1. 2nd Roadway Safety Data Capabilities Assessment
Traffic Records Forum
New Orleans, LA

2. Background
First Data Capability Assessment established baseline for each state’s roadway data collection, analysis, management, and governance
Identified priorities for a national action plan
Follow – up to the 1st Capability Assessment initiated in 2011 by FHWA. The 2017 Assessment is underway with four pilots completed.
Let’s look at the first assessment a little closer

3. States’ Priorities for National Action
Data Collection
Noteworthy practices
Case studies
MAP-21 FDE guidance
Data on local roads
Technical assistance
Value of data improvements
Data Analysis
Value of good analysis
Training
Data Management
Guidance on data integration
Value of good data management practices
Glossary of terms
Noteworthy practices
Data Interoperability
Noteworthy TRCC practices
Value of linking data
Data “Focus States”
Training
Many of the priorities identified are part of the existing RSDP, and we are hoping another assessment allows us to add to the current resources

4. 2nd Roadway Safety Data Capability Assessment Goals
Evaluate states ability to execute data driven safety analysis and performance measurement
Enable FHWA to track progress of states ability to collect, analyze, and manage roadway safety data
The goals haven’t changed that much for the second assessment, but there is a broader focus

5. Focus Areas Roadway data collection and technical standards
Data analysis tools and uses
Data management and governance
Data Integration
Performance Management
The capability assessment is focused on these five areas. Performance mgmt was added to establish a baseline in that area with this assessment. Integration encompasses interoperability and expansion

6. 2nd Capability Assessment Outcomes
Provide tools, action planning guidance, and technical assistance to assist States in developing action plans aimed at overcoming their gaps,
Integrating States data improvement activities into their overall safety plans
The outcomes will tie in directly to future planning for RSDP.

7. Pilot Tests Objectives:
Conduct 4 State pilot tests of the revised methods and materials.
Finalize the methods and materials based on lessons learned during the pilot tests.
The pilots are finished, the questionnaire has been revised and will be submitted to OMB for final approval this month

8. Questionnaire Sample
The questionnaire is more user friendly and will be prepopulated in some areas

9. Pilot Test Results – Lessons Learned
Kick off meeting with State one month before Plan additional time if needed to get responses Include IT, GIS, and MPO professionals
We conducted the pilot tests of the assessment process with 4 States: AZ, WA, LA, and MO. Here are some of the lessons we learned. These lessons learned helped us revise the process and tools that are being using for full implementation.

10. What you can expect:
LA experience- Dan Magri, Highway Safety Administrator, LA DOTD

11. What’s Next:
Complete the remaining 48 Individual State assessments: and develop State Action Plans
National assessment: Final Report
4 peer exchanges planned for late 2018
Help States refine and implement Action Plans
Contact:
Esther Strawder

12. Planned completion schedule:
Progress in 4 batches (10 weeks/batch) Group 1 (12 states) (12/16/2017) Group 2 (12 states) (3/1/2018) Group 3 (12 states) (5/16/2018) Group 4 (12 states) (8/1/2018)
Data entry completed as each group is done.

13. Contact Information
Esther Strawder FHWA Office of Safety – Data and Analysis Tools Team