Lesson 4 The EightStep RSA Process Steps 6

Lesson 4 | The Eight-Step RSA Process Steps 6 to 8 4 -86

RSA Steps: Review RSA Team Design Team / Project Owner 6 5 1 Identify project Conduct analysis and prepare report 2 4 Select RSA team 3 Perform field reviews Present findings to Project Owner 7 Prepare formal response 8 Incorporate findings Conduct start-up meeting 4 -87

RSA Steps RSA Team Design Team / Project Owner 6 1 6 Identify project 5 Conduct audit analysis and prepare report of findings Present RSA findings to Project Owner Present preliminary RSA findings to Project Owner 7 Prepare formal response 4 2 Select RSA team 3 Perform field reviews under various conditions 8 Incorporate findings Conduct a start-up meeting 4 -88

The RSA Findings Presentation Step 6 • Discuss safety successes. • Present prioritized safety issues and suggestions. • Constructively discuss issues and suggestions. • Obtain comments and feedback from owner’s team, but maintain independence. 4 -89

Expected Frequency Expected Severity Risk Rating Occasional Medium Moderate D Step 6 Observation A substantial drop-off of about 5 inches between the pavement and the shoulder. SUGGESTIONS: Short Term: Warning Sign. Medium Term: Maintain existing gravel shoulder. Long Term: Pave the shoulder. 4 -90

Expected Frequency Expected Severity Risk Rating Rare High Moderate D Step 6 Observation A culvert wall is located immediately adjacent to the edge of the travel lane. Pedestrians must walk in the roadway. SUGGESTIONS: Short Term: Warning Sign. Medium Term: Provide sentry lighting. Long-term: Establish and maintain off-road paths for pedestrians. 4 -91

The RSA Findings: Formal Report Step 6 • Summarize the project. • Identify team. • Identify documents used or reviewed. • Summarize scope, opportunities, constraints. • Document meetings and site visits. • Document the prioritized safety issues and suggestions. • Report samples available. 4 -92

The RSA Findings Presentation: Formal Report Step 6 Sample Layout Safety Issue Description Prioritization Suggestions 4 -93

RSA Steps RSA Team Design Team / Project Owner 6 1 7 5 Conduct audit analysis and prepare report of findings Identify project Prepare formal response Present RSA findings to Project Owner 7 Prepare formal response 4 2 Select RSA team 3 Perform field reviews under various conditions 8 Incorporate findings Conduct a start-up meeting 4 -94

The Response Letter: Point-by-Point Response Action taken Step 7 Short-Term Suggestion: Add advance intersection warning signs on both US 60 approaches. Traffic Division will revise the plans to add the signs. 4 -95

The Response Letter: Point-by-Point Response Step 7 Long-Term Suggestion: Add an acceleration lane in the westbound direction for right- turning Reason for not movement. taking action This is not feasible for the following reasons: Any changes to the top of cut/toe of slope would affect the utility relocation which is currently under way. Also, the acceleration lane may interfere with driveway operations at Sta. 551+20. 4 -96

Owner’s Formal Response Step 7 Issue: Skewed intersection combined with grade creates sight distance challenges and turning-movement crash risks. Suggestions Owner’s Responses Short Term: Add Warning Signs and Improve Pavement Markings Accepted Medium Term: Cut back the slope Accepted and will be considered for implementation next years. Long Term: Re-align the intersection to improve the skew. Rejected at this time because of budget limitations and conflict with long-term area road plans. 4 -97

Formal Response Step 7 Response A “We will not realign the intersection at Jefferson Road. We do not feel that it is needed. ” 4 -98

Formal Response Step 7 Response B “While we agree with the need to realign the skewed intersection, the realignment cannot be achieved within the existing right-of-way. The acquisition of the required property may be considered in future budgets. ” 4 -99

RSA Steps RSA Team Design Team / Project Owner 6 1 8 5 Conduct audit analysis and prepare report of findings Identify project Incorporate findings into the project 7 Prepare formal response 4 2 Select RSA team Present RSA findings to Project Owner/ 3 Conduct a start-up meeting Perform field reviews under various conditions 8 Incorporate findings into the project 4 -100

Implement Improvements Step 8 Pre-construction RSAs Post-construction RSAs Changes to design drawings Incorporate improvements in operating budgets or maintenance programs 4 -101

Review: Learning Outcomes • Identify the steps of the RSA process. • Describe the roles and responsibilities of the RSA team in the RSA process. • Describe the roles and responsibilities of the project owner in the RSA process. 4 -102

RSA Steps: Review RSA Team Design Team / Project Owner 6 5 1 Identify project Conduct analysis and prepare report 2 4 Select RSA team 3 Perform field reviews Present findings to Project Owner 7 Prepare formal response 8 Incorporate findings Conduct start-up meeting 4 -103

Road Safety Questions? 4 -104

RSAs: Activity Let’s Play the RSA Game Show!!! 4 -105