Ohio

Highway Safety Improvement Program

2015 Annual Report

Prepared by: OH
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Disclaimer

Protection of Data from Discovery & Admission into Evidence

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Progress in Implementing Projects.............................................................................................................18

Funds Programmed............................................................................................................................. 18

General Listing of Projects.................................................................................................................. 29

Progress in Achieving Safety Performance Targets....................................................................................52

Overview of General Safety Trends........................................................................................................52

Application of Special Rules....................................................................................................................67

Assessment of the Effectiveness of the Improvements (Program Evaluation) ..........................................69

SHSP Emphasis Areas..............................................................................................................................71

Groups of similar project types...............................................................................................................76

Systemic Treatments...............................................................................................................................81

Project Evaluation...................................................................................................................................87

Glossary.......................................................................................................................................................89
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Executive Summary

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

associated with traffic crashes statewide.

In 2014, there were 282,368 crashes in Ohio – 1,008 people were killed and 100,554 people were 

injured. In addition to the emotional impact, the economic cost to Ohio is about $14 billion per year in 

lost wages, increased health care and other related costs. 

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

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

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

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

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

years. Since 2005, Ohio fatalities have decreased 24%; serious injuries decreased 21%; all injuries 

decreased 23%; and all crashes decreased 21%.

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

with local, state and federal safety advocates to:

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

• Enforce traffic laws

• Promote safe driving behavior through public education

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

seatbelt, drove sober and traveled at appropriate speeds.
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Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

progress in achieving safety performance targets, and assessment of the 

effectiveness of the improvements. 

Program Structure

Program Administration

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

Central

District

Other

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

Local road safety improvements are a focus of both Ohio’s SHSP and HSIP. Through our close 

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

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

funding opportunities available to our local partners. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

organizations throughout Ohio.

Emphasis Areas

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

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

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

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

distracted driving and excessive speed.

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

be involved in serious crashes.

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

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

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

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

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

HSIP programs administered by ODOT and the County Engineers Association.

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

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

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

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

enforcement and education efforts.

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

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

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

encourage safer driving. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

around schools to make walking and biking safer for kids.

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

Design

Planning
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Maintenance

Operations

Governors Highway Safety Office

Other: Other-Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)

Briefly describe coordination with internal partners. 

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

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

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

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

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

operations. 

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

and rate of crashes. Projects are scored based on: 

• Expected Crash Frequency

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

• Relative Severity Index 

• Equivalent Property Damage Only Index

• Volume to Capacity Ratio

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

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

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

countermeasures. 

• Highway Safety Improvement Program Funding Percentage

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

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

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

and deaths.

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

Metropolitan Planning Organizations

Governors Highway Safety Office

Local Government Association

Other: 

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

the last reporting period.

Multi-disciplinary HSIP steering committee

Other: Other-Expanded Training Efforts

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

would like to elaborate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The priority lists are: 

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

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

locations will be studied.

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

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

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

being non-intersection crashes were included in this analysis.

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

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

Approximately, the Top 50 locations will be studied.

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

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

Approximately, the Top 50 locations will be studied.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

pattern.

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

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

Treatment Upgrade Projects.

Safe Routes to School Program

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

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

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

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

Other Programs

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

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

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

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

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

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

Commission) to make safety improvements.

Program Methodology

Select the programs that are administered under the HSIP. 

Median Barrier Intersection Safe Corridor

Horizontal Curve Bicycle Safety Rural State Highways

Skid Hazard Crash Data Red Light Running Prevention

Roadway Departure Low-Cost Spot Improvements Sign Replacement And 

Improvement

Local Safety Pedestrian Safety Right Angle Crash

Left Turn Crash Shoulder Improvement Segments

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

Program: Other-State HSIP Program

Date of Program Methodology: 5/1/2015

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

All crashes Traffic Median width

Fatal crashes only Volume Horizontal curvature

Fatal and serious injury 

crashes only

Population Functional classification

Other Lane miles Roadside features

Other Other 

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

Crash frequency

Expected crash frequency with EB adjustment

Equivalent property damage only (EPDO Crash frequency)

EPDO crash frequency with EB adjustment

Relative severity index
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Crash rate

Critical rate

Level of service of safety (LOSS)

Excess expected crash frequency using SPFs

Excess expected crash frequency with the EB adjustment

Excess expected crash frequency using method of moments

Probability of specific crash types

Excess proportions of specific crash types

Other 

Other-Volume to Capacity Ratio

Other-(Total Fatal and Serious Inuries) / Total Crashes

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

Yes

No

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

Yes

No

How are highway safety improvement projects advanced for implementation?

Competitive application process

selection committee

Other 

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

the relative importance of each process in project prioritization. Enter either the weights or numerical 
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rankings. If weights are entered, the sum must equal 100. If ranks are entered, indicate ties by giving 

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

Relative Weight in Scoring

Rank of Priority Consideration

Ranking based on B/C 1

Available funding 3

Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit

Cost Effectiveness 2

Program: Other-CEAO HSIP Program

Date of Program Methodology: 7/1/2011

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

All crashes Traffic Median width

Fatal crashes only Volume Horizontal curvature

Fatal and serious injury 

crashes only

Population Functional classification

Other Lane miles Roadside features

Other Other-Rural County Highway 

System
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What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

Crash frequency

Expected crash frequency with EB adjustment

Equivalent property damage only (EPDO Crash frequency)

EPDO crash frequency with EB adjustment

Relative severity index

Crash rate

Critical rate

Level of service of safety (LOSS)

Excess expected crash frequency using SPFs

Excess expected crash frequency with the EB adjustment

Excess expected crash frequency using method of moments

Probability of specific crash types

Excess proportions of specific crash types

Other-Amount of Funding Requested

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

Yes

No

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

Yes

No

How are highway safety improvement projects advanced for implementation?

Competitive application process
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selection committee

Other 

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

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

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

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

Relative Weight in Scoring

Rank of Priority Consideration

Ranking based on B/C 1

Available funding 3

Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit

Cost Effectiveness 2

Program: Other-State High Risk Rural Road

Date of Program Methodology: 6/1/2008

 

What data types were used in the program methodology? 

Crashes Exposure Roadway

All crashes Traffic Median width

Fatal crashes only Volume Horizontal curvature

Fatal and serious injury Population Functional classification
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crashes only

Other-Fatal and All Injury 

Crashes Only

Lane miles Roadside features

Other Other 

What project identification methodology was used for this program? 

Crash frequency

Expected crash frequency with EB adjustment

Equivalent property damage only (EPDO Crash frequency)

EPDO crash frequency with EB adjustment

Relative severity index

Crash rate

Critical rate

Level of service of safety (LOSS)

Excess expected crash frequency using SPFs

Excess expected crash frequency with the EB adjustment

Excess expected crash frequency using method of moments

Probability of specific crash types

Excess proportions of specific crash types

Other-(Fatal and Serious Injuries) / Total Crashes

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

Yes

No

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

No

How are highway safety improvement projects advanced for implementation?

Competitive application process

selection committee

Other 

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

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

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

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

Relative Weight in Scoring

Rank of Priority Consideration

Ranking based on B/C 1

Available funding 3

Incremental B/C

Ranking based on net benefit

Cost Effectiveness 2

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

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

improvements?

Cable Median Barriers Rumble Strips

Traffic Control Device Rehabilitation Pavement/Shoulder Widening

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

Delineation

Upgrade Guard Rails Clear Zone Improvements

Safety Edge Install/Improve Lighting

Add/Upgrade/Modify/Remove Traffic Signal Other Other-ODOT - Roadway Departure

Other Other-ODOT - Wet Pavement Locations Other Other-ODOT - Intersection Signage

Other Other-CEAO - Upgrade / Install Guardrail Other Other-CEAO - Upgrade Pavement 

Markings

Other Other-CEAO - Upgrade / Install RPMs Other Other-CEAO - Upgrade / Install Curve 

Signage

What process is used to identify potential countermeasures? 

Engineering Study

Road Safety Assessment

Other: Other-AASHTOWare Safety Analyst
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Identify any program methodology practices used to implement the HSIP that have changed since the 

last reporting period.

Highway Safety Manual

Road Safety audits

Systemic Approach

Other: 

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

would like to elaborate. 

None.
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Progress in Implementing Projects

Funds Programmed

Reporting period for Highway Safety Improvement Program funding.

Calendar Year

State Fiscal Year

Federal Fiscal Year

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

Funding Category Programmed* Obligated

HSIP (Section 148) 84592896 30 % 49811033 26 %

HRRRP (SAFETEA-LU) 3990075 1 % 812807 0 %

HRRR Special Rule

Penalty Transfer -

Section 154

Penalty Transfer –

Section 164

21465633 8 % 21459967 11 %

Incentive Grants - 

Section 163

Incentive Grants 

(Section 406)

Other Federal-aid 

Funds (i.e. STP, NHPP)

89254676 32 % 38798705 20 %

State and Local Funds 81774088 29 % 81774088 42 %
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Totals 281077368 100% 192656600 100%

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

$45,394,147.00

How much funding is obligated to local safety projects?

$26,672,803.00

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

$58,000.00

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

$58,000.00

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

period?

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

period? 

$0.00

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

overcome this in the future.

In FFY 2014, Ohio obligated 100% of its HSIP funds. For SFY 2015, Ohio has obligated approximately 

64%. ODOT's safety program is making great progress working with our SHSP partners to further 

highway safety in Ohio.

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

progress on which you would like to elaborate.

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

following contains a complete list of Emphasis Areas, Targets Areas, and Strategies at the following link:

zerodeaths.ohio.gov

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

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

location would be coaded as “II-a-4”.

Emphasis Area I – Data and Support Systems

Targets

α. Timely Data

β. Reliable Data

χ. Comprehensive Data

δ. Integrated Data and Analysis Systems

Strategies

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

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

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

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

crash information, analysis and emergency response.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

forth by the National EMS Information System (NEMSIS).

Emphasis Area II – Serious Crash Types

Targets

α. Fixed Object Crashes

β. Intersection Crashes

χ. Head-On Crashes

δ. Cross-Median Crashes

ε. Highway/Railroad Crossing Crashes

Strategies – Fixed Object Crashes (a)

1. Identify areas with disproportionate number of roadway departure crashes

2. Implement asset management for roadside safety features 

3. Conduct roadway safety audits

4. Improve signs or install warning signs

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

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

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

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

9. Provide selective enforcement aimed at speeding and impaired driving

10. Investigate new technologies

Strategies – Intersection Crashes (b)

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

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

3. Improve sight distance

4. Improve signal timing

5. Dynamic flashing beacons

6. Install or enhance intersection lighting

7. Increase enforcement of intersection violations

8. Access management to reduce intersection conflicts

9. Conduct roadway safety audits

10. Investigate new technologies

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

Strategies – Head-On Crashes (c)

1. Identify areas with disproportionate number of roadway departure crashes

2. Deploy centerline rumble strips

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

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

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

6. Provide selective enforcement aimed at speeding and impaired driving

Strategies – Cross-Median Crashes (d)

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

2. Establish policy and guidelines for installing median barrier

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

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

Strategies – Highway/Railroad Crossing Crashes (e)

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

crossings and separate highway/rail crossings

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

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

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

deter drivers from violating gates and lights

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

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

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

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

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

grass roots interest in railroad safety and to identify problem locations

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

enforcement programs

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

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

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

safer crossings

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

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

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

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

managers by conducting field test and observations of crossing activation failures

Emphasis Area III – High-Risk Behaviors/Drivers

Targets

α. Occupant Protection Devices – Nonuse and Misuse

β. Impaired by Alcohol

χ. Young Driver – 15 to 25

δ. Distracted or Fatigued Driver

ε. Aggressive Driving

φ. Older Driver – 65 or Older

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

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

2. Upgrade child restraint law to include booster seats

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

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

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

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

visibility enforcement campaigns)

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

occupant protection

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

to provide other child-based educational programs

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

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

driving on company or personal time

Strategies – Impaired by Alcohol (b)

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

counties with the worst fatal alcohol crash problems

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

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

media exposure.

3. Continued use of OVI checkpoints 

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

treatment facilities

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

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

reporting format to all law enforcement agencies

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

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

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

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

prosecutors as needed

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

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

training to address underage consumption and detection of impaired motorcyclists

Strategies – Young Driver – 15 to 25 (c)

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

passengers and nighttime driving

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

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

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

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

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

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

5. Provide selective enforcement aimed at speeding and impaired drivers

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

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

year-olds.

Strategies – Distracted or Fatigued Driver (d)
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1. Deploy shoulder, edge line and centerline rumble strips

2. Expand available parking in rest areas 

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

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

Strategies – Aggressive Driving (e)

1. Develop common definition for aggressive driving in Ohio

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

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

coverage to discourage unsafe driving behavior

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

4. Expand use of speed monitoring and changeable message signs

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

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

on repeat offenders of aggressive driving laws

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

defined by law

Strategies – Older Driver – 65 or Older (f)

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

and their caregivers about driving risks associated with this age group

2. Expand number of facilities to test older drivers

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

markings

4. Increase safety belt use among older drivers

Emphasis Area IV – Special Vehicles/Roadway Users

Targets

α. Commercial Vehicles

β. Motorcycles

χ. Bicycles

δ. Pedestrians

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

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

requirement to report)

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

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

information used for national roadside screening

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

raising the awareness of the possibility of enforcement in work zones

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

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

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

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

existing carriers)

6. Continue aggressive driver/vehicle inspections throughout Ohio

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

interventions

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

SAFETEA-LU FMCSA authority

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

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

materials, Highway Watch, etc.

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

geographic locations and causes for nonuse.

11. Expand commercial motor vehicle seat belt outreach efforts

Strategies – Motorcycles (b)

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

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

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

continue marketing campaigns to encourage training

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

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

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

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

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

etc.)

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

crashes

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

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

safety and respond to related inquiries and issues

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

Strategies – Bicycles (c)

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

Ohio’s Safe Routes to Schools Program

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

through Ohio’s Safe Routes to Schools Program

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

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

violations that endanger bicyclists and pedestrians

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

violations and penalties associated with bicycle/pedestrian related traffic violations

Strategies – Pedestrians (d)

1. Improve pedestrian signs and road markings

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

Ohio’s Safe Routes to Schools Program

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

throughOhio’s Safe Routes to Schools Program

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

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

violations that endanger bicyclists and pedestrians.

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

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

Emphasis Area V – Incident and Congestion Related Crashes

Targets

α. Rear End Crashes

β. Work Zone Crashes

Strategies - Rear End Crashes (a)

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

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

construction

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

impact of lane closures due to spills, crashes etc.

4. Educate motorists to move minor crashes off the road

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

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

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

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

telephone callers can accurately report crash locations

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

problem

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

motorists of incidents, congestion and detours

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

natural disasters and terrorism incidents.

Strategies - Work Zone Crashes (b)

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

zones for possible expansion

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

enforcement officers

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

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

raising the awareness of the possibility of enforcement in work zones

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

companies

6. Provide work zone information to the public

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

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

Zone Safety and Mobility

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

lengths in order to deploy a reliable traffic alert system.

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

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

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

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

Project Improvement Category Outpu

t 

HSIP 

Cost

Total 

Cost

Fundin

g 

Catego

ry

Function

al 

Classifica

tion

AAD

T

Spe

ed

Roadw

ay 

Owners

hip

Relationship to SHSP

Emphasi

s Area

Strategy

87823 - FRA 

CR 14 5.41

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

left-turn lane

1 

Numb

ers

500000

0

5421959 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1970

8

40 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng turn 

lanes to 

rear end 

and left 

turn 

crashes 

(II-b-2)

96444 - D08 

Wet Crash 

Locations

Roadway Pavement 

surface - high friction 

surface

8.4 

Miles

167000

0

1697113.

21

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstat

e

2034

1

70 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

high 

friction 

surfaces 

to reduce 

the 

number of 

roadway 

departure 

and rear 

end 

crashes 
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(II-a-10)

83078 - HAM 

US 27 18.32

Interchange design 

Interchange design -

other

0.2 

Miles

158000

0

2086560.

77

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

6831 40 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng an new 

exit ramp 

to reduce 

angle and 

rear end 

crashes 

(V-a-1)

86797 - HAM 

US 127 

15.16

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

two-way left-turn lane

0.15 

Miles

802341 1264440.

99

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1806

0

40 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng a Two 

Way Left 

Turn Lane 

to reduce 

the 

number of 

head-on, 

sideswipe 

meeting, 

rear end 

and 

turningrelated 

crashes 

(II-b-2)

85678 - HIG 

CR 5/ CR 74 

Intersection geometry 

Intersection geometry -

1 

Numb

717000 1149446.

12

HSIP 

(Sectio

Rural 

Minor 

264 55 County 

Highwa

Intersect

ions

Improve 

sight 
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/ T192 

Intersect

other ers n 148) Collector y 

Agency

distance 

to reduce 

rear end 

and angle 

crashes 

(II-b-3)

94564 - CHP 

US 68 3.45

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

left-turn lane

1 

Numb

ers

558279 616944.3

5

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1609

0

55 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng turn 

lanes to 

rear end 

and left 

turn 

crashes 

(II-b-2)

91596 - LUC 

SylvaniaMeta/Mitcha

w Rndabt

Intersection traffic 

control Modify control 

- two-way stop to 

roundabout

1 

Numb

ers

533294.

9

895662.0

3

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Major 

Collector

8237 50 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng a 

roundabo

ut to 

reduce 

angle and 

left turn 

crashes 

(II-b-10)

89910 - CLE 

SR 125 4.12

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

right-turn lane

1 

Numb

ers

504084 404913.4

1

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

3073

8

50 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng turn 

lanes to 

rear end 
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crashes 

(II-b-2)

96902 - SCI 

CR VAR GR 

FY14 Phase 

1

Roadside Barrier- metal 5.3 

Miles

472271.

75

473271.7

5

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Local 

Road or 

Street

0 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

guardrail 

to address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes 

(II-a-7)

96903 - SCI 

CR VAR GR 

FY14 Phase 

2

Roadside Barrier- metal 4.86 

Miles

451543.

58

434487.6

4

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Local 

Road or 

Street

0 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

guardrail 

to address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes 

(II-a-7)

80680 - STA 

Paris 

Avenue (CR44-9.34)

Intersection geometry 

Intersection geometry -

other

2 

Numb

ers

897409.

48

3043905.

94

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Major 

Collector

2761 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Improving 

sight 

distance 

to reduce 

rear end 

and angle 

crashes 

(II-b-3)
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93791 - HAM 

CR 163 4.69

Roadway Pavement 

surface - high friction 

surface

0.8 

Miles

343440 2966371.

55

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

2853

9

35 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

high 

friction 

surfaces 

to reduce 

the 

number of 

roadway 

departure 

and rear 

end 

crashes 

(II-a-10)

93304 -

MAH/POR 

TSG FY2014 

(UPS)

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

miscellaneous/other/u

nspecified

55 

Numb

ers

330000 348687.4

5

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1269

6

45 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Installing 

battery 

backup 

units to 

reduce 

intersectio

n related 

crashes 

during 

outages. 

(II-b-10)

95225 - HOL 

VAR GR 

Phase 8

Roadside Barrier- metal 3.13 

Miles

284782.

63

299537.7

6

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Minor 

Collector

721 45 County 

Highwa

y 

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

guardrail 

to address 

issue of 
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Agency roadway 

departure 

crashes 

(II-a-7)

96785 - GAL 

CR 50 Var 

GR FY2014

Roadside Barrier- metal 2.84 

Miles

278832.

92

278832.9

2

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Local 

Road or 

Street

0 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

guardrail 

to address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes 

(II-a-7)

95231 - COL 

VAR GR 

Phase 2

Roadside Barrier- metal 2.4 

Miles

275096.

26

302381.2

6

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Minor 

Collector

0 55 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

guardrail 

to address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes 

(II-a-7)

85681 - ROS 

CR 205 6.00 

GR

Roadside Barrier- metal 2.55 

Miles

272316.

3

306424.3 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Minor 

Collector

0 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

guardrail 

to address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes 
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(II-a-7)

96276 - MEG 

CR VAR GR 

FY2014

Roadside Barrier- metal 2.02 

Miles

269590 273143.8

3

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Local 

Road or 

Street

0 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

guardrail 

to address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes 

(II-a-7)

97021 - MAH 

County GR 

FY 2014

Roadside Barrier- metal 2.17 

Miles

253475 236061.3 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Local 

Road or 

Street

0 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

guardrail 

to address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes 

(II-a-7)

87838 - LAW 

CR 12/CR 18 

Guardrail

Roadside Barrier- metal 1.53 

Miles

231080.

87

247989.8

8

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Local 

Road or 

Street

0 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

guardrail 

to address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes 

(II-a-7)

91786 - ATB 

Guardrail FY 

Roadside Barrier- metal 1.4 222117. 210245.2 HSIP 

(Sectio

Rural 

Local 

0 55 County 

Highwa

Roadway 

Departur

Installing 

guardrail 
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2014 Miles 5 9 n 148) Road or 

Street

y 

Agency

e to address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes 

(II-a-7)

83600 - TRU 

CR 0142 

04.68

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replace

ment

1 

Numb

ers

207000 590720.6

3

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Major 

Collector

7958 25 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Improving 

signal 

operation 

and 

visibility 

to reduce 

intersectio

n related 

crashes 

(II-b-2)

86129 - FAI 

GR 2014

Roadside Barrier- metal 0.44 

Miles

160000 162577.5

4

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Major 

Collector

0 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

guardrail 

to address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes 

(II-a-7)

96920 - RIC 

CR PM 

FY2014 (2)

Roadway delineation 

Longitudinal pavement 

markings - new

75.92 

Miles

150000 150755.4

1

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Local 

Road or 

0 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Roadway 

Departur

e

Adding 

pavement 

markings 
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Street Agency to reduce 

roadway 

departure 

crashes 

(II-a-5)

85288 - LUC 

IR 475 4.51 

Ramps @ 

SR-2

Interchange design 

Interchange design -

other

1 

Numb

ers

87539.9

7

102545.8

4

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstat

e

7042

8

65 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Replacing 

pavement 

to 

improve 

superelev

ation to 

reduce 

roadway 

departure 

crashes 

(V-a-1)

92458 - FAI 

SR 256 

00.00 Part 1 

& 2

Roadway Roadway 

widening - add lane(s) 

along segment

2 

Miles

492930

3.6

8473578.

89

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

3521

6

50 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng 

traveled 

lanes to 

reduce 

angle and 

rear end 

crashes 

(V-a-1)

90259 - LUC 

SR 246 2.00 

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

2 

Numb

403892

0.2

6257444.

6

HSIP 

(Sectio

Urban 

Principal 

2547

8

40 City of 

Munici

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng turn 
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Safety left-turn lane ers n 148) Arterial -

Other

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

lanes to 

rear end 

and left 

turn 

crashes 

(II-b-2)

85299 - STA 

12th Street 

HSP

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

left-turn lane

4 

Numb

ers

388720

8

2308311

4.65

Other 

Federa

l-aid 

Funds 

(i.e. 

STP, 

NHPP)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1557

3

35 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng turn 

lanes to 

rear end 

and left 

turn 

crashes 

(II-b-2)

84563 - SUM 

SR 8/82 

20.27/0.14

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

two-way left-turn lane

0.58 

Miles

157950

0

3417457.

87

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1041

4

45 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng a Two 

Way Left 

Turn Lane 

to reduce 

the 

number of 

head-on, 

sideswipe 

meeting, 

rear end 

and 

turningrelated 
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crashes 

(II-b-2)

92691 - MED 

SR 0057 

17.67

Intersection traffic 

control Modify control 

- traffic signal to 

roundabout

1 

Numb

ers

157630

5

2503934.

26

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Minor 

Collector

2380 55 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng a 

roundabo

ut to 

reduce 

angle and 

rear end 

crashes 

(II-b-10)

88721 - MOT 

SR 48 16.21

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replace

ment

11 

Numb

ers

153294

0

1750455.

46

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1589

2

45 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Improving 

signal 

operation 

and 

visibility 

to reduce 

intersectio

n related 

crashes 

(II-b-2)

92381 - FRA 

RAMP 

METER 

UPGRADE

Interchange design 

Ramp metering

22 

Numb

ers

139607

0

1397070 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstat

e

9945

8

65 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Modernizi

ng ramp 

metering 

equipmen

t to 

reduce 
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rear end 

crashes 

(V-a-1)

93601 - LAK 

US 020 

25.52 

Intersection

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

left-turn lane

1 

Numb

ers

119454

1.95

1782376 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1507

0

45 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng turn 

lanes to 

rear end 

and left 

turn 

crashes 

(II-b-2)

96421 -

HAM/BUT75-

17.22/0.00

Interchange design 

Extend existing lane on 

ramp

0.38 

Miles

113066

1

1225630 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Interstat

e

1089

82

65 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Lengtheni

ng 

accelerati

on lane to 

reduce 

the 

number of 

rear end 

and 

sideswipe 

- passing 

crashes 

(V-a-1)

97097 - TUS 

US 250 5.16

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

2 

Numb

ers

103763

7.8

1371289 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

9995 55 City of 

Munici

pal 

Intersect

ions

Improving 

signal 

operation 
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modernization/replace

ment

Other Highwa

y 

Agency

and 

visibility 

to reduce 

intersectio

n related 

crashes 

(II-b-2)

97577 - GAL 

CR 35 2.440

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

left-turn lane

1.77 

Miles

880000 1352224.

5

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Major 

Collector

1031

2

45 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng turn 

lanes to 

rear end 

and left 

turn 

crashes 

(II-b-2)

88739 - ASD 

US 0042 

07.75

Interchange design 

Interchange design -

other

1 

Numb

ers

855000 1004073

3.31

Other 

Federa

l-aid 

Funds 

(i.e. 

STP, 

NHPP)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1479

9

55 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Replacing 

existing 

interchang

e and 

ramps 

with an 

at-grade 

signal to 

reduce 

rear end 

and angle 

crashes 
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(V-a-1)

93565 - LUC 

US20A 5.56 

Roundabt @ 

Eber

Intersection traffic 

control Modify control 

- two-way stop to 

roundabout

1 

Numb

ers

840096 1945569.

94

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

3988 55 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng a 

roundabo

ut to 

reduce 

angle 

crashes 

(II-b-10)

88043 - BEL 

SR 7 

(20.84)(21.8

5)

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

right-turn lane

1 

Numb

ers

646069.

56

1899939.

74

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

3554

6

40 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng turn 

lanes to 

rear end 

crashes 

(II-b-2)

92582 - OTT 

SR 53 4.90 

Safety 

Improv

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

left-turn lane

1 

Numb

ers

624636 1019134.

2

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

5918 55 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng turn 

lanes to 

rear end 

and left 

turn 

crashes 

(II-b-2)

96890 - TRU 

SR 5/82 

06.60/14.08

Roadside Barrier - cable 9.94 

Miles

553725 1299945.

94

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other 

2223

7

55 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

cable 

median 

barrier to 
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Freeways 

and 

Expressw

ays

y 

Agency

reduce 

the 

likelihood 

of cross 

median 

crashes 

(II-d-1)

97134 - HAM 

SR 562 0.65 

Queue 

Detection

Advanced technology 

and ITS Congestion 

detection / traffic 

monitoring system

5 

Numb

ers

472300 863512 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other 

Freeways 

and 

Expressw

ays

6203

7

55 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Providing 

advanced 

warning 

signage to 

reduce 

high 

speed rear 

end 

collisions 

(V-A-9)

96221 - BUT 

US 127 0.00

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - extend 

existing left-turn lane

0.17 

Miles

469107 620193 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2065

0

50 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Extending 

left turn 

lane to 

reduce 

sideswipe 

passing, 

left turn, 

angle, and 

rear end 

crashes 
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(II-b-2)

90252 - ROS 

CR 1/60/92 

VAR GR 

2013

Roadside Barrier- metal 3.18 

Miles

334400 306804.1

4

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Major 

Collector

0 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

guardrail 

to address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes 

(II-a-7)

92897 - ASD 

SR 0096 

06.21 

(Signals)

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replace

ment

4 

Numb

ers

330290 453070.1

9

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1688

4

35 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Improving 

signal 

operation 

and 

visibility 

to reduce 

intersectio

n related 

crashes 

(II-b-2)

87840 - ROS 

CR 

235/240/24

1 VAR GR

Roadside Barrier- metal 1.94 

Miles

303600 308013.2

5

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Local 

Road or 

Street

0 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

guardrail 

to address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes 

(II-a-7)
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97426 - ASD 

CR GR 

FY2015

Roadside Barrier- metal 2.27 

Miles

300000 388140 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Local 

Road or 

Street

0 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

guardrail 

to address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes 

(II-a-7)

88312 - MRG 

CR 2/VAR0.00/VARGR

Roadside Barrier- metal 2.58 

Miles

288590 279404.7

5

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Major 

Collector

0 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

guardrail 

to address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes 

(II-a-7)

96900 - ADA 

CR VAR 

Guardrail 

FY14

Roadside Barrier- metal 1.7 

Miles

229796.

58

220911.9

2

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Minor 

Collector

0 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

guardrail 

to address 

issue of 

roadway 

departure 

crashes 

(II-a-7)

91466 - HAM 

IR 275 32.20

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - modify 

free-flow turn lane

1 

Numb

ers

212508 236120 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

9310

4

60 State 

Highwa

y 

Intersect

ions

Removing 

off ramp 

slip ramp 
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Interstat

e

Agency to reduce 

rear end 

and 

sideswipe 

passing 

crashes 

(II-a-7)

98768 - LUC 

US 24 21.47 

Detroit@Gle

ndale

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replace

ment

1 

Numb

ers

152000 169778.4

5

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

1360

2

40 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Improving 

signal 

operation 

and 

visibility 

to reduce 

intersectio

n related 

crashes 

(II-b-2)

90254 - ROS 

CR Various 

PM 2015

Roadway delineation 

Longitudinal pavement 

markings - new

90.11 

Miles

145960 153173.5

9

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Local 

Road or 

Street

0 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Adding 

pavement 

markings 

to reduce 

roadway 

departure 

crashes 

(II-a-5)

97490 - ATH 

CR VAR PM

Roadway delineation 

Longitudinal pavement 

67.3 

Miles

143600 137259.6

9

HSIP 

(Sectio

Rural 

Local 

0 55 County 

Highwa

Roadway 

Departur

Adding 

pavement 
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markings - new n 148) Road or 

Street

y 

Agency

e markings 

to reduce 

roadway 

departure 

crashes 

(II-a-5)

96855 - CRA 

CR PM 

FY2014

Roadway delineation 

Longitudinal pavement 

markings - new

74.7 

Miles

125000 125000 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Major 

Collector

0 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Adding 

pavement 

markings 

to reduce 

roadway 

departure 

crashes 

(II-a-5)

92554 - GRE 

CR 36 0.27

Roadway delineation 

Longitudinal pavement 

markings - new

0.24 

Miles

120028.

27

189694.8

2

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1652 25 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Adding 

pavement 

markings 

to reduce 

roadway 

departure 

crashes 

(II-a-5)

96901 - ADA 

CR Various 

PM FY14

Roadway delineation 

Longitudinal pavement 

markings - new

57.27 

Miles

103457.

75

99478.93 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Local 

Road or 

Street

0 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Roadway 

Departur

e

Adding 

pavement 

markings 

to reduce 

roadway 
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departure 

crashes 

(II-a-5)

96567 - MED 

SR 0094 

14.61 (I-271 

Ramp)

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replace

ment

1 

Numb

ers

97070 142179.4

3

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Minor 

Collector

1098

6

55 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Installing 

traffic 

signals to 

reduce 

angle, left 

turn and 

rear end

crashes 

(II-a-5)

98818 - D06 

Regional 

Signals

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal - add backplates 

with retroreflective 

borders

70 

Numb

ers

882301 914601 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Minor 

Arterial

1565

8

40 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Improving 

signal 

operation 

and 

visibility 

to reduce 

intersectio

n related 

crashes 

(II-b-2)

96463 - LIC 

TR 35 00.00

Roadway Pavement 

surface - high friction 

surface

2.45 

Miles

226273 239139.9 HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Local 

Road or 

Street

2097 25 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Roadway 

Departur

e

Installing 

high 

friction 

surfaces 

to reduce 
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Agency the 

number of 

roadway 

departure 

and rear 

end 

crashes 

(II-a-10)

99042 - BEL 

SR 149 

23.790

Intersection traffic 

control Modify traffic 

signal -

modernization/replace

ment

1 

Numb

ers

344520 486722.8

6

HSIP 

(Sectio

n 148)

Rural 

Minor 

Collector

7492 55 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng a traffic 

signal and 

turn lanes 

to reduce 

angle and 

rear end 

crashes 

(II-b-10)

93316 - MAR 

CR 221-A1

Roadway Roadway -

other

0.62 

Miles

500000 3060278.

4

State 

and 

Local 

Funds

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

6648 45 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng 

connector 

roadway 

to reduce 

angle and 

rear end 

crashes on 

adjacent 

facilities. 
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(II-b-10)

82295 - HOC 

US 33 0.00

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

right-turn lane

1 

Numb

ers

495153 2440790 Other 

Federa

l-aid 

Funds 

(i.e. 

STP, 

NHPP)

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

2258

1

70 State 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng turn 

lanes to 

rear end 

crashes 

(II-b-2)

83912 -

WAR US 22 

4.20

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

left-turn lane

1 

Numb

ers

339399.

01

1556161.

42

Other 

Federa

l-aid 

Funds 

(i.e. 

STP, 

NHPP)

Urban 

Principal 

Arterial -

Other

1615

2

45 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng turn 

lanes to 

rear end 

and left 

turn 

crashes 

(II-b-2)

97279 -

WOO 

75/795/Clar

k & 25/5Pts 

Int

Intersection geometry 

Auxiliary lanes - add 

left-turn lane

2 

Numb

ers

45035.9

9

1987011.

79

Other 

Federa

l-aid 

Funds 

(i.e. 

STP, 

NHPP)

Urban 

Minor 

Arterial

8210 55 City of 

Munici

pal 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng turn 

lanes to 

rear end 

and left 

turn 

crashes 

(II-b-2)

76938 - FAI 

US 33 

05.60(Carrol

Interchange design 

Convert at-grade 

intersection to 

1 

Numb

651771

9.94

4560458

4.57

State 

and 

Local 

Rural 

Principal 

Arterial -

3833

5

70 State 

Highwa

y 

Intersect

ions

Constructi

ng an new 

interchang
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l Area) interchange ers Funds Other 

Freeways 

and 

Expressw

ays

Agency e to high 

speed 

intersectio

n crashes 

(V-a-1)

88405 - FAI 

CR 71 00.93

Intersection geometry 

Intersection geometrics 

- modify skew angle

1 

Numb

ers

578150.

77

587667.0

2

HRRRP 

(SAFET

EA-LU)

Rural 

Local 

Road or 

Street

305 55 County 

Highwa

y 

Agency

Intersect

ions

Realigning 

intersectio

n to 

reduce 

skew 

angle and 

reduce 

the 

number of 

angle 

crashes 

(II-b-2)

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

total safety dollars shown in the project listing will not match the fiscal year expenditures.
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Progress in Achieving Safety Performance Targets

Overview of General Safety Trends

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

Performance Measures* 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Number of fatalities 1158 1114 1087 1047 1044

Number of serious injuries 10249 10041 9902 9727 9529

Fatality rate (per HMVMT) 1.05 1.01 0.98 0.94 0.93

Serious injury rate (per 

HMVMT)

9.22 9.04 8.91 8.68 8.48

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

Year - 2014

Function 

Classification

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

RURAL PRINCIPAL 

ARTERIAL - INTERSTATE

27 149 0.32 1.78

RURAL PRINCIPAL 

ARTERIAL - OTHER 

FREEWAYS AND 

EXPRESSWAYS

5 35 0.29 2.08

RURAL PRINCIPAL 

ARTERIAL - OTHER

51 321 1.2 7.52

RURAL MINOR 

ARTERIAL

77 499 1.81 11.81

RURAL MINOR 

COLLECTOR

42 286 2.57 17.5

RURAL MAJOR 

COLLECTOR

171 1187 2.2 15.3

RURAL LOCAL ROAD OR 

STREET

114 754 2.07 13.78

URBAN PRINCIPAL 76 729 0.32 3.14
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ARTERIAL - INTERSTATE

URBAN PRINCIPAL 

ARTERIAL - OTHER 

FREEWAYS AND 

EXPRESSWAYS

23 212 0.36 3.33

URBAN PRINCIPAL 

ARTERIAL - OTHER

134 1622 0.99 12.5

URBAN MINOR 

ARTERIAL

138 1671 1.02 12.34

URBAN MINOR 

COLLECTOR

3 26 0.68 6.19

URBAN MAJOR 

COLLECTOR

99 1000 1 10.07

URBAN LOCAL ROAD 

OR STREET

37 364 0.29 2.91
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Year - 2014

Roadway Ownership Number of 

fatalities

Number of serious 

injuries

Fatality rate (per 

HMVMT)

Serious injury rate (per 

HMVMT)

STATE HIGHWAY AGENCY 273 2676 0 0

COUNTY HIGHWAY AGENCY 132 930 0 0

TOWN OR TOWNSHIP HIGHWAY AGENCY 54 358 0 0

CITY OF MUNICIPAL HIGHWAY AGENCY 464 5316 0 0

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

LOCAL PARK, FOREST OR RESERVATION AGENCY 0 0 0 0

OTHER STATE AGENCY 0 0 0 0

OTHER LOCAL AGENCY 0 0 0 0

PRIVATE (OTHER THAN RAILROAD) 0 0 0 0

RAILROAD 0 0 0 0

STATE TOLL AUTHORITY 7 53 0 0

LOCAL TOLL AUTHORITY 0 0 0 0

OTHER PUBLIC INSTRUMENTALITY (E.G. AIRPORT, 

SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY)

0 0 0 0

OTHER 16 199 0 0
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Note: Data for 2014 SHOULD NOT be compared to earlier data. In 2014, the functional class system was updated to new codes (1-7) from the 

legacy codes (1-19). Additionally, the functional class designation was updated based on the 2010 census.
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Describe any other aspects of the general highway safety trends on which you would like to elaborate.

Note: Data for 2014 SHOULD NOT be compared to earlier data. In 2014, the functional class system was 

updated to new codes (1-7) from the legacy codes (1-19). Additionally, the functional class designation 

was updated based on the 2010 census.

The Functional Class conversion should have little to no impacted on the Special Rule for High Risk Rural 

Roads. However, when looking at the Special Rule for High Risk Rural Road, crash rates were impacted 

as well due to changing of the urban and rural boundary limits.

Application of Special Rules

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

age of 65. 

Older Driver

Performance Measures

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Fatality rate (per 

capita)

1.09 1.05 1.02 1.04 1.01

Serious injury rate 

(per capita)

5.164 5.198 5.192 5.186 5.12

Fatality and serious 

injury rate (per capita)

6.26 6.25 6.21 6.22 6.12

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

Example calculation for 2009: 

[(F+SI 2009 Drivers and Pedestrians 65 years of age and older/2009 Population Figure) + (F+SI 2008 

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

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

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

over/2005 Population Figure)]/5
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Does the older driver special rule apply to your state? 

No
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Assessment of the Effectiveness of the Improvements (Program 

Evaluation)

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

Safety Improvement Program?

None

Benefit/cost

Policy change

Other: 

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

its Highway Safety Improvement Program.

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

order to determine a 5-year average. Crash cost where calculated for 2014 based on the 

Highway Safety Manual methodologies. For each year, the crash severity was multiplied by its 

associated cost and then summed for all severity levels. A five-year rolling average was 

calculated for 2013 (2009-2013) and 2014 (2010-2014). The difference between these two 

values equates to the safety benefits between the two years and is equal to $94 million. ODOT 

receives a total of $82 million in Federal HSIP dollars annually on safety projects. The ratio of 

the safety benefits and program cost equates to a benefit-cost ratio of 1.16.

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

serious crash types and roadway features that can potentially increase the likelihood of 

crashes. This program element has been successful in reducing crashes based on the naïve 

before-and-after results for the different systematic treatments. In addition, we have increased 

our efforts to complete systematic projects on locally maintained roads by working with MPOs, 

County Engineers and LTAP to provide technical assistance and funding for local road safety 

improvements.

What significant programmatic changes have occurred since the last reporting period? 
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Shift Focus to Fatalities and Serious Injuries

Include Local Roads in Highway Safety Improvement Program

Organizational Changes

None

Other: Other-Systematic Safety Improvements

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

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

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

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

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

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

ODOT and the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission have launched an MPO-led pilot program to 

advance low-cost systemic safety improvements on locally maintained roads. The two-year, $2 million 

program will be funded with HSIP and MPO-allocated federal funds, and it will be used to develop a 

template for other MPO regions across the state.

Because local roadway inventory data is incomplete, ODOT and MORPC are using a modified systemic 

safety process that identifies serious crash types and high-risk roadway features; selects low-cost safety 

improvements; then screens and prioritizes locations for improvements.
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SHSP Emphasis Areas

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

Year - 2014

HSIP-related SHSP 

Emphasis Areas

Target Crash Type Number of 

fatalities

Number of 

serious 

injuries

Fatality rate 

(per HMVMT)

Serious injury 

rate (per 

HMVMT)

Other1Other2Other3

Roadway Departure Roadway 

Departure

607 3884 0.54 3.46 0 0 0

Intersections Intersections 286 3970 0.26 3.53 0 0 0

Pedestrians Vehicle/pedestrian 101 535 0.09 0.48 0 0 0

Bicyclists Vehicle/bicycle 16 215 0.02 0.19 0 0 0

Motorcyclists Motorcycle 

Involved

154 1072 0.14 0.96 0 0 0

Work Zones Work Zone Related 17 148 0.02 0.14 0 0 0
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Groups of similar project types

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

Year - 2014

HSIP Subprogram Types

Target Crash 

Type

Number of 

fatalities

Number of 

serious injuries

Fatality rate (per 

HMVMT)

Serious injury rate 

(per HMVMT)

Other1Other2Other3

Other-State High 

Risk Rural Road

Serious Rural 

Crashes

383 2752 2.41 17.3 19460 0 0

Other-State HSIP 

Program

All 1044 9529 0.93 8.48 104583 0 0

Other-CEAO HSIP 

Program

All 188 1445 3.34 25.73 12555 0 0
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Systemic Treatments

Present the overall effectiveness of systemic treatments.

Year - 2014

Systemic improvement Target 

Crash 

Type

Number of 

fatalities

Number of 

serious 

injuries

Fatality rate 

(per HMVMT)

Serious injury 

rate (per 

HMVMT)

Other1Other2Other3

Other-CEAO - Upgrade / Install Curve 

Signage

64 369 1.14 6.56 2505 0 0

Other-CEAO - Upgrade / Install 

Guardrail

116 788 2.07 14.02 5246 0 0

Other-CEAO - Upgrade / Install 

RPMs

125 786 2.22 13.99 5114 0 0

Other-ODOT - Wet Pavement 

Locations

57 480 0.06 0.43 4338 0 0

Other-ODOT - Roadway Departure 269 1553 1.05 6.04 10065 0 0

Add/Upgrade/Modify/Remove 

Traffic Signal

76 1485 0.07 1.32 24724 0 0

Cable Median Barriers 132 1144 0.13 1.1 13864 0 0

Other-CEAO - Upgrade Pavement 

Markings

125 786 2.22 13.99 5114 0 0

Upgrade Guard Rails 205 1291 0.8 5.02 7979 0 0
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Other-ODOT - Intersection Signage 86 796 0.34 3.09 6396 0 0
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Describe any other aspects of the overall Highway Safety Improvement Program effectiveness on 

which you would like to elaborate. 

Cable Barrier

Since 2003 – 350+ miles installed

Edge Line Rumble Stripes

Since 2010 - Installed 1590 miles of edge line rumble stripes

Curve and Intersection Upgrade

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

applicable.

2011 - 576 curves investigated and improvements programmed

2012 - 800 intersections to be investigated

2013/2014 - 840 (672) curves investigated and improvements implemented

Wet Pavement Locations

2012 – 216 projects implemented to reduce wet pavement related crashes

2013/2014 – 20 sites investigated annually as part of ODOT systematic program

Pedestrian Improvements

2013/2014 – 19 locations investigated and identified improvements

*Moved to a two year cycle for 2013 and 2014. The 2015/2016 is currently being developed.
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Project Evaluation

Provide project evaluation data for completed projects (optional). 

Location Functional 

Class

Improvement 

Category

Improvement 

Type

BefFatalBefSerious 

Injury

Bef-All 

Injuries

BefPDOBefTotalAftFatalAftSerious 

Injury

Aft-All 

Injuries

AftPDOAftTotalEvaluation 

Results 

(Benefit/ 

Cost Ratio)

Not 

Completed
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Optional Attachments

Sections Files Attached
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Glossary

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

annual fatality rate).

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

collaborative process. 

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

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

or feature or addresses a highway safety problem. 

HMVMT means hundred million vehicle miles traveled.

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

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

activities.

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

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

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

February 13, 2013. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

roadway features that are correlated with specific severe crash types. 

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

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

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