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Implementing A Local Road Safety Plan

Chapter 4: Conclusion

This is a photo of a two-lane rural road in a plains area.

Photo courtesy of Neil Hetherington WTI-MSU.

This is a photo of a car driving on a rural road in the fog.

Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

LRSPs are one of the 20 FHWA proven safety countermeasures.16 LRSPs have been developed throughout the country at the county, city, Tribal, or regional level (State DOT district or region, MPO). While development of LRSPs is widespread, implementation of LRSPs has been challenging for some agencies. For LRSPs to be an effective countermeasure for reducing fatalities and serious injuries on local roads, they must be implemented. Following are some steps to consider for implementation:

The development of a LRSP usually generates a good deal of interest, but it can be challenging to implement the strategies and projects identified within the LRSP. It involves gaining buy-in for the LRSP, finding the funding to implement projects, prioritizing projects based on available resources, implementing the projects and determining their effectiveness, and making sure key individuals and the public remain interested and committed to the goals of the plan.

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