The Safety Data Analysis Deliverables



Safety Data Analysis DeliverablesTask 3: Survey of Current PracticesDeliverables:Safety Data Analysis Survey Cover LetterSafety Data Analysis Survey InstrumentList of Jurisdictions to Contact Project Code: 15-7APrepared for:I-95 Corridor CoalitionPrepared by:Traffic Injury Research FoundationOctober 2009DRAFT October 7, 2009Survey of Current Practices for Dealing with Fatal and Injury Collisions The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) has been hired by the I-95 Corridor Coalition to provide an inventory of effective traffic safety measures that can be implemented across the I-95 Coalition member states to reduce the major categories fatal and serious injury collisions. As part of the study, TIRF is reviewing the current practices dealing with fatal and serious injury collisions in all member states in the I-95 Corridor Coalition, a selection of other U.S. jurisdictions, and several other countries. These practices include policy (i.e. laws and their enforcement), programs (e.g., licensing, education, etc.) and road engineering measures. This survey will help to provide a more comprehensive picture of how jurisdictions are currently dealing with these collisions and which measures might be relevant and beneficial to all of the I-95 Corridor Coalition member states. The survey questionnaire is being sent to those people identified as being involved in legislative, enforcement, licensing, education, and road engineering measures that are related to the improvement of traffic safety. The questionnaire asks questions about safety belt use, impaired driving, speeding, collision avoidance, improperly licensed drivers and road engineering measures. If you are not the appropriate person to answer some or all of the questions in this survey, would you please forward it by e-mail to the appropriate person(s) and copy me so that I know who has the questionnaire. If you would like further information about this survey, please contact Brian Jonah at TIRF either by email (brianj@tirf.ca) or at (877) 238-5235.? We would appreciate it if you could complete the questionnaire and send it to Brian Jonah by e-mail before November 15, 2009.Safety Belt UseDoes your jurisdiction have a primary or secondary safety belt use law?Primary lawSecondary lawNo law, Go to Question 12What is the maximum fine for a violation of this belt law?$ ______Don’t knowAre any demerit points associated with violating the belt law?Yes ______pointsNo How often do the state and local police in your jurisdiction conduct safety belt enforcement programs such as Click It or Ticket?NeverRarelySometimesOftenDon’t knowWhen are these enforcement programs usually conducted? Check all that apply.DaytimeNight-timeWeekendsHoliday weekendsDon’t knowHow often are these programs conducted on two lane rural roads?NeverRarelySometimesOftenDon’t knowHow often are educational programs conducted in conjunction with these enforcement programs?NeverRarelySometimesOftenDon’t knowAre any of these enforcement campaigns targeted at young male drivers (16-24) who are typically less likely to wear safety belts?Yes No Don’t knowIs there a website where these enforcement campaigns are described?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Have any of these safety belt programs been evaluated?Yes, Please provide website for information _____________________________No Don’t knowHave there been any innovative measures taken in your jurisdiction to increase safety belt use?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Impaired DrivingHow often do the state and local police in your jurisdiction conduct impaired driving enforcement programs such as sobriety checkpoints or saturation patrols?Never, Go to Question 21RarelySometimesOftenDon’t knowWhen are these enforcement programs usually conducted? Check all that apply.WeekdaysWeek nightsWeekend daysWeekend nightsHoliday weekendsDon’t knowDo these programs target areas where there is a higher level of drinking (e.g., areas where there are a lot of bars, sporting events, etc.)?YesNo Don’t knowHow often are these enforcement programs conducted on two lane rural roads?NeverRarelySometimesOftenDon’t knowHow often are educational programs conducted in conjunction with these enforcement programs?NeverRarelySometimesOftenDon’t knowIs there a website where these enforcement campaigns are described?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Are alcohol ignition interlocks mandatory for multiple impaired driving offenders? YesNo Don’t knowHave there been any evaluations conducted on the effectiveness of these impaired driving enforcement campaigns?Yes, Please provide website information _____________________________NoDon’t knowAre there any innovative measures that have been used in your jurisdiction to reduce impaired driving?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________SpeedingTypically, what is the speed limit on two lane rural roads in your jurisdiction?___________ mphHas your jurisdiction reduced the speed limit on any two lane rural roads in the last 5 years or is it being considered?YesNoNo, but it is being consideredDon’t knowHow often do the state or local police conduct speed enforcement programs on two lane rural roads in your jurisdiction?NeverRarelySometimesOftenDon’t knowHave there been any educational programs conducted in conjunction with these speed enforcement programs?YesNo Don’t knowAre speed cameras used in your jurisdictions to reduce speeds? These cameras take a picture of the license plate of a speeding vehicle and the owner of the vehicle is mailed a ticket.YesNo, Go to Question 27Don’t know, Go to Question 27 How often are speed cameras used to detect speeders on two lane rural roads?NeverRarelySometimesOftenDon’t knowIs there a website where these speed enforcement campaigns are described?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Have there been any evaluations of speed enforcement programs in your jurisdiction?Yes, Please provide website for information _____________________________No Don’t knowAre there any innovative measures that have been used in your jurisdiction to reduce speeding?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Collision AvoidanceHow often do driver education courses teach new drivers what to do if they are driving on the highway and the wheels of their vehicle go off the pavement onto the soft shoulder?NeverRarelySometimesOftenDon’t knowDoes the knowledge test for obtaining a driver’s license in your jurisdiction include a question about what to do if they are driving on the highway and the wheels of their vehicle go off the pavement onto the soft shoulder?YesNo Don’t knowImproperly Licensed DriversIf a driver whose licence is suspended or revoked is caught driving, what are the consequences for that driver? Check all that apply. Fine, Please specify amount _______________________________________Extension of suspension Vehicle impoundment or forfeitureOther, Please specify_____________________________________________Don’t knowDoes your jurisdiction use technology such as the Automated License Plate Recognition in order to identify drivers whose licenses have been suspended or revoked or who never obtained a license? This technology reads the license plate number, identifies the vehicle owner and then links to the driver licensing system to determine the owner’s license status.YesNo Don’t knowRoad Engineering How often are road safety audits performed on the roads in your jurisdiction to identify black spots (i.e., road segments with higher risk of collisions)?NeverRarelySometimesOftenDon’t knowHow often are these road safety audits conducted on two lane rural roads?NeverRarelySometimesOften Don’t knowHow often are the shoulders of highways paved beyond the traveled part of roadway?NeverRarelySometimesOftenDon’t knowHow often are rumble strips used on the outer edges of highways to alert drivers that they are leaving the lane?NeverRarelySometimesOftenDon’t knowHow often are rumble strips used on the centre line of two lane rural roads to alert drivers that they are crossing into the oncoming lane?NoneSomeMostAllDon’t knowHow often are guard rails installed on the outer edge of curves on highways to prevent vehicles from going off the roadway into the roadside?NeverRarelySometimesOftenDon’t knowHow often is the pavement on curves treated with a compound which increases the tire friction thereby decreasing loss of control of the vehicle?NeverRarelySometimesOftenDon’t knowHow often are roundabouts used instead of standard intersections on two lane rural roads?NeverRarelySometimesOftenDon’t knowHow often are roundabouts used instead of standard intersections on roads in urban or suburban areas?NeverRarelySometimesOftenDon’t knowIs there a website where the use of these road engineering measures in your jurisdiction is described?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Have there been any evaluations of road engineering measures used in your jurisdictions to improve road safety? Yes, Please provide website information _____________________________No Don’t knowAre there other innovative road engineering measures that your jurisdiction is using to reduce the incidence of motor vehicle collisions?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What organization do you work for and in what jurisdiction (i.e. state, province, country)?Organization________________________________________________________Jurisdiction_________________________________________________________If we wanted to follow up for more details about some of these programs, who should we contact?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Thank you for completing this questionnaireJurisdictionIndividual to ContactEmailsAgenciesMembershipI-95 States????ConnecticutRobbin L. Cabelusrobbin.cabelus@Executive Director, State Traffic CommissionBureau of Policy & Planning.Department of TransportationGHSADelawareTricia Robertstricia.roberts@state.de.usDirectorOffice of Highway SafetyGHSAFloridaKevin J. Thibaultkevin.thibault@dot.state.fl.us Assistant Secretary for Engineering & OperationsDepartment of TransportationGHSAGeorgiaRobert F. Dallasrdallas@gohs.Director Governor’s Office of Highway SafetyGHSAMaineAnne H. Jordananne.h.jordan@CommissionerDepartment of Public Safety GHSAMarylandVernon F. Betkeyvbetkey@sha.state.md.usDirectorMaryland Highway Safety OfficeMaryland State Highway Administration GHSAMassachusetts Sheila Burgess-Hillsheila.burgess-hill@state.ma.usDirectorHighway Safety DivisionOffice of Grants & ResearchExecutive Office of Public Safety & SecurityGHSANew HampshirePeter Thomsonpthomson@nhhsa.state.nh.usCoordinatorHighway Safety AgencyGHSANew Jersey Pam Fischerpam.fischer@lps.state.nj.usDirectorDivision of Highway Traffic SafetyDepartment of Law & Public SafetyGHSANew YorkChuck DeWeesecdeweese@dmv.state.ny.usAssistant Commissioner Department of Motor Vehicles GHSANorth CarolinaJ. Darrell Jerniganjdjernigan@DirectorGovernor's Highway Safety ProgramGHSAPennsylvaniaScott Christieschristie@state.pa.usSecretaryHighway AdministrationPennsylvania Department of TransportationGHSARhode IslandMichael Lewismlewis@dot.DirectorDepartment of TransportationGHSASouth CarolinaMark Keelmarkkeel@ DirectorDepartment of Public SafetyGHSAVermontJeanne Johnsonjejohnso@dps.state.vt.usCoordinatorGovernor’s Highway Safety ProgramDepartment of Public SafetyGHSAVirginiaD.B. Smit, Db.smit@dmv. CommissionerDepartment of Motor VehiclesGHSAWashington DCCarole A. Lewiscarole.lewis@ChiefTransportation Safety Division District Department of TransportationGHSA?????Connecticut????Delaware????Florida????Georgia????Maine????Maryland????Massachusetts ????New Hampshire????New Jersey ????New York????North Carolina????Pennsylvania????Rhode Island????South Carolina????Vermont????Virginia??? Washington DC??? ?????Other US States????ArizonaAlberto Gutieragutier@Governor's Office of Highway SafetyGHSACaliforniaChristopher J. Murphycmurphy@ots. Office of Traffic SafetyGHSAIllinoisMichael Stoutmichael.stout@DirectorDivision of Traffic SafetyIllinois Department of TransportationGHSAMichiganMichael L. Princeprincem@Division Director Office of Highway Safety PlanningGHSAMinnesotaMichael Campionmichael.campion@state.mn.usCommissionerDepartment of Public SafetyGHSANew MexicoGary Giróngary.giron@state.nm.usSecretaryDepartment of TransportationGHSAOhioHenry Guzmánhguzman@dps.state.oh.us Director Department of Public SafetyGHSAOregonTroy E. Costalestroy.e.costales@odot.state.or.usAdministratorTransportation Safety DivisionGHSATexasAmadeo Saenzasaenz@dot.state.tx.usExecutive DirectorDepartment of TransportationGHSAWashingtonLowell Porterlporter@wtsc. DirectorWashington Traffic Safety CommissionGHSA?????Arizona ????California ????Illinois????Michigan ????Minnesota????New Mexico????Ohio ????Oregon ????Texas????Washington?????????Canadian Jurisdictions???? Jeanette Espie jeanette.espie@gov.ab.ca Office of Traffic Safety Alberta TransportationCCMTA Committee Road Safety Research and PoliciesBritish ColumbiaSonny Senghera sonny.senghera@Insurance Corporation of British ColumbiaCCMTA Committee Road Safety Research and PoliciesManitobaLucille McLaughlin lucille.mclaughlin@gov.mb.ca Manitoba Transportation & Government ServicesCCMTA Committee Road Safety Research and PoliciesManitobaSheila Champagne schampagne2@mpi.mb.ca Manitoba Public InsuranceCCMTA Committee Road Safety Research and PoliciesNew BrunswickDan Toner dan.toner@gnb.ca New Brunswick Department of Public SafetyCCMTA Committee Road Safety Research and PoliciesNewfoundland & LabradorGeoff Ewing gewing@gov.nl.ca Newfoundland & Labrador Traffic Safety ProgramsCCMTA Committee Road Safety Research and PoliciesNova ScotiaKent Speiranspeirakd@gov.ns.ca Nova Scotia Department of Transportation & Infrastructure RenewalCCMTA Committee Road Safety Research and PoliciesNorthwest TerritoriesGarry DziwenkaGarry_Dziwenka@gov.nt.ca Northwest Territories Dept. of TransportationCCMTA Committee Road Safety Research and PoliciesOntarioHeidi Francisheidi.francis@ontario.caOntario Ministry of TransportationCCMTA Committee Road Safety Research and PoliciesPrince Edward IslandAudrey Mayhew ammayhew@gov.pe.ca Prince Edward Island Department of Transportation & Public WorksCCMTA Committee Road Safety Research and PoliciesQuebecLyne Vézina lyne.vezina@saaq.gouv.qc.ca Société de l'assurance automobile du QuébecCCMTA Committee Road Safety Research and PoliciesSaskatchewanGeorge Eguakun geguakun@sgi.sk.caSGICCMTA Committee Road Safety Research and PoliciesYukonTracy Erman tracy.erman@gov.yk.ca Yukon Dept. of Highways & Public WorksCCMTA Committee Road Safety Research and Policies?????International Jurisdictions ????GermanySimone Klipp Klipp@bast.de Federal Highway Research Institute & Driving under the Influence of Drugs, Alcohol and Medicines (DRUID)?Victoria, AustraliaGeorge MavroyeniGeorge.Mavroyeni@roads..auVicRoads?New South Wales, Australia Soames JobSoames_JOB@rta..au New South Wales Centre for Road Safety?South Australia, AustraliaPaula NormanPaula.Norman@saugov..auDepartment for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure? ................
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