Researcher: Melissa Walden, Ph.D., P.E. & Marcie Perez

Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation

CTS researchers were responsible for planning and facilitating meetings throughout the state with metropolitan planning organizations, councils of governments, regional planning councils, law enforcement representatives, sheriffs and emergency medical associations to present information on Strategic Highway Safety Plan activities. CTS staff participated as active stakeholders at these meetings, promoting traffic safety and sharing information to generate public input concerning safety plan initiatives throughout the state. Using crash analysis and roadway data, researchers were able to provide insight into where, when, why and how crashes are occurring on Texas roadways. These efforts led to the production of a revised Strategic Highway Safety Plan for TxDOT’s consideration.

For more information contact Melissa Walden.