And unlike other areas of highway safety where significant gains have been made such as driver behavior and vehicle design fatalities related to unsafe roads have risen over recent decades. The Roadway Safety Foundation is the only non-profit educational organization dedicated solely to reducing highway deaths and injuries by improving road design and physical characteristics. To fulfill the organization's mission this year, RSF has developed an exciting and ambitious 2001 action plan. All RSF contributing members have now received one complimentary copy of the Guide, and it is also posted on our web site where it can be downloaded free of charge.
Members receive a discount off the full fee for additional copies.
RSF has also distributed one complimentary copy of the Guide along with a form for purchasing bulk orders to organizations representing the targeted audience for the Guide namely, state and local government organizations, safety groups, and safety libraries. The campaign will kick-off in the first week in April. National Highway Safety Awards Working in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, RSF has launched the 2001 National Highway Safety Awards a biennial awards program designed to recognize outstanding highway safety achievements that show innovation, results, and an efficient use of resources. Nominations are due to the Federal Highway Administration by April 16, 2001. RSF will be a key partner in the PBF Day campaign and will ensure that the role of physical characteristics and roadway design is not overlooked when discussing highway safety.