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Strategic Planning
Best Practices GuidelinesTo be developed under the leadership of NSC, NHTSA, FHWA and FMCSA during 2001. An expert panel has been assembled to aid in the identification of key elements and desirable practices for traffic records systems. Key Players: NSC, federal agencies, state and local safety data professionals Contact Person(s): Richard Paddock rpaddock@tsass.com
Best Practices AwardsSecond year for program, seeking state-of-the-art practices and applications in various disciplines of traffic records including data collection, management, analysis and applications Key Players: Federal, state, local and private traffic records practitioners Contact Person(s): Richard Paddock rpaddock@tsass.com
ProfessionalismCurrently developing standards and qualifications as well as addressing training issues relevant to membership in the International Society Key Players: Traffic Records Committee members, NSC Contact Person(s): Jack Zogby jzogby@paonline.com
Intelligent Transportation SystemsIn process of developing communications and organizational connections to greater ITS community and its involvement with highway safety information issues -- examples include TRB's ITS/Archive Data User Service and ITS America Key Players: NSC, federal agencies, ITS organizations Contact Person(s): Betsy Benkowski Betsy.Benkowski@fhwa.dot.gov
National AgendaContinue the promotion of the National Agenda for the Improvement of Highway Safety Information systems, particularly in conjunction with NSC's Safety Agenda for the Nation. Utilize concepts developed in the National Agenda as a foundation for the TRC move towards professional membership status. Key Players: NSC, TRC Contact Person(s): Jim Davis jwdavis@unm.edu
Electronic CommunicationWith the traffic records web site recording over 180,000 contacts last year and the growing dominance of electronic communications, this subcommittee is exploring future web/internet options for the TRC as well as the role of electronic communications in conducting TRC business. Key Players: NSC, federal agencies, TRC membership Contact Person(s): Mark Dronen marc.dronen@state.mn.us
MembershipThe TRC membership list has been updated and improved in both content and accuracy. A significant issue currently under consideration is the possible dues or membership fee structure which might accompany the establishment of a professional society. Key Players: TRC membership, NSC Contact Person(s): Creighton Miller
Creighton.Miller@state.sd.us
Operating RulesBoth the Operating Guidelines and Rules received major updates during 2000. Focus currently is on how development of a professional society will impact guidelines and rules Key Players: TRC membership, NSC Contact Person(s): Dave Bozak bozak@erols.com
History2001 will mark the 28th year of the Traffic Records Committee and the 27th International Traffic Records Forum, which will return to New Orleans, site of the original Forum in December 1975. A history of the Traffic Records Committee is currently being compiled/updated and will be posted on the traffic records web site. Key Players: TRC members (past and present), other traffic records professionals Contact Person(s): Dave Bozak bozak@erols.com
2001 ForumThe Forum program and registration brochure are out. They can be accessed at www.traffic-records.org/forum2001/. Due to the success of the 2000 Forum, the 2001 Forum will include expanded offerings for both general and break-out sessions as well as additional training opportunities. Please join us at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, July 28-August 3, 2001. Key Players: TRC membership Contact Person(s): Major Larry Holestine trf2001@cdps.state.co.us
2002 ForumThe site of the 2002 Forum will be Orlando, Florida. Negotiation with potential facilities is nearing completion. Key Players: TRC membership Contact Person(s): Harold Thompson thompson@nsc.org
ANSI D-16 Manual on Classification of Motor Vehicle Traffic AccidentsAn update of the current D-16, published in 1996, is underway. Key efforts for 2001 include promotion of the uses and applications of D-16 by states and locals as well as training to individual states. A session on state applications and uses will be held at this year's Forum. Key Players: TRC membership, other traffic records and highway safety professionals Contact Person(s): Ken Hackman kdhackman@mindspring.com DiscussionsHave a traffic records issue you are interested in finding out more about or sharing your ideas? Problem statements which outline identified member concerns and critical data issues are currently under development. Key Players: Traffic records and highway safety professionals Contact Person(s): Bob Scopatz bscopatz@data-nexus.com
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