U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
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1. Introduction to the Highway Safety Manual
2. HSM Implementation Considerations
Implementation Guiding Principles
Drivers and Challenges to Successful Implementation of the HSM
Develop an Implementation Plan
Examine and Revise Agency Policies
Address Risk Management and Legal Issues
Development of Tools for HSM Implementation
Develop Sustainable Technical Expertise
3. HSM Implementation Opportunities in Program Development and Project Delivery
Project Scoping and Design Criteria
Project Planning, Alignment, and Alternative Studies
Exhibit 1: Nominal and Substantive Safety Concepts
Exhibit 3: Lead States and Support States in the NCHRP 17-50 HSM Lead State Initiative Project
Exhibit 4: The Project Development Process and Opportunities to Implement the HSM