Federal Research Projects

October 6, 2022

E-Scooter Safety: Issues and Solutions (BTS-10)

The guidance includes tools, policy alternatives, educational materials, institutional requirements, and other relevant techniques to mitigate, if not eliminate, identified risks.

October 3, 2022

Framework for Assessing Potential Safety Impacts of Automated Driving Systems (BTS-07)

The publication presents a framework and strategic approach for the safety profession to consider in developing and implementing new design criteria and operational approaches that consider these technological advances.

July 15, 2022

Behavioral Traffic Safety Messaging on Variable Message Signs (BTS-02)

This research project developed a guide for the use of variable message signs (VMS) to deliver behavioral traffic safety announcements.

May 2, 2022

Using the SHRP2 Naturalistic Driving Study Database to Improve Teen Driving Safety: Phase 1 Proof of Concept (BTS-08)

This study assessed the potential of mining the vast data resources resulting from the second Strategic Highway Safety Program’s (SHRP2) Naturalistic Driving Study (NDS) to enhance the safety of teen drivers.

April 1, 2022

Influence of Infrastructure Design on Distracted Driving (BTS-09)

This study developed methodologies that can be used by agencies to assess the impact of infrastructure elements on driver distraction.

February 24, 2021

Examining the Implications of Legislation and Enforcement on Electronic Device Use While Driving (BTS-03)

This research project developed a library of resources and best practices that states and other stakeholders can use to enact or revise their laws and enhance enforcement and education efforts.