The Road Safety Advocate Program (RSAP) is a free webinar series for anyone interested in improving roadway safety in their community. Learn how to use crash data, identify risks, understand proven safety countermeasures, and work with others to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on local roads.
2026 RSAP at a Glance
- 8 webinars- all virtual, all no cost
- September 30 through November 17, 2026
- Open to anyone interested in local road safety
- Complete the coursework + participate in developing a Local Road Safety Plan to earn the Road Safety Advocate certificate
Who should participate?
RSAP isn't just for transportation professionals. The program is designed for anyone who has a role in, or an interest in, making local roads safer, including:
Elected officials | Municipal leaders | Public works | Law enforcement | Public health | Planners | Engineers | Emergency responders | Community partners
Whether you make decisions about local roads, maintain them, respond to crashes, or simply want to be part of the solution, RSAP can give you practical knowledge and tools to contribute.
By the end of the program, you'll have a better understanding of how to:
- Recognize common roadway safety risks
- Consider crash data and risk-based approaches to help identify safety priorities
- Identify proven countermeasures that can reduce serious crashes
- "Read the roadway" for conditions that may contribute to crashes
- Work across public works, transportation, law enforcement, public health, and local government
- Help develop a Local Road Safety Plan for your community
Required coursework:
| Webinar Module | Date | Details & Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Road Safety and the Safe System Approach | 9/30/2026 | Learn more & register |
| Understanding Human Factors | 10/6/2026 | Learn more & register |
| Introduction to Traffic Safety Culture | 10/13/2026 | Learn more & register |
| Off the Road, Into Danger: The Roadway Departure Problem | 10/20/2026 | Learn more & register |
| Overview of the MUTCD | 10/27/2026 | Learn more & register |
| Intersection of Transportation with Public Health & Law Enforcement | 11/03/2026 | Learn more & register |
| Reading the Roadway | 11/10/2026 | Learn more & register |
| Safety Analysis Process | 11/17/2026 | Learn more & register |
Want additional hands-on learning?
Our Local Road Safety Plans and Road Safety 365 workshops are optional but strongly encouraged.
- Local Road Safety Plans: Register for 12/01/2026 webinar
- Road Safety 365: Register for upcoming in-person sessions
A local road safety plan (LRSP) provides a framework for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing roadway safety improvements on local roads, tailored to local issues and needs. The process results in a prioritized list of issues, risks, actions, and improvements that can be used to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on local roads. As part of the RSAP, participants will be provided with resources, guidance and information, templates, and technical support to develop a LRSP for their municipality, or to participate in the development of a local road safety plan. This LRSP participation is the final requirement in the NH Roads Scholars Local Road Safety Advocate certificate.
How to earn your Road Safety Advocate certificate
1. Learn
Complete the eight required RSAP webinars.
2. Apply
Participate in the development of a Local Road Safety Plan.
3. Earn
Complete the requirements and earn your Road Safety Advocate certificate.
What is a Local Road Safety Plan?
A Local Road Safety Plan helps a community identify its roadway safety risks and prioritize actions to address them. RSAP participants receive guidance, templates, resources, and technical support to help develop a plan for their municipality or participate in a local planning effort. Participation in development of an LRSP is the final requirement for the Road Safety Advocate certificate. Learn more about Local Road Safety Plans from FHWA
Why become a Road Safety Advocate?
Safer local roads depend on more than engineering. Decisions made by public works departments, elected officials, planners, law enforcement, public health professionals, emergency responders, and community leaders can all influence roadway safety.
RSAP gives participants a shared foundation for understanding roadway risk and working together on practical solutions.
The Road Safety Advocate Program is adapted from a nationally recognized certificate program developed by the National Center for Rural Road Safety.
RSAP is separate from the NH Roads Scholar recognition program. Roads Scholar hours, PDHs, and other continuing education credits are not awarded for participation.
