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Director Malcolm DoughertyCalifornia Department of Transportation
(Caltrans)
October 28, 2015
Caltrans’ Highway Safety Improvement Program
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Caltrans Goal: Safety and Health
“Provide a safe transportation system for
workers and users, and promote health through
active transportation and reduced pollution in
communities”
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2015 Strategic Highway Safety Plan Update
SWOT analysis
Presentations to agencies and organizations
Outreach to tribal governments
Six statewide webinars
One summit each in northern and southern California
Review of other State and regional safety plans
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SHSP Vision and Commitment
Leadership support and commitment
· Toward Zero Deaths
· Four “E’s”:
– Engineering (Caltrans)
– Enforcement (California Highway Patrol)
– Education (Dept. of Motor Vehicles and Office of Traffic Safety)
– Emergency Medical Services (regional and local agencies)
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SHSP Challenge AreasRoadway Departure and Head-On Collisions
Intersections, Interchanges, and Other Roadway Access
Work Zones
Alcohol and Drug Impairment
Occupant Protection
Speeding and Aggressive Driving
Distracted Driving
Driver Licensing and Competency
Pedestrians
Bicycling
Young Drivers
Aging Road Users
Motorcycles
Commercial Vehicles
Emergency Medical Services
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Examples: Automated Speed Enforcement in Work Zones
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Fog Detection and Warning System
Technology can automatically detect fog and
alert drivers upstream so they can prepare
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Connected Vehicle Safety: “Q-WARN”
Questions and Discussion
Caltrans provides a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s
economy and livability