OBJECTIVE: To establish an ongoing roadside safety research program that meets the research and functional needs of participating states in a cost-effective and timely manner.
SCOPE: A committee of representatives from participating states formed a technical committee to identify common research needs, select projects for funding and oversee implementation of results. Specific research activities addressed within the program include the design, analysis, testing, and evaluation of crashworthy structures, and the development of guidelines for the use, selection and placement of these structures. Crashworthy structures addressed include bridge rails, guardrails, transitions, median barriers, portable concrete barriers, end treatments, crash cushions, culverts, breakaway support structures (e.g. sign supports, luminaire supports, mailboxes), and work zone traffic control devices.
https://www.roadsidepooledfund.org/