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Presentation by the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) Traffic Safety Program Engineer on High Friction Surface Treatment for Intersections
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Florida Department of Transportation's Office of Traffic Safety will make a presentation on High Friction Surface Treatment (HFST) for intersections. The safety effectiveness of HFST has been proven on roadway curves. Innovative pavement treatments can be a crucial infrastructure strategy to reduce stopping distances and improve safety for all road users.
FDOT District 7 collaborated with a safety team that included the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at the University of South Florida (USF), Element Engineering, and WDM USA. This team gathered continuous pavement friction measurements (CPFM) on all District 7 arterial roads, evaluated potential installation sites, implemented HFST at 10 locations, and conducted detailed before and after studies at three signalized intersections. Performance data showed that HFST significantly reduced the rate of improper stopping behaviors at the studied sites. On average, these reductions ranged from 11 percent to 31 percent compared to pre-treatment conditions.
The adopted 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for the Hernando/Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) established the goal of providing a safe and efficient transportation system that addresses the priorities of the community. Safety is the LRTP's first objective to meet that goal and is accomplished by achieving a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on the public roads. The MPO is mindful of the objective and continues to partner with FDOT and FHWA to find ways to increase safety on the transportation system.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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LEGAL NOTE
Pursuant to Chapter 339.175, Florida Statutes, the MPO Board has the authority to take the recommended action.
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