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Project 5 Overview - Developing Common Data on Accident Circumstances

Project 5 Overview - Developing Common Data on Accident Circumstances Background

Over time, each transportation mode has developed its own way of describing the circumstances surrounding crashes and mishaps. Consequently, there is little consistency across modes in how data are collected...

Research Project #3 Develop Common Denominators for Safety Measures

Research Project #3 Develop Common Denominators for Safety Measures

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General Recommendation 6 The U.S. Department of Transportation should work with State and local authorities to develop a central repository of vehicle...

Research Project #3 Develop Common Denominators for Safety Measures

Research Project #3 Develop Common Denominators for Safety Measures

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General Recommendation 5 The National Household Transportation Survey (NHTS) should be conducted more frequently (every two years) to...

Research Project #3 Develop Common Denominators for Safety Measures

Research Project #3 Develop Common Denominators for Safety Measures

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General Recommendation 4 An ongoing and systematic survey should be undertaken to collect information from recreation and boat operators on...

Research Project #3 Develop Common Denominators for Safety Measures

Research Project #3 Develop Common Denominators for Safety Measures

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General Recommendation 3 Highway data collection systems (HPMS, VIUS, NHTS, etc.) should be reviewed to determine accuracy of estimates...

Research Project #3 Develop Common Denominators for Safety Measures

Research Project #3 Develop Common Denominators for Safety Measures

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General Recommendation 2 A process needs to be developed to capture information from commercial marine operators that would include: Trip...