Catch the National Roadway Safety Strategy here: https://www.transportation.gov/NRSS

I tuned in a little late. Will a recording be shared?

Yes, a recording will be sent in the follow up email.

May I assume HSIP is "highway safety improvement"?

Yes- https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/hsip/

Great presentations. What do panelists think about concern by some that other states will “adopt” Safe System/Vision Zero language and targets w/o fully recognizing the deeper, structural change needed? What can folks do to help States make real, systemic change, not window-dressing, as is sometimes the case?

I am curious to know more about how state-level staff work with municipalities to implement safe systems, particularly for state roads/highways that go through communities as main streets.

(continuing on my prior Q) What key metrics do you recommend advocates use to measure real Safe System commitment & change at state levels?

John mentioned multiple disciplines, but all were within a DOT. How are other agencies (behavioral safety, health, first responders, etc) part of the work?

Agreed. Would love more specifics of what "commitment" means for your agencies and governments. Our career folks are mostly on board but now that without designated funding plans don't get implemented. How does "commitment" get specified in your budgets/staffing levels. Perhaps as a percent of total?

Thank you, John. Can you talk more about the shift away from 85th percentile at a state, regional, and local level and what methods you are encouraging transportation professionals to use instead (injury minimization)?

thank you!!!

definitely its contextual.. for sure

Great presentation John>

Great presentation, Rachel. So great to see the layering of planning documents all guiding toward the Safe System Approach. Can you speak to how the plans have shifted policy (such as AB43) as well as contracting decisions?

Thank you, John!

Sometimes you like to think the change can also happen from the bottom up (from a coalition of grassroots bike and pedestrian safety groups of citizens) and aiming to talk to the municipal and state leaders

To both John and Rachel, what do you think is the most effective way to ensure the Safe System Approach is also happening at a district, regional, county and local level once a state has adopted SSA?

How do we address an auto industry building ever-bigger cars loaded with distracting tech? With Covid so many people are driving and buying ...

Cheers to Aly Geller. Cars have continued to get larger, more powerful and less safe for people outside the cabin

I agree with Ralph, our voices are so powerful and can together we can shift our communities perspectives and what we tolerate moving forward.

at the local level, some of the different agencies don't always understand how they are key to this effort. how do you appeal to health or ems to join the group? or the dot/dpw to invite those other partners?

this is so true in every capacity content is driven by context in all areas. I work with at risk youth and thoughts drive everything and the exposure puts kids at risk.. without going on longer this is paramount...

Thank you both for those comments - we are facing that push-back at my agency also, but we have been extremely intentional about ensuring those who oppose are included in the conversations surrounding changes in policy and procedure - they take ownership and once you get past the initial meetings they start to be some of the best contributors. But it's hard !

Yes, to Aly's comment. How have vehicles been allowed to get so tall? Crash reports I've read indicate a person getting onto the hood of a car is better off than going straight to the ground.

what will new technology in mobility play in significant changes

Has anyone found language to help drivers better understand that speed limits are set for valid reasons and speeding places vulnerable road users even more at risk?

we need to educate as young as possible as well :D

To measure agency safety improvements, compare FHWA/Safety "proven safety countermeasures" to your agencies design manual and other decision guidance. https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/provencountermeasures/

related to vehicle height: we perceive speed as a function of angular displacement, so the higher you are above the pavement, the more slowly you think you're moving. (Think of being in a plane and looking down) Higher seating positions in autos lead to increased actual road speeds.

Safety Town and Traffic Gardens would be another great activity!

love the question about how to teach kids/teens safety early!

I’d work the equity piece of this and build their awareness of roads for all; put them into other peoples’ shoes by taking them into communities … do audits and have them identify how they feel and what they see, have them walk, ride public transit and a bike and build understand what needs to be done…

The US DOT “National Roadway Safety Strategy” has just been published. Frequent mention of safety systems and complete streets. but in my opinion weak in mention of rural safety issues.https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/2022-01/USDOT_National_Roadway_Safety_Strategy_0.pdf

The Safe Systems Approach includes some principles that state DOTs have less involvement in. For example, how do envision a state DOT's role in the "Safe Vehicles" principle or the "Post-crash Care" principle?

I've been Vision Leader for 3 years within our City but consistently meet challenges based on Cost Benefit ROI and an incessant car culture, to the detriment of Vulnerable Rd Users. How do we shift Leaders towards focusing on the greater goos?

Please check the “We saves Lives” App. It rewards positive driving behavior and has cool partner poll especially for teens.

Greater good

Excited about working toward zero. All in!

Over the past couple of decades, State DOTs have upgraded parts of their network to make their roads safer but budgets have only allowed for only a limited number of miles to be addressed. In the next decade, how do you plan to optimize the new funding coming from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and from your own State budgets? Nice job Rachel and John ...

agree and so appreciate the cohesive nature of this committee and panel.. its great as someone who attends many.. its great

yep

many Thanks

thanks

Keep up the great work!

Very informative 👍

so totally agree..

Thank you so much, everyone

would be great to hear specifics are in terms of MONEY allocated. Is anyone tracking this?! We need to advocate for the resources as well as the thinking

great session. thank you

Thank you. Great inspiration two days in a row!

Than you everyone!

Thank

https://www.nsc.org/road/resources/road-to-zero/safe-system-approach

I wanted to copy the Chat with all of the comments and links, but was unable to do so. Will the chat be saved and provided later?

Thank you for the great presentations and insights!

Thank you all!

Thank you!