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Resolution to Adopt the Annual Safety Performance Measures (PM-1)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Metropolitan Planning Organizations are required to establish safety performance targets for each of the measures identified in Chapter 490.207(a). [23 CFR 490.209(c)] on an annual basis. The required safety performance measures (PM-1) are as follows:
• Number of fatalities
• Rate of fatalities p/100 million Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
• Number of serious injuries
• Rate of serious injuries p/100 million VMT
• Number of non-motorized fatalities and serious injuries
The Hernando/Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO Board) initially adopted the required safety performance measures on January 30, 2018, and have been updating them annually thereafter. The safety data used to calculate the figures is derived from the Florida Department of Transportation.
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LEGAL NOTE
Pursuant to Chapter 339.175, Florida Statutes, the Hernando/Citrus MPO Board has the
authority to take the recommended action.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the MPO Board review and approve Resolution 2024-1 establishing Safety Performance Measures (PM1), authorize the Chair’s signature thereupon, and forward the resolution to the Florida Department of Transportation as required.