Partners and Collaborators
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
- FHWA supports transportation agencies through safety research, policy guidance, funding programs, and technical assistance. You can explore a variety of resources on their website on critical topics such as the Safe System Approach, Proven Safety Countermeasures, the Highway Safety Improvement Program, and more. Identify your local division office or contact their Resource Center for additional support staff and opportunities.
Local Technical Assistance Programs (LTAP)
- LTAP Centers provide training, resources, and technical support to local agencies to improve transportation safety and infrastructure management. They help bridge the gap between federal research and local implementation, including support for safety data collection and analysis.
State Departments of Transportation
- State DOTs are key partners in local roadway safety planning, offering access to crash databases, safety performance data, and engineering expertise. When pursuing safety on state-owned roadways, your DOT will be an essential partner. Additionally, state-managed safety programs such as the Highway Safety Improvement Program can provide local agencies with extensive funding opportunities.
Regional Agencies
- Regional entities such as Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), Regional Development Commissions (RDCs), and Councils of Governments (COGs) assist local governments in transportation planning, including safety prioritization and data coordination. They facilitate multi-jurisdictional collaboration and often support data collection, crash trend analysis, and plan development. These agencies are helpful partners when pursuing federal grant funding, technical assistance, and coordination with other agencies in your area.
Universities and research centers
- Academic institutions contribute cutting-edge research, tool development, and student-driven analysis to advance transportation safety. Many also partner with agencies on grant-funded studies or pilot applications of predictive models and geospatial data tools. Contact your local university to learn more about transportation-focused centers and resources that may support state, regional, or local research needs, technical work, or software and tool development.
Participatory budgeting groups
- Participatory budgeting programs are emerging in communities across the United States, building partnerships between community members and local government. These community-driven groups help guide local government investments, ensuring they reflect local priorities and lived experiences. Where available, these programs can support equitable and inclusive decision-making informed by grassroots data.
Local advocacy organizations
- Advocacy groups provide on-the-ground knowledge about community safety concerns and help amplify underrepresented voices. Their insights can guide agencies toward targeted, impactful solutions and ensure that data-driven decisions reflect community needs. Coordinate with local organizers and stakeholders to identify which organizations may be valuable partners in safety planning efforts both for sharing insights and potentially supporting technical work and implementation.
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