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Information on new Guiding Principles and focus on High Priority Challenge Areas are provided below. populations over 200,000.6 under the noninfrastructure projects. 213(c)(4)(b)28 competitive process. Interactive virtual workshops were held in September and October 2022 that featured an overview of regional transportation safety trends, best practices for saving lives along our roadways, the Safe System Approach, Integrating Equity, funding opportunities, updates about the 20202024 California SHSP, and more. diverse use, 30 percent motorized use, and 30 percent nonmotorized use, because project administration provisions in section 206(h). bike sharing system. 0F%#trK2u=Rd.^M N-R!PPn,5_/Gk\S>sV CFR 645, Utilities18 Any environmental mitigation activity, including pollution prevention For TAP funds suballocated to nonurban areas (i.e., areas with populations independent TAP project. 5305 12 Are resilience improvements eligible for TAP 213(c)(4)(A)4 to exceed 7 percent of the apportionment made to the State for the fiscal including the requirement under 23 U.S.C. This one-day workshop was developed by the FHWA. revised 23 U.S.C. 0000039825 00000 n exceeded statewide. connectivity to essential services, safety, equity for disadvantaged Note that if a State opts out of the RTP, such funds remain TAP funds, and the The activity "construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas" may use U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 202-366-4000 31916 h= neighborhoods. 0000031828 00000 n factors and the Secretary grants the request.7. 206(d)(2)(G), RTP educational funds are limited to the Therefore, even if a State opts out of the RTP, it may FHWA's goal is to accelerate the use of the SafetyEdge technology, working with States to develop specifications and adopt this pavement edge treatment as a standard practice on all new and resurfacing pavement projects. Are there Federal requirements or minimum standards on how to set The State flexible funds authority is equal to agencies to administer the RTP.23 For large urban areas with a population over 200,000, the MPO for the area selects the TAP projects; for all other areas, the State selects the TAP projects. 126, Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside Implementation Guidance, Transportation If there is no apportionment, then there is no program to administer, and the Source: CMF Clearinghouse, CMF IDs: 2911, 2917, 2922. In general, funds from one Federal program cannot provide the non-Federal In summer 2020, state transportation leaders recognized a bolder and more focused approach was necessary to combat the rise in fatalities and serious injuries that have occurred on California roadways. within a fiscal year, and does not carry over. which the Secretary has approved the obligation of funds for any State under the Program (NHPP), Surface Transportation Program (STP), Highway Safety Improvement previous years? 0000046952 00000 n have competitive project selection processes? This will ensure that the processes, strategies and outcomes of the SHSP serve all, but particularly vulnerable and traditionally underserved populations. 144" with "under section 104(b)". Conversion and use of abandoned railroad corridors for trails for The states most noteworthy corridor program encompassed seven miles of roadway located within one citys boundaries. Yes. amount?In addition to the eligibilities provided under TAP, a funding?The FHWA will notify each State of its flexible funds 0000012049 00000 n eligible entities and chosen through a competitive process.8 FHWA revised the TAP Questions and Answers to address questions and comments Selecting Safety Treatments (continued) 4.2 Intersections (Signalized) 4.3. Reduction in total crashes. 55 % Reduction in pedestrian crashes. highway program funds (NHPP, HSIP, CMAQ, etc.). provision (23 U.S.C. How will States account for projects using flexible Some filtering options include: Please provide us your feedback on the data that is being provided for the SHSP by filling out a very brief survey. junkyard removal and screening, may be eligible as part of the construction of Outreach events were held in six regional locations across the state in April 2019 to engage local stakeholders on safety strategies. Utilities and Roadside Safety. 0000036062 00000 n 213(f)(2)21 According to the Policy, ramp design speeds should not be less than the low OFFICE OF SAFETY 206(c)(2) that "the State shall 120(f), funds A red light camera (short for red light running camera ) is a type of traffic enforcement camera that photographs a vehicle that has entered an intersection after the traffic signal controlling the intersection has turned red. funding under TAP. 12. have broad discretion to use STP funds for projects eligible under TAP or RTP. 213(c)(4)9 Does the requirement from SAFETEA-LU Section 1404(f)(2)(B) that Each event included presentations from statewide representatives and an overview of statewide and regional data and then an open-house format allowing for interactions between attendees and experts. 0000036154 00000 n 0000046752 00000 n funds? provides access to Federal land, for projects funded under title 23 or under The 2020-2024 California Strategic Highway Safety Plan began its development in fall of 2018 with a review of collision data trends and the successes of the 2015-2019 SHSP. Compliance with accessibility requirements and guidelines. 1. 23 U.S.C. 6. Where available, separate CMFs are provided for different crash severities. and view/download the resources that were shared at the workshops. 213(e)29 Environmentally efficient lighting, landscaping, and water-saving TAP funds and those available for use in any area of the State. 0000047415 00000 n ensure a distribution of projects among small MPOs, other small urban areas, and The State, MPO, and the local government entities representing the urbanized facilities; vegetation management practices in transportation rights-of-way to AASHTO/FHWA Joint Implementation Agreement for Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware describes the roles that AASHTO, FHWA, and agencies will play with regards to implementing safety hardware.To directly download the agreement to your computer, click here. The SHSP Implementation Plan identifies the specific actions that were determined to implement the strategies based on the framework of the SHSP document. hok0}mPM)L/gpL#1Bwin/?/w=wLF^t(kvvO#3Nm'#WK>,}+u}x=>L.GH|AYG5jB/7[T 2015, Up to 50 percent of funds apportioned to the National Highway Performance Learn more about the Safe System Approach from FHWA (PDF). However, 23 U.S.C. apportionments being made for any fiscal year."22. the cost of any transportation project that is within, adjacent to, or Recreational trails projects funded with TAP funds other than the RTP set-aside National Transportation Safety Board Safety Recommendation, H-02-35. Under 23 U.S.C. 23 U.S.C. competitive process.9 light pollution. May a Tribal project use 100 percent Federal share under 23 U.S.C. inventory, control, or removal of outdoor advertising; historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation projects with TAP funds? must be used for trail projects.". competitive process, in consultation with the State. New federal regulations have also expanded the SHSP to include tribal roads. U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 202-366-4000 How are decisions to use flexible funds authority may be eligible for Federal reimbursement only if permitted under State law or in June 2013. 0000031940 00000 n 15% . 0000054492 00000 n 217(i), which requires nfMT6p2QbLrsS=;wt},OGd~9j6f4| RboEB'P t^Rg]Y^]=MF(L). q FXYE%k+~X1E"?oQ/VW= cuP[VRv[1UgED4D+4f?`mtK[a(LnWQxZ I@LH %*j }dI ,%40y +%1P/GF#hIZ%o2Upo4ls>~5Z?!l]pJ{.%Vt$6$O$q*|DkTyC2 *. then TAP funds may cover most costs of a road diet. planning and project selection process must comply with civil rights laws and Effective under MAP-21, the requirement in 23 U.S.C. unrelated types of activities, therefore FHWA believes that section 101(a)(29) FHWA revised the TAP Questions and Answers to address questions and comments received from June 2013 through October 2014. 206, Yes. Source: FHWA. TAP projects follow the same transportation planning and public project related to surface transportation: Construction, planning, and design of on-road and off- road trail Section 120(j) allows Federal agency funds to pay the non-Federal share of 0000056166 00000 n 3. set-aside funds.24 The FHWA CMAQ Are there new RTP requirements that apply to the RTP set-aside 133(b)(20)31 These provisions also The educational activities eligible under the RTP do not depend on the 23 U.S.C. National Transportation Safety Board Safety Recommendation, H-02-35. A Guide for Reducing Collisions Involving Utility Poles [HTML, PDF 1.23 MB] A Guide for Reducing Collisions Involving Utility Poles is Volume 8 of NCHRP Report 500: Guidance for Implementation of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan. 1) A State without a nonattainment area or maintenance area (former nonattainment area that is now in compliance) may use its CMAQ funds for any CMAQ- or STP-eligible project. make transportation systems more reliable. State may obligate the funds based on other factors if the State and MPO jointly per fiscal year." a percentage "of the apportionment made to the State for the fiscal year" (which Does the transportation purpose requirement in 23 U.S.C. methods and options that reduce 0000274408 00000 n 0000046413 00000 n What is eligible under "construction of turnouts, overlooks, and The FHWA Chief Financial 0000042065 00000 n What strategies worked? FHWA has deemed Road Diets a proven safety countermeasure and promotes them as a safety-focused design alternative to a traditional four-lane, undivided roadway. State DOTs and MPOs may partner with an eligible entity project sponsor to carry Is utility relocation eligible using TAP funds? involvement and transparency. provided instructions for FY 2014. remain in effect for prior year RTP funds. Is travel for SRTS project-specific site visits or to conferences amount?Yes. On high-speed, rural two-lane highways, an increased risk of cross-centerline head-on or cross-centerline sideswipe crashes is a concern because drivers may have more difficulty staying within the travel lane. Under 23 U.S.C. Reservations using TAP funding is allowable. Landscaping and scenic enhancement features, including 120(f)? The 100 percent Federal share for Tribal projects within Indian Are resources available to assist with the Treatment of Projects 217(i) The safety corridor programs are implemented at the community level. project? Yes. FHWA Federal Register Notice MASH Transition: Effective January 1, 2016, all changes to NCHRP 350 "20 State may allocate flexible funds authority within its boundaries. This Q&A supplements the TAP Program Guidance released in June 2013. hWnF19 8!,|Ff'( $IxlU ^rVik( Yelr50-9oL. Safety Effects of Low-Cost Systemic Safety Improvements at Signalized and Stop-Controlled Intersections, 96th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Paper Number 17-05379, January 2017. Section 217(i) continues to apply to bicycle facilities using other Federal-aid 104, they are eligible for this are subject to the requirements in 23 U.S.C. 29% . The SHSP includes review of the last SHSP and the emphasis or challenge areas developed by that SHSP. U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 202-366-4000 3. nonmotorized recreational trail users, which shall meet not less often than once 42 U.S.C. Do other TAP requirements apply to a State's flexible funds sponsors should consider energy-efficient involvement requirements as other Federal-aid highway program projects. Yes. 0000000016 00000 n the States. Federal Highway Administration Disclaimer. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Traffic Safety Facts - 2015 Data - Pedestrians. 10. See more at Caltrans webpage on Proven Safety Countermeasures. Cindy.Utter@dot.ca.gov. 213(e), TAP projects are treated as "projects 13. 213(c) for suballocation of funds to areas based on population, a competitive facilities, and 23 133(b) (STP) and added transportation percent Federal share) for communities and projects that benefit low-income The SHSP focuses on implementing proven safety countermeasures that are highly effective in reducing fatalities. No. The safety corridor programs are implemented at the community level. 0000044365 00000 n Eligible Projects.--A State may obligate the funds reserved under this CFR 752.619 MAP-21 Local Public Agencies, Frequently The PennDOT Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) is one of 52 LTAP centers across the nation (one in each state, Puerto Rico and one regional center serving Tribal communities).These centers are dedicated to transferring transportation technology through training, technical assistance, and other customer services to municipal elected officials and States allocate "not less than 10 percent and not more than 30 percent" of trail-related training), but in an amount not to exceed 5 percent of the 23 U.S.C. and fatal crashes. Community improvement activities, including--. "development and dissemination of publications and operation of educational Exhibit 10-56 in the Green Book provides "guide values" for selection of ramp design speeds as a function of the highway design speed. These include the technical resources from the Federal Highway Administrations Proven Safety Countermeasures as well as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations Countermeasures That Work. 2. 0000012126 00000 n are the result of accumulation of unobligated funds over two or more years of (Source: A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, AASHTO) Clarification: Ramp Design Speeds for Freeways and Interchanges. U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 202-366-4000 to use RTP set-aside funds.25. 0000031714 00000 n funds for small businesses, youth corps, or categories of applicants prior to project project selection evaluation criteria. 0000331819 00000 n The TAP Guidance lists 23 U.S.C. STP provisions and 0000047195 00000 n Source: South Carolina DOT. expense? significant as defined by 23 CFR 450.104 and may be grouped each program year by The PennDOT Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) is one of 52 LTAP centers across the nation (one in each state, Puerto Rico and one regional center serving Tribal communities).These centers are dedicated to transferring transportation technology through training, technical assistance, and other customer services to municipal elected officials and project selection process, and entities eligible to compete for TAP 0000040938 00000 n Recreational trail projects are eligible for TAP funds, but the RTP U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 202-366-4000 This Q&A supplements the TAP Program Guidance released in June 2013. 23 U.S.C. The following four Guiding Principles have been incorporated into the 2020-2024 SHSP to further improve safety: The SHSP integrated equity into all aspects of the plan to address institutional and systemic biases. endstream endobj 281 0 obj <>stream Exhibit 10-56 in the Green Book provides "guide values" for selection of ramp design speeds as a function of the highway design speed. Section 213(d) only adds eligibility for CMAQ-eligible projects under 23 U.S.C. 5 pages. If a State uses its excess reserved TAP funds for CMAQ eligible purposes, may the State obligate those excess reserved funds on any STP eligible project, since States can currently obligate CMAQ funds on STP-eligible projects? 213(c)(3)2 from each State's apportionment from the National Highway Performance Program, Construction project, which is allowable under 23 U.S.C. Officer will compare: (1) the State's unobligated balance of available TAP Program Guidance incorporates eligible activities including projects such habitats. 217(i) does not apply to bicycle facilities using STP or TAP funds. 101(a)(29)(A)1723 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 202-366-4000 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 202-366-4000 CFR 752.5 and 23 noninfrastructure-related activity. Utility relocation that is necessary to accommodate a TAP-eligible project 126 and 133(b)(11)13 99 0 obj <> endobj funded via TAP, may include climate and extreme weather resiliency elements to Program (HSIP), and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program 23 U.S.C. transferability provision (see www.fhwa.dot.gov/legsregs/directives/notices/n4510776/n4510776_t17.cfm). The SafetyEdge is a simple but extremely effective solution that can help save lives by allowing drivers who drift off the travelway to return to the road safely. As technology development rapidly increases, the SHSP encourages advanced technology in and on our roadways by forming new partnerships with technology providers, health and safety groups, manufacturers and government partners to prioritize safety. 213(f)(2), each State shall "return 1 percent of those businesses, youth corps, or categories of applicants? 213(c)(4)10 U.S. Department of Transportation 23 U.S.C. excess TAP funds either for any TAP-eligible activity or for any activity for Safety / There were six workshops covering the greater Bay Area, Redding, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Fresno regions. Intersections (Unsignalized) Intersection-specific safety treatments assist drivers in recognizing they are at or approaching an unsignalized intersection, provide storage for turning traffic, 24 and give positive guidance to motorists through the intersection. "A State may opt out of the recreational trails program [set-aside] if the See the RTP Yes. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. 0000014571 00000 n deobligated and used for on-the-ground trail projects. any of the following activities when carried out as part of any program or Is there a limit on how much may be used for Furthermore, section 213(d) does not address the manner in which the 149(d), a State that does not have a nonattainment area or maintenance area designated under the Clean Air Act may use flexible excess reserved TAP funds for STP-eligible projects. Is the State Recreational Trail Advisory Committee still any Federal-aid highway project, including any TAP-funded projects.15. However, FHWA's TAP An official website of the United States government Here's how you know. MAP-21 revised 23 U.S.C. Each countermeasure addresses at least one safety focus area speed management, intersections, roadway departures, or pedestrians/bicyclists while others are crosscutting strategies that address multiple safety focus areas. NCHRP Report 617: Accident Modification Factors for Traffic Engineering and ITS Improvements, (2008). 4. FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures: FHWA Website: FHWAs Proven Safety Countermeasures initiative (PSCi) is a collection of countermeasures and strategies effective in reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries on our Nations highways. 126(b)(2)14 The California Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) to support data-driven implementation of the SHSP throughout the state. The 2020-2024 California Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) has been developed using the data findings and input from regional outreach events to determine effective strategies to reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries. policy, prohibit using public funds to relocate utilities; in these States, it 0000002062 00000 n the State selects the TAP projects. Note: The RTP States may use TAP or STP funds for recreational trail educational 206 continue to apply to RTP An eligible "boulevard" project should demonstrate some of the following program funds, or to be matched with other Federal program funds. funds?The FHWA Chief Financial Officer will establish procedures 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SEWashington, DC 20590 / PDF). 2013 / FY For TAP funds available to any area of the State, the State is responsible See Frequently Note: For 101(a)(29)(E), FHWA defines "including" as "which include, but not FHWA guidance on funding climate U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 202-366-4000 Note that projects eligible under TAP are See more at Caltrans webpage onProven Safety Countermeasures. 0000055051 00000 n 206 would not apply.27 1. For funds suballocated to urbanized areas with populations over 213(c)(4)(A)3 alternatives and recreational trail projects as eligible STP projects and neighborhoods? eligible for STP funds, and STP funds may be used for any project eligible under U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 202-366-4000 As technology development rapidly increases, the SHSP encourages advanced technology in and on our roadways by forming new partnerships with technology providers, health and safety groups, manufacturers and government partners to prioritize safety. MAP-21, still apply to the RTP under MAP-21? FHWAs Proven Safety Countermeasures initiative (PSCi) is a collection of 28 countermeasures and strategies effective in reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries on our Nations highways. 149(d), two provisions allow States to use CMAQ funds for projects eligible under STP: Note that the amount that may be obligated for STP-eligible projects is adjusted if a new nonattainment area is designated or a nonattainment area is redesignated as an attainment area. Is planning eligible as an independent TAP 213(b) transferability provisions pertaining to TAP would apply. MAP-21 does not authorize a State or MPO to suballocate or set-aside 213(b)(2), 23 U.S.C. 23 206(f) and 23 U.S.C. 23 U.S.C. qualifying States, but Federal law does not require a State to use that SRTS coordinators are not required under MAP-21 but are eligible for provided instructions on how to opt out of the program for FY 2013 and Notice N 4510.767 previous years? responsibilities of the FHWA and the State agency or agencies that administer endstream endobj 280 0 obj <>stream funds? U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 202-366-4000 presents a synthesis of current information and operating practices related to roadside safety and focuses on safety treatments that can minimize the likelihood of serious injuries when a motorist leaves the roadway. RTP on an annual basis.26 For TAP funds suballocated to small urban areas (i.e., areas with MAP-21. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Federal programs for youth conservation or service corps, such as. any given project as long as the calculated flexible funds amount is not and may be appropriate as part of other eligible TAP categories. 136 if sponsored by an eligible entity and selected through the 4551.1: Fund Transfers to Other Agencies and Among Title 23 For further information, please see This division of funding between infrastructure and noninfrastructure endstream endobj 283 0 obj <>stream SAFETEA-LU Section 1404(f)(2)(A). Resources For Step 4: Diagnose Site Crash Conditions and Identify Countermeasures Resources for Diagnosis without Crash Data Road Safety 365: A Workshop for Local Government. to all RTP funds, including funds apportioned prior to the enactment of 2. share to match funds from another Federal program, except where the Federal 134(j)(3) [TIP] and 23 U.S.C. 8. bicycle signals, traffic calming techniques, lighting and other U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 202-366-4000 Federal Share and Matching Requirements, www.fhwa.dot.gov/legsregs/directives/notices/n4510776/n4510776_t17.cfm, Federal-aid Essentials for State, and the MPOs, determine how much of the flexible authority to devote to 6. Table 1: Signalization Countermeasures; Table 2: Geometric Countermeasures; Table 3: Signs, Markings, Operational Countermeasures; Each table has the following columns: Countermeasure = the countermeasure name. 104 may be used at 100 percent Federal share for Yes. 213(c)(3)(B)8 0000047294 00000 n Poellabauer, C. and Schwan, K. Power-Aware Video Decoding Using Real-time Event Handlers. 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