rear 

end, angle, 

and 

sideswipe 

passing 

crashes (IIb-3)
2014 Ohio Highway Safety Improvement Program

60

96210 -

FRA SR 

161 15.240

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists Install new 

crosswalk

1 

Numb

ers

98829 110130 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2419

0

55 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Pedestria

ns

Providing 

crossing 

lanes to 

reduce 

pedestrian 

related 

crashes (IVd-1)

93564 -

LUC US 20 

10.65 

Safety

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replace

ment

1 

Numb

ers

205060 235050.9

6

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

3234

0

60 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Improving 

signal 

operation 

and 

visibility to 

reduce 

intersectio

n related 

crashes (IIb-4)

87664 -

POR 

Summit 

Rd. (CR148-3.85)

Intersection traffic 

control Modify control -

all-way stop to 

roundabout

1 

Numb

ers

487680.

55

613349.9

8

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

0 40 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Constructin

g a 

roundabou

t to reduce 

angle and 

rear end 

crashes (IIb-10)

94639 - Intersection traffic 1 100933 1360771 HSIP Rural 3425 25 State Intersecti Constructin
2014 Ohio Highway Safety Improvement Program

61

CLA SR 

41/235 

30.79/8.65

control Modify control -

traffic signal to 

roundabout

Numb

ers

9 (Sectio

n 148)

Major 

Collector

Highwa

y 

Agency

ons g a 

roundabou

t to reduce 

angle and 

rear end 

crashes (IIb-10)

94723 -

CUY IR 480 

11.60 

Interchang

e

Interchange design 

Interchange design -

other

1 

Numb

ers

142353

9.01

2109332.

5

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstat

e

1253

36

65 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Reconfigur

ation of 

the 

interchang

e to reduce 

rear end, 

sideswipe 

passing 

and angle 

crashes (Va-1)

83548 -

ERI US 

0250 01.92

Intersection geometry 

Intersection geometrics 

-

miscellaneous/other/u

nspecified

1 

Numb

ers

149117

9

3732936.

13

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2242

0

45 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Realigning 

roadway 

intersectio

ns to 

reduce rear 

end, angle, 

and 

sideswipe 

passing 

crashes (II-
2014 Ohio Highway Safety Improvement Program

62

b-3)

93427 -

FUL US 

20A 19.65 

(Signals)

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists Pedestrian 

signal - Pedestrian 

Hybrid Beacon

1 

Numb

ers

50944.0

7

277455.6

4

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Minor 

Arterial

7480 45 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Pedestria

ns

Constructin

g signal to 

reduce 

pedestrian 

crashes (IVd-1)

93938 -

WAR IR 71 

0.07

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

right-turn lane

1 

Numb

ers

85409.7 1338879.

2

Other 

Federa

l-aid 

Funds 

(i.e. 

STP, 

NHPP)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstat

e

7692

0

35 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Constructin

g turn 

lanes to 

rear end 

crashes (IIb-2)

89488 -

MER CR 

VAR PM PH 

6

Roadway delineation 

Longitudinal pavement 

markings - new

1.03 

Miles

183329.

37

184329.3

7

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Local 

Road or 

Street

0 45 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Added 

pavement 

markings 

to reduce 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-5)

76439 -

STA SR 

0800 07.05

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

left-turn lane

1.03 

Miles

614875

5

8779524 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1255

0

35 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Constructin

g turn 

lanes to 

rear end 

and left 
2014 Ohio Highway Safety Improvement Program

63

turn 

crashes (IIb-2)

84977 -

SUM 

Graham 

Road 

(Widening

)

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

left-turn lane

1.21 

Miles

170000

0

7358324.

75

Other 

Federa

l-aid 

Funds 

(i.e.

STP, 

NHPP)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1245

1

55 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Constructin

g turn 

lanes to 

rear end 

and left 

turn 

crashes (IIb-2)

92500 -

CRA CR GR 

FY2013

Roadside Barrier- metal 1.21 

Miles

307867.

76

307867.7

6

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Minor 

Collector

621 0 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installed 

guardrail to 

address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)

92452 -

HAN US 

224 15.67

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - modify 

turn lane storage

1.24 

Miles

389853 440461.6

5

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1969

0

45 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Constructin

g turn 

lanes to 

reduce 

sideswipe 

passing 

and rear 

end 
2014 Ohio Highway Safety Improvement Program

64

crashes (IIb-2)

92514 -

OTT CR 

Var GR FY2013

Roadside Barrier- metal 1.3 

Miles

259897 259897 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

8290 60 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installed 

guardrail to 

address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)

92957 -

HUR CR GR 

FY2014

Roadside Barrier- metal 1.33 

Miles

283652.

18

283652.1

8

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Local 

Road or 

Street

0 0 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installed 

guardrail to 

address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)

95413 -

JAC PM 

Various 

Routes

Roadway delineation 

Longitudinal pavement 

markings - new

1.49 

Miles

132080 190288.4 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Major 

Collector

860 0 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Added 

pavement 

markings 

to reduce 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-5)
2014 Ohio Highway Safety Improvement Program

65

91743 -

CUY IR 090 

00.06 

Barrier 

Rail

Roadside Barrier- metal 1.76 

Miles

409390 409390 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstat

e

6521

0

55 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installed 

guardrail to 

address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)

85297 -

CUY 

CLEMENS 

ROAD

Interchange design 

Installation of new lane 

on ramp

1.76 

Miles

158914

4

4872585.

5

State 

and 

Local 

Funds

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

0 60 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Reconfigur

ation of 

the 

interchang

e to reduce 

rear end, 

sideswipe 

passing 

and angle 

crashes (Va-1)

95229 -

BEL VAR 

GR Phase 3

Roadside Barrier- metal 2 

Miles

300000 300000 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Minor 

Collector

0 0 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installed 

guardrail to 

address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)
2014 Ohio Highway Safety Improvement Program

66

95547 -

LIC 

Newark 

Signal 

Upgrade

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal - add backplates

2 

Numb

ers

59319 65909.25 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2244

0

45 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Improving 

signal 

operation 

and 

visibility to 

reduce 

intersectio

n related 

crashes (IIb-4)

91655 -

CUY IR 090 

00.95

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

right-turn lane

2 

Numb

ers

984008 1281964.

61

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstat

e

6521

0

55 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Constructin

g turn 

lanes to 

rear end 

crashes (IIb-2)

89434 -

CLA UPPER 

VALLEY 

BRIDGE

Intersection geometry 

Intersection geometrics 

-

miscellaneous/other/u

nspecified

2 

Numb

ers

889514.

31

1404355.

35

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Major 

Collector

3446 65 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Realigning 

roadway 

intersectio

ns to 

reduce rear 

end, angle, 

and 

sideswipe 

passing 

crashes (IIb-3)
2014 Ohio Highway Safety Improvement Program

67

90771 -

MOT SR 

741 5.80

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replace

ment

2 

Numb

ers

763436.

7

1585285.

9

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2327

1

55 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Improving 

signal 

operation 

and 

visibility to 

reduce 

intersectio

n related 

crashes (IIb-4)

95064 -

DEL SR 

750 5.880

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

left-turn lane

2 

Numb

ers

93647.3

5

662878.4

7

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1393

0

45 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Constructin

g turn 

lanes to 

rear end 

and left 

turn 

crashes (IIb-2)

94732 -

LUC IR 475 

9.05 Ramp 

Reconfig

Interchange design 

Interchange design -

other

2 

Numb

ers

0 1761301

7.28

State 

and 

Local 

Funds

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstat

e

8057

0

55 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Reconfigur

ation of 

the 

interchang

e to reduce 

rear end, 

sideswipe 

passing 

and angle 

crashes (V-
2014 Ohio Highway Safety Improvement Program

68

a-1)

93871 -

LIC CR VAR 

PM 

FY2013

Roadway delineation 

Longitudinal pavement 

markings - new

2.07 

Miles

121932.

23

124155.4

2

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Major 

Collector

7590 0 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Added 

pavement 

markings 

to reduce 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-5)

95338 -

ASD CR GR 

FY2014

Roadside Barrier- metal 2.27 

Miles

321338 321338 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Local 

Road or 

Street

0 45 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installed 

guardrail to 

address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)

96859 -

HUR CR PM 

FY2014

Roadway delineation 

Longitudinal pavement 

markings - new

2.37 

Miles

147986.

53

163913.8

4

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Minor 

Arterial

3220 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Added 

pavement 

markings 

to reduce 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-5)

93870 -

LIC CR VAR 

Roadside Barrier- metal 2.51 300000 320486.7 HSIP 

(Sectio

Rural 

Minor 

2782 45 County 

Highwa

Roadway 

Departur

Installed 

guardrail to 
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GR FY13 Miles 5 n 148) Collector y 

Agency

e address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)

89853 -

COS/GUE 

GR2013

Roadside Barrier- metal 2.66 

Miles

42720 532122.2

3

Other 

Federa

l-aid 

Funds 

(i.e. 

STP, 

NHPP)

Rural 

Local 

Road or 

Street

0 35 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installed 

guardrail to 

address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)

94664 -

BUT 

CRVAR 

Pavement 

Markings 

FY13

Roadway delineation 

Longitudinal pavement 

markings - new

2.81 

Miles

141267.

48

162385.9

7

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2108

0

35 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Added 

pavement 

markings 

to reduce 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-5)

89876 -

STA Parks 

Bike 

Crossings

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists Install new 

crosswalk

3 

Numb

ers

74360 74360 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

8434 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Pedestria

ns

Providing 

crossing 

lanes to 

reduce 

pedestrian 
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related 

crashes (IVd-1)

86863 -

WAS SR 7 

22.900 

Green/7th 

ST

Intersection traffic 

control Intersection 

traffic control - other

3 

Numb

ers

217361

2.5

3034557.

39

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

3400

0

0 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Improving 

intersectio

n to reduce 

rear end 

and angle 

crashes (IIb-2)

96675 -

MOT SR 

48/201 

VAR

Roadway Pavement 

surface - high friction 

surface

3 

Numb

ers

0 147090 State 

and 

Local 

Funds

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2435

0

55 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

high 

friction 

surfaces to 

reduce the 

number of 

roadway 

departure 

and rear 

end 

crashes (IIa-1)

95269 - SCI 

CEAO GR 

Various 

FY2013

Roadside Barrier- metal 3.31 

Miles

362230.

25

362230.2

5

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1197

0

55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installed 

guardrail to 

address 

issue of 

roadway 
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departure 

crashes (IIa-7)

80450 -

CLA CR 

333 0.00

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

two-way left-turn lane

3.36 

Miles

482054

1.52

6822751.

09

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Collector

0 40 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Constructin

g a Two 

Way Left 

Turn Lane 

to reduce 

the 

number of 

head-on, 

sideswipe 

meeting, 

rear end 

and 

turningrelated 

crashes (IIb-2)

95218 -

TUS VAR 

GR Phase 3

Roadside Barrier- metal 3.59 

Miles

276392.

03

276392.0

3

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Major 

Collector

1892 45 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installed 

guardrail to 

address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)
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79011 -

CLA CR 

327 0.55

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replace

ment

4 

Numb

ers

141932

8.88

1792032.

52

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1262

4

55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Improving 

signal 

operation 

and 

visibility to 

reduce 

intersectio

n related 

crashes (IIb-4)

86843 -

LUC US 20 

10.12 

(Central/H

-Syl)

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

right-turn lane

4 

Numb

ers

402651

6.31

5732965.

37

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

3234

0

0 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Constructin

g turn 

lanes to 

rear end 

crashes (IIb-2)

89293 -

LUC US 20 

16.61 

Safety 

Resurf

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replace

ment

4 

Numb

ers

168673

4.03

3081945.

81

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2489

0

40 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Improving 

signal 

operation 

and 

visibility to 

reduce 

intersectio

n related 

crashes (IIb-4)

93363 - Roadside Barrier- metal 4.31 286543. 286543.7 HSIP Rural 3061 65 County Roadway Installed 
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BUT CR 

VAR 

Guardrail

Miles 73 3 (Sectio

n 148)

Major 

Collector

Highwa

y 

Agency

Departur

e

guardrail to 

address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)

90536 -

STA Long 

Line PM FY 

2013

Roadway delineation 

Longitudinal pavement 

markings - new

4.36 

Miles

176110.

71

176110.7

1

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Local 

Road or 

Street

1000 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Added 

pavement 

markings 

to reduce 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-5)

91127 -

COL SR 45 

16.27

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists Pedestrian 

signal - audible device

5 

Numb

ers

87360 325914.3 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

9660 25 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Pedestria

ns

Constructin

g signal to 

reduce 

pedestrian 

crashes (IVd-1)

77920 -

GRE IR 675 

9.48

Roadway Roadway 

widening - travel lanes

5.48 

Miles

198000

0

1808826

4.6

Other 

Federa

l-aid 

Funds 

(i.e. 

STP, 

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstat

e

7178

5

35 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Widening a 

highway 

corridor to 

reduce the 

number of 

rear end 
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NHPP) and angle 

crashes (IIb-8)

83062 -

SCI-335-

1.89

Roadside Barrier- metal 5.73 

Miles

131447

0

2145330 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Collector

4383 0 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installed 

guardrail to 

address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)

90588 -

MEG CR 

14/VAR 

PM 

FY2014

Roadway delineation 

Longitudinal pavement 

markings - new

6.38 

Miles

139770 139770 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Major 

Collector

1520 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Added 

pavement 

markings 

to reduce 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-5)

91593 -

WOO SR 64 

0.00 BG 

signal 

upgrade

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal - add backplates

7 

Numb

ers

164000 214610 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

5120 25 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Improving 

signal 

operation 

and 

visibility to 

reduce 

intersectio

n related 
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crashes (IIb-4)

96973 -

HAM US 

127 Ped 

Improvem

ents

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists Pedestrian 

signal - modify existing

8 

Numb

ers

0 40270 State 

and 

Local 

Funds

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

0 60 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Pedestria

ns

Constructin

g signal to 

reduce 

pedestrian 

crashes (IVd-1)

87902 -

D05 GR FY 

2014

Roadside Barrier- metal 8.25 

Miles

865580 1273885.

84

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

7240 55 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installed 

guardrail to 

address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)

92496 -

RIC CR PM 

FY2014

Roadway delineation 

Longitudinal pavement 

markings - new

9.18 

Miles

150000 150000 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal

Arterial -

Other

1226

6

55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Added 

pavement 

markings 

to reduce 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-5)

93087 -

D10 Signal 

Maint. FY 

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

10 

Numb

154105.

07

363557.4

8

HSIP 

(Sectio

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

8300 55 State 

Highwa

y 

Intersecti

ons

Improving 

signal 

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ment

ers n 148) Other Agency and 

visibility to 

reduce 

intersectio

n related 

crashes (IIb-4)

91021 -

TRU CR 

Guardrail 

Repair 

FY2013

Roadside Barrier- metal 10.10 

Miles

22572.8 297494.3

5

Other 

Federa

l-aid 

Funds 

(i.e. 

STP, 

NHPP)

Rural 

Major 

Collector

2090 0 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installed 

guardrail to 

address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)

92495 -

D05 

FY2014 

Signal 

Upgrade

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replace

ment

11 

Numb

ers

100295

0

1032668.

95

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1134

0

0 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Improving 

signal 

operation 

and 

visibility to 

reduce 

intersectio

n related 

crashes (IIb-4)

93473 -

D02 GR 

Roadside Barrier- metal 15.53 

Miles

332167

0

3321670 HSIP 

(Sectio

Rural 

Principal 

5100 65 State 

Highwa

Roadway 

Departur

Installed 

guardrail to 
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FY2013 

Safety

n 148) Arterial -

Other

y 

Agency

e address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)

95270 - SCI 

CEAO PM 

Various 

FY2013

Roadway delineation 

Longitudinal pavement 

markings - new

18.76 

Miles

80476.2 80876.55 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Minor 

Arterial

0 50 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Added 

pavement 

markings 

to reduce 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-5)

93389 -

D07 

Systematic 

GR FY 13

Roadside Barrier end 

treatments (crash 

cushions, terminals)

29 

Numb

ers

741810 788198.7 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

0 45 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installed 

guardrail to 

address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)

93553 -

FRA Loop 

FY13

Intersection traffic 

control Intersection 

flashers - add 

miscellaneous/other/u

nspecified

47 

Numb

ers

31650 437900.2

7

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstat

e

9213

0

0 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Improving 

signing to 

reduce 

angle and 

rear end 
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crashes (IIb-2)

93750 -

D01 GR 

FY13 End 

Trtmnt 

Upgrade

Roadside Barrier end 

treatments (crash 

cushions, terminals)

60 

Numb

ers

166420 167831 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

8340 0 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installed 

guardrail to 

address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (IIa-7)

93303 -

STA/SUM 

TSG 

FY2013 

(UPS)

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

miscellaneous/other/u

nspecified

72 

Numb

ers

436648.

44

502857.2

2

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1690

0

0 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersecti

ons

Improving 

signal 

operation 

and 

visibility to 

reduce 

intersectio

n related 

crashes (IIb-4)

92218 -

HEN CR 

Var PM 

FY2013

Roadway delineation 

Longitudinal pavement 

markings - new

240 

Miles

14099.2

2

142316.8

3

State 

and 

Local 

Funds

Rural 

Minor 

Arterial

0 0 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Added 

pavement 

markings 

to reduce 

roadway 

departure 

crashes (II-
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a-5)

Funding contained in the project listing is total project cost. Larger projects are likely funded in multiple fiscal years. The 

total safety dollars shown in the project listing will not match the fiscal year expenditures.
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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* 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Number of fatalities 1208 1158 1114 1087 1047

Number of serious injuries 10427 10249 10041 9902 9727

Fatality rate (per HMVMT) 1.09 1.05 1.01 0.98 0.94

Serious injury rate (per 

HMVMT)

9.41 9.22 9.04 8.91 8.68

*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 - 2013

Function 

Classification

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

RURAL PRINCIPAL 

ARTERIAL - INTERSTATE

31 173 0.35 1.93

RURAL PRINCIPAL 

ARTERIAL - OTHER 

FREEWAYS AND 

EXPRESSWAYS

0 0 0 0

RURAL PRINCIPAL 

ARTERIAL - OTHER

61 404 0.96 6.3

RURAL MINOR 

ARTERIAL

78 542 1.8 12.51

RURAL MINOR 

COLLECTOR

46 331 2.45 17.51

RURAL MAJOR 

COLLECTOR

180 1330 2.08 15.31

RURAL LOCAL ROAD OR 

STREET

123 839 2.18 14.86

URBAN PRINCIPAL 74 701 0.33 3.07
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ARTERIAL - INTERSTATE

URBAN PRINCIPAL 

ARTERIAL - OTHER 

FREEWAYS AND 

EXPRESSWAYS

20 191 0.34 3.37

URBAN PRINCIPAL 

ARTERIAL - OTHER

137 1708 1.08 13.45

URBAN MINOR 

ARTERIAL

135 1626 1.02 12.26

URBAN MINOR 

COLLECTOR

0 0 0 0

URBAN MAJOR 

COLLECTOR

82 906 0.95 10.54

URBAN LOCAL ROAD 

OR STREET

35 354 0.28 2.76
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Year - 2013

Roadway Ownership Number of 

fatalities

Number of serious 

injuries

Fatality rate (per 

HMVMT)

Serious injury rate (per 

HMVMT)

STATE HIGHWAY AGENCY 369 2720 0 0

COUNTY HIGHWAY AGENCY 136 983 0 0

TOWN OR TOWNSHIP HIGHWAY AGENCY 59 375 0 0

CITY OF MUNICIPAL HIGHWAY AGENCY 475 5555 0 0

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 0 0 0

PRIVATE (OTHER THAN RAILROAD) 0 0 0 0

RAILROAD 0 0 0 0

STATE TOLL AUTHORITY 8 52 0 0

LOCAL TOLL AUTHORITY 0 0 0 0

OTHER PUBLIC INSTRUMENTALITY (E.G. AIRPORT, 

SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY)

0 0 0 0

OTHER 2 27 0 0
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Describe any other aspects of the general highway safety trends on which you would like to elaborate.

Ohio has also been effective in developing policies that expand the use of new treatments and strategies 

to drive down fatalities, serious injuries and crashes.

The department sets aside up to $20 million each year for systematic safety improvements. National 

studies have shown these types of treatments can significantly reduce crashes, including injury and fatal 

crashes that cost Ohioans millions of dollars each year. 

Cable Barrier

ODOT installs cable barrier at freeway locations where the median is 59 feet wide or less, and the 

average daily traffic is at least 20,000 vehicles. The department also installs cable barrier at locations 

with a strong history of cross-median crashes. Since 2003, 350 miles of cable barrier have been installed 

across Ohio with the majority of it being funded through the HSIP Program. The typical cost per mile is 

$105,000. One in 16 cross-median crashes typically results in death. In those areas where cable barrier 

has been installed, deadly cross-median crashes have been nearly eliminated. Property damage crashes 

will increase, but the severity of crashes is dramatically reduced.

Edge Line Rumble Stripes

ODOT is developing a statewide policy to require the use of edge line rumble stripes on two-lane, rural 

roads with a minimum lane width of 11 feet and shoulder width of 2 feet. About 7,700 miles of roadway 

are potentially eligible for the treatment. ODOT is focusing on two-lane rural roads because they have a 

high percentage of fatal crashes, many involving motorists that veer from the travel lane and hit 

oncoming vehicles, or trees, ditches and utility poles close to the road. Adding shoulder and centerline 

rumble stripes to a two-lane resurfacing project, one-mile long, costs about $2,000. National studies 

have shown that this safety improvement can reduce crashes between 7% and 25%. In addition, adding 

the rumble to the pavement stripe will increase pavement marking visibility.

Curve and Intersection Upgrade

In 2011, ODOT kicked-off a new systematic curve improvement program that targets more than 500 

high-crash curves on the state highway system. ODOT staff can select from a menu of options that 

include bigger, more reflective signs, and pavement treatments meant to prevent drivers from skidding 

off the road. In 2012, the department also began a multi-year effort to upgrade signage, pavement 

markings and lighting at high-crash intersections. In 2013, a second round of curve signage was 

completed to address locations with a significant number of roadway departure crashes. The locations 

were identified by the FHWA Roadway Departure Project location identification methods.

Wet Pavement Locations

In 2012, the department reviewed almost 500 locations with a high number of crashes occurring under 

wet conditions. ODOT staff can select from a menu of treatment options to address problem locations, 

including milling the surface to roughen the pavement texture, and various overlays to the pavement 

surface to restore friction or skid resistance to acceptable levels. The Top 20 locations will be 
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investigated every year for possible countermeasures.

Wider Pavement Markings

In 2012, ODOT changed its pavement marking standards to require 6-inch edge and lane line markings 

on all interstates, interstate lookalikes and rural, high-speed, multi-lane divided roadways. Previously, 

theses pavement markings were 4 inches wide. Wider pavement markings can increase visibility and 

help reduce crashes, particularly for older drivers.

Centerline Rumble Stripes

A committee has been assembled to determine the standards for centerline rumble stripes for Ohio.

Pilot locations will be completed in SFY2015 which will be used to develop a formal policy and standard.

This improvement will be used to target roadway departure crashes as identified by the FHWA Roadway 

Departure Project. A policy update on where centerline rumble stripes should be installed is currently 

under review. Moving forward, they will be installed whenever the criteria is met.

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)

1.1 1.06 1.03 1.04 1.01

Serious injury rate 

(per capita)

5.17 5.2 5.2 5.19 5.15

Fatality and serious 

injury rate (per capita)

6.26 6.25 6.22 6.22 6.14

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

Note: Assumed 2013 population was equal to 2012 because the 2013 population estimate was 

not available at the time of the report)

Example calculation for 2009: 

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

2008 Drivers and Pedestrians 65 years of age and older/2008 Population Figure) + (F+SI 2007 

Drivers and Pedestrians 65 years of age and older/2007 Population Figure) + (F+SI 2006 

Drivers and Pedestrians 65 years of age and older/2006 Population Figure) + (F+SI 2005 

Drivers and Pedestrians 65 years of age and over/2005 Population Figure)]/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-Downward Crash and Severity Trends

Ohio routinely evaluates crash trends, quarterly and annually, to determine the 

effectiveness of its Highway Safety Improvement Program.

The safety benefits are calculated by using the total number of crashes by year and 

severity in order to determine a 5-year average. Crash cost were calculated for 2012 

based on the Highway Safety Manual methodologies. For each year, the crash severity 

was multiplied by its associated cost and then summed for all severity levels. A fiveyear rolling average was calculated for 2012 (2008-2012) and 2013 (2009-2013). The 

difference between these two values equates to the safety benefits between the two 

years and is equal to $400,000,000. ODOT spends a total of $102,000,000 annually on 

safety projects. The ratio of the safety benefits and program cost equates to a benefitcost ratio of 3.92.

We also track our statewide progress in implementing systematic safety treatments that 

target serious crash types and roadway features that can potentially increase the 

likelihood of crashes. This program element has been successful in reducing crashes 

based on the naïve before-and-after results for the different systematic treatments. In 

addition, we have increased our efforts to complete systematic projects on locally 
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maintained roads by working with MPOs, County Engineers and LTAP to provide 

technical assistance and funding for local road safety improvements.

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-Systematic Safety Improvements

Briefly describe significant program changes that have occurred since the last reporting period. 

ODOT has made changes in the safety program based on past experiences and new research. We strive 

to increase our systematic safety programs (median barrier, LED signals & backplates, rumble stripes, 

guardrail upgrades, curve signing, etc) to continue to reduce crashes. ODOT has also increased outreach 

efforts to other state, federal, and local agencies as a result of the SHSP. ODOT has also worked closely 

with MPOs and county engineers on local roadways as a result of the HSIP.
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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 - 2013

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 Roadway 

Departure

609 3944 0.55 3.53 0 0 0

Intersections Intersection 297 4069 0.27 3.63 0 0 0

Pedestrians Vehicle/pedestrian 99 523 0.09 0.47 0 0 0

Bicyclists Vehicle/bicycle 17 221 0.02 0.2 0 0 0

Motorcyclists Motorcycle 

Involved

159 1112 0.15 1 0 0 0

Work Zones Work Zone Related 16 153 0.02 0.14 0 0 0
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Groups of similar project types

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

Year - 2013

HSIP Sub-program 

Types

Target Crash 

Type

Number of 

fatalities

Number of 

serious 

injuries

Fatality rate 

(per HMVMT)

Serious injury 

rate (per 

HMVMT)

Other1Other2Other3

Other-ODOT Systematic -

Median Barrier

Freeway 135 1135 0.14 1.11 13691 0 0

Other-State High Risk 

Rural Road

Serious Rural 

Crashes

348 2481 2.15 15.28 15295 0 0

Other-CEAO Systematic 

- Curve Signage

Curve Related 49 303 0.85 5.28 1772 0 0

Other-State HSIP 

Program

All 1047 9727 0.94 8.68 105985 0 0

Other-CEAO Systematic 

- RPMs

Run-off-road 102 640 1.77 11.14 3649 0 0

Other-ODOT 

Systematic -

Intersection Signage

Unsignalized 

Intersection

88 822 0.34 3.15 6377 0 0

Other-ODOT 

Systematic - Roadway 

Departure

Run-off-road 260 1572 1 6.02 10115 0 0
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Other-ODOT 

Systematic - Guardrail

Fixed object 199 1310 0.77 5.01 8075 0 0

Other-CEAO HSIP 

Program

All 144 1020 2.5 17.75 6200 0 0

Other-CEAO Systematic 

- Pavement Markings

Run-off-road 102 640 1.77 11.14 3649 0 0

Other-CEAO Systematic 

- Guardrail

Fixed object 94 630 1.64 10.97 3627 0 0

Other-ODOT 

Systematic - Wet 

Pavement

Wet road 55 506 0.06 0.46 4537 0 0

Other-ODOT 

Systematic - Signal 

Upgrade

Signalized 

Intersections

77 1513 0.07 1.35 25023 0 0
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Systemic Treatments

Present the overall effectiveness of systemic treatments.

Systemic 

improvement

Target 

Crash Type

Number of 

fatalities

Number of 

serious injuries

Fatality rate (per 

HMVMT)

Serious injury rate 

(per HMVMT)

Other1Other2Other3
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Describe any other aspects of the overall Highway Safety Improvement Program effectiveness on 

which you would like to elaborate. 

Cable Barrier

Since 2003 - 350 miles installed

Edge Line Rumble Stripes

2010 - Installed 1,380 miles of edgeline rumble stripes

Curve and Intersection Upgrade

2010 - Upgraded 904 intersections with LED signal heads, backplates, and battery backups were 

applicable

2011 - 576 curves investigated and signing improvements programmed

2012 - 800 stop controlled intersection signing layout to be investigated

2013 - 840 curves to be investigated for signing and other improvement needs

Wet Pavement Locations

2012 - 177 projects implemented to reduce wet pavement related crashes

2013/2014 - 20 sites identified and improvements programmed

Pedestrian Corridors

2014 - 19 one mile corridors have been identified for investigation

Intersection Enhancements

2014 - 14 coordinated signal corridors have been identified to upgrade the signal coordination with a 

combination of technology, equipment and timings
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Provide project evaluation data for completed projects (optional). 

Location Functional 

Class

Improvement 

Category

Improvement 

Type

BefFatalBefSerious 

Injury

BefOther 

Injury

BefPDOBefTotalAftFatalAftSerious 

Injury

AftOther 

Injury

AftPDOAftTotalEvaluation 

Results 

(Benefit/ 

Cost Ratio)

Not 

Completed
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Optional Attachments

Sections Files Attached
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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.