Complete Listing of Forum Attendeess  (.pdf)

Sunday, July 13

Training Session 1
The New Windows CRASHCOST Model for Estimating the Impact of Increased Belt Use and the Economic Impact of Motor Vehicle Crashes

Speaker:  Larry Blincoe, NHTSA
Location:  Evergreen Ballroom A
Time:  MONDAY 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

This session will provide hands-on training in using the new Windows version of the Crashcost/Beltuse software that has been used to estimate the impact of higher safety belt use and the impact of motor vehicle crashes in states and local jurisdictions.  The previous version was DOS based and Text-oriented.  The current version is Windows based and makes use of Windows features to provide a quicker and simpler approach for users.  Participants will be guided in use of the new software and will be provided workstations to gain hands-on experience during the class. 

Training Session 2
An Introduction to CARE

Speaker:  Allen Parrish, The University of Alabama
Location:  Evergreen Ballroom B
Time:  8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

PowerPoint Presentation

CARE is a data analysis system that has been extensively applied to highway crash data with a 25+ year development history.  Its capabilities include the ability to automatically mine crash data for information, as well as obtain standard descriptive statistics.  It also includes location analysis capabilities.  This tutorial will provide a basic introduction to CARE and its capabilities.

Training Session 3

Accessing and Using NHTSA Data Products

Moderator:  Kenneth W. Rutland
Speakers:  Timothy Fahey, Louann Hall, Barry Eisemann, Greg Radja
Location:  Evergreen Ballroom C
Time:  MONDAY, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.*

This workshop will provide an overview of the reports and databases available from NHTSA's National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA) and how they can be accessed and used for state and local planning purposes.  Included will be Annual Reports and Fact Sheets, obtaining information, downloadable data bases, data accessible on-line, FARS Query System, and the FARS Encyclopedia.

Kenneth W. Rutland, Chief
State Data Reporting Systems Division
National Center for Statistics and Analysis
Phone:  (202) 493-0055
E-Mail:  kenneth.rutland@nhtsa.dot.gov

NCSA Website:  Who, What, Where?
Timothy Fahey, Crash Investigation Division

An overview of the NCSA Internet Web site explaining the function and purpose of the website as well as clarifying its place within the NHTSA website.  A demonstration of navigating the site, locating site content and downloading available content will be included.
 

What’s Available and How to Get It: NCSA Reports and Data
Louann Hall, Information Services Branch

Each year NCSA produces nearly 20 Reports and Fact Sheets, as well as many Reports and Research Notes addressing specific highway safety related topics.   This presentation will go over what reports are available, how to obtain them either through the web or directly from NCSA, and what to do if data you want are not included in a published report.

 
Accessing the FARS Data Base On-line
Barry Eisemann, Fatality Analysis Reporting System Branch
PowerPoint Presentation

Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data, which are used almost universally to identify highway safety problems and to track progress of countermeasures, are available to anyone with access to the Internet.  This presentation will cover both the ad-hoc query database tool of the web site that allows anyone to produce National, State, and local crash data statistics and the more powerful statistical reporting features on the FARS web site, including the popular data reporting tool with powerful drill-down capabilities.

 
Querying NCSA's Other On-Line Crash Databases
Greg Radja, Crash Investigation Division

NCSA conducts detailed investigations of 4,000 – 5,000 motor vehicle crashes each year through the Special Crash Investigations (SCI) and the National Automotive Sampling System Crash Worthiness Data System (NASS CDS). This presentation will focus querying on on-line databases to view data crashes investigated by both SCI and NASS CDS.  Participants will not only learn how to navigate through the SCI and NASS CDS case viewer, but will gain an understanding of the richness of data available within both programs.

Training Session 4
Tutorial: Linkage, Multiple Imputation, and Use of Imputed Data in Analysis

Presenter:  Mike McGlincy - 4 sessions
Contact: Sandy Johnson (sandy.johnson@nhtsa.dot.gov)
Location:  Evergreen Ballroom D
Time:  8:00am - 4:30pm

Part 4 - Open question and answer session

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Training Session 5
Crash Records Analysis Tools on the Web
Presenter:  Pete d’Oronzio

Location:  Evergreen Ballroom C
Time:  3:00pm - 4:30pm

Pd’ Programming (Based right here in Boulder County, CO) has created a browser-based crash records analysis system based on the technology in their popular Intersection Magic product.  Project Magic uses an SQL database link and dynamic, interactive graphics in your browser to bring you the most advanced analysis system available today.

A huge benefit to a browser based system is that it can be accessed from anywhere on your intranet or the internet if you choose.  All settings and data are maintained (and preserved) on a server separate from your desktop.  Also, you’ve got no new software to install on your system.  In fact, all attendees will be provided a login to our new system to try it out at their leisure.

This session will provide you an introduction to this fantastic new technology.  In addition to demonstrating the available reports and other output, we’ll show you how to include your own custom reports in the system.  We’ll also show an example where a large DOT is configuring their existing crash records system to call Project Magic for additional analysis.

Training Session 6 & 9
A&I Online – A Website Designed to Promote Safety
Scott Valentine and Douglas L. Rickenback
Bio

Location:  Evergreen Ballroom A
Time:  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon (T 6)
             3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (T 9)
PowerPoint Presentation I
PowerPoint Presentation II
PowerPoint Presentation III

Invest an hour and one half of your time and learn about Analysis and Information (A&I) Online, an Internet tool that offers an improved way to communicate safety information to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the motor carrier industry, other government agencies, and the American People.  Perhaps you will become one of A&I Online’s frequent users or are simply interested in learning effective ways of presenting large amounts of data to interested users.  This session will provide an introduction to A&I online, share with you the lessons learned by FMCSA in developing the website, and walk-through real examples of how the tool is applicable to the many facets of the motor carrier industry.  This is a hands-on session so get ready to think about and explore the possibilities of A&I Online.  Over 70,000 users a month rely on A&I online to:

Come join us and learn about A&I Online --bridging the gap between safety information and the people who need it!

“Now, with the help of this website, we can see how we’re doing and focus our efforts to insure that we maintain a solid safety standing.”
“This is an excellent program it will save lives.”
“Finally, carriers can access important safety performance information to monitor and improve their safety management systems.”
                                                 --A&I User Comments

Training Session 7
Crashes, Traffic Volume, and Fatalities – Making Sense of All That Data
T.S. (Steve) Marshall, Ph.D.
Bio

Location:  Evergreen Ballroom C
Time:  1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

People need to read and interpret data quickly – 30 seconds, that’s about all you have.  If it takes longer than that for people to get the message of your date, you’ve probably lost them.  The presentation uses crash data to illustrate the power of simple tables and charts to analyze traffic data, convey meaningful information, and show accountability.

The focus of the presentation is knowledge acquisition, not statistics, tables or charts.  It is about a simple, practical approach for displaying graphical data for the purpose of analysis, planning, communication, reporting and decision-making.

Training Session 8
Traffic and Criminal Software (TraCS)
Presenters: Iowa & New York State Personnel
                       Contact: Mary Jensen: Mary.Jensen@DOT.STATE.IA.US

Location:  Evergreen Ballroom B
Time:  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
PowerPoint Presentation

A two hour demonstration of how data collection software works in the field and the office
GIS Location Tool - demonstration of how it works.  An explanation of data flow for crashes, citations, operating while intoxicated reports, Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections and NIBRS compliant
reports.
 

Training Session 6 & 9
A&I Online – A Website Designed to Promote Safety
Scott Valentine and Douglas L. Rickenback
Bio

Location:  Evergreen Ballroom A
Time:  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon (T 6)
             3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (T 9)
PowerPoint Presentation I
PowerPoint Presentation II
PowerPoint Presentation III

Training Session 10
Tribal Traffic Records Training
Patricia Tucker – NHTSA (Region VI) – (817) 978-0180
Patricia Abeyta – BIA Highway Safety Office – (505) 245-2104
Joyce J. Jones   -  Highway Safety Specialist – Traffic Records

Location:  Evergreen Ballroom B
Time:  1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

This workshop will highlight training provided to the tribes that received Traffic Records Assessments in FY02.  Highlights for this session will include: Recommendations for Tribal Traffic Records systems, How to Build a Traffic Records System, Available funding, short term and long term planning and information on the application process.  Tribes will also have the opportunity to discuss their needs, experiences and make recommendations to the BIA and NHTSA on the current assessment process.

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