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Safety Data Action Plan

Safety Data Action Plan

September 13, 2000


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Overview
Section 1: What We'll Do to Improve Safety Data
A. Establishing a Lead Agency and Ensuring Intermodal Collaboration
B. Developing an Intermodal Data Base
C. Developing Data Standards
D. Expanding Resources for Transportation Research
E. Conducting Focused Research Projects to Improve Data Systems
Research Project #1: Reingineer existing data systems
Research Project #2: Develop common criteria for reporting deaths and injuries
Research Project #3: Develop common denominators for safety measures
Research Project #4: Advance the timeliness of safety data
Research Project #5: Develop common data on accident circumstances
Research Project #6: Develop better data on accident precursors
Research Project #7: Expand the collection of "near-miss" data to all modes
Research Project #8: Link safety data with other data
Research Project #9: Explore options for using technology in data collection
Research Project #10: Expand, improve and coordinate safety data analysis
Section 2: How the Transportation Sector Can Work Together to Improve Safety Data
A. Implementation Team
B. National Regional Forums
C. Ongoing Communication