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The Essential Eight

Fundamental Elements and Effective Steps for SHSP Implementation

DRAFT - 5/11/09

The draft Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) implementation process model (IPM) is now available. The IPM is a collaborative effort among several states, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Safety, the FHWA Office of Planning, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA), and other national safety stakeholders. The model describes the following fundamental elements and steps for SHSP implementation:

This IPM was developed based on reviews of related plans and practices; extensive interviews with a range of SHSP stakeholders from six model states, including representatives from departments of transportation, highway safety offices, motor carrier staff, metropolitan planning organizations, local stakeholders, and others; and the combined knowledge and expertise of the project team.

The second phase of the project began on April 14-15, 2009, with the kickoff of a six-month pilot of the IPM by ten states to test its feasibility and obtain feedback. Additional input has been gathered from a review panel representing other states and national organizations. The IPM will be updated based on results of the pilot and input from the review panel, with final publication expected by late spring of 2010. We are making this draft version available and encouraging all states to use the information, ideas, and suggestions in it and to share lessons learned with us.

If you have questions or comments on this document, please contact:

A Strategic Highway Safety Plan
Implementation Process Model

Table of Contents

Overview
Chapter 1 – The SHSP IPM
Chapter 2 – Leadership, Collaboration, and Communication
    Key Leadership, Collaboration, and Communication Strategies
    Checklist
Chapter 3 – Collecting, Analyzing, and Sharing Data
    Key Data Collection, Analysis, and Sharing Strategies
    Checklist
Chapter 4 – Emphasis Area Action Plans
    Key Emphasis Area Action Plan Strategies
    Checklist
Chapter 5 – Integration into Other Transportation Plans and Programs
    5.1 Long-Range Transportation Plans and Transportation Improvement Programs
        Key Integration Strategies – LRTP and S/TIP
    5.2 Highway Safety Improvement Programs
        Key Integration Strategies – HSIP
    5.3 Highway Safety Plans
        Key Integration Strategies – HSP
    5.4 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans
        Key Integration Strategies – CVSP
    5.5 Plan and Program Integration Checklist and Timeline
        Checklist
        Timeline
Chapter 6 – Marketing
        Key Marketing Strategies
        Checklist
Chapter 7 – Monitoring, Evaluation, and Feedback
        Key Monitoring, Evaluation, and Feedback Strategies
        Checklist

Program Contact

Tamiko Burnell
tamiko.burnell@dot.gov
202-366-1200

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