Proven Safety Countermeasures - Road Safety Audits

2017PDFBriefFHWA-SA-17-068Traffic safetyCountermeasuresHighway safetySafety auditsUnited StatesUnited States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of SafetyUnited States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of SafetyFederal Highway AdministrationWhile most transportation agencies have established traditional safety review procedures, a road safety audit (RSA) is unique. RSAs are performed by a multidisciplinary team independent of the project. RSAs consider all road users, account for human factors and road user capabilities, are documented in a formal report, and require a formal response from the road owner. (See the eight steps for conducting an RSA below.)93