Last Updated: 01/07/2005 10:29

Sunday, August 4 - Training Day
Monday, August 5
Tuesday, August 6
Wednesday, August 7
 

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Monday, August 5

7:00am - 8:00am           Continental Breakfast
Location                         Coronado L

8:00 am – 9:30 am

Location - Coronado K

Presiding - 
Dan Magri, Program Chair
Association Transportation Safety Information Professionals    

Presentation of Colors -
Kissimmee Police Department                

Welcome to the Conference -
Dr. Ashish Sen, Director
Bureau of Transportation Statistics

Brian McLaughlin, Associate Director
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Joseph Carra, Office Director
National Center for Statistics & Analysis NHTSA

Welcome to Florida -
Ed Rice, State Safety Engineer
Florida Department of Transportation

Welcome to Orlando Area -
Mark Weimer, Chief of Police
Kissimmee Police Department

Keynote Speaker -
Mark Edwards
Traffic Safety Consultant

9:30 am – 10:00 am  Refreshment Break and Exhibits
Location  -  Coronado L

10:00 am – 11:30 am
 

Location - Durango 1
Moderator - Bob Thompson, Program Evaluator, Iowa Traffic Safety Bureau
In a world of tight budgets and limited resources, data driven decision-making is essential. It is incumbent upon safety data professionals to market the availability and applications of these data.

Marketing Outside the Highway Safety Arena:  A Case Study (Iowa’s ERIS project)
Reginald R. Souleyrette, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Iowa State University,  reg@iastate.edu
Bio, Paper
Joyce Emery, Ph.D., Co-Chair, Iowa Statewide Traffic Records Advisory Committee  joyce.emery@dot.state.is.us
Telephone: (515) 239-1016
Abstract, Bio,  Slides

Safety Starts with Crash Data
David Smith, Transportation Specialist, FHWA,   david.smith@fhwa.dot.gov
Telephone:   202-366-6614
Abstract, Bio

HSIS Leadership Role for Transportation Safety Professionals
Barbara Harsha, Executive Director, National Association of Governor’s Highway Safety Representatives
bharsha@statehighwaysafety.org
Telephone:  202-789-0942
Abstract, Bio, Slides

Location - Durango 2
Moderator – Creighton Miller, South Dakota DOT
This presentation will focus on large truck crashes, examining a variety of variables related to the circumstances of the crash and the drivers involved.  It will also discuss tickets issued to commercial vehicle drivers and carriers for violations in New York.  The outcome of large truck safety inspections in New York will also be presented.

Joseph J. Lee-Civalier, Director, Motor Carrier Safety Bureau, NYS Dept. of Transportation, 
jcivalier@dot.state.ny.us
Telephone:  518-485-2448
Bio

Anne M. Dowling, Ph.D., Deputy Director, Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research,
adowling@global2000.net
Telephone:  518-453-0291
 

Location - Coronado M
Moderator – Richard Paddock, Richard Paddock, CEO, Traffic Safety Analysis Systems & Services
This session will discuss key transportation data initiatives that are occurring at the national level.  A brief  overview will be provided by each of the presenters.  Presenters will offer a more detailed discussion of their initiatives in a session offered later in the Forum.

Richard Paddock, CEO, Traffic Safety Analysis Systems & Services,  rpaddock@tsass.com
Telephone:  614-539-4100

Demetra Collia, Safety Data Initiative, Project Manager, BTS  
Telephone: 202-366-1610
Bio

Kurt Johnson, TSIMS Project Manager, AASHTO,  kurtj@aashto.org
Telephone: 701-797-2872 
Bio

Benefits of Conducting On-scene Crash Investigations
Joe Carra, Director, National Center for Statistics and Analysis,  jcarra@nhtsa.dot.gov
Telephone: 202-366-5375
Bio

Terry Shelton, Director, Office of Data Analysis and Information Systems, FMCSA 
terry.Shelton@fhwa.dot.gov
Telephone:  202-366-4039
Bio

National Data Initiatives in Transportation Safety
Mary Jensen, TraCS Program Manager, Iowa Department of Transportation,  mary.jensen@dot.state.ia.us
Telephone: 515-237-3235
Bio, Slides

Highway Safety Information and the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan
Jack Zogby, AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan, Transportation Safety Management Systems JackZogby@paonline.com
Telephone:  717-834-5363
Bio

Location - Coronado Q
Moderator – Mike Griffith, Technical Director, Office of Safety R&D, FHWA
A researcher, police officer, and data manager will briefly summarize the various types of reporting thresholds for crash data, the impact of each on data collection and analysis, and solutions for reducing the data collection burden on police.  They will convene as a panel to debate the various issues related to standardizing the thresholds.
 

The Potential Impacts of a Towaway Reporting Threshold on Driver/User and Roadway Safety Programs
Forrest Council, Senior Research Scientist, University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center,  council@claire.hsrc.unc.edu
Telephone:  919-962-0454
Abstract, Bio,  Slides

A Comparative Analysis of Reporting Thresholds Using Data in the NHTSA State Data System
Gary Rinehart, Programmer/Analyst, Alcosys, Inc.,  grinehart@nhtsa.dot.gov
Telephone:  202-366-2676
Abstract, Bio, Slides

Strategies for Data Collection:  The Non-Sworn Investigator and Technology
Mitch Nixon, Management Analysis Bureau, Gainesville Police Department, nixonml@ci.gainesville.fl.us
Telephone:  352-334-2365
Abstract, Bio

Civilian Accident Investigator Programs
Kevin Miller, Sergeant, Rapid City Police Department,  Kevin.miller@ci.rapid-city.sd.us
Telephone:  605-394-4133
Abstract, Bio

11:30 am – 1:00 pm    NSC Luncheon

Location - Coronado K

Presiding -
Ted Borek, Jr., Executive Vice-President, COO, National Safety Council

Speakers -
Annette Sandberg, Deputy Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
 

Location - Durango 1
Moderator - J. De Carlo Ciccel, Program Analyst, Impaired Driving Division, NHTSA
This panel will summarize national and state efforts to develop Impaired Driving Records Information Systems.  NHTSA’s development of a Model Impaired Driving Records Information System will be described, as well as the agency’s support of states’ implementation of this model.  Delaware, Iowa, and New York State will describe best practices in developing citation systems.

Anne T. McCartt, Ph.D,. Senior Associate, Preusser Research Group, Inc.,  a.mccartt@att.net
Telephone:  (203)  459-8700
Abstract, Bio.,  Slides

Mary Jensen, TraCS Program Manager, Motor Vehicle Division, Iowa Department of Transportation
mary.jensen@dot.state.ia.us
Telephone:  (515) 237-3235
Abstract, Bio, Slides

E-Ticket and Impaired Driver Tracking System
Sgt. Daniel Larkin, Traffic Services Division, New Your State Police and Statewide Law Enforcement Liaison, NYS Governor's Traffic Safety Committee,   DLarkin@dmv.state.ny.us
Telephone:  (518) 473-7972
Nancy Sunukjian, Esq., Assistant Deputy Counsel, City, Town, and Village Courts Resource Center, NYS Office of Court Administration, 
Telephone:  (518)  238-2074,    1-800-232-0630
Abstract,  Slides

Location - Durango 2
Moderator - Robert Canfield, Traffic Engineering Consultant
Timely and accurate traffic records are critical to developing and implementing roadway safety improvements.  The engineering perspective regarding the collection and use of traffic records will be provided. 

The Role of Crash Surveillance and Program Evaluation: NYSDOT's Skid Accident Reduction Program (Skarp)
Jonathan S. Bray, New York State Department of Transportation,   jsbray@gw.dot.state.ny.us
Telephone:  518-457-2472
Abstract, Bio

State Farm's Dangerous Intersections Initiative
John Nepomuceno, State Farm Insurance Companies,   john.nepomuceno.lujd@statefarm.com
Telephone:  309-763-5706
Abstract, Bio, Slides

Traffic Records – An Urban Transportation Engineer’s Perspective
Tony R. Tramel, P.E., P.T.O.E.,   ttramel@bellsouth.net
Abstract, Bio
Telephone:  337-291-8546

Location - Coronado M
Moderator - Rick Pain,  Transportation Safety Coordinator, Transportation Research Board
Presents training currently available and future training needs for Highway Safety Information Professionals.

The Role of Training in Traffic Records Professional Development and Certification
John J. Zogby, Transportation Systems Management,  JackZogby@paonline.com
Telephone:  717-834-5363
Bio,  Paper

Existing Training Available to the Traffic Records Community
Edward Milton, Team Leader, Traffic Records, NHTSA,  emilton@nhtsa.dot.gov
Telephone:  202-366-2751

Traffic Records 101
Barbara DeLucia, President and CEO, Data Nexus, Inc.,  bdelucia@data-nexus.com
Telephone: 979-696-3400
Bio

Crash Analysis Tools and Training for Local Users: Part I
J. Thomas Bruff, Engineering Coordinator, SEMCOG,  bruff@semcog.org
Telephone:  313-961-4266
Bio, Slides

Crash Analysis Tools and Training for Local Users: Part II
Joyce Emery, Co-Chair, Iowa Statewide Traffic Records Advisory Committee,
joyce.emery@dot.state.la.us
Telephone:  (515) 239-1016
Robert Schultz, Consultant, Iowa DOT Traffic and Safety Office
Abstract, Bio,  Paper
 

Location - Coronado Q
Moderator - Sean McLaurin, Highway Safety Specialist, Traffic Records and Driver Licensing Team, NHTSA
This session will discuss the security considerations in applying for a driver license, model uniform identification procedures, and development of 'smart card' technology, efforts to thwart forgeries, biometrics and privacy considerations.

AAMVA’s Driver Licensing Security Initiative
Jay Maxwell, Sr. Vice President of Technology and CIO, AAMVA
Telephone:  703-908-8268
Abstract, Bio, Slides

Law Enforcement and Federal Standards for the Driver License
Billy Dickson, Lt. Colonel, Florida Highway Patrol
Telephone:
Abstract, Bio

The State’s View of the New Standards in Driver Licensing
Joe Sanders, Director, Office of Driver Safety, New Your State Department of Motor Vehicles
Telephone:
Abstract, Bio
 

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm     Refreshment Break and Exhibits
Location - Coronado L

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Location - Coronado M
Moderator - Joyce Emery, Co-Chair, Iowa Statewide Traffic Records Advisory Committee
Offers information on how States are analyzing their data, including the latest GIS Technology.

City of Tampa Crash Analysis Using GIS Applications
Steven A. Tindale, P.E., AICP, Tindale-Oliver & Associates, Inc.,  stindale@tindaleoliver.com
Telephone: 813-224-8862
Carlos Martes, Traffic Safety Engineer, City of Tampa
Abstract, Bio, Slides

Care After 20 Years:  Impact on Highway Safety
Allen Parrish, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Alabama,  parrish@cs.ua.edu
Telephone:  205-348-3749
Abstract, Bio,  Slides

Safety Data Analysis Utilizing GIS Technology
Michael Pawlovich, Iowa Department of Transportation,  Michael.pawlovich@dot.state.ia.us
Telephone:
Dan Giesman, Iowa State University,  dgiesema@iastate.edu
Abstract, Bio, Paper, Slides

Using SAS/INSIGHT to Spotlight Age Grouping and Other Issues in the Analysis of Motor Vehicle Crash Data
Carl E. Pierchala, Mathematical Statistician, NCSA, NHTSA, cPierchala@nhtsa.dot.gov
Telephone:  202-366-6736
Abstract, Bio, Paper

Location - Coronado Q
Moderator - Barbara Rhea, Team Leader, NCSA, NHTSA
Is this the time for the development and implementation of a National Uniform Traffic Crash Report?  The need for such a report along with the benefits and challenges will be presented.

Implications of a National Crash Report
Larry Holestine, Colorado State Police,   l.holestine@nhtsa.dot.gov
Telephone:  (303) 969-6923
Abstract, Bio

Applying National Standards to a National Uniform Traffic Crash Report
Ken Hackman, National Institute for Safety Research, Inc.,  Kdhackman@mindspring.com
Telephone:  (301) 533-0750 
Abstract, Bio

Benefits Of Adopting MMUCC Guidelines:  A Logical Step Towards a National Crash Reporting Form
Robert Thompson, Iowa Department of Public Safety,  rthompso@dps.state.ia.us
Telephone: (515) 281-3014
Abstract, Bio,  Slides

The Importance of Traffic Crash Reports for National Databases
Kenneth W. Rutland, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,  krutland@nhtsa.dot.gov
Telephone:  (202) 493-0055
Abstract, Bio

Location - Durango 1
Moderator - Martha Florey, M.S., J.D., Assistant Director, WI DOT-Bureau of Transportation Safety
EMS and other health care data (Emergency Department, Hospital Inpatient, Clinic, Rehabilitation, Vital Records, etc.) can be used in quality assurance of crash data, for factor analysis of costs and medical outcomes of crashes, and for detailed studies of  types of crashes and injuries.  These data are particularly valuable in this time of heightened interest in coordinated datasets for counteracting bioterrorism.
Session Overview

Medical and Financial Outcomes of Bicycle Crashes in Maryland
Timothy J. Kerns, National Study Center for Trauma and EMS,  tkerns@som.umaryland.edu
Abstract, Bio
Telephone:  410-328-4244

Motor Vehicle Crash Outcome for Alcohol Impaired Drivers Aged 14-20 in Nebraska, 1996-1999
Prabhakar Dhungana, Nebraska Health and Human Services Systems 
prabhakar.dhungana@hhss.state.ne.us
Telephone:  402-471-7988
Abstract, Bio, Slides

Child Passengers Injured in Alcohol-Related Crashes in San Diego County
Alan Smith, County of San Diego EMS,  asmit1he@co.san-diego.ca.us
Telephone:  619-285-6429
Abstract,  Bio,  Slides

Location - Durango 2
Moderator - Jan Meyers, Manager, Transportation Data Office, Washington DOT
Includes a brief presentation on efforts to define best practices in each of the components of the highway safety data system and a series of short presentations by exemplary programs as identified by the NSC Best Practices Committee.

Crash Analysis Tools and Training for Local Users
J. Thomas Bruff, SEMCOG;  Joyce Emery, Ph.D.;  Bob Schultz, Iowa Department of Transportation
Bios, Slides

Emergency Response Information System
Joyce Emery, Ph.D., George Oster and Dr. Reginald Souleyrette, Ph.D.,
members of the Iowa Safety Management System coordination Committee
Bios

Iowa's Safety Data Exploration Resource: an Information System for the five E's of Highway Safety
Joyce Emery, Ph.D., Michael Pawlovich, Dan Gieseman, Iowa Department of Transportation
Bios, Slides

Traffic Stat Program
Sergeant Darrin J. Naquin, Captain Ralph D. Mitchell, Jr., Louisiana State Police - Troop C
Bios, Slides

Collision Rankings and the Aggregation of Performance Measures for Grantees
Teresa Becher, California Office of Traffic Safety

Statewide Traffic Accident Records System
Myrna Tucker, Planning Data Systems Coordinator, Missouri Department of Transportation
Russ Dunwiddie, Assistant Director, Traffic Division, Missouri State Highway Patrol
Missouri Division of Highway Safety
Slides
 

4:45 pm – 6:15 pm

Location - Coronado M
Moderator – Sandy Johnson, Consultant, NAGHSR/NHTSA
More than 80 percent of government information is location-based.  Technologies for assigning accurate locations to crash events are becoming cheaper and more available at the same time that integration of public safety data is becoming a high government priority.  Entering crash data into a geographic information system (GIS) populated with a wide variety of other information provides highway safety analysts with a powerful analytical tool.

North Dakota Pilot GPS Project
Judy L. Froseth,  Traffic Safety Program Director, North Dakota DOT, jfroseth@state.nd.us
Telephone:  701-328-2453
Abstract, Bio, Slides

Pedestrians Deaths and Injuries in 0-14 in San Diego County
Edward M. Castillo, Ph.D., County of San Deigo Health & Human Services Agency
ecast2he@co.san-diego.ca.us
Telephone:  619-285-6429
Abstract, Bio

Applying the NSDI Framework Transportation Standard for Data Exchange
Al Butler, GIS Director, Orange County,  Al.Butler@ocfl.net
Telephone:  407-836-5514
Abstract, Bio , Slides

Hernando County Case Study: An Application of GIS for Crash Records Management Analysis
Gordon W. Blain, Tindale-Oliver & Associates, Inc.,  wblain@tindaleoliver.com
Telephone:  813-224-8862
Abstract, Bio, Slides
Dennis Dix, AICP, Transportation Planning Coordinator, Hernendo County Planning

Location - Coronado Q
Moderator - Martha Florey, M.S., J.D., Assistant Director, WI DOT-Bureau of Transportation Safety
Discusses activities of Safe Community Programs.  Safe Communities activities are driven by decisions made by local coalitions.  These decisions should be driven by local data and the activities selected should be evaluated carefully to determine whether they are the most effective use of local resources rather than the most popular, "feel-good" activities.
Session Overview

An Investigation of Older Motor Vehicle Drivers Involved in Injury Crashes
Alan M. Smith, MPH, Epidemiologist, Emergency Medical Services
asmit1he@co.san-diego.ca.us
Phone: (619) 285-6429
Abstract, Bio,  Slides

Pedestrians Deaths and Injuries in 0-14 in San Diego County
Alan M. Smith, MPH, Epidemiologist, Emergency Medical Services
asmit1he@co.san-diego.ca.us
Phone: (619) 285-6429
Abstract, Bio, Slides

Using Crash Data to Obtain Grants for Roadway Improvements
Walt Wobig, Lieutenant, Kissimmee Police Department,   wwobig@kissimmee.org
Telephone:
Abstract, Bio, Slides

Moderator – Mario Damiata, NHTSA
Examples of the application of wireless communications in law enforcement and EMS will be provided in this session.  This will include the application of CDPD, Bluetooth and Blackberry technologies that can be used with laptop computers and PDAs.

Mobile Crash Reporting Systems - Using Wireless Technology to Transfer Crash Reports from the Patrol Cart to the Agency
Femi Bajomo, Director, Beta Information Systems,  FBajomo@betainfosys.com
Telephone:  860-437-0239
Abstract, Bio, Slides

Roadside Wireless Technology for Motor Carrier Safety Enforcement
Lieutenant Tim Sharkey, Louisiana State Police,  tsharkey@dps.state.la.us
Telephone:  225-295-8429
Abstract, Bio