Assessment Of The Geographic Information Systems Gis Needs And Obstacles In Traffic Safety

A geographic information system (GIS) is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographical data visually. The objective of this project was to assess GIS practices, needs and obstacles, and opportunities in traffic safety programs and recommend ways to improve the state-of-the-practice in GIS use for highway safety analysis and decisionmaking at the State and local level. The project included a literature review and summary of relevant peer exchanges along with a Marketing, Communications, and Outreach Plan. These resources have been summarized in this final report to help guide future Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) efforts to best support the needs of State and local agencies as they develop and improve their GIS programs for safety.