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Join the 11th Annual Michigan Traffic Safety Summit on February 28, 2006 for a Lane Departure Workshop led by Tom Bruff from SEMCOG, Deborah S. McAvoy from Wayne State University, and Jill G. Morena from MDOT. Learn about the importance of addressing lane departure-related crashes and the proposed strategies to reduce fatalities and injuries. Gain insights on planning, research, engineering, enforcement, and education initiatives to enhance traffic safety. For more information, visit the Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission and the American Association of Highway Transportation Officials websites.
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11th AnnualMichigan Traffic Safety SummitFebruary 28, 2006Lane Departure WorkshopTom Bruff, SEMCOGDeborah S. McAvoy, Wayne State UniversityJill G. Morena, MDOT
Lane Departure Related Crashes • Run-off road • Collisions with trees • Collisions with utility poles • Head-on collisions • Horizontal curves
Background • One of 12 emphasis areas identified in the Michigan Strategic Highway Safety Plan (2004) • Lane departure related crashes account for over 50% of total fatalities (2003)
Lane Departure Action Plan Goals • Reduce fatal crashes by 3% per year over the next 5 years (saving approximately 140 lives). • $354 million saved in reduced injuries, property damage, health care costs and lost worker productivity (base upon National Safety Council estimates).
Proposed Strategies • Planning, • Research & Analysis, • Engineering, • Enforcement, and • Education.
For More Information • Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission (www.mi.gov/ohsp) • American Association of Highway Transportation Officials (NCHRP Report 500, http//safety.transportation.org/guides.aspx)