Selecting Exposure Measures for Predicting Crash Rates on Two-lane Rural Highways
Xiao Qin, Graduate Research Assistant, Connecticut Transportation Institute, Univ. of Connecticut xiaoqin@engr.uconn.edu
Abstract,  Bio,  Slides

Traffic Crash Reporting and the Traffic Engineer
Robert R. Canfield,  Consulting Traffic Engineer  RRCBRLA@AOL.COM
Abstract,  Bio

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Session 31 - Data Collection for Product Malfunction Identification

Location:  Pontchartrain G

Moderator - Leslie Nelson-Taullie, Traffic Records Planner, Colorado State Patrol   leslie.nelson@cdps.state.co.us

Presenters -

Vehicle  Safety Fraud and It's Impact on Occupant Protection
Rich Guerin, Carfax   richguerin@carfax.com
Bio,  Paper

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Session 32 - Data Linkage

Location:  Pontchartrain E

Moderator - Creighton W. Miller, Office of Accident Records, Pierre, SD creighton.miller@state.sd.us

Presenters - 

Medical Reporting of BAC’s to the Police
Roy E. Lucke, Director of Research and Development, Northwestern University Center for Public Safety rlucke@northwestern.edu
 Abstract,  Bio,  Paper

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10:00 - 11:30AM

Session 33 - Is Traffic Records Data Protected?

Location:  Pontchartrain C

Moderator - Daniel J. Magri, Louisiana Dept. of Transportation and Development   dmagri@dotd.state.la.us

Presenters - 

“Is our Data Protected?  A Discussion of 23 USC 409 Issues”
Dan Magri, LA DOT and Development dmagri@dotd.state.la.us
Abstract,  Bio,  Slides

“Is our Data Protected?  A Discussion of 23 USC 409 Issues”
James R. Dawson, Assistant Attorney General, Dept. of Justice, State of LA dawsonj@ag.state.la.us  
Abstract,    Bio,  Slides

Session 34 - Traffic Safety Information Management System (TSIMS)

Location:  Pontchartrain D

Moderator - Kurt Johnson, AASHTO, Washington, D.C.   vigesa@email.msn.com

Presenters - 

AASHTO TSIMS Prototype Demonstration
Hank Mayko, AASHTO  
Abstract,  Bio,  Slides,  Slides (Phase I Summary),   Slides  (Prototype Intro),  Movie

Session 35 - New State Programs for Data Collection

Location:  Pontchartrain G

Moderator - Robert A. Grant, Nebraska Dept. of Roads   bgrant@dor.state.ne.us

Presenters - 

Tennessee's Integrated Traffic Records System: Ideas for Today & Tomorrow
Charles F. McConnell, M.S.  Senior Research Associate, Injury Analysis and intervention Group at the University of Memphis   c.mcconnell@mail.psyc.memphis.edu
Abstract,   Bio

Automating Missouri’s Traffic Records
John P. Miller, Traffic Studies and Corrections Eng., MO DOT  milleja@mail.modot.state.mo.us 
Bio
Myrna Tucker, Planning Data Systems Coordinator, MO DOT   tuckem@mail.modot.state.mo.us
Bio,  Slides

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Session 36 - Police Crash Report Training- Incorporating Standards & Guidelines

Location:  Pontchartrain E

Moderator - David Bozak, Traffic Records Specialist, InfoGroup, Germantown, MD   bozak@erols.com
This session will present three different approaches to incorporating standard and guidelines, such as the ANSI D16 Classification Manual and the Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria (MMUCC) into police crash report training.  Efforts are underway to increase the use of these standards and guidelines, while making it easier on the officer to capture more timely, complete and accurate information.

Presenters - 

Incorporation of Standards in Colorado Crash Reports
Bruce Davisson, Major, Colorado State Patrol bruce.davisson@cdps.state.co.us  
Abstract,  Bio

Massachusetts  Crash Audit 
Bill Bent,  PE, Mgr. Traffic Operations and Safety, State of Massachusetts 
william.bent@state.ma.us
Robin Reissman,  MA Governor's Highway Safety Bureau  saferoad@javanet.com
Abstract,  Bios,  Slides

Using a New Crash Report as an Opportunity For Officer Training: Iowa, MMUCC and D-16
Scott R. Falb,  FARS Administrator/Public Information Officer
Abstract,  Bio

State of Hawaii
ANSI D16 Training Representative

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1:00PM - 2:30PM

Session 37 - Safety Systems

Location:  Pontchartrain  C

Moderator - Augustus “Chip” Chidester, Chief, Special Crash Investigations Branch, NHTSA   chip.chidester@nhtsa.dot.gov

Presenters - 

Advanced Occupant Protection Systems: What’s New in Occupant Protection
Augustus “Chip” Chidester, Chief, Special Crash Investigations Branch, NHTSA  
Abstract

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Session 38 - Iowa National Model Update (Repeat Session)

Location:  Pontchartrain D

Moderator - Mary Jensen, TraCS Program Manager, Motor Vehicle Division, Iowa Department of Transportation   mary.jensen@dot.state.ia.us

Presenters -

Iowa National Model for the Statewide Application of Data Collection and Management Technology to Improve Highway Safety
Mary Jensen, TraCS Program Mgr., Motor Vehicle Div., IA DOT  mary.jensen@dot.state.ia.us
Abstract,  Bio,  Slides

Electronic MMUCC and National Model
Jack Latterell , National Model Consultant   Jacklatt@aol.com
 Slides

List of Co-Presenters

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Session 39 - 0.08 B.A.C. Laws

Location:  Pontchartrain G

Moderator - Susan Ferguson, Ph.D., Sr. Vice President, Research, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety   sferguson@iihs.org

Presenters- 

Effectiveness of 0.08% Blood Alcohol Concentration in Reducing Alcohol-Related Motor Vehicle Fatalities
Ruth Shults, Ph.D., MPH, Epidemiologist, NCIPC/CDC, Atlanta, GA
Abstract,   Bio,  Slides

Effectiveness of 0.08 Law on the traffic safety system in Illinois
Robert B. Voas, Ph.D., Pacific Institute, Beltsville, MD    Voas@PIRE.org
Abstract,   Bio

Getting Laws Passed:  Arguments Offered by Proponents and Opponents
John Lacey, Mid-America Research Institute, Shepherdstown, WV    jlacey@mid-amer.com
Abstract,  Bio

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Session 40 - Data Integration Presentation 

Location:  Pontchartrain  E

Moderator - Tom Palmerlee    tparmel@nas.edu
Four TRB Committees are organized a Peer Exchange in March, 2001 of state and metropolitan planning organization data and information technology professionals to present the their current practice in integrating highway information for sources within a DOT and among governments.  These examples were used to develop a set of principles for integrating highway information.

  For the purposes of this peer exchange, the participants developed the following definition of data integration;” coordination and sharing of inputs, processes, and outputs of systems; dynamically linking systems where data is consistent and easily accessed, displayed, and transferred between systems thereby creating valuable information for stakeholders and business decision making processes.”   This session summarizes some of the actual integration efforts in state departments of transportation and the principles and success factors that participants identified.

Guiding Principles for Data Integration – Overview of the TRB Peer Exchange
Thomas M. Palmerlee , Senior Program Officer, Transportation Data
Transportation Research Board      tparmel@nas.edu
Abstract,  Bio

Minnesota DOT  Perspectives On Data Integration and Data Sharing
Jonette Kreideweis, Director of the Office of Transportation Data and Analysis for the Minnesota Department of Transportation   jonette.kreideweis@dot.state.mn.us
Abstract,  Bio

Setting the Institutional and Technical Framework for Data Integration in Michigan Department of Transportation
Ronald L. Vibbert, Manager, Michigan Department of Transportation   vibbertr@mdot.state.mi.us
Abstract,  Bio

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3:00PM - 4:30PM

Session 41 - Data Integration Panel Discussion

Location:  Pontchartrain E

Moderator - Richard Paddock, C.E.O., Traffic Safety Analysis Systems & Services   rpaddock@tsass.com

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Session 42 - Iowa National Model Update (Repeat Session)

Location:  Pontchartrain D

Moderator - Mary Jensen, TraCS Program Manager, Motor Vehicle Division, Iowa Department of Transportation   mary.jensen@dot.state.ia.us

Presenters - 

Iowa National Model for the Statewide Application of Data Collection and Management Technology to Improve Highway Safety
Mary Jensen, TraCS Program Mgr., Motor Vehicle Div., IA DOT  mary.jensen@dot.state.ia.us
Abstract,  Bio,  Slides

Electronic MMUCC and National Model
Jack Latterell , National Model Consultant   Jacklatt@aol.com
 Slides

List of Co-Presenters

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Session 43 - Strategic Planning - Keeping Up With Constant Changes In Information Technology 

Location:  Pontchartrain G

Moderator - David Bozak, Traffic Records Specialist, InfoGroup, Germantown, MD   bozak@erols.com
This session will highlight strategic planning efforts in the States of California, Florida and Michigan.  Information technology is providing decision makers with new sources of information and tools for analysis.  The confluence of computers and communication technologies is transforming the way agencies conduct business.  At the heart of this transformation is information.  The overwhelming need of organizations and their workers now is for connectivity, integration, and ease of access to information.

Presenters - 

Streamlining Data Flow Through the Latest Wireless Communications Technology           
Chief Gary Townsend, California Highway Patrol gtownsend@chp.ca.gov  
Abstract,  Bio

Planning for the Reduction of Government Through the Adoption of New Technology
Richard Zeller,  zeller.dick@hsmv.state.fl.us  
Abstract,  Bio

The Strategic planning process in Michigan - An overview of strategic planning for Information Technology improvements in Michigan
Chad Canfield, Traffic Records Program Coordinator, MI Office of Highway Safety Planning canfieldc@state.mi.us
Abstract,   Bio

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Location:  Pontchartrain C

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