NCHRP 20-24(154): Understanding and Developing a Behavior-Based Safety Program for State DOT Employees
Funds research to create a practical guide and strategic plan for state DOTs to improve employee safety behavior and decision-making through organizational and leadership interventions.
Funder: Transportation Research Board
Due Dates: July 17, 2026 (Proposals due not later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: $250,000 total; project duration up to 24 months
Summary: Supports research to develop a guide and strategic plan for state DOTs to improve employee safety behavior and decision-making through organizational and leadership interventions.
Key Information: Proposals must be uploaded by the deadline; no extensions granted.
Description
This opportunity funds research to develop a comprehensive guide and strategic plan aimed at improving workplace safety behavior and decision-making among state Department of Transportation (DOT) employees. The project seeks to identify and document proven organizational systems, leadership practices, and real-world interventions that promote safer behaviors, moving beyond traditional training and compliance approaches. The research will engage DOTs across all regions, analyze factors contributing to unsafe decisions, and recommend actionable interventions and leadership strategies. Deliverables include a practical guide, a final report with a strategic plan to address knowledge gaps, a summary presentation, and an implementation memorandum.
