2011 National Roadway Safety Awards

Every two years, since 1999, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) joins with the Roadway Safety Foundation (RSF) to recognize innovative, efficient roadway safety projects and programs that eliminate or sharply reduce highway deaths across the country. Awards are presented in three categories.

Infrastructure Improvements
Operational Improvements
Program Planning, Development and Evaluation

FHWA and RSF presented 9 awards and 2 honorable mentions at a luncheon ceremony on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, in Washington, DC. Roadway Safety Foundation Executive Director Greg Cohen served as Master of Ceremonies and John D. Porcari, USDOT Deputy Secretary, delivered the keynote address, highlighting the importance of the award winners’ efforts in saving lives on America’s roadways. The award-winning guests also were joined by executives and high-level representatives from a number of core roadway safety organizations.

Congratulations to the 2011 National Roadway Safety Award Winners!

2011 National Roadway Safety Award Winners

Infrastructure Improvements Category

Using Micro Surfacing to Reduce Wet Weather Crash Rates
Awarded to Minnesota DOT District 3B and Office of Materials and Road Research

Mississippi Cable Median Barrier Safety Initiative
Awarded to Mississippi DOT

Jones/Linn County Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Overlay with Safety Edge℠
Joint award between the Jones County (Iowa) Secondary Roads Department and the Linn County (Iowa) Secondary Roads Department

Making Roadways Safety for Motorcyclists
Awarded to Florida DOT

Operational Improvements Category

Evaluation of Moveable Barriers in Construction Work Zones
Awarded to Utah DOT

Safety Patrol Sponsor-Partnership
Awarded to Travelers Marketing LLC

Program Planning, Development and Evaluation Category

California’s HSIP Application and Evaluation Tool for Local Roadways
Awarded to California DOT

Smart Roadside Inspection Program
Awarded to the New Mexico Department of Public Safety-Motor Transportation Police Division

Minnesota County Road Safety Plans (Joint Award with Wright County Highway Department)
Awarded to Minnesota DOT and Wright County Highway Department

Wright County Highway Roadway Safety Program (Joint Award with Minnesota DOT)
Awarded to the Wright County Highway Department and Minnesota DOT