Highway Safety (Roadway Safety)Forum dedicated to the discussion of topics related to sensible speed management, roadway safety, and highway safety initiatives primarily through sound (engineering, education, enforcement) techniques and proven methodologies. Unlike the IIHS (which is supported by commercial interests:e.g. insurance industry), these governmental agencies are primarily funded with federal grants and tax dollars.
The key mission of the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA's) Office of Safety is to make roadways safer.
Within the broad highway safety mission, the Office of Safety's principal focus is on highway engineering. The FHWA supports the development, testing and implementation of technologies and procedures to improve the physical safety of the Nation's roadway infrastructure.
The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) is an international educational and scientific association of transportation and traffic engineers and other professionals who are responsible for meeting mobility and safety needs.
ITE facilitates the application of technology and scientific principles to research, planning, functional design, implementation, operation, policy development and management for any mode of transportation by promoting professional development of members, supporting and encouraging education, stimulating research, developing public awareness, and exchanging professional information; and by maintaining a central point of reference and action.
Founded in 1930, ITE serves as a gateway to knowledge and advancement through meetings, seminars, and publications; and through our network of more than 15,000 members working in some 80 countries. ITE also has more than 70 local and regional chapters and more than 100 student chapters that provide additional opportunities for information exchange, participation and networking.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Mission Sstatement:Save lives, prevent injuries and reduce economic costs due to road traffic crashes, through education, research, safety standards and enforcement activity.
NHTSA's Vission: Global leader in motor vehicle and highway safety.
NHTSA's Core Values: NHTSA is dedicated to achieving the highest standards of excellence in motor vehicle and highway safety.
NHTSA strives to exceed the expectations of its customers through its core values of Integrity, Service and Leadership.
NHTSA seeks to assure the integrity of agency policies, programs and operations.
NHTSA employs scientifically sound methods to ensure the quality and integrity of data underpinning our regulations and policies.
