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What is the
Highway Safety Improvement Program?

 

HSIP is a federal-aid funding program designed to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads.

 

The object of this program is to identify, implement and evaluate cost effective construction safety projects.

 

2010 HSIP Annual Report (PDF, 14 pages)

 

Strategic Highway Safety Plan

 

The Federal government contributes 90 to 100 percent for certain safety improvements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety Funding Links

• Minnesota Department of Public Safety
• State Aid - Traffic Safety Resources
  

Additional Links

• Institute of Transporation Engineers
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  
• Federal Highway Administration
  
• Center for Excellence in Rural Safety
  

Safety Planning Links

• Strategic Highway Safety Plan
• Road Safety Plans
• Road Safety Audits
• Intersection Control Evaluation
• Statewide Transportation Plan (20-year)
• State Transportation Improvement Program

Traffic Safety Navigation

• Home
• Safety Planning
• Research
• Data
• Safety Funding
• Publications
• Reports

Traffic Engineering Sites

• ADA (TPAR)
• Approved Products
• Corridor Modeling
• Lighting
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
• Pavement Markings
• Pedestrians in Work Zones
• Signals
• Signing
• Speed Limits
• Tort Claims
• Training
• Traffic Safety
• Traffic Topics
• Trivia and Facts
• Work Zones

Can local government get funding for low cost highway improvements?

The Federal government has set aside $40 million (in 2009) for local governments (state, local and tribes) safety projects. Specific regulations must be followed to apply for the funds.

 

Application forms and instructions

 

1. Read this - Announcement Joint Application for Federal Funds
2. Application - Joint Application for Federal Funds
3. Application deadline -August 22, 2011
4. High Priority projects from County Road Safety plans will be given greater consideration during the selection process. 
5. Only stand-alone projects will be considered.
6. Applicants are strongly encourages to coordinate with other jurisdictions and agencies involved in the project.

 

Reference material
The following files may assist in the application process, including calculations, reference materials/examples and "Frequently Asked Questions".

 

• Worksheet (xls)
• Announcement Templates (xls)
• Top 5 percent Report (PDF)
• Frequently ask questions about the application process updated: Jan. 17, 2008 (PDF)
• Wright County Rural Intersection Lighting Policy (PDF)
• 2007 Greater Combined Solicitation for Federal Funds (PowerPoint)
• Crash Reduction Factors Clearinghouse