Safety and Security


Safety and security are high priorities for all transportation agencies, and should be integrated with all phases of transportation decision making. Explicitly integrating these considerations as early as long range planning ensures safety and security are built into the foundation of every project.

The Decision Guide provides detailed information on the individual key decisions at which these processes are integrated. Explore the graphic below to learn about this relationship:

  • Hover over the highlighted key decisions to understand the specific relationship of safety and security to the decision.
  • Click on any highlighted key decision for more information concerning safety and security and this decision. You will find useful information in the "Data" and "Integrated Planning" tabs.

Key Decisions that are grayed-out have no specific relevance to the individual application or topic area but are still accessible from this graphic.