Priorities
Critical Emphasis Areas
The CEAs selected for the 2017-2021 SHSP are:
- 1. Improve Infrastructure
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Minimize Lane Departure
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Improve the Design and Operation of Highway Intersection
- 2. Reduce Speeding and Aggressive Driving
- 3. Increase Use of Occupant Protection
- 4. Vulnerable Users and Motorcyclists Safety
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Increase Pedestrian Safety
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Increase Bicyclist Safety
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Increase Motorcyclist Safety
- 5. Age Appropriate Solutions
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Improve Younger Driver Safety (Under 25)
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Improver Older Driver Safety (65 and Over)
- 6. Reduce Impaired Driving
- 7. Curb Distracted and Inattentive Driving
Significant Emphasis Areas
- Reduce Medium And Heavy Vehicle Crashes
- Improve Work Zone Safety
Special Emphasis Areas
- Improve Vermont’s Data in the Interest of Safety
- Enhance Emergency Medical Services Capabilities
Engineering & Infrastructure
Approaches a safety problem from the roadway and vehicle perspectives, and includes professionals in highway design, traffic, maintenance, operations, and planning.
Projects
Meeting Agendas & Notes
Law Enforcement & Emergency Medical Services
Focuses on road user behavior and post-collision care, and includes state and local law enforcement agencies, and first responders (paramedics, fire, and rescue personnel).
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Meeting Agendas & Notes
Education & Outreach
Concentrates on prevention and changing behavior, and includes prevention specialists, communications professionals, educators, and citizen advocacy groups.
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Meeting Agendas & Notes
Data
Experts collect records from Vermont law enforcement and state agencies, and organize and share the data with VHSA members to inform strategic planning, and set benchmarks for performance.