Overview
The objective of this task was to provide step by step instructions for developing calibration factors for use with the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) safety performance functions. Tasks included the following: Review Part C and Appendix A, Volume 2 of the Highway Safety Manual; Review current literature and state DOT practices on SPF calibration; review the scope of work proposed for the HSM Implementation Pool Fund Study: TPF 5-255 to ensure consistency and avoid information gaps and duplication of efforts; submit a draft outline of the calibration guide for panel review; fully develop draft guidelines that will assist a transportation agency in developing statistically sound calibration factors; submit the draft guidelines to the panel for review, and submit a revised final report that includes the revised guidelines.Source Organization Location
Washington
DC
Operations Area of Practice
Employee Health and Safety
Performance Management
System Performance Definition, Monitoring and Reporting
Roadway Safety Services / Roadway Safety Patrol
Traffic Incident Management
Organizational Capability Element
Performance Management
Traffic Incident Management
Public safety agency collaboration
Content Type
Research
Role in Organization
Transportation Planner
Public
Senior Engineer
Researcher/Academic
Principal Engineer
Manager / First Line Supervisor
Director / Program Manager
Maintenance Staff
Technician
CEO / GM / Commissioner
Engineer
Operator
Senior Manager
Public Safety Officer
Transit Professional
Associate Engineer
Media / PIO
Publishing Organization
NCHRP