Responding to FHWA’s Request for Information on Improving Road Safety for All Users on Federal-Aid Projects

ARTBA sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation offering comments on the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Feb. 3 request for information on “Improving Road Safety for All Users on Federal-Aid Projects.” Safety is the top priority of ARTBA and its members—the men and women building and repairing the nation’s road, bridges, and public transportation systems. The association answered the following:

• What steps are being taken by your agency (if you are commenting on behalf of an agency) or an agency you are familiar with to improve safety for all roadway users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation users, children, older individuals, individuals with disabilities, motorists, and freight vehicles? How are equity and demographic data considered?
• What changes to other FHWA regulations codified at Title 23, CFR are needed to equitably improve safety for people of all ages and abilities who use urban and suburban streets?
• What changes to other FHWA regulations codified at Title 23, CFR are needed to equitably improve safety for people of all ages and abilities who use rural roadways, including in rural towns?