intertribal transportation association october 30, 2003
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INTERTRIBAL TRANSPORTATION INTERTRIBAL TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATIONASSOCIATION
OCTOBER 30, 2003OCTOBER 30, 2003
SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS -
FATAL COLLISION REDUCTION
SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS -
FATAL COLLISION REDUCTION
Northwest Tribal Transportation Northwest Tribal Transportation SymposiumSymposium
May 5-7, 1999 Portland, OregonMay 5-7, 1999 Portland, Oregon
SAVE LIVES ON YOUR TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEM???
SAVE LIVES ON YOUR TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEM???
If you could If you could reduce fatal reduce fatal collisionscollisions on your roadway on your roadway by by
60%60%, would you?, would you?
Impossible you say???Impossible you say???
King County attained a King County attained a 60% reduction60% reduction in in fatal collisions on their roadway system.fatal collisions on their roadway system.
They implemented a systematic, long term They implemented a systematic, long term approach toward safety.approach toward safety.
The improvements along their roadways The improvements along their roadways took place over a ten year period.took place over a ten year period.
What IS a:Safety Management System???
A method to A method to reduce fatal collisionsreduce fatal collisions on on roadways. With the reduction of fatal roadways. With the reduction of fatal collisions, all collision types will in turn, be collisions, all collision types will in turn, be reduced on transportation systems.reduced on transportation systems.
A system to obtain funding for roadway and A system to obtain funding for roadway and safety improvements.safety improvements.
Why a:Safety Management System???
It provides a systematic, long term approach It provides a systematic, long term approach to fatal collision reduction.to fatal collision reduction.
Local Agency and TransAid support for the Local Agency and TransAid support for the Safety Management System.Safety Management System.
Four “E’s” are used in the program - Four “E’s” are used in the program - Education, Engineering, Enforcement and Education, Engineering, Enforcement and Emergency Medical Services.Emergency Medical Services.
Top Causes of Fatal Collisions in Washington State Counties:Top Causes of Fatal Collisions in Washington State Counties:
Fixed Object - 37.5%Fixed Object - 37.5% Vehicle Overturn - 15.4%Vehicle Overturn - 15.4% Entering at Angle - 11.9%Entering at Angle - 11.9% Head-On - 8.8%Head-On - 8.8% Opposite Direction/All Others - 7.5%Opposite Direction/All Others - 7.5% Pedestrians - 7.1%Pedestrians - 7.1%
Safety Management System Program Direction:Safety Management System Program Direction:
Collect data for top collision types.Collect data for top collision types.
Identify locations/corridors where these Identify locations/corridors where these accidents occur.accidents occur.
Rank locations/corridors.Rank locations/corridors.
Develop multi-disciplinary action plan, as Develop multi-disciplinary action plan, as appropriate.appropriate.
Safety Management System Program Direction Cont:Safety Management System Program Direction Cont:
Prioritize - see “Local Agency Safety Prioritize - see “Local Agency Safety Management System”.Management System”.
Implement.Implement.
Evaluate success and feed back results to Evaluate success and feed back results to step 4.step 4.
Design and Collision Considerations:Design and Collision Considerations:
When looking at fatal collision reduction,When looking at fatal collision reduction,
there are three factors that can contribute tothere are three factors that can contribute to
the collision. These factors are:the collision. These factors are:
HumanHuman
VehicleVehicle
RoadwayRoadway
Design/Collision Considerations - Roadway Factors:Design/Collision Considerations - Roadway Factors:
Shoulder Width and ConditionShoulder Width and Condition
Pavement Condition/TypePavement Condition/Type
Delineation and SigningDelineation and Signing
Alignment of RoadwayAlignment of Roadway
Intersection PresentIntersection Present
Design/Collision Considerations - Roadway Factors Cont:Design/Collision Considerations - Roadway Factors Cont:
Pavement DrainagePavement Drainage
Driver ExpectancyDriver Expectancy
Clear Zone IssuesClear Zone Issues
Weather FactorsWeather Factors
Roadway WidthRoadway Width
Design/Collision Considerations - Roadway Factors Cont:Design/Collision Considerations - Roadway Factors Cont:
Traffic VolumeTraffic Volume
Access IssuesAccess Issues
Speed LimitSpeed Limit
Traffic MixTraffic Mix
LightingLighting
Collision Considerations - Vehicle Factors:Collision Considerations - Vehicle Factors:
VisibilityVisibility
Tire TypeTire Type
Vehicle AgeVehicle Age
Farm VehiclesFarm Vehicles
Pickups/SUV’sPickups/SUV’s
Collision Considerations - Vehicle Factors Cont:Collision Considerations - Vehicle Factors Cont:
Braking AbilityBraking Ability
A-Post VisibilityA-Post Visibility
Vehicle LoadingVehicle Loading
Mechanical FailureMechanical Failure
Vehicle Blind SpotsVehicle Blind Spots
Collision Considerations - Vehicle Factors Cont:Collision Considerations - Vehicle Factors Cont:
Visibility Of VehiclesVisibility Of Vehicles
Vehicle Turning AgilityVehicle Turning Agility
Differential Vehicle SizeDifferential Vehicle Size
Vehicle Size, Shape and MaterialVehicle Size, Shape and Material
PU/SUV’s More Susceptible to OverturnsPU/SUV’s More Susceptible to Overturns
Collision Considerations - Human Factors:Collision Considerations - Human Factors:
DWIDWI
Seat BeltsSeat Belts
InattentionInattention
DrowsinessDrowsiness
InexperienceInexperience
Collision Considerations - Human Factors Cont:Collision Considerations - Human Factors Cont:
Loss of AcuityLoss of Acuity
Perceived Shy DistancePerceived Shy Distance
Perception Reaction TimePerception Reaction Time
Speeding/Aggressive DrivingSpeeding/Aggressive Driving
Areas to Look at to Reduce Collisions:Areas to Look at to Reduce Collisions:
WeatherWeather
LocationLocation
Roadway SurfaceRoadway Surface
Roadway GeometricsRoadway Geometrics
Areas to Look at to Reduce Collisions Cont:Areas to Look at to Reduce Collisions Cont:
Date, Time and Day of WeekDate, Time and Day of Week
Daylight/Lighting ConditionsDaylight/Lighting Conditions
Drug and Alcohol InvolvementDrug and Alcohol Involvement
Drive Profile (age, in-state or out)Drive Profile (age, in-state or out)
The Transportation Safety Movement ….The Transportation Safety Movement ….
Within the Pacific Northwest and on a Within the Pacific Northwest and on a national level, the greatest safety efforts national level, the greatest safety efforts continue to be directed at the continue to be directed at the SAFESTSAFEST transportation systems - the Interstate and transportation systems - the Interstate and State Highway systems.State Highway systems.
Redirecting the Transportation Safety Movement ….Redirecting the Transportation Safety Movement ….
The redirection of Transportation Safety focus The redirection of Transportation Safety focus to the other systems to the other systems needs to beginneeds to begin..
There are roadways that have higher fatality There are roadways that have higher fatality rates than either the Interstate or State Highway rates than either the Interstate or State Highway transportation systems.transportation systems.
These systems These systems MUSTMUST receive national receive national recognition and funding to bring up their safety recognition and funding to bring up their safety standards!standards!
Interested in Beginning a Safety Management System???
Interested in Beginning a Safety Management System???
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