Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding

The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is a federal aid program. It provides cities, counties, state and tribal governments with funding opportunities. To get funding, proposed projects must reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

The application process is data-driven and strategic. Applications are evaluated on the history of serious crashes and the proposed solution. They must also have support from local and partnering agencies.

With the support of the City of Caledonia, MnDOT evaluated the intersection. The team gathered crash statistics and determined the likely causes. They then took a deep look at potential solutions, including a traffic signal, J-turn and other options. A roundabout was found to be the best solution to reduce severe crashes at this site.

They submitted their findings in the application to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The application was approved.

The funding is dedicated for a roundabout construction. If for some reason we determine to construct something other than a roundabout, the FHWA funding cannot be used.