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H-GAC Traffic Safety Program 2004 Status Report

This report highlights the seriousness of traffic safety issues in the Houston-Galveston area, identifies high-risk behaviors and populations, and outlines the purpose and activities of the H-GAC Traffic Safety Program. The report also provides information on safety analysis, hot spot analysis, safety projects, and other safety initiatives.

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H-GAC Traffic Safety Program 2004 Status Report

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  1. The H-GAC Traffic Safety Program 2004 Status Report Ned Levine, PhD Houston-Galveston Area Council Houston, TX Report to the Technical Advisory Committee September 8, 2004

  2. Seriousness of Problem • 1999-2001:Houston region • 252,240 serious crashes • 1,882 fatalities • 281,914 persons injured • The region accounted for: • 26% of all statewide crashes • 27% of all statewide injury crashes • 17% of all statewide fatal crashes • The region has 22% of the statewide population • and, approximately, 21% of the statewide VMT • Likelihood of a fatal or injury crash was: • 36% higher than statewide average • 149% higher than national average

  3. Worsening Trend in Safety

  4. Purpose of the Program • Monitor Safety • Obtain data annually • Map the crashes • Identify Problems and Solutions • Identify hazardous locations and area • Conduct the necessary preliminary engineering Implement roadway improvements Identify funding sources Leverage local investment with State and Federal funds Support other safety efforts Enforcement Education Safety partnerships

  5. Combines Analytical Methodology With Policy Tools

  6. High-risk Behaviors: 1999-2001 • RegionU.S.* • Speeding 39%13% • Failing to yield 20%19% • Failing to stop 11%9% • Running a red light 8%5% • DUI 7%7% • (However, involved in 37% of fatal crashes/39% nationally) • Following too close 3%3% • Improper turn 2%2% • * National Safety Council. U.S. average for 1999. Fatal and injury crashes only

  7. High-risk Populations • RegionU.S.* • Teenagers 21%16% • (9% of driving age population/5% nationally • 17% in fatal crashes /14% nationally • 19% in incapacitating injury crashes) • Elderly (65+) 8% 8% • (9% of driving age population/13% nationally • 11% in fatal crashes/13% nationally • 9% in incapacitating injury crashes) • Male drivers 79% 60% • (Compared to 58% for females • 1.7 times more likely to be in fatal crash/1.4 nationally) • * National Safety Council. U.S. average for 1999. All crashes.

  8. H-GAC Safety Activities

  9. Safety Analysis • Jurisdictional comparisons • Brazoria County / Fort Bend County / Galveston County • Harris County / Montgomery County / Houston • Alvin / Conroe / Old River-Winfree • Corridor analysis • US 59 W / SH 35 / SH 288 • SH 105 / SH 99 / FM 359 • FM 518 / FM 830 / FM 1960 • FM 2232 / FM 2432 / John F. Kennedy Blvd • Kirby Drive / Nichols Sawmill Road / Spring Steubner • SH 99/Proposed Metro North Line • Small area analysis • Texas Medical Center • Houston City Council District D

  10. City Crash Risk (Serious Crashes per 100 Million VMT) Serious CityCrash risk Pearland378 Galveston 337 Baytown 334 Rosenberg 320 Pasadena 290 Conroe 247 Houston 232 Texas City 211 Sugar Land 192

  11. Hot Spot Analysis 344 Major Hot Spots Numerous Minor Hot Spots

  12. Safety Projects & Access Management Houston East End City of Pasadena FM 518 FM 1960

  13. Other Safety Activities • Safety Meetings • Regional Bicycle-Pedestrian Committee • Kirby Coalition • Greater Houston Partnership • Emergency Trauma Care Policy Council • U. of Texas Public Health School GIS Conference • U. of Houston Transportation & Mobility Conference • Texas Transportation Planning Conference • Texas Medical Center Bicycle-Scooter Mobility Committee • Developing Plans for Safety Courses

  14. Safety Web Page http://www.h-gac.com/safety

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