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LOUISIANA 

2022 ANNUAL REPORT 

Disclaimer: This report is the property of the State Department of Transportation (State DOT). The State DOT 

completes the report by entering applicable information into the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Highway 

Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) online reporting tool. Once the State DOT completes the report pertaining to its 

State, it coordinates with its respective FHWA Division Office to ensure the report meets all legislative and regulatory 

requirements. FHWA’s Headquarters Office of Safety then downloads the State’s finalized report and posts it to the 

website (https://highways.dot.gov/safety/hsip/reporting) as required by law (23 U.S.C. 148(h)(3)(A)). 
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Table of Contents

Disclaimer .............................................................................................................................................3

Protection of Data from Discovery Admission into Evidence .............................................................3

Executive Summary ..............................................................................................................................4

Introduction .........................................................................................................................................10

Program Structure ...............................................................................................................................10

Program Administration ...................................................................................................................10

Program Methodology .....................................................................................................................12

Project Implementation .......................................................................................................................17

Funds Programmed .........................................................................................................................17

General Listing of Projects ..............................................................................................................19

Safety Performance ............................................................................................................................24

General Highway Safety Trends ......................................................................................................24

Safety Performance Targets ............................................................................................................30

Applicability of Special Rules...........................................................................................................33

Evaluation ...........................................................................................................................................35

Program Effectiveness ....................................................................................................................35

Effectiveness of Groupings or Similar Types of Improvements .......................................................35

Project Effectiveness .......................................................................................................................39

Compliance Assessment.....................................................................................................................40

Optional Attachments ..........................................................................................................................43

Glossary ..............................................................................................................................................44
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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. 407 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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Executive Summary

Louisiana has set an aggressive target for reducing death and injury on the roadways –Destination Zero 

Deaths. The recently updated 2022 Strategic Highway Safety Plan, which was signed in July 2022, reinforces 

the zero deaths vision with a series of comprehensive strategies and tactics and updated the organization of 

emphasis areas. Based on the data analysis in the 2022 SHSP Update, the following continue to be emphasis 

areas: impaired driving, occupant protection, distracted driving and infrastructure and operations. Strategies 

and tactics for older drivers and young drivers will now be organized within each emphasis area as 

appropriate. Although preliminary, Louisiana is showing a significant increase in annual fatalities from 2020 to 

2021 which is compounded by the significant increase the State saw from 2019 to 2020. Like the rest of the 

Nation, Louisiana experienced a flurry of travel-related activity as more and more residents were vaccinated 

against COVID-19. While total crashes in Louisiana have rebounded to near pre-pandemic levels, fatalities 

have increased 17% over 2020 to a projected 972 people killed in 2021. This represents the most roadway 

fatalities recorded for Louisiana since 2007 and a 33% increase from 2019. It is unknown as to what 

specifically contributed to the continued increase in 2021. However, it is more important than ever that the 

state focuses on data driven strategies from SHSP and HSIP Implementation Plan as Louisiana strives for 

improvement within each of the emphasis areas. Although 2020 and 2021 have been a difficult years for 

highway safety, Louisiana Department of Transportation (LADOTD) has accomplished a number of successes 

in each emphasis area including the following: 

Infrastructure and Operations (I/O): 

LA DOTD continues to use state specific safety performance functions to develop annual network screening 

lists for state owned segments and intersections. These Safety Performance Functions (SPFs) are integrated 

into our Crash Analysis Tool (CAT Scan) for engineers and planners across the state to use for project level 

safety analyses and our office provides technical support and training for this tool. 

LA DOTD is continuing to use Districtwide Safety Investment Plans and Louisiana’s updated Roadway 

Departure Implementation (RWD) Plan to identify future projects with high potential for safety improvement. Of 

LA DOTD’s nine District Offices, 3 Districtwide Safety Investment plans have been completed in last 2 years 

with another one in the works. These plans analyzed safety data for top locations on statewide network 

screening lists (also known as High Potential for Safety Improvement List) within the regional LA DOTD District 

area. The consultant in coordination with the LA DOTD District office and the LA DOTD Highway Safety 

Section performed high level planning safety analysis, countermeasure selection, and planning level cost 

estimates to recommend potential safety countermeasures. The final product includes a prioritized list of 

potential safety projects based on planning level safety benefit cost ratios. Advanced predictive methods for 

network screening of locations with potential for safety improvement on all public roads, including safety 

performance functions, were included in the RWD plan. LA DOTD Highway Safety Section is also using the 

RWD plan to identify potential safety improvements which could be incorporated into other programs (e.g. 

Pavement Preservation Program). 

The goal is to develop safety funded projects identified in these plans and streamline the HSIP project 

application process for the District Offices if no further traffic studies are needed. 

LA DOTD continues to support Regional Safety Coalitions (RSCs) /Metropolitan Planning Organizations 

(MPOs) and Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) for developing local road safety plans targeted for 

the top 20 parishes, where over 90% of crashes are occurring on local roads, to better inform the data-driven 

process and target more data driven safety projects. Of the top 20 parishes, twelve (12) local road safety plans 

have been finalized. Two (2) parishes not in the top 20 have developed a LRS Plan, for a total of fourteen (14) 

plans developed and completed to date. Six (6) LRS Plans are currently under development. Each of the nine 

(9) Regional Safety Coalitions has a goal of completing at least one local road safety plan within each region 
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as part of the SHSP Statewide I/O Emphasis Area Action Plan and initiating implementation with the local road 

owners for the plans which are complete. Six (6) of the RSCs have completed at least one local road safety 

plan. The remaining three (3) are currently in development. LA DOTD continues to use crash frequency for 

network screening on local roads. Crash data profiles, which were developed by LTAP, are being used by nontop 20 parishes (remaining 10% of crashes are occurring on local roads) to determine potential safety projects 

for Local Road Safety Program (LRSP).

Louisiana did not trigger the High Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) special rule this year. Louisiana did trigger the 

Older Pedestrian and Driver Special Rule and Vulnerable Road User (VRU), which will take effect in FY22-23.

LA DOTD updated and resubmitted a HSIP Implementation Plan. As part of the planning and coordination for 

the Implementation Plan, our office conducted 9 highway safety road shows in conjunction with SHSP I/O 

Regional Emphasis Area (EA) team meetings. The purpose of these meetings was to give updates on crash 

data based on I/O EA subcategories (roadway departure, intersections, and non-motorized users), statewide 

safety performance measures, draft updated HSIP Implementation Plan, HSIP project selection guidelines for 

infrastructure projects, and goals for future HSIP funding allocations based on subcategories. These 

informational meetings have helped LA DOTD Highway Safety gain more interest in the HSIP and help 

communicate the types of HSIP projects LA DOTD Highway Safety is targeting for highest potential to reduce 

fatalities and serious injuries.

The MPO Safety Performance Target Setting web based portal continues to be updated for MPOs to use as 

part of the outreach at the regional level. Many of the MPOs are using this portal within their committee 

meetings to present and discuss safety data and targets at the state and regional level.

LA DOTD is collaborating with local agencies to identify a process to review data elements that have been 

collected as well as incorporate new construction of roads and their data elements. From 2015-2017, LA 

DOTD collected all known public roads during statewide efforts to satisfy FHWA requirements to report on all 

roads. At that time, it was approximated that 99% (90% of Fundamental Data Elements (FDE) are completed) 

of all local public roads were collected. All state owned roads and their data elements are actively maintained 

within LA DOTD’s enterprise GIS system.

LA DOTD is working through Linear Referencing System (LRS) issues with the local road system in order to 

have them available within GIS system. Many efforts are underway to determine which elements are 

accessible and useable for ongoing safety studies through published GIS services. LA DOTD is also working 

on a process for obtaining updated data from local entities and incorporating it back into the statewide base 

map. This statewide base map will be used within the new eCrash software to assist in improving location 

information within the new crash report and streamline safety analyses on the back-end. A useable highway 

classification file was created for the eCrash system. The creation of this file has been documented so that it 

can be re-created. The State has begun to use this file and are finding areas that may need to be improved in 

future versions for statewide analysis and network screening.

Louisiana is currently in the process of updating the Louisiana Uniform Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Report to 

align with NHTSA’s Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria (MMUCC) 5th Edition. As of September 1, 2022, 

143 law enforcement agencies have transitioned over to the new crash report. It is anticipated all agencies will 

be submitting crashes on the new crash report by January 1, 2023. LA DOTD has contracted with a Law 

Enforcement Expert to lead this effort between all lead agencies including Louisiana State Police (LSP), 

Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC), LSU/Center for Analytics and Research in Transportation 

Safety (CARTS), FHWA, and LA DOTD and to ensure crash data quality improvements are being tracked and 

data integration is optimized on the front end. Connecting systems on the back-end are also being planned for 

smooth transition to a new schema and updated data query tools for law enforcement and planners/engineers. 

Coordination on this project has also involved the Office of Technology Services (OTS) Office of Motor Vehicle 

(OMV) for this data integration approach. A robust training program is underway in partnership with Traffic 
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Records Coordinating Committee as well for local law enforcement agencies and outreach through the RSCs 

has begun.

LA DOTD Highway Safety Section worked with CARTS to refine a new Crash Data Query Tool for project level 

safety analysis on state and local routes. The purpose of this tool is to use more mapping features and tying 

directly to the electronic captures of narratives and diagrams of the crash reports. The tool allows the engineer 

or planner to query a specific location and view crash data elements at summary level or at the crash level. 

Outputs of the tool include summary tables, detailed data tables, and collision diagrams. This tool is currently 

in demonstration mode and is being used by internal LADOTD staff and key external safety partners such as 

MPOs and technical staff at large Local Public Agencies (LPAs). Next steps include expanding permissions for 

more external users (local public agencies, researchers and consultants) and incorporate crash analysis 

features from CAT Scan to increase efficiency for the users. LA DOTD and CARTS will be updating outreach 

and training plan for engineers and planners as Louisiana transitions to these new query and analysis tools.

LA DOTD continues to implement cable barrier projects statewide based on a statewide systemic cable 

median barrier study which produced a prioritized list of candidate locations where median barrier would be 

considered for installation. High speed, controlled access facilities with a median width less than 100' were 

analyzed in the study. As of June 2022 the LA DOTD has installed approximately 632 miles of cable barriers 

throughout the State at an investment of approximately $93 million. There are currently another 98 miles under 

construction along I-10, I-210, US 90, and I-12 corridors for approximately $34 million. Our staff will be working 

with Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC) to perform a safety evaluation of the cable barrier 

projects which have been in operation for 3 years.

The first round of districtwide low cost safety improvement systemic projects targeted at curves for roadway 

departure were implemented within the last 3 years. LA DOTD Highway Safety will be working with FHWA 

Division Office to develop a process of determining methodology for evaluating these systemic projects.

The state continues to use High Friction Surface Treatment as a safety countermeasure on select routes with a 

high potential for safety improvement. This year Louisiana had our first HFST project planned to let as part of 

the Local Road Safety Program. LA DOTD Highway Safety Office and Traffic Office continue to partner on 

funding enhanced signing at curves on rural two-lane roads and enhancements such as Flashing Yellow 

Arrows at signalized intersections as we align with new MUTCD guidance. We are working with LTAP for 

similar initiatives on local roads in conjunction with Local Road Safety Plans and RWD Plan.

Local Roads:

Local Road Safety Program (LRSP): Louisiana continues to lead efforts in LRSP. The LRSP is allocated 

approximately $3-5 million of HSIP funds per year. Eligible projects include those for roadways in 

transportation systems owned and operated by Parish and municipal road agencies. Specific funds are

available for selected local safety data-driven projects and additional funding sources for resources may be 

available depending on the type of project. Funding for local road safety improvement projects is available 

through the LRSP. LA DOTD administers the LRSP in coordination with LTAP. LTAP coordinates activities and 

resources in conjunction with the LA DOTD to facilitate project submittals, review and scoring, and 

recommendation of qualifying project applications for the Local Road Safety Improvement projects. This year, 

LTAP, with LA DOTD support, has participated in webinars, meetings and peer exchanges with locals. LTAP 

continued working with the RSCs Coordinators with developing Local Road Safety Plans and determining next 

steps for implementation of completed Local Road Safety Plans. LTAP in partnership with FHWA EDC 

FoRRRwd initiative also conducted 8 regional workshops across the state focused on “Combatting Rural 

Roadway Departures.” These were well attended by various partners at the RSCs. Additionally, LTAP and LA 

DOTD encourage local agencies to use the statewide Roadway Departure Implementation Plan and the LRS 

Plans to move towards implementation of potential safety projects on locally owned roads. This will potentially 

increase interest in the LRS Program and Regional Coalition efforts, which may lead to an increase in the LRS 

Program funding allocation, and help reach our statewide and regional safety targets. LTAP has created 
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separate pre-application documents, one for intersections and one for roadways. LTAP continues to update the 

LRS Program application and roadway assessment form to encourage LPAs to submit projects from the RWD 

plan and Local Road Safety Plans. Locals are encouraged to submit non-motorized user projects to both the 

LRSP and the SRTPPP.

Non-Motorized Users:

Louisiana has finalized a statewide pedestrian crash study to analyze crash trends and develop predictive 

models for pedestrian crashes. This analysis will influence future Safe Route to Public Places Program 

(SRTPPP) and HSIP programming by using state specific SPFs for pedestrian crashes to identify potential 

project locations for implementation of pedestrian safety countermeasures, with a specific focus on proven 

safety countermeasures. These efforts will help address Louisiana’s non-motorized safety performance 

measures and identify needs for training efforts. In 2021, Louisiana designated a full-time Pedestrian, Bicycle & 

Transit Design Expert, who has become a valuable resource for SRTPPP, pedestrian/bicycle safety initiatives, 

and projects statewide Complete Street efforts. This will help Louisiana focus our safety funds and determine 

which countermeasures Louisiana should target and where training should be focused. LA DOTD participated 

in various virtual meeting/peer exchanges focused on pedestrian safety which has helped generate ideas on 

best approach for implementing safety infrastructure projects. Through the I/O SHSP action items, LADOTD is 

working with MPOs, District offices, and LPAs on prioritizing locations identified in the study for more 

conducting more technical preliminary engineering studies. A pilot project is underway to study multiple 

locations in one district and propose potential feasible countermeasures along with planning level costs.

The SRTPPP is allocated approximately $3-5 million per year as part of the HSIP. Eligible projects include 

those roadways in transportation systems owned and operated by State, Parish and municipal road agencies 

with an emphasis on reducing non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries. Specific funds are available for 

selected safety data-driven projects and additional funding sources for resources may be available depending 

on the type of project. Funding for these projects is available through the SRTPPP. LA DOTD administers the 

SRTPPP. LA DOTD coordinates activities and resources to facilitate a yearly project application submittal, 

review and scoring, and recommendation of qualifying project applications. LA DOTD announced a 2021 Call 

for Projects, with applications due June 30, 2021. Twenty-two (22) applications were received and evaluated. 

Twelve projects were selected to move into the second phase of evaluation.

LA DOTD prepared the annual statewide Complete Streets Performance Measures Report and submitted to 

State Legislature in March 2022. Safety considerations have been used for these efforts to help bring 

awareness to potential concerns and identify opportunities where improvements can be made on new projects. 

LA DOTD Highway Safety Section participates in LA DOTD Complete Streets Steering Committee and the 

Louisiana Complete Streets Advisory Council.

As part of the FHWA Focused Approach for Pedestrians, LA DOTD continues to promote pedestrian-focused 

Road Safety Assessments as a useful tool for high potential for safety improvement locations identified in the 

statewide pedestrian study.

Distracted Driving

Louisiana’s Statewide Distracted Driving Emphasis Area Team continues to provide educational and statistical 

information to Legislators as the conversations regarding a hands-free law in Louisiana continue. Team 

members also continued to reach local organizations with education on the corporate benefits of implementing 

hands-free policies for employees operating fleet vehicles, which research has shown to carry over into 

operation of employees’ personally owned vehicles also. Throughout the year, students throughout Louisiana 

were encouraged to participate in two different Distracted Driving Contests: Project Yellow Light, which is a 

national competition; and a regional contest, which was to be sponsored by a local company. Lastly, in an 

effort to improve Louisiana’s quality of data pertaining to Distracted Driving, state and local law enforcement 

agencies were encouraged to conduct traffic enforcement within school zones as well as to implement pilot 
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enforcement programs within their agencies. The school zone project was selected because “hand-held bans” 

in place within school zones that are properly identified, allow for easier enforcement.

Occupant Protection

Per federal regulations, the LHSC conducted a statewide observational seat belt usage survey in 2021. The 

2021 survey was conducted at the end of the calendar year unlike most statewide surveys and the 2021 

statewide use rate was 85.7%. The 2021 use rate is 1.8 percentage points below the most recent rate of 

87.5% measured in June 2019. The planned 2020 survey was not conducted due to the COVID-19 pandemic 

and a federal waiver granted by the NHTSA.

The Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force (LPSTF), a subgroup under the Occupant Protection Emphasis 

Area in the SHSP, is responsible for educating the community and other agencies on the benefit of restraint 

systems in motor vehicles. The LPSTF is hosted by the University Medical Center New Orleans and the LHSC. 

Louisiana’s RSCs partner with LPSTF many efforts including education, enforcement, and legislation related to 

motor vehicle occupants, thus preventing unnecessary injuries, fatalities, and economic costs to society. 

Various groups work together to provide access to child passenger safety and adult occupant protection 

services at no cost to all citizens of Louisiana. During 2021, over 2,351 children were assisted among 

Louisiana’s 95 fitting stations.

Through the Occupant Protection SHSP Emphasis Area Team, the LPSTF began training technicians in CarFit 

to address the occupant protection needs of older drivers. In 2022, two technician’s trainings were conducted 

with a total of 9 CarFit technicians receiving training, 11 receiving event coordinator training, and 2 

coordinators becoming instructors. There were two additional technician trainings planned; however, they were 

cancelled due to COVID-19.

The Occupant Protection SHSP Emphasis Area Team worked with the RSCs to provide standardized 

educational materials regarding the replacement of seatbelts and child seats following a crash. These 

materials were distributed through traditional means and through social media. Law enforcement agencies 

placed the guidelines in their officers’ ticket books to be distributed with information on obtaining a crash report. 

Informational flyers were distributed at various events throughout the year.

Impaired Driving

LHSC continued to support DWI overtime enforcement in Tier One Alcohol Problem ID Parishes, 

corresponding with national and state mobilizations. Warranted Blood Draw Programs were expanded to law 

enforcement agencies across the state, with assistance from LSP and the RSCs. The LSP Applied Technology 

division conducted six Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) classes, training a total of 

612 students and held one Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) school, training 14 students.

The RSCs, Judicial Outreach Liaison (JOL) and Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor (TSRP) educated all 

newly-elected criminal court judges in the state on the ignition interlock statutes. In addition, the TSRP 

conducted 26 trainings, totaling 88.25 hours, on impaired driving topics to 1,088 prosecutors and 663 law 

enforcement officers. The JOL conducted nine judicial trainings on impaired driving topics to over 400 judges 

and one workshop on intervention to 75 judges and law enforcement officers.

The LHSC continued its support of the state’s nine DWI Courts. Grant funds were used for salaries, training, 

drug testing, treatment, and monitoring of DWI court clients. These courts served approximately 250 clients in 

twelve parishes throughout the state.

Judges in Lafayette, Vermilion, and Acadiana Parishes ordered misdemeanor DWI offenders to be screened 

for the presence of a substance use or mental health disorder as part of a pilot project launched by the LHSC 
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and funded through a grant by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and the Foundation for 

Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org). Louisiana was one of only four states to receive the 

funding. Data from the project will be used to support future efforts to pass legislation requiring mandatory 

screening of all persons convicted of DWI.

Young Drivers

Louisiana’s Statewide Emphasis Area Teams and Regional Safety Coalitions work closely on grant funded 

programs aimed at reducing fatal and serious injuries among drivers aged 15 to 24 years old. Risky behaviors 

that are included in the curriculum for these programs include occupant protection, alcohol- and drug-impaired 

driving, distracted driving, and graduated driver’s licensing laws (GDL). Collectively, these programs reached 

nearly 15,000 students during Federal Fiscal Year 2021. Numerous parents and caregivers also had 

opportunities to receive education through these programs so that they may be aware of the laws and issues 

that these novice drivers face on Louisiana roadways. Additionally, LHSC funded enforcement programs aimed 

at reducing underage drinking in Louisiana. Through these enforcement efforts there were over 3,200 

compliance checks conducted at bars/lounges for fraudulent identification and underage service, nearly 400 

arrests, and over 500 citations issued.

SHSP Planning

In 2021, LA DOTD initiated the update of the SHSP. The SHSP Implementation Team oversees overall 

implementation of the Plan and is supported by an Executive Committee. The Implementation Team consists 

of representatives from LA DOTD, LSP, LHSC, LTAP, Louisiana Planning Council (LPC), FHWA, Federal 

Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), LSP 

Crime Lab, Operation Lifesaver, Office of Motor Vehicles, LSU/CARTS in addition to the statewide emphasis 

area team leaders and regional safety coalition coordinators. RSCs through a partnership with MPOs, 

Louisiana established nine regional transportation safety coalitions across the State. Led by safety coalition 

coordinators housed within each of the MPOs and championed by leaders from a range of agencies and 

organizations, each coalition comprises local experts and advocates working toward the development and 

implementation of regional safety plans based on the SHSP. This regional, grassroots, 4E approach 

(engineering, enforcement, education, and emergency response) to saving lives has proven to be highly 

effective.

Louisiana is using a two-tiered approach to implement the SHSP: Statewide Emphasis Area Teams create 

data-driven action plans and track implementation of SHSP strategies and action steps, and RSCs utilize data 

to identify regional safety needs and develop data-driven five-year regional safety plans which identify 

emphasis areas consistent with the SHSP.

In 2021, Louisiana continued utilizing the newly developed vision for implementing and evaluating progress of 

emphasis area action plans. LA DOTD collaborated with federal, state, regional, and/or local representatives in 

the implementation of new program content relating to the performance, quality and compliance monitoring of 

action plans, projects and/or processes that will further enhance and support the engagement, effectiveness, 

tracking, goals and objectives of the SHSP and its associated operative platforms. Strategies were 

implemented, outcomes were defined, performance indicators were identified, and action plans were 

implemented. Quarterly and annual reviews are conducted at the statewide and regional levels to evaluate 

attainment, ensure action plans are data driven and are enhancing effectiveness of overall goal achievement. 

In 2021, Louisiana’s achieved 91% percent attainment for all emphasis areas (combined). The majority of 

action steps that were unattainable were related to COVID-19 restrictions and legislation.
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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 Reporting Guidance dated 

December 29, 2016 and consists of five sections: program structure, progress in implementing highway safety 

improvement projects, progress in achieving safety outcomes and performance targets, effectiveness of the 

improvements and compliance assessment. 

Program Structure

Program Administration 

Describe the general structure of the HSIP in the State. 

Projects that are identified through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) have the overall goal of 

reducing the number of fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. LADOTD performs HSIP components 

of planning, implementation, and evaluation to accomplish requirements of the program. These components 

involve the following: data-driven identification of crash locations, development and implementation of an 

annual program of projects and report annually to the FHWA on progress and effectiveness. FHWA is involved 

in all three components, both formally and through informal technical assistance. LADOTD has developed 

SRTPPP Guidelines, LRSP Guidelines and HSIP Infrastructure Project Selection Guide for State Routes. 

Please see the attached documents that explain how HSIP projects are identified, selected, designed, 

implemented and evaluated. 

Where is HSIP staff located within the State DOT? 

 Planning

How are HSIP funds allocated in a State? 

• Central Office via Statewide Competitive Application Process 

• SHSP Emphasis Area Data 

Describe how local and tribal roads are addressed as part of HSIP. 

Local Road Safety Program (LRSP) 

The LRSP is allocated approximately $3-5 million per year. Eligible projects include those for roadways in 

transportation systems owned and operated by Parish and municipal road agencies. Tribal lands are also 

eligible. Specific funds are available for selected local safety data-driven projects and additional funding 

sources for resources may be available depending on the type of project. Funding for local road safety 

improvement projects is available through the LRSP. 

LADOTD administers the LRSP in coordination with LTAP. LTAP coordinates activities and resources in 

conjunction with the LADOTD to facilitate project submittals, review and scoring, and recommendation of 

qualifying project applications for the Local Road Safety Improvement projects. LADOTD is responsible for 

managing project delivery once a project is accepted into the LRSP. LTAP provides technical support to the 

Regional Safety Coalition Coordinators on Local Road Safety Plans. LTAP continued working with the 

Regional Safety Coordinators with developing and/or implementing Local Road Safety Plans in at least one 
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parish per Coalition. LADOTD has bundled similar types of LRSP projects within the same region to increase 

efficiency and reduce costs. 

LADOTD and LTAP in partnership with FWHA Division Office are developing workflows for LRSP projects with 

the goal of identifying potential opportunities to streamline duplicate efforts and schedule for the LRSP 

application and project delivery processes. 

Safe Routes to Public Places Program (SRTPPP) 

The SRTPPP is allocated approximately $3-5 million per year as part of the HSIP to focus on improving safety 

of non-motorized users. Eligible projects include those roadways in transportation systems owned and 

operated State, Parish and municipal road agencies. Specific funds are available for selected safety datadriven projects and additional funding sources for resources may be available depending on the type of project. 

Funding for these projects is available through the SRTPPP. Since triggering the Vulnerable Road User Rule, 

LADOTD is in the process of evaluating how/if changes need to be made to this subprogram before the next 

SRTPPP call for projects. Also, additional guidance from FHW on VRU and changes to Transportation 

Alternatives Program may also impact how the SRTPPP progresses forward. In the meantime, LADOTD 

continues to move ahead with non-motorized user safety improvement projects through the general HSIP for 

state routes and the Local Road Safety Program for local routes. 

LADOTD administers the application process and project delivery for SRTPPP. LADOTD coordinates activities 

and resources to facilitate project application submittals, review and scoring, and recommendation of qualifying 

project applications. A call for new projects was held in the second quarter of 2021. The list of projects selected 

to move forward into Phase 2 was announced in 2022. 

Identify which internal partners (e.g., State departments of transportation (DOTs) 

Bureaus, Divisions) are involved with HSIP planning. 

• Design 

• Districts/Regions 

• Operations 

• Planning 

• Traffic Engineering/Safety 

Describe coordination with internal partners. 

LADOTD Design Engineers assist with the HSIP by providing quality reviews of scopes, budgets, and design 

alternatives considered during project feasibility as needed. LADOTD Districts perform an annual review of 

High Potential Safety Improvement List (HPSI List) and prioritize potential safety projects within each district. 

Once locations are identified, they perform crash data analysis, select appropriate countermeasures and 

prepare scope and budget for proposed alternatives, including economic evaluation. LADOTD Planning Unit 

assists with feasibility studies which in turn provides guidance as to whether or not a project is a good fit for the 

safety program. LADOTD Traffic Engineering Unit provides input and feedback regarding safety intersection or 

corridor improvements such as traffic signals and roundabouts. LADOTD Operations Unit's guidance and 

feedback is sought when a statewide, systemic approach has been identified as a safety improvement and will 

require long-term commitment to maintain (guardrail upgrades, cable barrier, etc.). 

Identify which external partners are involved with HSIP planning.

• Academia/University 

• FHWA 
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• Governors Highway Safety Office 

• Law Enforcement Agency 

• Local Government Agency 

• Local Technical Assistance Program 

• Regional Planning Organizations (e.g. MPOs, RPOs, COGs) 

• Other-State Police 

Describe coordination with external partners. 

New coordination activities this year include active participation on the Governor's DWI Task Force where 

various agencies discuss Impaired Driving policies and make recommendations to state officials on proposed 

changes. Also, a new initiative to develop a Highway Safety Corridor Program was signed into law in 2021 

legislative session. The purpose of the Highway Safety Corridor Program is to address safety at targeted 

locations by combining engineering, enforcement, education, emergency response countermeasures. A 

Highway Safety Corridor Taskforce will be established to identify and implement future highway safety 

corridors and will include key decision makers from state and regional agencies. 

Program Methodology 

Does the State have an HSIP manual or similar that clearly describes HSIP planning, 

implementation and evaluation processes? 

Yes 

Pre-Application Form for Intersections https://www.ltrc.lsu.edu/ltap/pdf/LRSPPre-ApplicationFormIntersections.pdf 

Pre-Application Form for Roadway https://www.ltrc.lsu.edu/ltap/pdf/LRSPPre-ApplicationForm-Roadways.pdf 

Select the programs that are administered under the HSIP.

• HSIP (no subprograms) 

• Local Safety 

• Other-Safe Routes to Public Places 

Program: HSIP (no subprograms)

Date of Program Methodology:6/30/2017

What is the justification for this program? 

• Addresses SHSP priority or emphasis area

• FHWA focused approach to safety

What is the funding approach for this program? 

Funding set-aside

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway 
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• All crashes

• Fatal and serious injury crashes 

only

• Volume • Functional classification

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

• Crash frequency

• Crash rate

• Excess expected crash frequency using SPFs

• Excess expected crash frequency with the EB adjustment

• Excess proportions of specific crash types

• Expected crash frequency with EB adjustment

• Level of service of safety (LOSS)

• Probability of specific crash types

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

program?

No

Are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?

How are projects under this program advanced for implementation?

• selection committee

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).

Rank of Priority Consideration

Available funding:2

Cost Effectiveness:1

Program: Local Safety

Date of Program Methodology:12/20/2016

What is the justification for this program? 

• Addresses SHSP priority or emphasis area

• Other-Allows LA DOTD to address crashes on all public roads.

What is the funding approach for this program? 

Funding set-aside
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What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway 

• All crashes

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

• Crash frequency

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

program?

Yes

Are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?

No

Describe the methodology used to identify local road projects as part of this program.

Top 20 parish crash data profiles were developed.

How are projects under this program advanced for implementation?

• Competitive application process

• selection committee

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

Available funding:2

Cost Effectiveness:1

Total Relative Weight:3

Program: Other-Safe Routes to Public Places

Date of Program Methodology:2/1/2017

What is the justification for this program? 

• Addresses SHSP priority or emphasis area

What is the funding approach for this program? 

Funding set-aside

What data types were used in the program methodology? 
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Crashes Exposure Roadway 

• All crashes

• Fatal and serious injury crashes 

only

• Other-Demand

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

• Crash frequency

• Excess proportions of specific crash types

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

program?

Yes

Are local road projects identified using the same methodology as state roads?

Yes

How are projects under this program advanced for implementation?

• Competitive application process

• selection committee

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).

Rank of Priority Consideration

Available funding:2

Cost Effectiveness:1

What percentage of HSIP funds address systemic improvements? 

 39.2

 HSIP funds are used to address which of the following systemic 

improvements? 

• Add/Upgrade/Modify/Remove Traffic Signal 

• Cable Median Barriers 

• Install/Improve Pavement Marking and/or Delineation 

• Rumble Strips 

What process is used to identify potential countermeasures? 

• Crash data analysis 

• Data-driven safety analysis tools (HSM, CMF Clearinghouse, SafetyAnalyst, usRAP) 
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• Engineering Study 

• Road Safety Assessment 

• SHSP/Local road safety plan 

• Stakeholder input 

Does the State HSIP consider connected vehicles and ITS technologies? 

No

Does the State use the Highway Safety Manual to support HSIP efforts? 

Yes 

Please describe how the State uses the HSM to support HSIP efforts. 

The Highway Safety Manual (HSM) was consulted for determining better methodologies for network screening 

and project level data analysis. Louisiana has developed state-specific safety performance functions and 

excel-based diagnostic tools for better targeting HSIP funds where potentially severe injury crashes are 

occurring. LADOTD is in the process of adding diagnostic tools to the crash data query tool to allow for a onestop shop when conducting safety analyses for specific sites. Additionally, LADOTD utilizes the HSM 

spreadsheets and CMF Clearing House for project level safety analysis. 

Describe program methodology practices that have changed since the last reporting 

period.

Pedestrian crash assessment being used to identify pedestrian projects.
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Project Implementation

Funds Programmed 

Reporting period for HSIP funding.

State Fiscal Year

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

FUNDING CATEGORY PROGRAMMED OBLIGATED % 

OBLIGATED/PROGRAMMED

HSIP (23 U.S.C. 148) $22,283,000 $35,917,383 161.19%

HRRR Special Rule (23 

U.S.C. 148(g)(1))

$0 $0 0%

Penalty Funds (23 U.S.C. 

154)

$13,753,413 $10,379,658 75.47%

Penalty Funds (23 U.S.C. 

164)

$37,029,151 $27,489,714 74.24%

RHCP (for HSIP 

purposes) (23 U.S.C. 

130(e)(2))

$0 $0 0%

Other Federal-aid Funds 

(i.e. STBG, NHPP)

$1,075,000 $0 0%

State and Local Funds $5,182,810 $2,160,436 41.68%

Totals $79,323,374 $75,947,191 95.74%

How much funding is programmed to local (non-state owned and operated) or tribal 

safety projects? 

$6,484,000

How much funding is obligated to local or tribal safety projects? 

$6,007,891

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

$7,315,879

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

$5,620,636

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

during the reporting period under 23 U.S.C. 126?

$0
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How much funding was transferred out of the HSIP to other core program areas during 

the reporting period under 23 U.S.C. 126?

$0

Discuss impediments to obligating HSIP funds and plans to overcome this challenge in 

the future.

LADOTD has been experiencing difficulty in retention of design engineers both in district and HQ offices. This 

delays the development of safety projects along with any other delays associated with the projects such as 

utility relocations, environmental issues and right-of-way purchases. To overcome this, LA DOTD is ramping up 

to use existing consultant retainer contracts to prepare engineering studies and develop design plans 

assuming the consultant community does not become overloaded.

Describe any other aspects of the State’s progress in implementing HSIP projects on 

which the State would like to elaborate. 

The reason for the difference between our programmed and obligated amounts is that our programmed 

projects is a snapshot at the beginning of the state fiscal year and throughout the year project schedules move 

due to unforeseen issues. Obligated amounts are for projects authorized within the current year and are 

programmed prior to the current year. Also, cost tend to increase once design begins and leads to higher 

obligations closer to construction.
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General Listing of Projects 

List the projects obligated using HSIP funds for the reporting period. 

PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTION

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

H.010100 Pesson 

Elementary 

Sidewalks

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Install sidewalk 0.678 Miles $502657 $576507 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

Rural Multiple/Varies 0 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections Appendix 

F3-F9

H.010922 LA 88: 

Realign Curves in 

Coteau

Alignment Horizontal curve 

realignment

1.5 Miles $6976477 $10740564 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 154)

Rural Major Collector 5,800 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Appendix 

F3-F9

H.011260 US 190B 

@ Jefferson Ave. 

Roundabout

Intersection 

traffic control

Modify control – 

Compact/Miniroundabout

1 Intersections $2514091 $6622921 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialOther13,300 25 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections Appendix 

F3-F9

H.011645 LA 3002: 

Access 

Management

Access 

management

Raised island - 

install new

1.16 Miles $1939583 $6205704 Other 

Federal-aid 

Funds (i.e. 

STBG, 

NHPP)

Urban Principal ArterialOther30,000 45 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections Appendix 

F3-F9

H.012312 US 90: 

Press to Majestic 

Oaks

Access 

management

Change in access - 

close or restrict 

existing access

0.223 Miles $3977678 $5767815 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialOther22,316 35 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections Appendix 

F3-F9

H.012393 LA 98: 

Roundabout at Mills 

Street

Intersection 

traffic control

Modify control – 

Modern 

Roundabout

1 Intersections $4503025 $6455247 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Multiple/Varies 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Intersections Appendix 

F3-F9

H.012465 D61 

Flashing Yellow 

Arrow Part 3

Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic signal 

– add flashing 

yellow arrow

68 Intersections $2292883 $5537352 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Intersections Appendix 

F3-F9

H.012486 D08 

Flashing Yellow 

Arrow Part 1

Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic signal 

– add flashing 

yellow arrow

33 Intersections $1760762 $5009758 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 154)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Intersections Appendix 

F3-F9

H.012643 D04 

Flashing Yellow 

Arrow Part 2

Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic signal 

– add flashing 

yellow arrow

152 Intersections $4665042 $9330084 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Intersections Appendix 

F3-F9

H.012685 LA 385: 

Ryan Street 

Intersection Imprs

Intersection 

traffic control

Modify traffic signal 

–other

5 Intersections $273292 $825831 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

Urban Minor Arterial 21,000 40 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Intersections Appendix 

F3-F9

H.013014 Local 

Road 

Signing(Vermilion)

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal 

pavement markings 

- remarking

3.881 Miles $90129 $400571 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

Rural Multiple/Varies 0 County 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Appendix 

F3-F9

H.013116 LA 20 

Widen: LA 307 - S. 

Vacherie

Shoulder 

treatments

Widen shoulder – 

paved or other 

(includes add 

shoulder)

3.104 Miles $319724 $319724 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

Rural Minor Arterial 7,940 50 State 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

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PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT 

TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTION

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

H.013344 LA 14 @ 

LA 397 Roundabout

Intersection 

traffic control

Modify control – 

Modern 

Roundabout

1 Intersections $4633632 $5664215 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Rural Multiple/Varies 6,096 55 State 

Highway

Agency

Spot Intersections Appendix 

F3-F9

H.013720 Bonner St 

Bridge Ped 

Impr(Ruston)

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists – other

1 Locations $191175 $194938 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

Urban Major Collector 6,300 25 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians Appendix 

F3-F9

H.013751 

Downtown 

Greenway LA 

Connector(BR)

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Install sidewalk 0.395 Miles $188428 $195192 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

Urban Local Road or 

Street

0 25 City or 

Municipal 

Highway 

Agency

Spot Pedestrians Appendix 

F3-F9

H.013763 LRSP 

Signs & 

Striping(Vernon, 

Sabine)

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal 

pavement markings 

- remarking

65.213 Miles $1829101 $2007654 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

Rural Multiple/Varies 0 County 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Appendix 

F3-F9

H.013766 Local 

Road Signs & 

Striping (Caddo)

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal 

pavement markings 

- remarking

47.444 Miles $2044985 $2631629 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Multiple/Varies 0 County 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Appendix 

F3-F9

H.013767 Signs & 

Markings(St. Landry 

& St. Martin)

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal 

pavement markings 

- remarking

69.497 Miles $251892 $262419 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 154)

Rural Multiple/Varies 0 County 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Appendix 

F3-F9

H.013770 LRSP 

Signing and Striping 

(Iberia)

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal 

pavement markings 

- remarking

29.544 Miles $180966 $191493 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

Rural Multiple/Varies 0 County 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Appendix 

F3-F9

H.013772 Signing 

and Striping 

(Acadia)

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal 

pavement markings 

- remarking

29.236 Miles $627844 $837578 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

Rural Multiple/Varies 0 County 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Appendix 

F3-F9

H.013789 Curve 

Signing & 

Striping(Evangeline)

Roadway 

delineation

Longitudinal 

pavement markings 

- remarking

4.65 Miles $100714 $107478 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 154)

Rural Multiple/Varies 0 County 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Appendix 

F3-F9

H.013823 D03 

Rumble Strips 

(South)

Shoulder 

treatments

Shoulder 

treatments - other

184 Miles $5158616 $5158616 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Appendix 

F3-F9

H.014097 LA 3021: 

LA 39-US 90

Access 

management

Median crossover - 

directional 

crossover

2 Crossovers $328802 $7981198 Other 

Federal-aid 

Funds (i.e. 

STBG, 

NHPP)

Urban Principal ArterialOther38,500 35 State 

Highway

Agency

Spot Intersections Appendix 

F3-F9

H.014154 US 90: S. 

Kenner Ave - LA 18

Access 

management

Change in access - 

close or restrict 

existing access

3 Access 

points

$746187 $11239126 Other 

Federal-aid 

Funds (i.e. 

STBG, 

NHPP)

Urban Principal ArterialOther Freeways & 

Expressways

28,700 45 State 

Highway

Agency

Spot Intersections Appendix 

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PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT 

TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTION

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

H.014292 LA 1: Left 

Turn Lanes at Regal 

Drive

Intersection 

geometry

Add/modify 

auxiliary lanes

1 Intersections $3794220 $3794220 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

Urban Principal ArterialOther30,000 45 State 

Highway

Agency

Spot Intersections Appendix 

F3-F9

H.014302 US 165: 

Roadway Lighting 

(Ouachita)

Lighting Continuous 

roadway lighting

3.69 Miles $2732123 $6606886 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialOther23,600 60 State 

Highway

Agency

Spot Pedestrians Appendix 

F3-F9

H.014343 I-10: 

Calcasieu River to 

US 171 (HFST)

Roadway Pavement surface 

– high friction 

surface

4.486 Miles $2724018 $2724018 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

Urban Principal ArterialInterstate82,817 65 State 

Highway

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Appendix 

F3-F9

H.014382 Calcasieu 

Par Striping 

Upgrade-Var Rtes

Roadway Rumble strips – 

edge or shoulder

21.88 Miles $812002 $812002 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Appendix 

F3-F9

H.014408 LA 67: 

RCUT @ Blount Rd

Intersection 

geometry

Intersection 

geometry - other

1 Intersections $501916 $557685 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Urban Principal ArterialOther32,400 55 State 

Highway

Agency

Spot Intersections Appendix 

F3-F9

H.014585 I-10 

Barriers: Chef 

Menteur Hwy-I-510

Roadside Barrier – cable 5.6 Miles $10989073 $10989073 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

Urban Principal ArterialInterstate117,100 60 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Appendix 

F3-F9

H.014663 D05 

Safety 

Improvements @ 

Curves PH1

Roadway Pavement surface 

– high friction 

surface

14 Curves $119300 $4651669 HSIP (23 

U.S.C. 148)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Systemic Roadway 

Departure

Appendix 

F3-F9

H.014684 D61 

Intersections: Safety 

Study

Miscellaneous Transportation 

safety planning

9 Intersections $74382 $74382 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 State 

Highway 

Agency

Planning Data Appendix 

F3-F9

H.014705 LA 

49:40th St-550FT N 

of Veterans Blvd

Access 

management

Median crossover - 

directional 

crossover

3 Crossovers $1155859 $4376677 Other 

Federal-aid 

Funds (i.e. 

STBG, 

NHPP)

Urban Principal ArterialOther55,026 40 State 

Highway

Agency

Spot Intersections Appendix 

F3-F9

H.014728 LA 20: LA 

304 - LA 307

Shoulder 

treatments

Widen shoulder – 

paved or other 

(includes add 

shoulder)

8.23 Miles $242859 $242859 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

Rural Minor Arterial 8,400 45 State 

Highway

Agency

Spot Roadway 

Departure

Appendix 

F3-F9

H.014906 UP 

Several RR 

Xings(Eunice)

Railroad grade 

crossings

Active grade 

crossing equipment 

installation/upgrade

8 Locations $51650 $61194 Other 

Federal-aid 

Funds (i.e. 

STBG, 

NHPP)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 Railroad Spot Intersections Appendix 

F3-F9

H.972464 Section 

33 LTAP 10/1/2021-

9/30/2022

Miscellaneous Transportation 

safety planning

$359266 $1020448 Other

Federal-aid 

Funds (i.e. 

STBG, 

NHPP)

0 Planning planning Appendix 

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PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT 

TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTION

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

H.012331 2017-

2024 LSU Data 

Entry/Analysis

Miscellaneous Data analysis $3464336 $14859525 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 154)

0 Planning Data Appendix 

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H.013464 SHSP 

Law Enforcement 

Expert SFY2020-

2024

Miscellaneous Miscellaneous - 

other

$147767 $641700 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 154)

0 Planning Data Appendix 

F3-F9

H.013502 2018-

2023 SHSP Capital 

Reg. Coalition

Miscellaneous Miscellaneous - 

other

$144770 $1029514 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

0 Planning planning Appendix 

F3-F9

H.013506 2018-

2023 SHSP S. 

Central Reg. 

Coalition

Miscellaneous Miscellaneous - 

other

$177360 $781350 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

0 Planning planning Appendix 

F3-F9

H.013554 2018-

2023 SHSP CENLA 

Highway Safety 

Coalition

Miscellaneous Miscellaneous - 

other

$156765 $775114 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 154)

0 Planning planning Appendix 

F3-F9

H.013551 2018-

2023 SHSP 

Northeast La 

Partnership

Miscellaneous Miscellaneous - 

other

$210657 $708832 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 154)

0 Planning planning Appendix 

F3-F9

H.013592 2018-

2023 SHSP 

Acadiana Regional 

Coal

Miscellaneous Miscellaneous - 

other

$137743 $665133 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 154)

0 Planning planning Appendix 

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H.013660 2018-

2023 SHSP 

Southwest Reg 

Coalition

Miscellaneous Miscellaneous - 

other

$153060 $682884 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 154)

0 Planning planning Appendix 

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H.013773 2018-

2023 SHSP New 

Orleans & North 

Shore

Miscellaneous Miscellaneous - 

other

$192455 $1038374 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 154)

0 Planning planning Appendix 

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H.013799 2018-

22023 SHSP 

Northwest Regional 

Transp

Miscellaneous Miscellaneous - 

other

$187535 $1198812 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

0 Planning planning Appendix 

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H.972434 Sect.82 

Safety Planning

Miscellaneous Transportation 

safety planning

$1389831 $1535500 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 154)

0 Planning planning Appendix 

F3-F9

H.972419 HDR 

SHSP

Miscellaneous SHSP 

Development

$333631 $606684 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 164)

0 Planning planning Appendix 

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PROJECT NAME IMPROVEMENT 

CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY OUTPUTS OUTPUT 

TYPE

HSIP 

PROJECT 

COST($)

TOTAL 

PROJECT 

COST($)

FUNDING 

CATEGORY

LAND 

USE/AREA 

TYPE

FUNCTIONAL 

CLASSIFICATION AADT SPEED OWNERSHIP

METHOD 

FOR SITE 

SELECTION

SHSP 

EMPHASIS 

AREA

SHSP 

STRATEGY

H.013539 SCPDC 

Bike Ped

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists

Pedestrians and 

bicyclists – other

$13471 $283432 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 154)

Multiple/Varies Multiple/Varies 0 Planning planning Appendix 

F3-F9

H.013533 

LRSP/SR2PP 

Engineer 2 2020-

2025

Miscellaneous Transportation 

safety planning

$127140 $469500 Penalty 

Funds (23 

U.S.C. 154)

0 Planning planning Appendix 

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Safety Performance

General Highway Safety Trends 

Present data showing the general highway safety trends in the State for the past five 

years.

PERFORMANCE 

MEASURES 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Fatalities 703 740 752 757 771 771 727 828 972

Serious Injuries 1,330 1,346 1,396 1,398 1,327 1,262 1,346 1,516 1,673

Fatality rate (per 

HMVMT)

1.470 1.530 1.560 1.545 1.566 1.542 1.417 1.718 1.761

Serious injury rate (per 

HMVMT)

2.780 2.800 2.896 2.853 2.696 2.520 2.624 3.145 3.031

Number non-motorized 

fatalities

111 122 142 150 139 195 144 179 220

Number of nonmotorized serious 

injuries

185 181 199 201 206 222 231 227 231
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0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Annual Fatalities

Fatalities 5 Year Rolling Avg.

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

1800

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Annual Serious Injuries

Serious Injuries 5 Year Rolling Avg.
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0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Fatality rate (per HMVMT)

Fatality rate (per HMVMT) 5 Year Rolling Avg.

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

3.5

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Serious injury rate (per HMVMT)

Serious injury rate (per HMVMT) 5 Year Rolling Avg.
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Please note that 2020 fatality and serious injury crash rates have been updated based on 2020 VMT reported 

in HPMS following last year’s HSIP Annual report submittal. 2021 fatality and serious injury crash rates are 

based on latest HPMS submittal. 

Describe fatality data source. 

FARS

To the maximum extent possible, present this data by functional classification and 

ownership. 

Year 2021

Functional 

Classification

Number of Fatalities

(5-yr avg)

Number of Serious 

Injuries

(5-yr avg)

Fatality Rate

(per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Serious Injury Rate

 (per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Rural Principal 

Arterial (RPA) - 

Interstate

47.2 32.2 0.71 0.48

Rural Principal 

Arterial (RPA) - Other 

Freeways and 

Expressways

Rural Principal 

Arterial (RPA) - Other

44.6 22 1.61 0.79

Rural Minor Arterial 72 47.8 2.3 1.52

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Non Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries

Fatalities Serious Injuries 5 Year Rolling Avg.
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Functional 

Classification

Number of Fatalities

(5-yr avg)

Number of Serious 

Injuries

(5-yr avg)

Fatality Rate

(per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Serious Injury Rate

 (per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Rural Minor Collector 29.4 20 2.58 1.78

Rural Major Collector 89.4 52.8 2.72 1.61

Rural Local Road or 

Street

11.2 8 3.59 2.71

Urban Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - 

Interstate

79.2 153.4 0.81 1.56

Urban Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - Other 

Freeways and 

Expressways

7 5.6 0.81 0.58

Urban Principal 

Arterial (UPA) - Other

134.4 302.6 1.87 4.19

Urban Minor Arterial 94.8 139.2 2.14 3.14

Urban Minor Collector

Urban Major Collector 37.4 48.2 2.59 3.34

Urban Local Road or 

Street

1.8 2.2 5.54 5.96
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Year 2021

Roadways Number of Fatalities

(5-yr avg)

Number of Serious 

Injuries

(5-yr avg)

Fatality Rate

(per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Serious Injury Rate

 (per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

State Highway 

Agency

653.4 871.2 1.56 2.08

County Highway 

Agency

76.4 182 3.43 8.12

Town or Township 

Highway Agency

City or Municipal 

Highway Agency

80.4 363.4 1.34 6.07

State Park, Forest, or 

Reservation Agency

Local Park, Forest or 

Reservation Agency

Other State Agency

Other Local Agency

Private (Other than 

Railroad)

Railroad

State Toll Authority

Local Toll Authority 1 2 0.29 0.57

Other Public 

Instrumentality (e.g. 

Airport, School, 

University)

Indian Tribe Nation

Table 1 (Functional Classification) reflects data captured on state-owned roadways using 2021 crash data and 

available traffic information categorized by functional class. We are working closely with LADOTD Data 

Collection Section to develop a process for integrating local road data and traffic data from HPMS submittals. 

Table 2 (Roadway Ownership) includes data captured on state-owned and local-owned roadways. 
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Safety Performance Targets

Safety Performance Targets

Calendar Year 2023 Targets *

Number of Fatalities:797.0

Describe the basis for established target, including how it supports SHSP goals.

The overall goal is to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes on Louisiana roadways. As mentioned previously, 

LHSC and LADOTD teamed up to identify consistent goals to be adopted by both agencies. The two agencies 

agreed to adopt the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) goal of 

halving fatalities by 2030. Louisiana's SHSP, which the LADOTD oversees, reflects this overall goal as well. 

Despite an increasing trend in fatalities and serious injuries over the last few years, it was decided to renew the 

commitment to saving lives and continue to set decreasing targets. LADOTD reviewed the actual and linear 

trend of fatalities, fatality rate, serious injuries, serious injury rate and the statewide non-motorized fatalities 

and serious injuries over 5 year moving periods dating back to 2005. Trends were evaluated to determine if a 

linear trend could be established and carried through 2023. In most cases, a linear trend-derived target was 

adopted. These targets are consistent with years past and represent a 1% annual decrease from the most 

current 5-year average. Based on historical data, 2021 was the first year with more than 900 fatalities since 

2009, although we saw a significant increase in 2020 as well. A steady percentage based reduction was 

chosen as the most practical justification for determining the 2023 target. To achieve the 2023 target, fatalities 

will have to be reduced by two percent from 814 (2017 to 2021 average) to 797.0 in 2023.

Number of Serious Injuries:1396.0

Describe the basis for established target, including how it supports SHSP goals.

The overall goal is to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes on Louisiana roadways. As mentioned previously, 

LHSC and the LADOTD teamed up to identify consistent goals to be adopted by both agencies. The two 

agencies agreed to adopt the AASHTO goal of halving fatalities by 2030. The SHSP, which the LADOTD 

oversees, reflects this overall goal as well. Despite a relatively steady number of suspected serious injuries 

over the last few years, it was decided to renew the commitment to saving lives and continue to set decreasing 

targets. LADOTD reviewed the actual and linear trend of fatalities, fatality rate, serious injuries, serious injury 

rate and the statewide non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries over 5 year moving periods dating back to 

2005. Trends were evaluated to determine if a linear trend could be established and carried through 2023. In 

most cases, a linear trend-derived target was adopted. These targets are consistent with years past and 

represent a 1% annual decrease from the most current 5-year average. Serious injuries have fluctuated over 

the last five years, however, 2021 showed a significant increase in serious injuries even when compared to the 

sharp increase in 2020. This could be in part due to the new serious injury code definitions adopted by the 

state in 2019 and the impacts during the COVID pandemic. A five-year average trend line was chosen as the 

most practical justification for determining the 2023 target. To achieve the 2023 target, serious injuries will 

have to be reduced by two percent from 1425 (2017 to 2021 average) to 1396.0 in 2023.

Fatality Rate:1.568

Describe the basis for established target, including how it supports SHSP goals.

The overall goal is to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes on Louisiana roadways. As mentioned previously, 

LHSC and the LADOTD teamed up to identify consistent goals to be adopted by both agencies. The two 
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agencies agreed to adopt the AASHTO goal of halving fatalities by 2030. The SHSP, which the LADOTD 

oversees, reflects this overall goal as well. Despite an increase in fatalities and serious injuries over the last 

few years, it was decided to renew the commitment to saving lives and continue to set decreasing targets. 

LADOTD reviewed the actual and linear trend of fatalities, fatality rate, serious injuries, serious injury rate and 

the statewide non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries over 5 year moving periods dating back to 2005. 

Trends were evaluated to determine if a linear trend could be established and carried through 2023. In most 

cases, a linear trend-derived target was adopted. These targets are consistent with years past and represent a 

1% annual decrease from the most current 5-year average. The 1% decrease was chosen despite the steady 

overall increase in vehicle miles driven for the state. To achieve the 2023 target, the fatality rate per 100 MVMT 

will have to be reduced by 2.0 percent from 1.601 (2017 to 2021 average) to 1.568 in 2023.

Serious Injury Rate:2.748

Describe the basis for established target, including how it supports SHSP goals.

The overall goal is to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes on Louisiana roadways. As mentioned previously, 

LHSC and the LADOTD teamed up to identify consistent goals to be adopted by both agencies. The two 

agencies agreed to adopt the AASHTO goal of halving fatalities by 2030. The SHSP, which the LADOTD 

oversees, reflects this overall goal as well. Despite an increase in fatalities and serious injuries over the last 

few years, it was decided to renew the commitment to saving lives and continue to set decreasing targets. 

LADOTD reviewed the actual and linear trend of fatalities, fatality rate, serious injuries, serious injury rate and 

the statewide non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries over 5 year moving periods dating back to 2005. 

Trends were evaluated to determine if a linear trend could be established and carried through 2023. In most 

cases, a linear trend-derived target was adopted. These targets are consistent with years past and represent a 

1% annual decrease from the most current 5-year average. 2021 showed an increase in serious injury crash 

rate compared to an already elevated 2020 value despite a marked increase in traffic volumes in 2021. To 

achieve the 2023 target, the serious injury rate per 100 MVMT will have to be reduced by 2.0 percent from 

2.804 (2017 to 2021 average) to 2.748 in 2023.

Total Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries:390.0

Describe the basis for established target, including how it supports SHSP goals.

The overall goal is to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes on Louisiana roadways. This goal is especially 

critical for our most vulnerable non-motorized users, a population that has seen rapid growth in recent years. 

As mentioned previously, LHSC and the LADOTD teamed up to identify consistent goals to be adopted by both 

agencies. The two agencies agreed to adopt the AASHTO goal of halving fatalities by 2030 for all road users. 

The SHSP, which the LADOTD oversees, reflects this overall goal as well. Despite an increase in fatalities and 

serious injuries over the last few years, it was decided to renew the commitment to saving lives and continue to 

set decreasing targets. LADOTD reviewed the actual and linear trend of fatalities, fatality rate, serious injuries, 

serious injury rate and the statewide non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries over 5 year moving periods 

dating back to 2005. Trends were evaluated to determine if a linear trend could be established and carried 

through 2023. In most cases, a linear trend-derived target was adopted. These targets are consistent with 

years past and represent a 1% annual decrease from the most current 5-year average. Non-motorized user 

fatalities and serious injuries increased in 2021 from 2020 to 451, the highest on record for Louisiana. 

However, as practical solutions are planned, initiated, and implemented and as awareness is heightened we 

feel confident that a 1% decrease annually can be realized. To achieve the 2023 target, the non-motorized 

users fatalities and serious injuries will have to be reduced by 2.0 percent from 398 (2017 to 2021 average) to 

390.0 in 2023.

2020 actuals were revised based on vehicle miles traveled as reported in updated 2020 HPMS submittal.
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Describe efforts to coordinate with other stakeholders (e.g. MPOs, SHSO) to establish 

safety performance targets. 

With guidance from LADOTD, LSU/CARTS has developed a web-based dashboard to support safety 

performance management and target setting and state and regional levels. This dashboard calculates the five 

year averages for the performance measures and provides estimated VMT data, all of which can be broken 

down by state or MPO area. They can also be used to calculate a linear trend forecast. Although, the regional 

safety coalitions represent larger geographic areas than the MPOs, they are implementing consistent target 

setting for the entire region. As evidence, statewide emphasis area teams are using the performance 

measures as outputs on their statewide emphasis area action plans. The teams are tracking performance 

measure targets as output measures for fatalities and serious injuries by specific emphasis area and sub 

categories. These output measures are directly correlated to the State’s overall performance measure targets 

(e.g. the output measure for impaired driving serious injuries is a 1% reduction, which aligns with the statewide 

serious injuries target). The regional safety coalitions are using the same output measures for their regional 

emphasis area action plans as the statewide plans. By all emphasis area action plans, both state and regional, 

using the performance measure targets as output measures, specific areas of need by both problem and 

geographic area can be identified and addressed. Louisiana has chosen this methodology to reach their 

annual targets of reducing fatalities and serious injuries on Louisiana’s highways, as well as their overall goal 

of halving fatalities by 50% by 2030. LADOTD and LHSC have been working together for the past several 

years to obtain agreement on targets. They have reviewed trends using three and five year averages and 

chosen targets based on the trend line that seems most reasonable based on the R-squared and the annual 

percentage reduction required to meet the target. Once LADOTD and LHSC agree on targets, they are 

communicated to SHSP State and Regional Leaders. According to the Planning Final Rule (Statewide and 

Nonmetropolitan Transportation Planning; Metropolitan Transportation Planning Final Rule issued May 27, 

2016) Metropolitan Transportation Plans (MTPs) will need to discuss how the plan will achieve safety targets. 

The MPOs Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the Statewide Transportation Improvement 

Program (STIP) also must discuss how they will achieve targets. Every MTP update will include development 

of a System Performance Report, which will state what targets are and whether the region achieved targets. 

Safety performance management happens annually. However, for other performance measures it will not be 

reported annually. The review of MPO target achievement will be part of FHWA planning process reviews. Any 

needed changes will happen within the planning process review. There is no consequence for MPOs in the 

Federal legislation. MPOs will report their targets (either targets specific to the region or support of the five 

State safety targets, or a combination of the two) to the LADOTD in writing. A formal memo is issued to MPO 

Directors from LADOTD each Fall with details on state targets, link to web-based dashboard and requirements 

for MPO target setting.

Does the State want to report additional optional targets? 

No

Describe progress toward meeting the State’s 2021 Safety Performance Targets (based 

on data available at the time of reporting). For each target, include a discussion of any 

reasons for differences in the actual outcomes and targets.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES TARGETS ACTUALS

Number of Fatalities 741.0 813.8

Number of Serious Injuries 1319.0 1424.8

Fatality Rate 1.496 1.601

Serious Injury Rate 2.664 2.803
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Non-Motorized Fatalities and 

Serious Injuries

359.0 398.8

Louisiana did not achieve the 2021 safety performance targets for total fatalities, serious injuries, fatality rate, 

serious injury rate, or non-motorized users. We attribute the increase in fatal and serious injury types of 

crashes due to the significant increase in activity following years of pandemic related stagnation. In 2021, 

many people returned to work and resumed some travel activities resulting in a return to pre-pandemic crash 

levels. The number of people killed or seriously injured in 2021 exceeded the increases experienced in 2020 

with more people killed and seriously injured compared to previous years. Based on the fatal/serious injury 

data by emphasis area, roadway departure was an outlier for 2020 with a significantly higher number of 

fatalities and serious injuries in 2020. We believe this could primarily be due to high speeds and riskier drivers 

on the road and perhaps there was less law enforcement presence It is noted, actual 2020 VMT and rates for 

Louisiana have been updated based on final HPMS submittal and the updated actuals were used for 

calculating 2023 targets for this Annual Report. 

We are continuing to focus our HSIP funds toward the Infrastructure and Operations subcategories of roadway 

departure, intersections, and non-motorized users as outlined in our HSIP Implementation Plan. Fortunately, in 

Louisiana we have the continued executive level support to obligate all HSIP dollars towards safety 

improvement projects.. With this commitment, we continue to make progress towards our short term and long 

term goals and action items identified in most recent HSIP Implementation Plan. As identified in the plan, we 

aim to program a balance of hot spot and systemic type projects. We continue to look for opportunities to 

partner with other funding sources to address as many sites as possible within a given year. We also continue 

to split our funding between local and state routes with a goal of increasing the split for local routes to match 

the crash data if the support is there from local municipalities. Streamlining the application process and 

obtaining more interest from local entities is critical for achieving this goal. It is noted, infrastructure and 

operations projects take 3-5 years on average to implement from time of programming so any modifications to 

programming can take multiple years to see the impacts. Also, it is noted that the driver behavior has a major 

impact on roadway departure, intersection related, and non-motorized crashes. Impairment, distractions, and 

occupant protection can have a major influence on the result of the injury.

LADOTD also continues to work with SHSP statewide leaders, LHSC, and LSP on SHSP strategies to reduce 

the potential for fatal/serious injury crashes related to the behavioral emphasis areas. We continued to strive 

towards influential policy/legislation to improve safe driving behaviors. Overall, we have made steady progress 

with educating law makers on issues surrounding distracted driving, however, a statewide hands free bill has 

not gained enough support for full passage.

However, the state has passed legislation to allow a Task Force to designate Highway Safety Corridors on 

state routes or interstates. This is an exciting opportunity to combine enforcement, education, and engineering 

solutions on individual corridors and opens opportunities for bringing more awareness to critical safety issues –

both behavioral and infrastructure-focused.

Applicability of Special Rules

Does the HRRR special rule apply to the State for this reporting period? 

No
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Provide the number of older driver and pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries 65 

years of age and older for the past seven years.

PERFORMANCE 

MEASURES 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Number of Older Driver 

and Pedestrian Fatalities

84 75 78 95 106 113 94

Number of Older Driver 

and Pedestrian Serious 

Injuries

101 100 99 82 110 122 137

Of the 94 fatalities in 2021, 13 were older pedestrians and 81 were older drivers.
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Evaluation

Program Effectiveness 

How does the State measure effectiveness of the HSIP? 

• Change in fatalities and serious injuries 

• Other-Change in fatals and serious injuries crashes at locations in the HSIP 

Based on the measures of effectiveness selected previously, describe the results of 

the State's program level evaluations. 

Based on 2021 statewide crash data, we have observed an increase in total roadway fatalities and an increase 

in serious injuries. 

We continued to see an increasing trend in non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries. We have completed a 

crash data assessment on pedestrian crashes over the last 5 years to gain insight into potential causes and 

strategies to address this and align more future HSIP projects. Based on the data analysis using SPFs for state 

routes, a network screening list has been developed using LOSS and expected number of pedestrian crashes. 

Overrepresentation analysis of potential risk factors related to pedestrian crashes on state routes was also 

produced. Data used to prepare the SPFs included observed pedestrian crashes (2015-2019), highway 

classification, ADT, population density, percentage of households below poverty line, percentage of 

households with no vehicle, percentage of unemployed, median income, proximity to park and school, and 

shoulder type. 

Also, before/after crash rate evaluations were calculated for 17 completed HSIP Safety Projects with Final 

Inspection dates in 2018 and where traffic data was available and area of focus was roadway departure and 

intersection related. The 17 projects were broken down into 25 sites; 14 intersections and 11 segments. 

Overall, we saw a combined crash rate reduction of 46% for fatal and serious injury crashes and crash rate 

reduction of 28% for all injury crashes. 

In addition, the five performance measures are tracked by SHSP emphasis area and documented on the 

annual statewide and regional action plans. 

What other indicators of success does the State use to demonstrate effectiveness and 

success of the Highway Safety Improvement Program? 

• HSIP Obligations 

• Increased awareness of safety and data-driven process 

• Increased focus on local road safety 

• More systemic programs 

• Policy change 

Effectiveness of Groupings or Similar Types of Improvements 

Present and describe trends in SHSP emphasis area performance measures. 

Year 2021
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SHSP Emphasis Area Targeted Crash 

Type

Number of 

Fatalities

(5-yr avg)

Number of 

Serious 

Injuries

(5-yr avg)

Fatality Rate

 (per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Serious Injury 

Rate

 (per HMVMT)

(5-yr avg)

Roadway Departure 470.4 605.4 0.93 1.2

Impaired Driving 330.4 288 0.65 0.57

Distracted Driving 183.6 504.6 0.36 1.01

Occupant Protection 270 257.6 0.53 0.51

Young Drivers 218 415.2 0.39 0.83

Intersections 173.2 538.6 0.46 0.95
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0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

Roadway

Departure

Impaired

Driving

Distracted

Driving

Occupant

Protection

Young Drivers Intersections

Fatalities

Number of Fatalities 

5 Year Average

2013-2017 2014-2018 2015-2019 2016-2020 2017-2021

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

Roadway

Departure

Impaired

Driving

Distracted

Driving

Occupant

Protection

Young Drivers Intersections

Serious Injuries

Number of Serious Injuries 

5 Year Average

2013-2017 2014-2018 2015-2019 2016-2020 2017-2021
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Please note, this data is based on 2017 SHSP emphasis areas and definitions. 

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

1

Roadway

Departure

Impaired

Driving

Distracted

Driving

Occupant

Protection

Young Drivers Intersections

Fatality Rate

Fatality Rate (per HMVMT) 

5 Year Average

2013-2017 2014-2018 2015-2019 2016-2020 2017-2021

0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

1.2

1.4

Roadway

Departure

Impaired

Driving

Distracted

Driving

Occupant

Protection

Young Drivers Intersections

Serious Injury Rate

Serious Injury Rate (per HMVMT) 

5 Year Average

2013-2017 2014-2018 2015-2019 2016-2020 2017-2021
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Project Effectiveness

Provide the following information for previously implemented projects that the State evaluated this reporting period. 
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Compliance Assessment

What date was the State’s current SHSP approved by the Governor or designated State representative? 

 07/27/2017

What are the years being covered by the current SHSP? 

From: 2017 To: 2021

When does the State anticipate completing it’s next SHSP update? 

 2022

Update completed July 26th, 2022 

Provide the current status (percent complete) of MIRE fundamental data elements collection efforts using the table below. 

*Based on Functional Classification (MIRE 1.0 Element Number) [MIRE 2.0 Element Number]

ROAD TYPE *MIRE NAME (MIRE 

NO.)

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - SEGMENT

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - INTERSECTION

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - RAMPS LOCAL PAVED ROADS UNPAVED ROADS

STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE

ROADWAY SEGMENT Segment Identifier 

(12) [12]

1 1 1 1 1 1

Route Number (8) 

[8]

1 1

Route/Street Name 

(9) [9]

1 1

Federal Aid/Route 

Type (21) [21]

1 1

Rural/Urban 

Designation (20) [20]

1 1 1 1

Surface Type (23) 

[24]

1 1 1 1

Begin Point 

Segment Descriptor 

(10) [10]

1 1 1 1 1 1

End Point Segment 

Descriptor (11) [11]

1 1 1 1 1 1

Segment Length 

(13) [13]

1 1

Direction of 

Inventory (18) [18]

1 1
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ROAD TYPE *MIRE NAME (MIRE 

NO.)

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - SEGMENT

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - INTERSECTION

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - RAMPS LOCAL PAVED ROADS UNPAVED ROADS

STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE

Functional Class 

(19) [19]

1 1 1 1 1 1

Median Type (54) 

[55]

1 1

Access Control (22) 

[23]

1 1

One/Two Way 

Operations (91) [93]

1 1

Number of Through 

Lanes (31) [32]

1 1 1 1

Average Annual 

Daily Traffic (79) [81]

0.75 0.05 0.75 0.05

AADT Year (80) [82] 0.75 0.05

Type of 

Governmental 

Ownership (4) [4]

1 1 1 1 1 1

INTERSECTION Unique Junction 

Identifier (120) [110]

Location Identifier 

for Road 1 Crossing 

Point (122) [112]

Location Identifier 

for Road 2 Crossing 

Point (123) [113]

Intersection/Junction 

Geometry (126) 

[116]

1 1

Intersection/Junction 

Traffic Control (131) 

[131]

1 1

AADT for Each 

Intersecting Road 

(79) [81]

0.75 0.05

AADT Year (80) [82] 0.75 0.05

Unique Approach 

Identifier (139) [129]

INTERCHANGE/RAMP Unique Interchange 

Identifier (178) [168]
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ROAD TYPE *MIRE NAME (MIRE 

NO.)

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - SEGMENT

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - INTERSECTION

NON LOCAL PAVED

ROADS - RAMPS LOCAL PAVED ROADS UNPAVED ROADS

STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE STATE NON-STATE

Location Identifier 

for Roadway at 

Beginning of Ramp 

Terminal (197) [187]

1 1

Location Identifier 

for Roadway at 

Ending Ramp 

Terminal (201) [191]

1 1

Ramp Length (187) 

[177]

1 1

Roadway Type at 

Beginning of Ramp 

Terminal (195) [185]

1 1

Roadway Type at 

End Ramp Terminal 

(199) [189]

1 1

Interchange Type 

(182) [172]

Ramp AADT (191) 

[181]

0.5

Year of Ramp AADT 

(192) [182]

0.5

Functional Class 

(19) [19]

1 1

Type of 

Governmental 

Ownership (4) [4]

1 1

Totals (Average Percent Complete): 0.97 0.89 0.44 0.26 0.73 0.64 0.97 0.89 1.00 1.00

*Based on Functional Classification (MIRE 1.0 Element Number) [MIRE 2.0 Element Number]

Line 27, columns D and E--**Items collected but with slightly different domains 

Line 34-38, columns F and G- *All roads and ramps have their own unique LRS and are fully GIS integrated. All roads and ramps in the enterprise system have their own unique Road Use. Based on Functional Classification (MIRE 1.0 

Element Number) [MIRE 2.0 Element Number] 

Describe actions the State will take moving forward to meet the requirement to have complete access to the MIRE fundamental data elements on all public roads by September 30, 2026. 

Through possible future “Big Data” avenues and extension of field crew and consultant contract activities, DOTD is hoping to close the gap and get closer to an 100% actual or estimated ADT values that represent all roads statewide. 

DOTD is also under contract with another consultant which is building out an Intersection Program that will be fully MIRE 2.0 compliant. DOTD has yet to begin an actual Interchange Program but will possibly continue with said consultant 

upon completion of the Intersection Program. All current and future relevant MIRE data elements will likely be stored and maintained in the departments current Enterprise GIS, Roads & Highways, for further use in safety analysis 

processes.
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Optional Attachments

Program Structure:

2016_LRSP App_ Jan.pdf

LRSP 2018 Application Evaluation Form.xlsx

LRSP 2018 Guidelines & Policies.docx

FINAL_REVISED_HSIP Infrastructure State Routes Project Selection Guide v17_REV.pdf

LRSP_2018_Project_Application.docx

2021 SRTPPP Application.docx

2021 Safe Routes to Public Places Program Guidelines 1-1.pdf

Project Implementation:

Safety Performance:

Evaluation:

Compliance Assessment:
2022 Louisiana Highway Safety Improvement Program

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Glossary

5 year rolling average: means the average of five individuals, 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.

Systematic: refers to an approach where an agency deploys countermeasures at all locations across 

a system.

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.