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DESCRIPTION:
Performing effective road safety audits/assessments, (RSAs), improves safety and demonstrates to the public an agency's dedication to crash reduction. This training provides practical information on how to conduct a RSA, location selection, building independent, multi-disciplinary teams and the steps to conduct s successful RSAs. Discussions on costs, time, liability and benefits, focus on the common myths and concerns surrounding RSAs. Participants learn how to improve transportation safety by applying a new proactive approach to RSAs. Emphasis is placed on low cost safety enhancements and improving the interaction between roadway and driver for all roadway users. This approach includes examination of a future or existing roadway by an independent, qualified audit team. The training includes hands-on application of the training materials, which include information on the history and definition of RSAs, the importance of safety, the stages of a road safety audit, how to conduct a road safety audit, easy-to-use-checklists, and legal considerations. A copy of "FHWA Road Safety Audit Guidelines" is provided. OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:- Express the road safety audit process terminology
- Perform a simple road safety audit, as a member of a team
- Assess the benefits of a road safety audit on a local or statewide basis
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Personnel who are likely to serve on a road safety audit team including Federal, State, local transportation personnel, first responders and consultants who conduct highway safety studies should also attend. |
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The National Highway Institute (NHI) has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102. In obtaining this approval, NHI has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET Standards which are widely recognized as standards of good practice internationally. As a result of their Authorized Provider membership status, NHI is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standards.
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