The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is a State and/or Federally funded, Caltrans-administered program focused on reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries through data-driven safety improvements on public roads. City of Oakland receives HSIP funding to implement projects that improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers, especially in areas with high crash rates.
Typical HSIP safety improvements in Oakland include:
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs)
High-visibility crosswalks and curb ramps
Pedestrian refuge islands and bulb-outs
Traffic striping and lane markings
Intersection and corridor safety upgrades
HSIP projects in Oakland are prioritized using crash data and safety performance metrics, ensuring funding is targeted where it can prevent the most serious injuries and fatalities.
Caltrans Local Highway Safety Improvement Program