Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), which was signed into law on August 10, 2005, established the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) as a core Federal-aid program. The overall purpose of this program is to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads through the implementation of infrastructure-related highway safety improvements.
The specific provisions pertaining to the HSIP are defined in Section 1401 of SAFETEA-LU which amended Section 148 of Title 23, United States Code (23 USC 148) to incorporate these provisions. These provisions are still in effect due to Continuing Resolutions passed by Congress during Federal Fiscal Year 2011/12.
On April 23, 2012, Caltrans announced a combined call for HSIP and HR3 projects based upon anticipated federal safety funding in the upcoming 2013 FSTIP starting in October 2012. Caltrans expects the available funding apportioned to local agencies in the 2013 FSTIP to be approximately $100 million for HSIP and $15 million for HR3 in their respective 4 year plans. Applications are due on Friday, July 20, 2012 and should be submitted to the attention of your Caltrans District Local Assistance Engineer. Applications received or postmarked after July 20, 2012 will not be accepted.
- Apply Now (HSIP and HR3 Program Guidelines and Application)
- Summary of Results from Cycle 4 and Recommended Preparations for the Next Call for Projects
- Approved Project Lists
- Delivery Requirements and Status for all Approved HSIP Projects
- More Information & Useful Links
- Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Information and Links
The information and links on this page are specific to safety improvements implemented by local agencies. For information on the state highway safety improvement program, please contact the Caltrans Traffic Safety Branch or your Local Caltrans Office.
Continue to check this site periodically for any program updates.
This page was last updated on April 20, 2012. If you have questions or are experiencing problems downloading, you can get help by sending an email to ted_davini@dot.ca.gov.