Highway Safety Improvement Program–Assessment Toolbox

Preface

It can be illuminating for any organization to periodically take a step back and conduct an assessment of how it conducts various aspects of its business. This can be accomplished through a self-assessment or a program or peer review. This type of activity allows the organization to look for opportunities for improvement and to identify and potentially integrate noteworthy practices into their existing programs.

The initial edition of Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Assessment Toolbox provided a tool to the States to conduct this type of assessment for their HSIP. This second edition of the HSIP Assessment Toolbox updates the original toolbox for consistency with MAP-21, compiles commonly used evaluation techniques, and incorporates current state-of-the-practice gleaned from FHWA's interactions with many State DOTs.

In addition to developing and providing this tool to the States, FHWA staff are available to assist States. FHWA can facilitate discussions and brainstorming sessions to determine which type of assessment best meets the needs of the State and to identify the best way to conduct a program assessment. For additional information, please contact your local FHWA Division Office.

As the information in the Toolbox is utilized and additional information becomes available, enhancements will be made to the HSIP Assessment Toolbox. The FHWA Office of Safety will make every effort to provide meaningful information and assistance to support HSIP Assessments. If there is something more that you would like to see in this toolbox, please don't hesitate to let us know.