KDOT launched the Safety Corridor Pilot Program (SCPP) to enhance road safety in alignment with national strategies like the US Department of Transportation’s Roadway Safety Strategy. The SCPP focuses on four key corridors with elevated crash risks, using a multifaceted approach that integrates public education, enhanced law enforcement, and engineering improvements. In collaboration with Benesch and Michelin’s Mobility Intelligence data (MMI), KDOT also leverages mobile telematics data to assess driver behaviors, such as distracted driving, speeding, and harsh braking. This initiative emphasizes the growing potential of mobile data to fill gaps in traditional crash and traffic studies. By correlating cellphone-based driving behavior data with crash reports, KDOT gains robust insights into the effectiveness of safety measures deployed on roadways. The SCPP’s early findings on two key corridors (US-24 and US-83/50) highlight how integrating user data can improve safety decision-making and resource allocation. This presentation will explore how KDOT uses mobile data to refine safety strategies and measure the impact of interventions across diverse roadway conditions. The insights from this pilot program offer valuable lessons for public works professionals seeking innovative ways to improve traffic safety and make data-driven decisions in roadway management.
After this session, participants will be better able to:
• Leverage data-driven safety enhancements. Participants will learn how the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) leverages mobile telematics data to gain robust insights into driver behaviors, enabling implementation of targeted safety measures to reduce crashes and improve road safety.
• Deploy innovative public works solutions. Attendees will discover how the integration of technology and traditional data sources can enhance roadway management, offering a scalable model for using telematics data to optimize infrastructure investment and safety programs.
• Collaborate on safety strategies. This session will showcase how collaboration between KDOT, engineering consultants, and data providers can drive innovative solutions for public safety, offering a replicable framework for enhancing traffic safety through education, enforcement, and data analysis.
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Chris Harker, Ed Lewis-Technical Manager, Erik Fretland-Senior Data Scientist
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