This section describes the process for identifying program areas, targets and strategies for inclusion in the Texas Highway Safety Plan (HSP).

Using the data and information gathered through the problem identification process, the State selects key program areas for emphasis and coordinates the development of priority traffic safety performance targets, performance measures, and strategies for each program area using a planning process documented in the HSP.

The TxDOT Traffic Safety Division-Behavioral Traffic Safety Section (TRF-BTS) coordinates the development of priority traffic safety strategies, targets, and objectives for each program area using a strategic planning process. These strategies and targets are carefully identified through the problem identification process. State and local agencies, as well as public and private organizations, then develop projects that can support and implement those strategies, which are then included in the annual HSP.

Program area performance measures are identified for each data-driven target and included in the annual performance plan. Program performance measures are changed and updated with each revision of the strategic plan, or more often, if required.

This section presents the overall state goal, followed by the strategies, targets, and program performance measures for each of the traffic safety program areas.