Countermeasure Selector · TrafficGrants.ai

Step 1: Select Collision Patterns from Your TIMS Analysis

Select the Primary Collision Factors (PCFs) and Collision Types found in your SWITRS/TIMS query. Both dimensions drive countermeasure matching: together they pinpoint the right treatment for your specific crash pattern.

How to use: In TIMS (tims.berkeley.edu), run a 5-year query filtered to your jurisdiction. Pull the Primary Collision Factor breakdown and the Collision Type (manner of collision) breakdown. Select every PCF and collision type that appears prominently: especially those driving KSI crashes. The relationship matrix below shows how they interact.

PCF

Primary Collision Factors

CHP-assigned cause: from CVC violation codes

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Relationship Matrix

Highlighted when both dimensions selected

Strong link Moderate link No link

TYPE

Collision Types

SWITRS manner of collision: how the crash happened physically

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Step 2: Select Location Type

Countermeasure eligibility and CMF values vary by facility type. Select the primary location where these PCFs are occurring.

Signalized Intersection

Intersection controlled by traffic signal. Includes multi-leg, T-intersections with signals.

Stop-Controlled Intersection

Two-way or all-way stop control. No traffic signal present.

Midblock / Roadway Segment

Between intersections on arterials, collectors, or local roads. Includes pedestrian midblock crossings.

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Horizontal Curve

Roadway departure crashes on curved alignments. Includes rural and urban contexts.

Pedestrian / Bicycle Facility

Crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, shared-use paths, trail crossings.

Multilane Arterial / Highway

4+ lane divided or undivided arterials. High-volume corridors with access.

Step 3: Recommended Countermeasures

Treatments matched to your collision profile, ranked by CMF effectiveness. Each card has a colored left border showing its program source: filter by program using the chips below. A treatment may belong to multiple programs.

Program Key: 🇺🇸 FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasure Caltrans LRSM v1.7 SS4A Implementation Multiple Programs Left border color on each card indicates program source

Countermeasures

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Step 4: Grant Eligibility & Application Strategy

Based on your collision pattern and selected countermeasures, here is how these treatments align with available grant programs.

Grant Application Tip: HSIP requires a 90/10 federal/local split. Projects must be identified via crash experience, crash potential, or crash rate analysis (TIMS). Your LRSP or SS4A Action Plan serves as the qualifying safety plan. List all countermeasures with their Caltrans LRSM code (e.g., SI01, R15) and CMF in the application: this is directly used by HSIP Analyzer for B/C calculation.

Your Collision Profile

Grant Program Eligibility

HSIP: Highway Safety Improvement Program (Cycle 13, ~Late 2026)

90% federal / 10% local · Requires LRSP or SS4A Action Plan · All LRSM-coded countermeasures eligible

✓ Primary Program

SS4A: Safe Streets & Roads for All (FY2026, Due May 26, 2026)

Planning & implementation grants · 20% match · Requires adopted Action Plan · Countermeasures must address 5 E's

✓ Implementation Eligible

ATP Cycle 8: Active Transportation Program (Due Jun 22, 2026)

For pedestrian/bicycle countermeasures only · No match required · DAC benefit required · Score on Safety criterion

If Ped/Bike PCFs Selected

OBAG 4 / MTC: One Bay Area Grant (FY27–30, Bay Area agencies)

$820M total · County CMA allocation · 11.47% match · Complete streets, safety, and PDA investments

✓ Capital Eligible

OTS Grants: Office of Traffic Safety (Behavioral Programs)

DUI, speed, distracted driving enforcement · No match required · Behavioral/enforcement only (not infrastructure)

✓ If DUI/Speed PCFs

Countermeasure Coding for HSIP Application

Enter these codes and CMF values directly into the Caltrans HSIP Analyzer tool. Benefit is calculated as: B = CRF × Crashes/yr × Crash Cost × Service Life