Overview

The Projects Task Force meets quarterly to discuss and make progress toward the actions and objectives outlined under one of the three Blueprint for Safety’s Pillars: The Projects Pillar. Partners are encouraged to take steps toward implementing the work this Task Force is focused on by incorporating these outcomes in their organization.

Cover of Final Draft Blueprint for Safety Report May 16 2025Projects Pillar

Pillar 3: Safety Projects

A proactive approach to addressing safety in regional and local transportation networks begins with project selection and design processes and uses funding streams designated for safety projects.

 

Strategies & Actions

Note: The Strategies and Actions listed below that are highlighted in grey are currently being addressed.

Pillar 3 (Projects) - Strategy 1 (P3.S1): Implement a “Safety in All Projects” approach.

Action 1 (P3.S1.A1): Develop and distribute guidance to consider context, crash risk, crash history, and crash severity when developing or reviewing STIP projects, LAPP projects, and other local transportation projects. Lead Implementers: NCDOT and CAMPO

Action 2 (P3.S1.A2): Coordinate between local and regional safety plans to prioritize transportation safety needs. Lead Implementers: CAMPO and local governments

Pillar 3 (Projects) - Strategy 2 (P3.S2): Enact a Safe Speed Management Program.

Action 1 (P3.S2.A1): Support statewide efforts to develop guidance for setting and managing speeds in projects based on context, roadway user types, and crash risk. Lead Implementers: NCDOT and local governments 

Action 2 (P3.S2.A2): Perform speed studies along roads with identified speed problems to identify potential safety improvements. Lead Implementers: NCDOT and local governments 

Pillar 3 (Projects) - Strategy 3 (P3.S3): Develop highly effective safety projects.

Action 1 (P3.S3.A1): Advocate for additional and leverage state and federal funding to implement safety projects and low-cost countermeasures. Lead Implementers: CAMPO and local governments 

Action 2 (P3.S3.A2): Set local budget targets for and increase local capital spending on safety projects. Lead Implementer(s): Local Governments