Addressing Safety through Non-Engineering Countermeasures
Priority
Addressing Safety through Non-Engineering Countermeasures
It may be beneficial to pair engineering countermeasures with non-engineering countermeasures ,
such as increased enforcement or education , depending on the crash data . Several nonengineering safety countermeasures are highlighted below ; more information can be found in Appendix B . Additionally , building off existing safety initiatives , the Implementation Plan identifies
actions that comprehensively address safety through a variety of non-engineering
countermeasures , including policies , programs , plans , initiatives , and projects .
Education
• Education Campaigns for Vulnerable
Groups
• Youth Education
• Pilot Demonstration Safety Projects
• Public Information Campaigns
• Bicycle Safety Education Events
Better Data
• Improve Crash Data Collection
Priority
Projects
Maintenance
• Keep Roadways Clear of Debris
Partnerships
• Safe Routes to School
Policies and Programs
• Targeted Enforcement and Deterrence
• Update City Policies and Standards
A Benefit-Cost Ratio ( BCR ) was used to prioritize engineering solutions at the three priority corridors and intersections , or projects , that emerged from the systemic safety and crash analysis . For each project , crash history was reviewed , and proven safety engineering countermeasures were identified . Several countermeasures were selected for each project to address various crash types , and to target multiple safe system principles and various levels of the safe system solutions hierarchy . The project benefit was estimated according to the crash history at the intersection and along the corridor , by applying relevant Crash Modification Factors ( CMFs ) to KAB crashes , and cost data from the Texas Department of Transportation ( TxDOT ) Highway Safety Improvement Program Guidelines . The project benefits were compared against the project cost for the countermeasures selected over the service life of the countermeasure to obtain an annual Benefit Cost Ratio ( BCR ). Priority projects were selected as those where the BCR is greatest . Priority projects located on TxDOT facilities will require close collaboration between TxDOT and the City of Arlington to achieve successful implementation .
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