TRB Transportation Research Circular E-C085, Railroad Operational Safety: Status and Research Needs summarizes the proceedings of the Midyear Meeting of the Transportation Research Board?s (TRB) Railroad Operational Safety Subcommittee held September 10?12, 2002, in Irvine, California, which examined human factors-related research issues facing the railroad enterprise. The report includes research problem statements and explores fatigue and vigilance, safety culture, and the impact of advanced technology on railroad operational safety.
Safety and Human Factors
Safety Data Analysis and Evaluation: Research Problem Statements
TRBs Transportation Research Circular E-C094, Safety Data Analysis and Evaluation: Research Problem Statements contains research problem statements produced by members and friends of TRB?s Safety Data, Research, and Analysis Committee (ANB20). The committee is concerned with methods of gathering, storing, and, in particular, using the transportation safety data for informed decision making. The 12 problem statements contained in the circular cover a broad range of highway safety information issues in the areas of safety data improvement, evaluation, and methodology.
Safety Research on Highway Infrastructure and Operations: Improving Priorities, Coordination, and Quality
TRB Special Report 292, Safety Research on Highway Infrastructure and Operations: Improving Priorities, Coordination, and Quality recommends the creation of an independent scientific advisory committee (SAC). The SAC would be charged with development of a transparent process for identifying and prioritizing research needs and opportunities in highway safety, with emphasis on infrastructure and operations, and using the process developed to recommend a national research agenda focused on highway infrastructure and operations safety. The report also explores opportunities to improve the quality of highway safety research.
NHTSA Vehicle Safety and Fuel Economy Rulemaking and Research Priority Plan 2011-2013
This NHTSA Vehicle Safety and Fuel Economy Priority Plan describes the projects the agency plans to work on in the rulemaking and research areas for calendar years 2011 to 2013. This is not an exhaustive list. Only programs and projects that are priorities or will take significant agency resources are listed. Furthermore, NHTSA?s enforcement, data collection, and analysis programs — vital elements in achieving NHTSA?s goals — have their own set of priorities that are not listed here. Each of these programs supports NHTSA?s rulemaking and research priorities by providing necessary safety data, economic analysis, expertise on test procedures, and technical issues gleaned from enforcement experience.
Pedestrian Safety Strategic Plan: Recommendations for Research Plan and Product Development
FHWA-SA-10-035:
This is a 15-year plan (completed in October 2010) for pedestrian safety research and technology transfer. It was developed to address pedestrian safety concerns and equip professionals and other stakeholders with proper knowledge, resources, and information needed to identify problems and implement solutions related to the roadway environment. The Strategic Plan also recommends updates to 17 current FHWA technology transfer tools and more than 20 technology transfer resources and the development of innovative dissemination methods. Recommendations for research and product development are intended to be addressed through a collaborative approach between various agencies and offices. A cooperative effort is required to properly address the variety of crash problems discussed in the Strategic Plan. This report will be of interest to engineers, planners, researchers, and practitioners who have an interest in implementing pedestrian treatments, as well as city, State, and local agency officials who have a responsibility for public safety.
AASHTO/NCHRP Strategic HIghway Safety Plan
This Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) and the tools developed to facilitate its implementation offer state and local transportation and safety agencies a life-saving blueprint ready for application in developing comprehensive highway safety plans.