Director Malcolm DoughertyCalifornia Department of Transportation

(Caltrans)

October 28, 2015

Caltrans’ Highway Safety Improvement Program

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Caltrans Goal: Safety and Health

“Provide a safe transportation system for

workers and users, and promote health through

active transportation and reduced pollution in

communities”

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2015 Strategic Highway Safety Plan Update

SWOT analysis

Presentations to agencies and organizations

Outreach to tribal governments

Six statewide webinars

One summit each in northern and southern California

Review of other State and regional safety plans

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SHSP Vision and Commitment

Leadership support and commitment

· Toward Zero Deaths

· Four “E’s”:

– Engineering (Caltrans)

– Enforcement (California Highway Patrol)

– Education (Dept. of Motor Vehicles and Office of Traffic Safety)

– Emergency Medical Services (regional and local agencies)

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SHSP Challenge AreasRoadway Departure and Head-On Collisions

Intersections, Interchanges, and Other Roadway Access

Work Zones

Alcohol and Drug Impairment

Occupant Protection

Speeding and Aggressive Driving

Distracted Driving

Driver Licensing and Competency

Pedestrians

Bicycling

Young Drivers

Aging Road Users

Motorcycles

Commercial Vehicles

Emergency Medical Services

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Examples: Automated Speed Enforcement in Work Zones

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Fog Detection and Warning System

Technology can automatically detect fog and

alert drivers upstream so they can prepare

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Connected Vehicle Safety: “Q-WARN”

Questions and Discussion

Caltrans provides a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s

economy and livability