In this online engineering PDH course, a set of 20 Proven Safety Countermeasures that the FHWA has identified and is promoting are presented.
In this online engineering PDH course, a set of 20 Proven Safety Countermeasures that the FHWA has identified and is promoting are presented. The widespread use of these countermeasures can offer significant, measurable impacts as part of any agency’s data-driven, systemic approach to improving safety.
These strategies are designed to enhance safety on all kinds of roads—from rural to urban, from high-volume freeways to less traveled two-lane State and county roads, from signalized crossings to horizontal curves, and everything in between. Each countermeasure addresses intersections, roadway departures, or pedestrian/bicyclist facilities—along with crosscutting strategies that address all three safety focus areas.
Topics: This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills: Course participants will be able to describe five countermeasures for decreasing crashes related to roadway departure. Course participants will be able to describe seven countermeasures for decreasing crashes related to intersections. Course participants will be able to describe five countermeasures for decreasing crashes related to pedestrians/bicycles. Course participants will be able to describe three countermeasures for decreasing crashes related to situations involving a combination of roadway departure, intersections, and pedestrians/bicycles. Course participants will be able to contribute to road safety audits.
Intended Audience: This course is intended for engineers and other transportation professionals concerned with safety issues relating to roadway departure, intersections, pedestrians/bicycles, and combinations of these issues.
Publication Source: US FHWA
Civil Engneering faculty member for 27 years
Dr. Rossow is a graduate of the University of Michigan with B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois. He taught civil engineering for over 35 years, including six years at Washington University in St. Louis and 29 years at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he was the Chair of the Civil Engineering Department for ten years. His areas of expertise are in civil engineering and mechanics. He has consulted for various organizations, including government agencies and an international offshore drilling company. He has published numerous technical journal articles and technical reports for a variety of governmental agencies and private sector organizations. Mark P. Rossow, PE, PhD Licensed Professional Engineer in State of Illinois License No. 062.040560 Dr. Rossow is a graduate of the University of Michigan with B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. He taught civil engineering for over 35 years, including six years at Washington University in St. Louis and 29 years at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he was the Chair of the Civil Engineering Department for ten years. His areas of expertise are in civil engineering and mechanics. He has consulted for various organizations, including government agencies and an international offshore drilling company. He has published many journal articles and technical reports.
