Are safety corridors really safe? Evaluation of the corridor safety improvement program.

PDFTech ReportRSN 99-03CorridorsTraffic safetyAccidentsTraffic speedTraffic signsMeasures of effectivenessSurveysOregonOregon. Dept. of Transportation. Research UnitOregon. Dept. of Transportation. Research UnitUS Transportation CollectionHigh accident frequencies on Oregon\ue2\u20ac\u2122s highway corridors are of concern to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).ODOT adopted the Corridor Safety Improvement Program as part of an overall program of safety improvements using federal and state funds. The program uses a multi-disciplinary team approach with local safety, school, media and community groups. The goal is to integrate highway improvements, driver behavior, enforcement education and emergency medical initiatives into a unified safety effort