stakeholder workshop welcome and introductions 1 august 25, 2010 tom sorel, minnesota department of...
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Stakeholder WorkshopWelcome and Introductions
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August 25, 2010Tom Sorel, Minnesota Department of Transportation
Vernon Betkey, Maryland Highway Safety Office
WelcomeIntroductionsOverview of TZD EffortPurpose of WorkshopLogistics:
Plan for the dayConcurrent webinar
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OverviewProgress has been made in improving
highway safety…Lowest fatality levels in 50 yearsSafety partnerships have been strengthenedGreater leadership focus on safety
…But we still face significant challenges33,963 fatalities in 2009Legislative and other barriers to implementing
proven strategies
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-16.4% -10.9% -10.5%
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33,9631.16
-8.9%
Why Now?New political leadershipReauthorizationUncertain trend for the futureBetter use of limited resourcesBuild on our success
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National StrategyBuild on existing foundation of proven
strategies, relationships, and leadershipCultural change: change Americans’ attitudes
toward highway safetyInvolvement from wide variety of highway
safety stakeholders“Owned” by all stakeholders
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Two Key ProductsNational Safety Plan and Outreach Program
A data-driven plan that includes key emphasis areas, projection of future needs, promising countermeasures, and expected improvements
Goal: adoption by safety stakeholder organizations in 2011
Implementation ProcessStrategies for developing strong leadership and
champions Support from and for organizations that directly impact
highway safetyA program for changing highway safety culture in the
United States
Steering CommitteeMembers:AASHTO Tom Sorel (Tony Kane)AAMVA Neil SchusterGHSA Vern Betkey (Barbara Harsha)CVSA Steve KepplerIACP Richard AshtonNACE Tony GiancolaNASEMSO John Bixler
Ex-Officio Members:FHWA Joseph TooleNHTSA Marlene MarkisonFMCSA William Quade
Lessons LearnedSetting aggressive interim goals is a powerful toolHigh visibility enforcement has demonstrated its
ability to change driver behaviorSecretary LaHood’s recent activity has
demonstrated what a “champion” can do for an issue
State experiences:Washington State’s Target Zero has met all
intermediate goals to eliminate traffic deaths by 2030Minnesota is expanding successful state-level
program to districts and counties
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The New ApproachAll RoadsAll Four E’s (Education, Enforcement,
Engineering and Emergency Medical Services)
Proactive and Systematic
MN Roadway Fatalities
Purpose of the WorkshopGather stakeholder input for the national
strategyFacilitate discussion on strategies that will
make significant contributions to reducing highway fatalities
Begin forming commitment to implementation of national strategy
Build partnerships among stakeholders
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LogisticsPlan for the day:
Plenary presentations and discussionsKeynote speaker – Victor Mendez, FHWA
AdministratorBreakout sessionsReport-back and discussionReception
All plenary and breakout sessions will have concurrent webinars to allow for remote participation
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