This is a Virtual Session being held 9:30 - 12:00.

A SAFETY ACADEMY WORKSHOP

Course Description:

Understanding your community's roadway safety challenges is the first step in developing a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) to improve safety. Data analysis helps to identify safety issues and their causes so that municipalities can utilize their resources to maximum effect.

In this course, you will learn how to develop a LRSP and how to use data to make informed decisions about roadway safety in your community. You will learn how to use the CT Crash Data Repository and discover a new tool from the CT Safety Research Center so you can begin the process of identifying your community's roadway safety challenges. You will also become familiar with Federal Highway Administration’s Proven Safety Countermeasures and how to use them effectively to make your roads safer.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand what a Local Road Safety Plan is and how to develop one

• Utilize data analysis to identify roadway safety challenges

• Identify and select appropriate Proven Safety Countermeasures to address safety concerns

Who Should Attend:

Directors of Public Works, Traffic and Transportation Engineers, Engineering technical staff and other municipal staff with emphasis on safety as part of their responsibility.

 Chief Elected Officials, Municipal Planners and Local Traffic Authorities are also encouraged to attend.