Training State and Local Agencies on HSM...
Transcript of Training State and Local Agencies on HSM...
Tim Colling, PhD., P.E.
Michigan
Training State and Local Agencies on HSM Principles
Target Audience
MDOTLocal Agencies
Plan Going Forward – MDOT
• Review of business /organization needs
• Internal Training– Targeted Training
• Multiple Units
“There is no reason why Michigan Street doesn’t have any stop signs.”
-Willy Maki, downtown business owner
Laying the Groundwork in 2008
• Elected official training?
• Build trust in technical
• Raise awareness
Laying the Groundwork in 2008
• Local agency technical staff
• Raise awareness of HSM
(not yet released)
• Introduce safety workflow
• Train on tools and data
Plan Going Forward – Local Agency
• 2011‐2012 – 9‐10 elected training sessions
• 2011‐2012 – 12‐14 HSM trainings 8hr sessions
Barriers/Challenges Expected
• Getting elected / appointed to attend
• Policy changes needed for full Implementation
• Convincing people a change is needed
• Access to the HSM Manual
Data Needs and Other Background Knowledge
Overcoming Barriers/Challenges
• Marketing – Its not a “dirty” word– Internal & External
• Peer Advocates
• Data Access
Next Steps
1. LTAP Newsletter Article ‐ HSM
2. Awareness “Marketing”
3. Peer Advocates
4. Train...Train....Train!
5. Implement
Questions ?