Safety Edge (SM)
Every Day Counts
- Posted: Monday February 1st, 2016
- Source: USDOT FHWA Office of Safety
- Topic: Engineering, Road
- Sub-Topic: Geometric Design, Low Cost Countermeasures, Pavement Safety, Road Departure, Road Surface Conditions, Roadside Design/Safety, Safety Countermeasures
Description:
“Pavement edge drop-off on highways has been linked to many serious crashes, including fatal collisions. To mitigate vertical drop-offs, FHWA advocates installing the Safety EdgeSM on pavements during paving or resurfacing projects. This technology allows drivers who drift off highways to return to the pavement safely.”
This webpage provides more information on Safety EdgeSM including additional resources and case studies.
- External Link: Safety Edge (SM)