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Policy and Guidance

This page provides links and downloads to references and resources for HSIP related US Code, the Code for Federal Regulations, program guidance, and FHWA policy memos.

Links to US Code and the Code for Federal Regulations:

• Final Rule for 23 CFR 924 (December 24, 2008) [HTML, PDF 90 KB]

• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 23 CFR 924 (April 23, 2008) [HTML, PDF 82 KB]

• 23 CFR 924 (To be updated, please refer to the Final Rule for 23 CFR 924 link above)

• 23 U.S.C. 148

• 23 U.S.C. 130

HSIP Guidance:

• Reporting Guidance on Highway Safety Improvement Program (May 15, 2009)

• Guidance for use of 10% Funding Flexibility in HSIP (December 26, 2006)

• High Risk Rural Roads Program (HRRRP) Guidance (May 19, 2006)

• Guidance on 23 U.S.C.130 Annual Reporting Requirements for Rail-Highway Crossings (May 5, 2006)

• Guidance on Strategic Highway Safety Plans (April 5, 2006)

• Guidance on the Highway Safety Improvement Program – Five Percent Report, Title 23, Section 148(c)(l)(D) (April 5, 2006

HSIP Policy Memos:

• Memorandum on Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Reporting Guidance (May 14, 2009)

• Memorandum on Eligibility of HSIP Funds for Sign Replacement (February 27, 2008)

• Safety Eligibility (November 8, 2006)

• Guidance Regarding Use of Funding Flexibility in Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) (August 8, 2006)

• Memorandum on Achieving Maximum Results in Safety (May 17, 2006)

• Guidance on 23 U.S.C.130 Annual Reporting Requirements for Rail-Highway Crossings Memo (May 9, 2006)

• Memorandum on the Highway Safety Improvement Program – Five Percent Report, Title 23, Section 148(c)(1)(D) (April 10, 2006)

• Memorandum on Guidance for Strategic Highway Safety Plans (April 5, 2006)

• Memorandum on Eligibility of HSIP Funds for Safety Engineering Assistance to Locals (July 14, 2006)

• 100 percent Eligibility of Highway Lighting (December 1, 2005)

• Shanklin Memo (December 26, 2002)

• Eligibility for Hazard Elimination Funds (February 15, 2000)

• Eligibility of Federal-aid Funds for Safety Countermeasures (September 28, 1998)

• Use of Transferred Section 153 Funds (July 11, 1994)

• Eligibility of Priority Vehicle Control Systems (August 19, 1992)

• Eligibility of Police Enforcement (October 1, 1987)

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erin.kenley@dot.gov
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