CAP2 Part B OMB (003)

Supporting Statement for

Roadway Safety Data Capability Assessment

Part B

1. Describe potential respondent universe and any sampling selection method to be used.

The Roadway Data Safety Capability Assessment is conducting the Information Collection on 100% sample including all 50 States, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. No sampling method will be used.

2. Describe procedures for collecting information, including statistical methodology for stratification and sample selection, estimation procedures, degree of accuracy needed, and less than annual periodic data cycles.

The procedure to collect the information begins with an in-person meeting or a virtual webinar where the questionnaire will be completed by State personnel and Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Contractor. If there are responses to the questionnaire that require additional clarification, the Contractor will follow-up with appropriate State personnel to minimize the resource burden to the State.

3. Describe methods to maximize response rate.

The Contractor is coordinating the assessment meeting with the State to ensure all necessary participants are invited to respond to the questionnaire. The States will be contacted a minimum 30 days prior to scheduling the meeting.

4. Describe tests of procedures or methods.

FHWA conducted four State pilots in May and June of 2017 which provided input to the final data capability assessment method being applied to the remaining 48 states. Those pilot states were Washington, Arizona, Missouri, and Louisiana.

5. Provide name and telephone number of individuals who were consulted on statistical aspects of the IC and who will actually collect and/or analyze the information.

No individuals were specifically consulted on the statistical aspects of the information collection since the assessment will take place in all States. The Consultant firm of VHB is under contract to the FHWA to collect the information requested on the questionnaire that was submitted to OMB for approval