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Safety Data Action Plan

Thursday, March 23, 2017
Safety Data Action Plan

Safety Data Action Plan

September 13, 2000


Table of Contents File Formats
Entire Report PDF
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Overview   HTML
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Section 1: What We'll Do to Improve Safety Data   HTML
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A. Establishing a Lead Agency and Ensuring Intermodal Collaboration    
B. Developing an Intermodal Data Base    
C. Developing Data Standards    
D. Expanding Resources for Transportation Research    
E. Conducting Focused Research Projects to Improve Data Systems    
Research Project #1: Reingineer existing data systems   HTML
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Research Project #2: Develop common criteria for reporting deaths and injuries   HTML
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Research Project #3: Develop common denominators for safety measures   HTML
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Research Project #4: Advance the timeliness of safety data   HTML
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Research Project #5: Develop common data on accident circumstances   HTML
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Research Project #6: Develop better data on accident precursors   HTML
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Research Project #7: Expand the collection of "near-miss" data to all modes   HTML
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Research Project #8: Link safety data with other data   HTML
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Research Project #9: Explore options for using technology in data collection   HTML
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Research Project #10: Expand, improve and coordinate safety data analysis   HTML
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Section 2: How the Transportation Sector Can Work Together to Improve Safety Data   HTML
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A. Implementation Team    
B. National Regional Forums    
C. Ongoing Communication