Overview Of The Highway Safety Plan Process

FLOW	TIME	PURPOSE
Traffic Safety Problem Identification Activities	September	Analyze data – causes and trends. Define problems and problem areas of state.

ITSC/Staff Planning Session	October	Review identified focus areas, goals and funding ranges. Modify as necessary and supportable by data analysis. Determine and approve funding distribution for focus area, and overall direction of program.

Grant Application Period	January/February	Provide notice of fund availability and solicit applications for targeted problem areas.

Draft 2001-2003 Highway Safety Plan	March/April	Clarify project proposals, prioritize projects, and develop draft language and spending plans.

ITSC Approval	May	ITSC formal approval of Highway Safety Plan. Last preparations before submittal to Transportation Board within the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) document.

Public Notification Period for STIP	June	Public comment period required by law.

Transportation Board Approval	September	Formal approval is through the Transportation Board. Allows OHS to start grant process. HSP due NHTSA/FHWA.

Projects Start	October	Field implementation.

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