Guidance Memorandum on Consideration and Implementation of Proven Safety Countermeasures

• Published by:  Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
• Authored by:  J. Lindley

Lindley, J., Guidance Memorandum on Consideration and Implementation of Proven Safety Countermeasures, FHWA, Washington DC, July 2008.

The Office of Safety believes that widespread implementation of these safety countermeasures can serve to accelerate the achievement of local, State and national safety goals. We are currently considering whether to advance one or more elements of this guidance through a formal rulemaking process. As your office works with your State, tribal governments, and Federal partners in implementing your State’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan and providing stewardship and oversight of federally funded investments, we would appreciate feedback on your experiences in using this guidance. We also invite your input on other potential safety guidance needs.

List of guidance documents included herein:

Road Safety Audits
Rumble Strips and Rumble Stripes
Median Barriers
Safety Edge
Roundabouts
Left and Right Turn Lanes at Stop-Controlled Intersections
Yellow Change Intervals
Medians and Pedestrian Refuge Areas in Urban and Suburban Areas
Walkways