A Safety Management System (SMS) is a comprehensive process to reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes by selecting and implementing effective highway safety strategies and projects into the highway transportation system. A SMS incorporates safety into all phases of the decision-making process. from highway planning, design, and construction, to maintenance and operations.

Well-designed and implemented Safety Management Systems significantly reduce traffic crashes and resulting injuries and fatalities. The FHWA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are committed to developing a comprehensive technical assistance program for States interested in an SMS.

This workshop provides technical assistance to the States, which will enable the initial development and implementation of a Safety Management System as mandated by the 1991 Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA). It will develop a technology transfer program that (1) promotes SMSs, (2) provides technical assistance and training to States for implementing and operating a SMS, and (3) showcases and markets SMS among States and local agencies.

A contract has been awarded to develop a 1 1/2 day workshop/Demonstration Project of SMS case studies and good practices. Nine states with "good SMS Practices" have been identified and interviewed. Case studies for the workshop are being developed from these interviews.

An online brochure for the 1 1/2 day course is available.

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HIGHWAYTECHNET   VIRTUAL EXPO   SAFETY INDEX

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U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration