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Traffic Safety Countermeasures that Work in Rural Communities provides an introduction to behavioral traffic safety countermeasures for rural stakeholders interested in building capacity, forming partnerships, and addressing problems in their community. Designed as a rural supplement to the 11th...
Rural areas face many transportation challenges relating to safety. From 2017 to 2021, over 83,000 people died on rural roadways; this accounts for 43 percent of all roadway deaths despite only 20 percent of the U.S.
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The definition of 'rural' vs 'non-rural' varies across the Department...
Select your state/territory on the map to see which local DOT offices support your area. Due to space limitations not all states/territories will be visible. Use the search bar in the top left to find your state/territory.
DOT staff across the country work with their partners in state and local government, along with other stakeholders, to help deliver infrastructure projects and provide technical assistance.