Rural highways
Safer by Design
Safety tools
The following versions are required for applicable projects from October 2022 letting and beyond.
See definitions tab in the tools for specific element definitions.
For projects with more than 15 mile (i.e., seal coats, overlays, etc.) that require the use of multiple scoring tool files, the following merger tool can be used to combine all the files and produce a single score for the project.
Overview and reference materials
- Frequently asked questions (updated 01/18/22)
- Eligibility Matrix (updated 01/18/22)
- Roadway Safety Introduction and Overview
- Safety Scoring Tool Methodology Overview
- Overview of Scoring Tool
- Project Example
- Safety Score Reporting Instructions
- Previous reports are on the Safety score Reporting SharePoint site.
- Scoring tool definitions
Statewide webinars
- Jan. 18, 2022: Rural Safety Scoring Tool Updates
- Dec. 5, 2019: Rural Safety Scoring Tool Introduction
Contact information
Khalid Jamil
Highway Safety & Operations Supervisor
Khalid.Jamil@TxDOT.gov
512-486-5171
Eddie Espinoza
Highway Safety & Operations
Eddie.Espinoza@TxDOT.gov
512-416-2654
Ragab Mousa
Highway Safety & Operations
Ragab.Mousa@TxDOT.gov
409-898-5792
Doyeon Kim
Highway Safety & Operations
Doyeon.Kim@TxDOT.gov
512-952-9911