FLOW
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TIME
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PURPOSE
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Traffic Safety Problem
Identification Activities |
September |
Analyze data – causes and trends.
Define problems and problem areas of state. |
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ITSC/Staff Planning Session
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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. |
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Grant Application Period
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January/February |
Provide notice of fund availability and solicit applications for targeted
problem areas. |
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Draft
2001-2003
Highway Safety Plan |
March/April |
Clarify project proposals, prioritize projects, and develop draft language
and spending plans. |
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ITSC Approval
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May |
ITSC formal approval of Highway Safety Plan. Last preparations
before submittal to Transportation Board within the Statewide Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP) document. |
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Public Notification
Period for STIP |
June |
Public comment period required by law. |
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Transportation Board
Approval
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September |
Formal approval is through the Transportation Board. Allows OHS to start
grant process. HSP due NHTSA/FHWA. |
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Projects Start
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October |
Field implementation. |
