Road Safety Audits
A Road Safety Audit (RSA) is the formal safety performance examination of an existing or future road or intersection by an independent audit team. The FHWA works with State and local jurisdictions to integrate RSAs into the project development process for new roads and intersections, and also encourages RSAs on existing roads and intersections.
"We view the RSAs as a proactive, low-cost approach to improve safety. The RSAs helped our engineering team develop a number of solutions incorporating measures that were not originally included in the projects. The very first audit conducted saved SCDOT thousands of dollars by correcting a design problem."
- Terecia Wilson
Director of Safety
South Carolina Department of Transportation
NEW Road Safety Audit Peer-to-Peer Brochure
FHWA has a new peer-to-peer program for RSAs where you can receive on-site or over the phone assistance on an RSA from a peer for no charge.
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Click here for a tri-fold brochure posted in PDF and HTML.
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The FHWA and the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) sponsor the Road Safety Audit Web site, which has a wealth of information including: how to conduct RSAs; RSA case studies; reference materials; information on legal issues; and links to other sources of information.
Road Safety Audit Training Course
Course and scheduling information for the National Highway Institute's (NHI's) Road Safety Audits and Road Safety Audit Reviews course is available on line, or contact Danielle Mathis-Less at (703) 235-0528, danielle.mathis-lee@fhwa.dot.gov. Course #280069A
