Development of a Safety Audit Program for the Pavement Resurfacing Program

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Development of a Safety Audit Program for the
Pavement Resurfacing Program

• Adam Kirk PE, PTOE
• Kentucky Lifesavers Conference
• April 25, 2006

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Project Background

• Kentucky Highway Safety Management Program
• Lane Departure Team
• Keep vehicles on road and in lane
• Provide recoverable roadside
• Reduce severity of crash

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Project Background

• NYDOT Safety Audit Program (SAFETAP)
• Comprehensive SAFETY Review by Design, Traffic
  and Maintenance Personnel
• Low Cost Improvements Before, During or After
  Resurfacing
• Proven Reduction in Crashes

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Study Objectives

• Develop Preliminary Safety Audit Program
• Conduct Pilot Training and Preliminary Safety
  Audits
• Recommend Policy and Procedures
• Implement Training and Program Statewide

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Road Safety Audits

• FHWA Guidance
• A road safety audit is a
• formal safety performance examination
• of an existing or future road or intersection
• by an independent audit team.

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Road Safety Audits

• Objectives
• Considers the safety of all road users
• Considers interactions at the borders or limits
  of the project
• Proactively considers mitigation measures
• Examines the interaction of project elements

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Road Safety Audits
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Road Safety Audits
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Road Safety Audits
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Road Safety Audits
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Study Objectives

• Develop Preliminary Safety Audit Program
• Conduct Pilot Training and Preliminary Safety
  Audits
• Recommend Policy and Procedures
• Implement Training and Program Statewide

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Pilot Program Objectives

• Testing and Evaluation
• Safety Audit Training
• Audit Procedures
• Data Needs
• Team Composition
• Identify Required Resources
• Personnel Needs
• Scheduling
• Funding Requirements
• Site Selection Procedures

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Lisle Rd (KY 1963)
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Lisle Rd (KY 1963)
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Lisle Rd (KY 1963)
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Woodlake Rd (KY 1685)
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Woodlake Rd (KY 1685) S. of US 421
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Woodlake Rd (KY 1685) N. of US 421
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Driver Perception
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FRANKLIN CO/WOODFORD CO TRANSITION
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Transitions
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Transitions
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• Slide showing Brush at one lane bridge

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Sight Distance
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Sight distance
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Edge Drop Off
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Fixed Objects
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Fixed Objects
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Next Steps

• Develop Preliminary Safety Audit Program
• Conduct Pilot Training and Preliminary Safety
  Audits
• Recommend Policy and Procedures
• Implement Training and Program Statewide

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Study Objectives

• Recommend Policy and Procedures
• Safety Audit Process/Documentation
• Safety Audit Team Composition
• Estimated Project Funding
• Project Selection Processes

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Study Objectives

• Develop Preliminary Safety Audit Program
• Conduct Pilot Training and Preliminary Safety
  Audits
• Recommend Policy and Procedures
• Implement Training and Program Statewide

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Questions?

• Contact Info
• Adam Kirk
• Kentucky Transportation Center
• akirk_at_engr.uky.edu
• 859-257-4513 ext 235
• Duane Thomas
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
• Duane.Thomas_at_ky.gov
• 502-564-3020