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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