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Safety Data Action Plan
September 13, 2000
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Section 1: What We'll Do to Improve Safety Data
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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
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Research Project #2: Develop common criteria for reporting deaths and injuries
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Research Project #3: Develop common denominators for safety measures
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Research Project #4: Advance the timeliness of safety data
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Research Project #5: Develop common data on accident circumstances
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Research Project #6: Develop better data on accident precursors
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Research Project #7: Expand the collection of "near-miss" data to all modes
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Research Project #8: Link safety data with other data
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Research Project #9: Explore options for using technology in data collection
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Research Project #10: Expand, improve and coordinate safety data analysis
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Section 2: How the Transportation Sector Can Work Together to Improve Safety Data
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A. Implementation Team
B. National Regional Forums
C. Ongoing Communication