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To achieve a truly Safe System and eliminate severe crash outcomes on public roadways, transportation agencies must systematically manage the transfer of kinetic energy. Case studies from Hillsborough County, Florida, explore how incorporating the Safe Speed element of the Safe System Approach assists in delivery of context-sensitive vehicle speeds, a key factor in reducing kinetic energy in collisions. Attendees will learn practical strategies for identifying and achieving safe target and design speeds.

Discover the Safe System Approach—a progressive view of transportation safety centered on human vulnerability and network redundancy. This presentation draws from NCHRP Research Report 1135, clarifying key concepts and offering practical resources to help participants apply Safe System principles in their projects.