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Targets for Safety Performance Measures
Andy Henry, LPA Staff
Narrative
Per federal statute, MPOs must adopt targets for safety performance measures. MPOs may either agree to support the targets developed by the state, or they may develop and adopt their own. Staff recommends adopting the NCDOT targets because the targets are challenging, and using the NCDOT targets allows the MPO to use the NCDOT methodology and data. These targets will also be incorporated into the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). The MPO must adopt the safety performance measures by February 27, 2022. The attached draft resolution includes NCDOT's safety performance measure targets, and the attached presentation provides further background and information.
There was much discussion at the December Technical Committee (TC) meeting about what more the MPO can do to improve safety and the value of a safety plan. To further this discussion, in the next several months, MPO and NCDOT staff will present what is currently being done and what more can be done in terms of funding, projects, coordination, and monitoring.
Board Action
TC Action: Recommended that the DCHC MPO Board adopt the resolution that endorses the state's safety performance measure targets.
Board Action: Adopt the resolution that endorses the state's safety performance measure targets.