FHWA Study Tour for Highway Safety Management Practices in Japan, Australia and New Zealand

FHWA-PL-95-045

This summary highlights the findings of a U.S. study team that examined safety management practices in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), this trip was conducted between June 10 and June 26, 1994. The purpose of the trip was "... to assess Safety Management Systems (SMS) in the three countries, their programs or components and technologies of SMS activities, including people, vehicles, and roads; compile the information; and identify effective strategies for implementation in the United States of America."

The team met with a variety of officials who were responsible for or involved in major highway safety activities in their countries. Without exception, the team was received with gracious hospitality by every host organization and official. We are very pleased to have been so well hosted. We are also very appreciative of the amount of professional preparation and effort provided by these people and their organizations. Much has been learned from each of the three countries.

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