Wisconsin Department of Transportation
2001
Strategic Highway Safety Plan
Strategies for 2001-2003
Published by:
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Terrence D. Mulcahy, Secretary
Bureau of Transportation Safety
John Evans, Director
Table of Contents
Preface ____________________________________________________________________ 2
Part One: The Scope of Wisconsin's Traffic Safety Challenge ________________________ 4
Scope of the Challenge ____________________________________________________________ 4
How Wisconsin Compares _________________________________________________________ 5
The Location of Traffic Crashes ____________________________________________________ 6
The Age of Drivers _______________________________________________________________ 7
Traffic Fatality Trends ____________________________________________________________ 8
Traffic Injury Trends _____________________________________________________________ 9
Traffic Safety Today _____________________________________________________________ 11
The Future for Traffic Safety _____________________________________________________ 13
Part Two: Strategies_________________________________________________________ 15
Background: WisDOT's Strategic Change Events ____________________________________ 15
Issue Area One: Institute Graduated Driver Licensing ________________________________ 17
Issue Area Two: Improve the Design and Operation of Intersections_____________________ 20
Issue Area Three: Increase Safety Belt Use and Air Bag Effectiveness ___________________ 24
Issue Area Four: Increase Driver Safety Awareness___________________________________ 29
Issue Area Five: Improve Data and Decision Support Systems __________________________ 32
Issue Area Six: Keep Vehicles on the Roadway/Minimize the Consequences of Leaving
the Roadway ___________________________________________________________________ 36
Issue Area Seven: Reduce Impaired Driving _________________________________________ 46
Appendices:
Appendix A: Legend/List of Acronyms _______________________________________________ 51
Appendix B: AASHTO Safety Plan Traffic Safety Issue Areas Plus 2 Wisconsin Traffic
Safety Issues _____________________________________________________________________ 52
Appendix C: Strategic Performance Measures Developed by the WisDOT Board of
Directors ________________________________________________________________________ 53
Appendix D: Participants in WisDOT's Strategic Change Events which led to the
Development of this Plan ___________________________________________________________ 55
Preface
This document sets forth a comprehensive set of transportation safety strategies for WisDOT
focusing on seven key areas. If fully implemented during 2001-2003, these strategies will
substantially reduce the rate and severity of crashes on local roads and the state’s highway
system.
In Spring of 1999, a five-person cross-divisional work group was formed to conduct a broad
assessment of the highway safety issue area as a prelude to the agency’s August 1999
“Strategic Change Event.” The work group, which was co-chaired by Mike Cass
(Administrator, Division of Transportation Infrastructure Development) and Colonel Bob Young
(Division of State Patrol), adopted the American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Strategic Traffic Safety Plan format that identified 22
action areas across various highway safety disciplines. Two other action areas (“Reduce
deer/other animal crashes” and “Drive more safely in inclement weather”) were added because
they were major traffic safety issues in Wisconsin.
In August 1999, WisDOT convened a three-day “Strategic Change Event” in Oshkosh,
attended by 260 managers and staff from across the agency. Their product was a strategic plan
for the department. “Transportation Safety” was one of six emphasis areas identified as critical
to the mission of the agency (please see Appendix C which highlights strategic performance
measures for six emphasis areas that was developed by the WisDOT Board of Directors).
Alice Morehouse, Director Office of Policy and Budget (then, Deputy Administrator for the
Division of Transportation Investment Management) was designated to lead a work team to
develop and implement an action plan for this emphasis area.
Following the Strategic Change Event, Alice Morehouse asked the WisDOT Traffic Safety
Council (an inter-divisional group of managers with responsibility in various areas of traffic
safety) to be the work team for this emphasis area. A key element of the TSC’s recommended
action plan was the development of a strategic plan for traffic safety. For reference, the TSC
reviewed strategic traffic safety plans that had been adopted by AASHTO, the U.S. Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) and the National Highway Transportation Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in recent years.
In September 2000, the TSC convened a two-day strategic change event in Wisconsin Dells,
focused on traffic safety. Over 140 managers and staff from across the department participated
in a structured discussion of 24 tactically important safety issue areas, modeled after the
AASHTO strategic traffic safety plan. They developed a prioritized list that reflected both the
importance of each issue and the ability of the department to positively influence the issue.
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In January 2001, the TSC convened a one-day planning retreat in Madison to focus on the six
highest-ranked issue areas identified in Wisconsin Dells event. Six teams of WisDOT managers
and staff were assigned to develop action plans for implementing strategic changes in the
department’s approach within seven emphasis areas. Each of the teams developed performance
measures to gauge the effectiveness of implementing each strategy. It is important to stress that
these performance measures also complement the broad traffic safety performance goals and
measures developed earlier by WisDOT Executive Management.
Before identifying and describing the transportation safety strategies included within this plan, a
summary of the current traffic crash situation is presented.
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Part I:
The Scope of Wisconsin’s
Traffic Safety Challenge
Scope of the Challenge. While Wisconsin has one of the best highway safety records in the
U.S., many people still lose their lives or are injured every year on Wisconsin’s roadways. The
following provides a current summary of the traffic crash situation in Wisconsin:
2000 Facts and Figures
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During 2000, 801 persons were killed in Wisconsin motor vehicle traffic crashes
(38% involved alcohol, 29% involved speed, and 15% involved both speed and alcohol).
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63,890 persons were injured in 43,145 reported injury crashes and 718 fatal crashes.
•
An average of two persons were killed every day on Wisconsin highways.
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The fatality rate per 100 million miles of travel was 1.40, compared to 1.31 in 1999.
•
Of the 464 drivers who were killed and tested for alcohol concentration, 165 drivers
(36%) had an alcohol concentration of .10 or above.
•
50 pedestrians were killed, compared to 55 in 1999.
•
Of the 50 pedestrians killed, 19 (38%) were tested with a blood alcohol concentration of
.10 or above.
•
10 bicyclists were killed, compared to 18 in 1999.
•
78 motorcyclists were killed, compared to 65 in 1999.
•
41% of persons killed in passenger car crashes (for instances in which safety belt use
could be determined) were using safety restraints.
•
79% of all motorcyclists killed in crashes (for instances in which helmet use could be
determined) were not wearing helmets.
•
60% of all crashes occurred on county trunk highways and local roads.
•
The total number of registered vehicles was 4,798,056 compared to 4,713,643 in 1999
(a 1.8% increase).
•
The total number of licensed drivers was 3,667,497 compared to 3,773,077 in 1999
(a 2.9% decrease).
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NOTE: The definition of a "reportable crash" changed starting January 1, 1996. For a Property
Damage Only crash, the reporting threshold was raised from $500 to $1,000 to "any one
person's property.” Government-owned property changed to $1,000 for government-owned
vehicles, and remained at $200 for all other government-owned property. This change in the threshold
most likely contributed to the decline in property damage crashes (and therefore, total crashes) as
compared to prior years.
To provide an even clearer picture of the motor vehicle crash situation in Wisconsin, the
following examines these elements in more detail and describes the trends.
How Wisconsin Compares
Wisconsin traditionally ranks as one of the safest states in the nation. From 1985-2000,
Wisconsin’s motor vehicle fatality rate decreased 30% from 2.0 to 1.4. Wisconsin has
also remained consistently below the national fatality rate (see Figure 1).
Figure 1: Wisconsin U.S. Motor Vehicle Fatality Rates
15-Year Summary
3.0
Fatality Rate = Deaths per
100 million vehicle
miles traveled.
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
U.S. Fatality Rate
WI Fatality Rate
0.0
1985
1988
1991
1994
1997
Year
* U.S. fatality rate figure for 2000 unavailable
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2000
The Location of Traffic Crashes
Figure 2 illustrates the dramatic differences among fatal crashes on various road systems for
passenger and light trucks. Interstate highways are the safest roads within the state when crashes
are adjusted for amount of travel. County highways and local streets have relatively high fatalities
and state highways (non-interstate) have the highest traffic fatalities.
Figure 2: Fatal Crashes By Road System for 2000
Interstate
5%
Local
Street/Road
31%
State Highway
44%
County Highway
20%
Figure 3 highlights the differences among total crashes on various road systems for passenger and light trucks.
Local Streets/Roads had the highest number of total crashes (68,174) followed by State Highways (45,548),
County Highway (15,879) and Interstate (9,909).
Figure 3: Total Crashes By Road System for 2000
Interstate
County Highway 7%
11%
Local Street/Road
49%
State Highway
33%
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The Age of Drivers
Figure 4 shows that younger drivers (under age 25) account for a greater share of crashes than their numbers would
indicate. Crash reports (and auto insurance rates) reflect the fact that young drivers tend to be high risk drivers,
perhaps because they are more willing to take risks and because they lack driving experience. This also translates
into a higher fatality rate for younger drivers (see Figure 5).
Wisconsin’s oldest drivers (85+), on the other hand, account for a smaller share of crashes than their numbers would
indicate. However, this is misleading because older people tend to drive fewer miles than do younger people. Note
also that when the oldest drivers are involved in crashes, their fatality rates tend to be higher than the fatality rates
of other age groups (see Figure 5).
Figure 4: Licensed Drivers vs. Drivers in Crashes By Age in 2000
% Licensed Drivers
35
Percentage
30
% Drivers in Crashes
25
20
15
10
5
85+
75-84
65-74
55-64
45-54
35-44
25-34
16-24
0
Age
Figure 5: Fatal Crash Rate by Age Group for 2000
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
Rate Per 1000
Licensed Drivers
0.2
0.1
0
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Traffic Fatality Trends
Figure 6 shows Wisconsin traffic deaths and total travel for 1945-2000. The annual death toll increased erratically
during the 1950s and 1960s, peaking at 1,168 fatalities in 1972. This was followed by a sharp, sudden decline in 1974,
a year that saw a new, national 55 mph maximum speed limit, an oil embargo, engineering improvements and the
beginning of a recession. A sharp decline in traffic deaths occurred in 1982, the first year of Wisconsin’s tougher
drunk driving law and another recession. Another sharp decline occurred in 1992 that coincided with the passage of
laws that created new penalties and treatment opportunities for OWI repeat offenders.
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1400
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800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
VMT (Billions)
FATALITIES
Figure 6: Traffic Fatalities and VMT (1945-2000)
10
5
0
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
00
YEAR
VMT
FATALITIES
Fatality Rate. As shown in Figure 7, the state’s fatality rate was an unenviable 10.25 deaths per 100 Million Vehicle
Miles Traveled (VMT) in 1945. This rate declined steadily in the post-war years, with noticeable declines through the
1950s, and again in the early 1970s. In 1998, the fatality rate was at an all-time low at 1.26 deaths per 100 Million VMT.
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Traffic Fatality Trends
Figure 6 shows Wisconsin traffic deaths and total travel for 1945-2000. The annual death toll increased erratically
during the 1950s and 1960s, peaking at 1,168 fatalities in 1972. This was followed by a sharp, sudden decline in
1974, a year that saw a new, national 55 mph maximum speed limit, an oil embargo, engineering improvements and
the beginning of a recession. A sharp decline in traffic deaths occurred in 1982, the first year of Wisconsin’s tougher
drunk driving law and another recession. Another sharp decline occurred in 1992 that coincided with the passage of
laws that created new penalties and treatment opportunities for OWI repeat offenders.
Fatality Rate. As shown in Figure 7, the state’s fatality rate was an unenviable 10.25 deaths per 100 Million Vehicle
Miles Traveled (VMT) in 1945. This rate declined steadily in the post-war years, with noticeable declines through the
1950s, and again in the early 1970s. In 1998, the fatality rate was at an all-time low at 1.26 deaths per 100 Million
VMT.
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Traffic Injury Trends
Traffic injuries and vehicle miles of travel for the years 1950-2000 are shown in Figure 8. As with traffic
fatalities, the rate of traffic injuries climbed through the 1950s and 1960s. However, as better safety features were
incorporated into the design of motor vehicles (such as the use of plastics in automobile interiors) throughout the
1970s and the following decades, the rate of injuries has experienced a steady decline.
INJURY RATE
Figure 8: Traffic Injuries per 100 million VMT (1950-2000)
2.8
2.5
2.3
2.0
1.8
1.5
1.3
1.0
0.8
0.5
0.3
0.0
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
YEAR
9
80
85
90
95
2000
Injury-to-Death Ratio. Another meaningful traffic safety statistic is the injury-to-death ratio.
This measure reflects changes in the general survivability of traffic crashes. As show in Figure 9,
Wisconsin’s injury-to death-ratio improved dramatically since 1950, from 20:1 to 94:1 by 1994.
Since 1994, the ratio has declined to 80:1 in 2000. However, despite this recent decline, the injuryto-death-ratio is much higher than previous decades, reflecting the fact that the general survivability
of crashes has improved remarkably overall.
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Traffic Safety Today
Figure 10 shows the total number of alcohol-related injuries and fatalities from motor vehicle crashes for 1976-2000.
Alcohol-related crashes, injuries and fatalities reached their peak around 1979 with crashes and injuries dropping off
considerably due to changes in legislation (e.g., raising of minimum drinking age, OWI laws) and intensive
enforcement. Note however, that alcohol-related fatalities have remained relatively constant since about 1982,
representing a continued concern.
Figure 10: Alcohol-Related Injuries and Fatalities From Motor Vehicle
Crashes (1976-2000)
Alcoholrelated
Fatalities
Alcohol-related Injuries
and Crashes
3,000
35,000
30,000
2,500
25,000
2,000
20,000
1,500
Alcoholrelated
crashes
Alcohol
related
injuries
15,000
1,000
10,000
500
5,000
0
1976
0
1979
1982
1985
1988
1991
11
1994
1997
2000
Alcohol
Related
fatalities
Speed-Related Crashes. In 2000, speed was listed as a contributing cause in 18% of all crashes and
in 32% of all fatal crashes. “Driving too fast” means that the driver involved in the crash received a
citation for speeding or was listed on the accident report as “exceeding the speed limit” or “speed too fast/
condition.” Figure 11 shows age of drivers “driving too fast” for 2000. As shown from the figures, young
drivers are the worst offenders in this category.
Figure 11: Drivers “Driving Too Fast” in Crashes by Age (2000)
7,000
6,545
6,000
4,875
5,000
5,068
4,000
4,034
3,000
2,349
2,000
1,000
141
1,009
0
769
15 &
under
16-19
20-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
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55-64
65 &
over
The Future for Traffic Safety
Figure 12 shows the changes in the demographic pattern of Wisconsin drivers that are expected
by the year 2010. Fewer younger drivers will be on the road which may reduce the overall crash
rate slightly. However, slightly more older drivers will be added which may offset the safety
benefits accrued from fewer younger drivers. Note that the baby boom generation (born between
1946 and 1964) will begin to have its greatest impact in the years 2020-2025 as even greater
numbers of this population segment will be 65 or older.
Figure 12: Wisconsin Licensed Drivers by Age (2000 vs. 2010*)
% of Licensed
Drivers 2000
25
Percent
20
% of Licensed
Drivers 2010
15
10
5
0
16-19 20-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64
65+
Age
*Projection based on 2000-2010 population estimates from the Wisconsin
Department of Administration (2000).
Fatalities: Wisconsin can expect about 74 billion VMT in the year 2010. That represents a 30%
increase in total travel over the 57 billion experienced in 20001. If crash rates are held constant,
increasing traffic will mean more crashes, resulting in higher death and injury totals. On the
other hand, if crash rates continue to improve, as they have historically, deaths and injuries will
decline. Figure 13 illustrates the number of traffic deaths that might occur over the next decade
with a constant death rate. Although no one can predict future trends, current efforts and the
strategies proposed in this plan are directed toward improving this rate.
1
Preliminary estimate as of 4/3/01.
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FATALITIES
Figure 13: Traffic Deaths (1970-2010*)
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1200
1100
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
'70
'05
'80
'85
'90
'95
00
'05
'10
YEAR
FATALITIES
*Projection represents a rate held constant at 1.35 and is based on the recent five year (19962000) trend.
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Part II:
Strategies
Background: WisDOT’s Strategic Change Events. In August 1999, the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation (WisDOT) identified transportation safety as a priority
during its “Strategic Change Event,” an effort involving all levels of the department to
identify the agency’s mission, vision, and values.
In September 2000, some 160 WisDOT employees and transportation safety partners,
including representatives from AAA, the UW, NHTSA, FHWA, AARP, the courts, the
media and the legislature, met in a Traffic Safety Strategic Change Event to further
identify specific actions and develop action plans to increase traffic safety. The desired
outcomes of the event included:
•
•
•
a commitment to safety and agreement to be proactive
integration of safety efforts between DOT divisions and bureaus
creating an awareness and willingness to share resources towards common goals
The discussions centered on the American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Strategic Highway Safety Plan, which listed 22
different safety actions that were recommended as ways to save 5,000 to 7,000 lives
nationwide each year. The actions focused on drivers, vehicles, highways, emergency
medical services, highway management, and special users - bicyclists and pedestrians.
Through WisDOT’s Traffic Safety Strategic Change Event, the Wisconsin list of 24 was
pared to seven action plans that participants felt were not only important, but could be
influenced by actions taken by WisDOT. These items were:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Institute Graduated Driver Licensing.
Improve the design and operation of intersections.
Increase seat belt use.
Increase driver safety awareness.
Improve data and decision support systems.
Keep vehicles on the roadway/minimize the consequences of leaving the roadway.
Reduce impaired driving.
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Specific actions to accomplish each of the seven items were voted on by attendees and
were compiled for further evaluation. Each group then developed a “charter” or a specific
plan of action that includes specific projects and policy recommendations for each of
seven safety areas. Taken together, these charters form the policy framework of this
strategic plan. A description of these charters now follows:
It is important to stress that, although a shorter list identifying priority areas was derived from
the larger list of 24, all of the safety actions identified are considered important areas to
be addressed by the department in the future. Please see Appendix B at the end of this
report that provides a comprehensive listing of these actions.
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Issue Area 1: Institute Graduated Driver Licensing
Background. In 2000, young drivers between the ages of 16 and 24 had the highest
fatality rate per 1,000 licensed drivers in Wisconsin. During 2000, 138 people ages 16-19
(12% of the total) were killed and 12,609 injured (16% of the total) within the state.
Younger drivers are also disproportionately represented in crashes where alcohol is a
factor. A lack of driving experience and a tendency toward risk taking also contribute to
the sobering crash statistics for young drivers. In light of these facts, it is reasonable and
fair to target young drivers for safety measures that are tailored to address their driving
behavior. GDL is a key component in WisDOT’s broader safety program. Currently, all
the stakeholders are waiting for the results of the GDL law.
Project: Evaluation of GDL
Project Champion(s): Doug Thompson (Director, Bureau of Driver Services, DMV)
Project Objectives:
Objective:
Measure the impact of GDL in terms
of behavior of drivers under 18.
1(a) Reduce the rate of crashes, violations,
withdrawals and road test failures for
drivers under 18.
1(b)
Determine the difference between pre
and post GDL date of first citation (i.e.
length of time between license
issuance and first moving violation).
2
Make recommendations for
improvements in the GDL law.
Effectively communicate the results of
the evaluation.
3
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Measure: (Outputs/Outcomes)
Measure: crash rates, violations,
withdrawals, road test failures utilizing
quarterly data. Expect reduction in
deaths, injuries, crashes, citations and
test failures.
A special report will be implemented
showing date of issuance of
Instructional Permits, and GDL
probationary licenses and date of first
moving violation.
Expect fewer young drivers are violating
the law after GDL passage compared to
pre-GDL resulting in a reduction in
crashes.
After evaluation is complete,
recommendations will be made.
Issuance of data to the public:
periodically report % of young drivers
in crashes before and after GDL law.
Team Membership:
1.
Julie Clark
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
•
Dennis Hughes
Karen Schwartz
Patti Mayers
Brian Breunig
George Esser
Randall Thiel
Gerald Bown
Team
Leader
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
DMV, Bureau Of Driver Services
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation Safety
DMV, Bureau Of Driver Services
Office of Public Affairs
Division of State Patrol
DMV, Bureau of Driver Services
Department of Public Instruction
DMV, Bureau of Driver Services
Ideas Generated:
1) Consider a vendor to conduct the evaluation, if grant money is available.
2) Share data with stakeholders and legislature as it becomes available.
Milestones/Project Plan (Deliverables or Steps):
Milestone:
Who:
1. Form multi-disciplinary study
BOTS?DMV?
group and identify project sponsor.
When:
4/1/01
2.
Conduct Literature review by June
1 or as studies become available by
Eileen Ostrowsky.
Eileen Ostrowsky
6/1/01
3.
Identify required study data and
data collection process.
GDL Team
7/1/01
4.
Establish study objectives.
GDL Team
7/1/01
5.
Develop baseline data and
evaluation/outcome criteria.
GDL Team
7/1/01
6.
If grant money is available, prepare
RFP for vendor selection for study.
GDL Team
8/1/01
7.
Perform study – measure existing
conditions (baseline data), collect data,
evaluate results.
BOTS/DMV/
Vendor?
9/1/01 –
8/31/02
8.
Interim report due.
BOTS/DMV
1/03
9.
Final report due.
BOTS/DMV
Spring,
2003
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•
Boundaries & Constraints
1. Funding
2. Inside or outside
3. Changes in law
4. Changes in way data is reported
5. Staff availability
6. Efforts to stay focused.
•
Expected Completion Date: Spring, 2003
•
Resources Available to Team (specific people, who signed up, etc.)
1. Commitment from Department
2. Data base from DMV (citation & crash)
3. Research by DMV & BOTS
•
Team Training Checklist:
1. Action plan
2. State studies
3. GDL Background
4. Possible focus groups
5. Value of components
•
Keep in Mind the Following:
1. Staff availability to do in-house study
2. Staying focused
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Issue Area 2: Improve the Design and Operation of Intersections
Background. Injury and fatality statistics for highway intersections and interchanges
provide ample evidence that strategies to improve the safety of these crash-prone areas
are urgently needed. In 1999, 31% of all fatal crashes in Wisconsin occurred at
intersections. In addition over 50% of all injuries in Wisconsin occur at intersections.
Safety literature also indicates that the two most prominent crash scenarios involve left
turns and being struck from the rear. Right-angle collisions are a predominate cause of
death at intersections.
Project: Improve the Design and Operation of Intersections
Project Champion(s): Mike Cass (Administrator, DTID)/Dan Pritchard
(Administrator, DTD)
Project Objectives:
Objective:
1 Implement a comprehensive program to
improve driver guidance at intersections
on the State Trunk Highway system.
2 Reduce the number and severity of
intersection crashes on the State Trunk
Highway system.
3 Effectively communicate the inreach/outreach objectives and results.
Team Membership:
1.
Peter Amakobe
2.
Pete Rusch
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Bill Bremer
Andy Winga
John “Jack” Keiffer
Barb Underwood
Jim Condelles
Kristen McHugh
Joanne Pruitt-Thunder
Kevin Chesnik
Pat Fleming
Mary Miller
Dick Lange
Jim Becker
Co-Team
Leader
Co-Team
Leader
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Facilitator
Measure: (Outputs/Outcomes)
Outputs: See Milestones/project plan
Outcomes: To be determined later
Outputs: See Milestones/project plan
Outcomes: To be determined later
Outputs: See Milestones/project plan
Outcomes: To be determined later
DTID, Bureau of Highway Development
DTID, Bureau of Highway Operations
Federal Highway Administration
DTD (District 5)
DTD (District 7)
DTD (Central Office)
Office of Public Affairs
DTD (District 4)
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation Safety
DTD (District 1)
DTID, Bureau of Highway Development
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation Safety
DTID, Bureau of Highway Operations
DTID
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Milestones/Project Plan (Deliverables or Steps):
Milestone:
Who:
DTD
1. Identify and define the problem &
DTID
receive approval to proceed
(PCC’s, Rates, Number’s). Identify DTIM
DTID “RCS”
the various types and magnitudes of
DTD Safety Team
safety problems that exist for the
emphasis area. This reactive approach
can also be complemented by a proactive approach that seeks to identify
potentially hazardous conditions or
populations.
When:
Annually
Comments:
MV-4000/Traffic Crash
Facts …
DTD-Draft
report out
by July
2001
DTIM – Funding sources.
Keep in the mind the “5”
E’s.
1. Engineering
2. Education
3. Enforcement
4. EMS
5. Evaluation
2.
Recruit appropriate participants
for the program. Engage all the
stakeholders that may be encompassed
within the scope of the program
contemplated. Key individuals in each
of the internal/external agencies will
be contacted to elicit their
participation and cooperation.
DTD
DTID
DTIM
Teams
(existing)“Ongoing”
DTD Safety Team
3.
Develop program policies,
guidelines and specifications.
Set preliminary goals, objectives, and
related performance measures
(MOE’s) to guide the program. These
will formalize what the intended result
is and how success will be measured.
DTD
DTID
DTIM
DTD Safety Team
4.
Develop alternative approaches to
addressing the problem.
Address the identified problems by
assembling sets of strategies into
“alternative program packages.”
DTD
DTID
DTIM
DTD Safety Team
Annually
5.
Assess alternatives developed in
milestone #4. Establish a logical
basis for prioritizing and selecting
among the alternative program
packages that have been developed.
It also involves making estimates for
the MOE’s that are established to
measure program effectiveness.
DTD
DTID
DTIM
DTD Safety Team
Annually
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DOPS – Resource
ongoing
DTD – recommends
safety
analyst/resource/position.
SHOP
Milestone:
Develop a plan of action. Translate
the program into an action plan, with
all the details needed to tailor it to the
situation and allow it to be effectively
pursued. The objective is to choose a
specific alternative or combination of
alternatives to solve the defined
problem(s) identified in milestone #1.
Who:
DTD
DTID
DTIM
DTD Safety Team
When:
Annually
Biennially
Comments:
6 Year program
DTD – Raise awareness
DTD – Increase funding
Eventually include:
DSP/OPA/OGC
7.
Institutionalize the coordinated
effort necessary to implement and
sustain the plan identified in
milestone #6. Develop specific
policies and guidelines; organizational
and institutional arrangements must
be initiated and an infrastructure
created for the program.
DTD
DTID
DTIM
DTD Safety Team
Ongoing
Establish a SAFETY
program code.
(Tracking mechanism for
all safety efforts)
8.
Implement the action plan
identified in milestone #6.
DTD
DTID
The activities in this step may involve
DTIM/BOTS
design and development of the program
OPA
actions, actual construction or installation DTD Safety Team
or outreach for the program elements,
DTD DCM’s
Annually
DTD – Identify a resource
position similar to the
safety engineer position.
6.
training and actual operation of the
program.
9.
Assess/evaluate the plan developed
in milestone #6 to improve the
Design/Operation of intersections.
Measure the effectiveness of the
program to determine if the
investment was worthwhile and to
guide decision-makers on how to
proceed into the post program period.
DTD
DTID
DTIM
DTD Safety Team
Boundaries & Constraints:
• State Trunk Highway System
• Funding and resources
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This covers all (8)
milestones listed above.
Technology transfer
Tie results back to
standards, goals, &
objectives.
Expected Completion Date:
• Short Term Date: July 2001
• Long Term Date: July 2002
Resources Available to team (Specific people, who signed up, etc.):
• Baseline Data (TAS)
• Meta-manager
• DTD “Safety” Team
• HPC (Highway Program Committee)
• Traffic Safety Council
• NCHRP
• Standing Committees (Operations)
• AASHTO (Implementation Guides)
• DOPS committee
Team Training Checklist:
• District Training
• In house training (Short & Long term)
• Local training
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Issue Area 3: Increase Seat Belt Use
Background. The safety belt is among the most effective safety innovations ever designed
for motor vehicles. NHTSA estimates that between 1983 and 1987, belt use laws saved
nearly 7,000 lives. Current usage for seat belts in Wisconsin is around 65%. Wisconsin’s
traffic fatality total exceeded 800 persons killed last year for the first time since 1989.
WisDOT believes the number of lives saved could be substantially increased if more
people used safety belts. Clearly, seat belt usage is higher in states with standard
(primary enforcement) safety belt laws than in those with less demanding laws or none at
all. States such as California and North Carolina realized a significant increase in safety
belt usage (to 80 percent in North Carolina) through the combination of a standard law
and an aggressive awareness and enforcement effort.
Project Title: Support Safety Belt Coalition efforts in seeking passage of standardized
enforcement of safety belt law
Project Champion(s): Ruben Anthony (Administrator, DTIM)
Project Objectives:
Objective:
1 Support and encourage the Wisconsin
Safety Belt Coalition.
Measure: (Outputs/Outcomes)
Supply crash data to Seatbelt Coalition
(Death’s, Injury’s, Crashes).
Review other state’s law outcomes and
provide information to Coalition.
3
Provide key messages to public via
media publicity and advertisements
beginning in March.
Develop marketing material to increase
awareness of the benefits of using
seatbelts.
Visit editorial boards
Use third party endorsements and
testimonials in publicity and public
service announcements/advertisements
Seek non-traditional partners
Outcomes: Number of editorial boards
visited with positive response to bill.
Number of third party endorsements or
testimonials that are received.
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Project Rationale (Why this project is important now):
Wisconsin’s traffic fatality total exceeded 800 persons killed last year for the first time
since 1989. Approximately 62% of these fatalities were unbelted.
Team Membership:
1.
Don Hagen
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Al Bishop
Capt. David Heinle
Karl Kueker
Susan Liebert
Corrine Scott
Jerry Smith
Team
Leader
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation Safety
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation Safety
Division of State Patrol (District 1)
Office of Planning and Budget
DMV, Bureau of Field Services (District 1)
DTD (District 8)
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation Safety
Ideas Generated:
Provide data and support safety belt coalition in its legislative effort for primary standard
seatbelt use.
Promote pledge cards in driver education classes.
Milestones/Project Plan (Deliverables or Steps):
1.
2.
Milestone:
Testify at hearings
4.
Provide information to Safety
Belt Coalition
Provide information to
legislators
Visit Editorial Boards
5.
Develop marketing materials
3.
When:
When
scheduled
As requested
Who:
DSP, BOTS
As requested
BOTS, DSP,
Districts
DOT, BOTS,
DSP, Districts
BOTS,
Awareness
Committee
As requested
BOTS
Boundaries & Constraints:
• Prohibition on lobbying by federally funded staff
• Limited funding and resources for seat belt campaign
• Legislative process
• DOT budget process
Expected Completion Date: November 8, 2001
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Resources Available to team (Specific people, who signed up, etc.):
• Crash data
• District Communication Managers
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Project: Implement standard enforcement of seatbelt law if passed
Project Champion(s): Ruben Anthony (DTIM Administrator)/John Evans (Director,
Bureau of Transportation Safety, DTIM)
Project Objectives:
Objective:
1 Provide support and education to law
enforcement agencies on standard
enforcement seatbelt law.
Measure: (Outputs/Outcomes)
Provide information to agencies on the
new law.
2
Provide education and information to the
motoring public on the new seatbelt law.
Ask Transportation Districts to present
information on seatbelt law to media
and public
3
Provide key messages to public via media
publicity and advertisements beginning
once the law is passed.
Develop marketing material to increase
awareness in community.
Team Membership:
1.
Don Hagen
Team Leader DTIM, Bureau of Transportation Safety
2.
Al Bishop
Member
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation Safety
3.
Capt. David Heinle
Member
Division of State Patrol (District 1)
4.
Karl Kuecker
Member
Office of Planning and Budget
5.
Susan Liebert
Member
DMV, Bureau of Field Services (District 1)
6.
Corrine Scott
Member
DTD (District 8)
7.
Jerry Smith
Member
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation Safety
Ideas Generated:
Support public information for primary standard seatbelt use.
Promote pledge cards in driver education classes.
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Milestones/Project Plan (Deliverables or Steps):
1.
2.
3.
Milestone:
Develop and provide materials to
law enforcement agencies on
new law
Provide information to
DTD/DSP on the new law
Develop marketing materials
explaining the new law
When:
After
passage of
bill
After
passage of
bill
After
passage of
bill
Who:
BOTS,
Awareness
Committee
BOTS,
DTD/DSP
BOTS,
Awareness
Committee
Boundaries & Constraints:
• Limited funding and resources for seat belt campaign
Expected Completion Date:
• 12 months after passage of seat belt bill
Resources Available to team (Specific people, who signed up, etc.):
• District Communication Managers
Team Training Checklist:
• Information on Department’s role
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Issue Area 4: Increase Driver Safety Awareness
Background. Ignorance and cavalier attitudes about traffic safety issues are
commonplace yet difficult to quantify. It is clear, however, that many drivers fail to
understand the seriousness and potential adverse consequences of aggressive driving,
OWI, or failing to properly use safety belts – all major factors in crashes and/or fatalities
they produce.
Research indicates that approximately 85 percent of the causation factors associated with
crashes are attributed to the driver. Many of these drivers are unaware or have
underestimated the risks and/or consequences associated with these various unsafe
driving behaviors. Wisconsin has a vested interest in ensuring that drivers are as
knowledgeable of highway safety issues as is reasonably possible.
Project: Create safety awareness
Project Champion(s): Ruben Anthony (Administrator, DTIM)
Project Objectives:
Objective:
1 Develop public relations campaign for:
a. safety at intersections
b. impaired driving
c. seat belts
d. spring/summer
e. fall/holidays
f. winter
g. special emphasis/events
Team Membership:
1.
John Evans
2.
Joan Fernan
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Barb Underwood
Kristin McHugh
Frank Huitt
Corinne Scott
Linda Thelke
Mike Goetzman
Patti Mayers
Jim Condelles
Co-team
Leader
Co-team
Leader
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Measure: (Outcomes/Outputs)
Reduction of death and injury
rates/results of market research.
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation Safety
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation Safety
DTD (Central Office)
DTD (District 4)
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation Safety
DTD, (District 8)
Office of Public Affairs
Office of Public Affairs
Office of Public Affairs
Office of Public Affairs
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•
Ideas Generated:
See attached diagram.
Milestones/Project Plan (Deliverables or Steps):
Milestone:
Who:
DTIM/OPA/DTD
1. Identify Target Population for
various safety problems.
When:
Ongoing
2.
Retain consultant(s) to recommend
best method(s) to reach target
population(s).
DTIM/OPA/DTD
Ongoing
3.
Secure funds for campaign.
DTIM/OPA/DTD
Ongoing
4.
Retain consultant to develop
campaign
DTIM/OPA/DTD
Ongoing
5.
Evaluate results
DTIM/OPA/DTD
Ongoing
•
Boundaries & Constraints
1. Funding
2. Resources
3. Legality
•
Expected Completion Date: Ongoing to be revised annually
•
Resources Available to Team (specific people, who signed up, etc.)
1. Department public relations staff
2. Department research and policy staff
3. External partners (e.g., NHTSA, FHWA, AAA, local law enforcement, other state
DOTs)
•
Keep in Mind the Following:
1. Each campaign will require ongoing efforts and individual work plans.
2. Measurement of campaigns/promotional efforts can be subjective.
3. Priorities are subject to change
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“Perform Death Defying Acts”
Campaigns to support
Strategic Highway Safety
Plan Strategies
Ø
a.
b.
c.
Safety at Intersections
Pedestrians
Older Drivers
Red Light Running
Overall Themes
“Give Death a Holiday”
Seasonal Campaigns
Spring/Summer
Fall/Holidays
- Speed
- School Zones
- Alcohol/Drugs
- Pedestrians
- Seat Belts
- Alcohol/Drug
- Motorcycle
helmet use
- Deer Hunting/Crashes
Winter
Special Emphasis
Times/Event
- Winter driving
Safety
- Selected School
Events
- Snow plow safety
- Selected Legal
Holidays
- Speed
- GDL
- Seat Belts
- Seat Belts
Ø Impaired driving
a. Designated Driver
b. Safe Ride Home
- Work zones
- Aggressive Driving
- Alcohol/Drugs
- Speed
- Distracted Driving
- Other Special Events
Ø Seat Belts/Child Restraints
a. Minimize resistance to
seatbelt use.
b. Correct use of child safety
seats.
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Issue Area 5: Improve Data and Decision Support Systems
Background. Good information properly used is one of the underpinnings of a sound
traffic safety enterprise. Drivers with bad driving records need to be rigorously tracked
and appropriate measures taken to protect public safety. The how, who, when, where,
and why of accidents need to be recorded utilizing the existing WisDOT MV4000 form
and the data made readily available for analysis and use in the formation of safety policy
as well as for other WisDOT departmental functions and activities. The technology exists
to gather, integrate, and utilize information on a wide variety of important traffic safety
issues. The state’s current traffic crash system is not conducive to automation or
interoperability with other data collection systems. Understanding and using information
technology to the greatest advantage is a critical challenge to WisDOT.
Project Title: Improve Data and Decision Support Systems
Project Champion(s): Roger Cross (Administrator, DMV) and Bev Larson
(Executive Assistant, DMV)
Project Objectives:
Objective:
1 Implement an automated traffic crash system
to decrease data collection time, reduce
resources needed to collect data, and improve
the quality of data.
2
Improve dissemination and availability of
crash data.
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Measure: (Outputs/Outcomes)
Outcomes: Decrease collection time at point of
incident. Reduce amount of internal/local staff
time to enter data. Better data because of frontend edits. Data would be available for analysis in
a more timely manner.
Outputs: An automated traffic crash system.
Outcomes: Increase methods of access and
customer knowledge.
Outputs: Easily accessible and widely used data.
Team Membership:
1.
Pat McCallum
2.
Vern Andren
3.
Martha Florey
4.
Bill Harley
5.
Dennis Hughes
6.
Dick Lange
7.
Bev Larson
8.
Doug Thompson
9.
Mike Goetzman
10. Outside partners/users
Diane King
Team Leader
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Facilitator
DMV, Bureau of Driver Services
DTIM, Bureau of State Highway Programs
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation Safety
Division of State Patrol (Headquarters)
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation Safety
DTID, Bureau of Highway Operations
DMV, Bureau of Driver Services
DMV, Bureau of Driver Services
Office of Public Affairs
Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC)
Legislature
General Public
Other State Agencies
Researchers
Division of State Patrol
Milestones/Project Plan (Deliverables or Steps):
Milestone:
Who:
1. Identify and define the problem and
DMV
receive approval to proceed. Identify the DSP
DTID
limitations of the current traffic crash
system and the magnitude of implementing DTIM
an automated system. Describe the existing Stakeholders
data access concerns. Work with
stakeholders and potential users of the
traffic safety data.
2. Recruit appropriate participants for the DMV
DSP
project. Engage all the stakeholders
DTID
interested in automating the traffic crash
DTIM
system and improving the dissemination,
TRCC
availability and quality of traffic safety
data. Involve key individuals in each of the Stakeholders
internal and external agencies and
organizations. Encourage their
participation and cooperation.
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When:
June,
2001
Comments:
Users of highway
safety data: internal,
external, professional
and general public
July,
2001
Identify funding
sources and/or other
resources
2001 Traffic Records
(TR) Strategic
Initiatives
4
.
Develop alternative approaches to
addressing the problem. Address the
identified problems and create alternative
solutions.
DMV
DSP
DTID
DTIM
TRCC
Stakeholders
Annual
Dec.
5.
Assess alternatives developed in
milestone #4. Establish a logical basis for
prioritizing and selecting alternatives that
have been developed.
Annual
Dec.
6.
Develop a plan of action. Translate the
project into an action plan, with all the
details to allow it to be effectively pursued.
The objective is to choose a specific
alternative or combination of alternatives to
solve the defined problems identified in
milestone #1.
Institutionalize the coordinated effort
necessary to implement and sustain the
plan identified in milestone #6. Develop
specific policies and guidelines.
DMV
DSP
DTID
DTIM
TRCC
Stakeholders
DMV
DSP
DTID
DTIM
TRCC
Stakeholders
7.
8.
9.
Implement the action plan identified in
milestone #6. The activities in this step
may involve system modifications,
outreach, training, forms revision and
processing procedure changes.
Assess/evaluate the plan developed in
milestone #6 to improve data and
decision support systems. Evaluate
previous years’ actual projects.
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DMV
DSP
DTID
DTIM
TRCC
Stakeholders
Annual
Federal
Fiscal
Year
Part of TR and
Highway Safety
Performance Plan
(HSPP) process
required for receiving
411 Funds under
TEA21
Part of TR Strategic
Plan and HSPP
required for receiving
411 Funds under
TEA21
Integrate with
Departments plan
HSPP integrates TR
Strategic Plan
initiatives into annual
actions
Ongoing Use existing TRCC
and HSPP
Organizational
structure
DMV
DSP
DTID
DTIM
TRCC
Stakeholders
Annual
Federal
Fiscal
Year
For inter-agencies develop appropriately
Use existing TRCC
and HSPP
Organizational
structure
DMV
DSP
DTID
DTIM
TRCC
Stakeholders
Annual
January
For inter-agencies develop appropriately
Required in Highway
Safety Annual Report
Boundaries & Constraints:
• Funding
• Information Technology Resources
• Time to devote to project
• Obstructionists/nay-sayers
Expected Completion Date: 2004
Resources Available to team (Specific people, who signed up, etc.):
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Traffic Records Coordinating Committee
National Highway Traffic Safety Association
Federal Highway Association
Other states
Federal Bureau of Investigation/United States Department Of Justice (COPS grants)
Bureau of Automation Services
Department Of Administration
Congress set aside funds
Team Training Checklist:
•
•
•
•
Overview of Traffic Criminal Software (National Model)
In house training
Law Enforcement training
As identified
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Issue Area 6: Keep Vehicles on the Roadway and Minimize the
Consequences of Leaving the Roadway
Background. According to national statistics from the National Highway Transportation
Safety Administration (NHTSA), one-third of all fatalities result from vehicles leaving
the road and hitting some fixed object or overturning. In addition to strategies designed
to reduce the number of vehicles leaving the roadway, efforts to minimize the
consequences when that happens can also reduce injuries and fatalities.
Project: Keep Vehicles on the Roadway
Project Champion(s): Mike Cass (Administrator, DTID)/Dan Pritchard
(Administrator, DTD)
Project Objectives:
Objective:
1 Implement a comprehensive program to
improve driver guidance on the State
Trunk Highway system.
2 Reduce the number of run off the roadway
(ROR) crashes.
3 Effectively communicate the inreach/outreach objectives and results.
Measure: (Outputs/Outcomes)
Outputs: See Milestones/project plan
Outcomes: To be determined later
Outputs: See Milestones/project plan
Outcomes: To be determined later
Outputs: See Milestones/project plan
Outcomes: To be determined later
Project Rationale (Why this project is important now): Too many vehicles leaving the
roadway on the State Trunk Highway system unintentionally.
Team Membership:
1.
Peter Amakobe
2.
Pete Rusch
3.
Bill Bremer
4.
Andy Winga
5.
John “Jack” Keiffer
6.
Barb Underwood
7.
Jim Condelles
8.
Kristen McHugh
9.
Joanne Pruitt-Thunder
10. Kevin Chesnik
11. Pat Fleming
12. Mary Miller
13. Dick Lange
14. Jim Becker
Co-Team Leader
Co-Team Leader
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Facilitator
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DTID, Bureau of Highway Development
DTID, Bureau of Highway Operations
Federal Highway Administration
DTD (District 5)
DTD (District 7)
DTD (Central Office)
Office of Public Affairs
DTD (District 4)
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation Safety
DTD (District 1)
DTID, Bureau of Highway Development
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation Safety
DTID, Bureau of Highway Operations
DTID
Milestones/Project Plan (Deliverables or Steps):
Milestone:
Who:
DTD
1. Identify and define the problem &
DTID
receive approval to proceed
(PCC’s, Rates, Number’s). Identify DTIM
DTID “RCS”
the various types and magnitudes of
DTD Safety Team
safety problems that exist for the
emphasis area. This reactive approach
can also be complemented by a proactive approach that seeks to identify
potentially hazardous conditions or
populations.
When:
Annually
Comments:
MV-4000/Traffic Crash
Facts …
DTD-Draft
report out
by July
2001
DTIM – Funding
sources.
Keep in the mind the “5”
E’s.
1. Engineering
2. Education
3. Enforcement
4. EMS
5. Evaluation
DOPS – Resource
ongoing
DTD – recommends
safety analyst/resource
/position.
SHOP
2.
Recruit appropriate participants
for the program. Engage all the
stakeholders that may be encompassed
within the scope of the program
contemplated. Key individuals in each
of the internal/external agencies will
be contacted to elicit their
participation and cooperation.
DTD
DTID
DTIM
Teams
(existing)“Ongoing”
DTD Safety Team
3.
Develop program policies,
guidelines and specifications. Set
preliminary goals, objectives, and
related performance measures
(MOE’s) to guide the program. These
will formalize what the intended result
is and how success will be measured.
DTD
DTID
DTIM
DTD Safety Team
4.
Develop alternative approaches to
addressing the problem. Address
the identified problems by assembling
sets of strategies into “alternative
program packages.”
Assess alternatives developed in
milestone #4. Establish a logical
basis for prioritizing and selecting
among the alternative program
packages that have been developed. It
also involves making estimates for the
MOE’s that are established to measure
program
effectiveness.
DTD
DTID
DTIM
DTD Safety Team
Annually
DTD
DTID
DTIM
DTD Safety Team
Annually
5.
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Milestone:
Who:
When:
Comments:
6.
Develop a plan of action. Translate
the program into an action plan, with
all the details needed to tailor it to the
situation and allow it to be effectively
pursued. The objective is to choose a
specific alternative or combination of
alternatives to solve the defined
problem(s) identified in milestone #1.
DTD
DTID
DTIM
DTD Safety Team
Annually
Biennially
6 Year program
DTD – Raise awareness
DTD – Increase funding
Eventually include:
DSP/OPA/OGC
7.
Institutionalize the coordinated
effort necessary to implement and
sustain the plan identified in
milestone #6. Develop specific
policies and guidelines; organizational
and institutional arrangements must
be initiated and an infrastructure
created for the program.
DTD
DTID
DTIM
DTD Safety Team
Ongoing
Establish a SAFETY
program code.
(Tracking mechanism for
all safety efforts)
8.
Implement the action plan
identified in milestone #6. The
activities in this step may involve
design and development of the
program actions, actual construction
or installation or outreach for the
program elements, training and actual
operation of the program.
DTD
DTID
DTIM/BOTS
OPA
DTD Safety Team
DTD DCM’s
Annually
DTD – Identify a
resource position similar
to the safety engineer
position.
9.
Assess/evaluate the plan developed
in milestone #6 to improve keeping
vehicles on the roadway. Measure
the effectiveness of the program to
determine if the investment was
worthwhile and to guide decisionmakers on how to proceed into the
post program period.
DTD
DTID
DTIM
DTD Safety Team
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This covers all (8)
milestones listed above.
Technology transfer
Tie results back to
standards, goals, &
objectives.
Boundaries & Constraints:
• State Trunk Highway System
• Funding and resources
Expected Completion Date:
• Short Term Date: July 2001
• Long Term Date: July 2002
Resources Available to team (Specific people, who signed up, etc.):
• Baseline Data (TAS)
• Meta-manager
• DTD “Safety” Team
• HPC (Highway Program Committee)
• Traffic Safety Council
• NCHRP
• Standing Committees (Operations)
• AASHTO (Implementation Guides)
• DOPS committee
Team Training Checklist:
• District Training
• In house training (Short & Long term)
• Local training
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Project: Minimize the consequences of leaving the roadway
Project Champion(s): Mike Cass (Administrator, DTID)/Dan Pritchard
(Administrator, DTD)
Project Objectives:
Objective:
1 Reduce severity of Run Off the Road
(ROR) crashes on the State Trunk
Highway System.
2 Effectively communicate the inreach/outreach objectives and results.
(Training)
Measure: (Outputs/Outcomes)
Outputs: See Milestones/project plan
Outcomes: To be determined later
Outputs: See Milestones/project plan
Outcomes: To be determined later
Project Rationale (Why this project is important now): Too many people are killed or
injured in Run Off the Road (ROR) crashes on State Trunk Highways.
Team Membership:
1.
Peter Amakobe
2.
Pete Rusch
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Bill Bremer
Andy Winga
John “Jack” Keiffer
Barb Underwood
Jim Condelles
Kristen McHugh
Joanne Pruitt-Thunder
Kevin Chesnik
Pat Fleming
Mary Miller
Dick Lange
Jim Becker
Co-Team
Leader
Co-Team
Leader
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Facilitator
DTID, Bureau of Highway Development
DTID, Bureau of Highway Operations
Federal Highway Administration
DTD (District 5)
DTD (District 7)
DTD (Central Office)
Office of Public Affairs
DTD (District 4)
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation Safety
DTD (District 1)
DTID, Bureau of Highway Development
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation Safety
DTID, Bureau of Highway Operations
DTID
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Milestones/Project Plan (Deliverables or Steps):
Milestone:
Who:
When:
Comments:
1.
Identify the various
types and obstacles
hit in ROR crashes
(PCC’s, Rates,
Number’s). Identify
the various types and
magnitudes of safety
problems that exist
for the emphasis
area. This reactive
approach can also be
complemented by a
pro-active approach
that seeks to identify
potentially
hazardous conditions
or populations.
DTD
DTID
DTIM
DTID “RCS”
DTD Safety Team
Annually
MV-4000/Traffic Crash
Facts …
2.
Recruit
appropriate
participants for the
program. Engage all
DTD
DTID
DTIM
Teams
(existing)“Ongoing”
DTD Safety Team
DTDDraft
report out
by July
2001
DTIM – Funding
sources.
Keep in the mind the “5”
E’s.
1. Engineering
2. Education
3. Enforcement
4. EMS
5. Evaluation
the stakeholders that
may be encompassed
within the scope of the
program contemplated.
Key individuals in
each of the
internal/external
agencies will be
contacted to elicit their
participation and
cooperation.
3.
Develop program
policies, guidelines
and specifications.
Set preliminary
goals, objectives,
and related
performance
measures (MOE’s)
to guide the
DTD
DTID
DTIM
DTD Safety Team
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DOPS – Resource
ongoing
Milestone:
Who:
When:
Comments:
DTD – recommends
safety
analyst/resource/position.
SHOP
program. These will
formalize what the
intended result is and
how success will be
measured.
4.
Develop alternative
approaches to
addressing the
problem. Address
the identified
problems by
assembling sets of
strategies into
“alternative program
packages.”
DTD
DTID
DTIM
DTD Safety Team
Annually
5.
Assess alternatives
developed in
milestone #4.
Establish a logical
basis for prioritizing
and selecting among
the alternative
program packages
that have been
developed. It also
involves making
estimates for the
MOE’s that are
established to
measure program
effectiveness.
DTD
DTID
DTIM
DTD Safety Team
Annually
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Milestone:
Who:
When:
Comments:
6.
Develop a plan of
action. Translate
the program into an
action plan, with all
the details needed to
tailor it to the
situation and allow it
to be effectively
pursued. The
objective is to
choose a specific
alternative or
combination of
alternatives to solve
the defined
problem(s) identified
in milestone #1.
DTD
DTID
DTIM
DTD Safety Team
Annually
Biennially
6 Year program
DTD – Raise awareness
DTD – Increase funding
Eventually include:
DSP/OPA/OGC
7.
Institutionalize the
coordinated effort
necessary to
implement and
sustain the plan
identified in
milestone #6.
Develop specific
policies and
guidelines;
organizational and
institutional
arrangements must
be initiated and an
infrastructure created
for the program.
DTD
DTID
DTIM
DTD Safety Team
Ongoing
Establish a SAFETY
program code.
(Tracking mechanism for
all safety efforts)
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Milestone:
Who:
When:
Comments:
8.
Implement the
action plan
identified in
milestone #6. The
activities in this step
may involve design
and development of
the program actions,
actual construction
or installation or
outreach for the
program elements,
training and actual
operation of the
program.
DTD
DTID
DTIM/BOTS
OPA
DTD Safety Team
DTD DCM’s
Annually
DTD – Identify a
resource position similar
to the safety engineer
position.
9.
Assess/evaluate the
plan developed in
milestone #6 to
reduce the
consequences after
leaving the
roadway. Measure
the effectiveness of
the program to
determine if the
investment was
worthwhile and to
guide decisionmakers on how to
proceed into the post
program period.
DTD
DTID
DTIM
DTD Safety Team
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This covers all (8)
milestones listed above.
Technology transfer
Tie results back to
standards, goals, &
objectives.
Boundaries & Constraints:
• State Trunk Highway System
• Funding and resources
Expected Completion Date:
• Short Term Date: July 2001
• Long Term Date: July 2002
Resources Available to team (Specific people, who signed up, etc.):
• Baseline Data (TAS)
• FHWA
• Meta-manager
• DTD “Safety” Team
• HPC (Highway Program Committee)
• Traffic Safety Council
• NCHRP
• Standing Committees (Operations)
• AASHTO (Implementation Guides)
• DOPS committee
Team Training Checklist:
• District Training
• In house training (Short & Long term)
• Local training
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Issue Area 7: Reduce Impaired Driving
Background: Among all traffic safety issues, impaired driving has perhaps the highest
profile and combating it has been vigorously pursued for decades with aggressive
campaigns in both the public and private sectors. Despite all these efforts, impaired
driving remains a highly difficult issue. The efforts of law enforcement, state legislatures
and citizen organizations helped reduce the 1995 alcohol-related fatality rate 24 percent
nationwide from its 1985 level – a laudable achievement. Still, alcohol continues to play a
major role in motor vehicle fatalities. In 2000, there were 301 alcohol-related fatalities
(38% of total) in Wisconsin. In addition, there were also 6,836 injuries (11% of total
injuries) and 9,096 crashes (7% of total crashes), which were alcohol-related for that
same year. Also, no broad-based coalition currently exists with the mission of reducing
impaired driving.
Project: Reduce Impaired Driving (overall)
Project Champion(s): Gene Kussart (Deputy Secretary), Ruben Anthony
(Administrator, DTIM), Roger Cross (Administrator, DMV)
Project Objectives:
Objective:
1 Reduce the number and severity of
impaired driving crashes
2
Measure: (Outputs/Outcomes)
Annual evaluation of Impaired Driving
Crash data
(Deaths, Injuries, Crashes)
Establish a broad based coalition
Team Membership:
1.
Carol Karsten
Leader
2.
3.
4.
Member
Member
Member
Joe Maassen
John Alley
Blinda Beason
Annual evaluation of Impaired Driving
Crash data
(Deaths, Injuries, Crashes)
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation
Safety
OGC
DMV, Bureau of Driver Services
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation
Safety
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Ideas Generated:
Follow-up on the work of the Regional Impaired Driving Conference “Direction for
Action” group and conduct an Alcohol Forum in Wisconsin. This will provide more
information and guidance to the coalition. It will extend the timeline for accomplishing
this activity but should be well worth it in the long run.
Milestones/Project Plan (Deliverable or Steps):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Milestone:
Request an Alcohol Forum for
Wisconsin through NHTSA
Region V
Commit to assisting Wisconsin
with an Alcohol Forum
When:
March 2001
Who:
John
Evans
April 2001
NHTSA
Schedule a pre-meeting with
NHTSA and BOTS.
a. determine a steering committee
for this effort
b. determine a date for the
Alcohol Forum, an invitation list,
location, facility, facilitator,
agenda, etc
c. apply for NHTSA funding for
Forum if appropriate
Conduct an Alcohol Forum for
Wisconsin
a. prepare data on impaired
driving problem in Wisconsin and
comparisons with surrounding
states
b. prepare information on
programs currently implemented
for dealing with the impaired
driving problem
Proceed with coalition building if
that is the
outcome/recommendation of the
Forum
By June 1,
2001
BOTS
By October
1, 2001
BOTS
By
BOTS
November 1,
2001
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Comments:
Completed
Boundaries & Constraints:
• Commitment of resources, i.e. people, money
Expected Completion Date:
• Short Term Date: June, 2001
• Long Term Date: January, 2002
Resources Available to team (Specific people, who signed up, etc.):
• Team Members
• 410 Committee
• Staff/Clerical Support
• Facilitators
Team Training Checklist:
Informal, if needed
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Project: Reduce Impaired Driving through Designated Driver/Safe Rider Programs
Project Champion(s): Gene Kussart (Deputy Secretary), Ruben Anthony (DTIM
Administrator)
Project Objectives:
Objective:
1 Reduce the number and severity of
impaired driving crashes.
Measure: (Outputs/Outcomes)
Annual evaluation of Impaired Driving
Crash data
(Death’s, Injury’s, Crashes)
2
Make program a widely acceptable
alternative to driving after drinking.
3
Develop a substructure to support DD/SR
programs.
Raise public awareness of program.
4
Annual evaluation of Impaired Driving
Crash data
(Death’s, Injury’s, Crashes)
Project Rationale (Why this project is important now): High percentage (38%) of
alcohol-related fatalities and injury crashes in Wisconsin. In addition, recent research
focusing on 21-34 year old males has pointed to the need to develop designated/safe rider
program pilot programs focusing on this group.
Team Membership:
1.
Carol Karsten.
Leader
2.
Frank Huitt
Member
3.
4.
BADD
Blinda Beason
Member
Member
5.
6.
Axel Anderson
Larry Kieck
Member
Member
7.
8.
Scott Stenger
Hospitality Industry
Rep
Sporting Facility Rep
Mike Rothchild
Member
Member
9.
10.
Member
Member
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation
Safety
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation
Safety
DTIM, Bureau of Transportation
Safety
Dane Co
DTIM, Bureau of Transit and
Local Roads
Tavern League of Wisconsin
UW Business School
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Ideas Generated: This concept is being developed through the efforts of the Tavern
League with the Safe Rider Program and through the development of pilot efforts in
support of the 21 – 34 year old research project.
Milestones/Project Plan (Deliverables or Steps):
Milestone:
When:
1. Develop criteria and application
By April
to be used for Safe Rider monies. 2001
2.
3.
Work to get pilot efforts started
in two communities.
Evaluate efforts and refine
models based on evaluation.
By May
2001
Who:
Scott
Stenger and
Carol
Karsten
Mike
Rothchild
Boundaries & Constraints:
• Commitment of resources, i.e. people and funding
• Not all will have access to the Safe Rider Program
• Will not have universal support (from establishments)
Expected Completion Date:
• December 2003
Resources Available to team (Specific people, who signed up, etc.):
• Existing programs
• Team membership affiliations
• Staff/Clerical Support
• Facilitators
• Funding sources
Team Training Checklist:
• Informal, if needed
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Appendix A: Legend/List of Acronyms
Acronym
Definition
AASHTO
American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials
Bureau of Transportation Safety
District Communication Manager
Division of Motor Vehicles
Department of Justice
Development/Operations Standards Committee
Division of State Patrol
Division of Transportation Districts
Division of Transportation Infrastructure Development
Division of Transportation Investment Management
Emergency Medical Services
Federal Highway Administration
Highway Program Committee
Measure of Effectiveness
National Cooperative Highway Research Program
Office of General Counsel
Office of Public Affairs
Possible Contributing Circumstances
Research Coordination Section
Run off Road
State Highway Operation Program
Traffic Accident Sections
BOTS
DCM
DMV
DOJ
DOPS
DSP
DTD
DTID
DTIM
EMS
FHWA
HPC
MOE
NCHRP
OGC
OPA
PCC’s
RCS
ROR
SHOP
TAS
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Appendix B: AASHTO Safety Plan Traffic Safety Issue Areas
Plus 2 Wisconsin Traffic Safety Issues
1. Institute graduated driver licensing
2. Ensure drivers are licensed/competent
3. Sustain proficiency in older drivers
4. Curb aggressive driving operation
5. Reduce impaired driving
6. Keep drivers alert
7. Increase driver safety awareness
8. Increase seat belt use and air bag effectiveness
9. Make walking and street crossing easier/safer
10. Ensure safer bicycle and pedestrian travel
11. Improve motor vehicle safety
12. Make truck travel safer
13. Increase safety enhancements in vehicles
14. Reduce vehicle/train crashes
15. Keep vehicles on roadway
16. Minimize the consequences of leaving the roadway
17. Improve the design and operation of intersections
18. Reduce head on and cross-median crashes
19. Design safer work zones
20. Enhance emergency medical services to increase survivability
21. Improve data and decision support systems
22. Create more effective processes and safety management
23. Reduce deer/other animal crashes*
24. Drive more safely in inclement weather*
* Wisconsin Traffic Safety Issue
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Appendix C: Strategic Performance Measures Developed by the WisDOT Board of Directors1
EMPHASIS
AREA
Promote
Transportation
Safety
PRIMARY
MEASURE
Traffic Fatalities
Traffic Injuries
Traffic Crashes
Maintain a
Quality
Workforce
Employee
Satisfaction
Strengthen
Partnerships
Partnership Index
Increase
Efficiency
Time Components
of Core
1
GOAL /
OBJECTIVE
5% decrease in the
number of traffic
fatalities on Wisconsin
highways.
A 5% decrease in the
number of traffic
injuries on Wisconsin
highways
A 5% decrease in the
number of traffic
crashes on Wisconsin
highways.
Maintain a well-trained
and diverse workforce
Improve relationships
with DOT (external)
partners
An “x” percent
increase/decrease in the
PROCESS FOR MEASURING
SECONDARY
MEASURE
PROCESS FOR
MEASURING
Respect
for/Recognition of
Diversity
Career
Development and
Mentoring
Employee
Turnover Rate
Employee Satisfaction Survey
Based on existing data from the
department’s crash reporting system
Based on existing data from the
department’s crash reporting system
Based on existing data from the
department’s crash reporting system
Employee Satisfaction Survey
Employee Satisfaction Survey
Number of people leaving
DOT excluding retirements,
divided by the total number of
people working for DOT.
Survey (individual and/or groups)
Customer Survey
Focus Groups
Performance measures as of 4/25/01. Note that these performance measures are under continuing development.
Rev. 10/4/2004
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EMPHASIS
AREA
PRIMARY
MEASURE
GOAL /
OBJECTIVE
PROCESS FOR MEASURING
Products/services
Corporate index (time
measure for core
product or service)
Corporate Index
Anticipate and
Meet our
Customers’ Needs
Corporate
Customer
Satisfaction Index
Meet “x” score in the
Corporate Customer
Satisfaction Index
Foster a
Comprehensive
View of
Transportation
*Three primary
measures will be
developed
Each division/office will contribute one to
three measures/components of the overall
index.
Division measures will be prioritized and
weights will be established
Measurement will be retroactive to 1/1/01.
*A team, comprised of representatives from
each of the divisions will work on
developing measures for:
• striving for multi-modalism
• maintaining and enhancing the
operational integrity of the
transportation system
• providing an equitable, accessible and
affordable transportation network
Rev. 10/4/2004
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SECONDARY
MEASURE
PROCESS FOR
MEASURING
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Appendix D: Traffic Safety Strategic Change Event Participants
Traffic Safety Strategic Change Event, Wisconsin Dells, September 19-20, 2000
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2.
3.
4.
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10.
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Jeff Agee-Aguayo
John Alley
Peter Amakobe
Axel Anderson
Jim Anderson
Bob Anderson
Ruben Anthony
Terry Askey
Ron Becker
Michael Berg
Al Bishop
Jerry Blied
Michael Boerger
Barbara Booth
Kevin Borreson
Marc Bowker
Gerald Bown
Bill Bremer
Brian Brock
Gary Brunner
John Burkhardt
Orlando Canto
Tom Carlsen
Mike Cass
Jim Chase
Robert Christian
David Cipra
Julie Clark
Tanya Connors
Bob Cook
Roger Cross
Gwendolyn Dela Ossa
Margaret Diehl
James Donlin
Nina Emerson
Eric Erickson
Todd Erstad
John Evans
Les Fafard
Dave Fenske
Joan Fernan
Pat Fleming
Martha Florey
Dorothy Frankey
Jeffrey Frenette
Ed Friede
Hal Galbraith
Judy Gelhaus
Dave Genson
Wisconsin Highway Safety Partners Green Bay
Division of Motor Vehicles
Madison
Highway Development -DTID
Madison
Wisconsin Highway Safety Partners Madison
Division of Motor Vehicles
Milwaukee
Program Administration Unit-Dist. 2
Milwaukee
Transportation Districts
Milwaukee
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Madison
Transportation District 4
Wisconsin Rapids
Transportation District 4
Wisconsin Rapids
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Madison
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Madison
Dept. of Public Instruction
Madison
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Green Bay
State Patrol
Tomah
Highway Operations-Dist. 8
Superior
Division of Motor Vehicles
Madison
Office of Motor Carrier Admin.
Madison
Traffic Unit-Dist. 3
Green Bay
System Planning & Oper. Section-Dist 5
La Crosse
System Planning & Oper. Section-Dist. 7
Rhinelander
Division of Motor Vehicles
Madison
Transportation Districts
Madison
Transp. Infrastructure Dev. Administrator Madison
AARP
Waukesha
Wis. School Bus Association
Sheboygan
DTIM/Traffic Forecasting
Madison
Division of Motor Vehicles
Madison
State Patrol
DeForest
Executive Office/Executive Assistant
Madison
Division of Motor Vehicles Administrator Madison
Division of Motor Vehicles
Madison
Transportation Infrastructure Development Madison
Office of Policy & Budget
Madison
UW Resource Center
Madison
State Patrol
Ft. McCoy
Division of Motor Vehicles
Madison
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Madison
Transportation District 2
Milwaukee
Maintenance/Traffic Unit-Dist 6
Eau Claire
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Madison
Transportation Infrastructure Development Madison
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Madison
Division of Motor Vehicles
Madison
State Patrol
Wausau
Systems Planning Group – Dist 2
Waukesha
Business Management
Madison
DTIM-Bureau of Transportation Safety
Madison
Transportation Infrastructure Development Madison
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100.
101.
102.
103.
104.
Michael Goetzman
Sandy Graf
James Gramling
Dan Grasser
Don Hagen
Roland Hawk
Neil Heinen
David Heinle
David Hewitt
Jill Hjelsand
Gary Holley
Joe Hollister
Javad Hosseini
Tom Howells
Dennis Hughes
Dave Huntley
Sandra Huxtable
George Ickstad
Jim Jensen
Brenda Johnson
Lynn Judd
Carol Karsten
Jack Keifffer
Peter Kemp
Jan Keyser
John Kinar
Arnold King
Roxanne King
Rodney Kreunen
Tom Krummel
Karen Kucharz
Gene Kussart
Dick Lange
Dave Leucinger
Susan Liebert
Tom Loeffler
Bob Maass
Joe Maassen
Tom Martinelli
Jan McAllister
Patricia McCallum
Tim McClain
Daniel McGuire
Kristin McHugh
Robert Pollack
Mary Miller
Omar Mohamud
Anne Monks
Alice Morehouse
Keith Moreland
Terry Mulcahy
Brian Neil
Kathleen Nichols
Douglas Notbohm
Tom Notbohm
Office of Public Affairs
Division of Motor Vehicles
Milwaukee Municipal Court
Transportation District 7
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Project Dev. Unit – Dist 4
WISC-TV 3
State Patrol
State Patrol
Division of Motor Vehicles
Division of Motor Vehicles
System Planning & Operation-Dist 3
Operation Management Section
Wis. Motor Carriers Association
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Traffic Unit-Dist. 1
State Patrol
Transportation District 6
Airport Engineering SectionDivision of Motor Vehicles
Division of Transportation Districts
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Planning Operations Section-Dist. 7
Technology Advancement Section-DTID
Motor Vehicles
Winter Oper. & Road Side Mgmt.
State Patrol
State Patrol
Wis. Railroad Commisssion
Division of Motor Vehicles
School Administration Consultant
Executive Office/Deputy Secretary
EDS Safety Unit-DTID
DTIM/
Division of Motor Vehicles
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Oneida Co. Highway Commission
Office of General Counsel
Winter Oper. & Roadside Management
Division of Motor Vehicles
Division of Motor Vehicles
DTIM/Bureau of Planning
State Patrol
Transportation District 4
NHTSA
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Multi Modal Planning
Office of Administration Services/DTD
Office of Policy & Budget
Division of Motor Vehicles
Executive Office/Secretary
Division of Motor Vehicles
Division of Motor Vehicles
State Patrol
Sign & Marking Implementation
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Madison
Madison
Milwaukee
Rhinelander
Madison
Wisconsin Rapids
Madison
DeForest
Madison
Madison
Appleton
Green Bay
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Eau Claire
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Rhinelander
Madison
Madison
Madison
Tomah
Ft. McCoy
Madison
Wausau
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Janesville
Milwaukee
Rhinelander
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Wisconsin Rapids
Olympia Fields, IL
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Rice Lake
Madison
Madison
Madison
Eau Claire
Madison
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106.
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150.
Karen Olson
Claudia Orvis
Mike Ostrenga
Mary Pagilaro
Patti Peterson
Christi Powers
Steve Pudloski
Roger Rahlf
Mike Reichert
Rory Rhinesmith
Dan Roberts
Russell Rodenberg
Peter Rusch
Andy Schilling
Julie Lynn Schnieder
David Schumacher
Mike Schumacher
Darlene Schwartz
Nick Scorcio
Steve Seguin
Gary Shortreed
Dennis Skory
Jerry Smith
Lauir Steeber
Ernest Stetenfeld
Rep. Jeffrey Stone
Jeffrey Swan
Joan Sybeldon
Doug Thompson
Ron Thompson
Hugo Tiedt
Mary Timme
Jim Tracey
Bonnie Tripoli
Don Uelman
William Vickery
Dave Vieth
Linda Watson
Julie White
Gary Whited
Skip Widdes
John Williamson
Andy Winga
Mike Witter
Ernie Wittwer
Robert Young
Transportation Districts
La Crosse
Office of Organizational Development
Madison
Transportation Districts
Superior
Division of Motor Vehicles
Madison
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Wisconsin Rapids
Office of Public Affairs
Madison
UW Madison
Madison
Transportation District 3
Green Bay
Division of Motor Vehicles
Madison
Transportation Infrastructure Development Madison
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Madison
Division of Motor Vehicles
Madison
Safety Section-DTID
Madison
Data Tech/DTIM
Madison
State Patrol
Fond du Lac
State Patrol
Madison
Development Unit/DTIM
Madison
Division of Motor Vehicles
Madison
State Patrol
Fond du Lac
Division of Motor Vehicles
Manitowoc
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Madison
South Projects Team 2-Dist. 2
Waukesha
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Madison
State Patrol
DeForest
AAA Wisconsin
Madison
Wis. State Legislature
Madison
State Patrol
Waukesha
Governor’s Council on Highway Safety
Wausau
Division of Motor Vehicles
Madison
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Madison
AARP
Madison
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Madison
Rail Engineering & Safety Section/DTID
Madison
Design Services/DTID
Madison
DTIM/Local Planning Coord. Unit
Madison
Wis. Motor Carriers Administration Madison
DTID/Highway Operations
Madison
EMS
Madison
Safety & Health Section/Bus. Mgmt.
Madison
Transportation Infrastructure Dev.
Madison
Wis. Highway Safety Partners
Rice Lake
Data Research/DTIM
Madison
Dist. 5 Traffic Unit
La Crosse
NHTSA
Olympia Fields, IL
DTIM Administrator
Madison
State Patrol
Madison
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Traffic Safety Strategic Action Meeting, Madison, January 31, 2001
Groups:
Institute Graduated Licensing
1.
Julie Clark*
2.
Brian Breunig
3.
Gerald Bown
4.
George Esser
5.
Dennis Hughes
6.
Patti Mayers
7.
Karen Schwartz
8.
Randall Thiel
*Team Leader
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
State Patrol
Division of Motor Vehicles
Division of Motor Vehicles
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Office of Public Affairs
Division of Motor Vehicles
Department of Public Instruction
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Improve the Design of Intersections/Keep Vehicles on the Roadway
1.
Peter Amakobe*
2.
Willam Bremer
3.
Jim Condelles
4.
Pat Fleming
5.
John Keiffer
6.
Dick Lange
7.
Dan Lonsdorf
8.
Stuart Mathias
9.
Kristen McHugh
10.
Peter Rusch
11.
Barbara Underwood
*Team Leader
Highway Development-DTID
U.S. Federal Highway Administration
Office of Public Affairs
Highway Development-DTID
Transportation District 7
EDS Safety Unit-DTID
State Patrol
Transportation District 2
Transportation District 4
Safety Section-DTID
Transportation Districts
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Rhinelander
Madison
Madison
Waukesha
Wisconsin Rapids
Madison
Madison
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
State Patrol
Division of Motor Vehicles
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Transportation District 8
Madison
Madison
DeForest
Janesville
Madison
Madison
Superior
Increase Seat Belt Use
1.
Don Hagen*
2.
Al Bishop
3.
David Heinle
4.
Susan Liebert
5.
Mary Miller
6.
Jerry Smith
7.
Corinne Scott
*Team Leader
Increase Driver Safety Awareness
1.
John Evans*
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
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Madison
2.
Joan Fernan*
3.
Michael Goetzman
4.
Frank Huitt
5.
Patti Mayers
6.
Kristin McHugh
7.
Corinne Scott
8.
Barbara Underwood
*Co-Team Leaders
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Office of Public Affairs
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Office of Public Affairs
Transportation District 4
Transportation District 8
Transportation Districts
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Wisconsin Rapids
Superior
Madison
Improve Data and Decision Support Systems
1.
Patricia McCallum*
2.
Vern Andren
3.
Martha Florey
4.
Michael Goetzman
5.
Bill Harley
6.
Dennis Hughes
7.
Dick Lange
8.
Beverly Larson
9.
Doug Thompson
*Team Leader
Division of Motor Vehicles
DTIM/Bureau of State Highway Programs
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Office of Public Affairs
State Patrol
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Highway Operations-DTID
Division of Motor Vehicles
Division of Motor Vehicles
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
Division of Motor Vehicles
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
University of Wisconsin
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
DTIM/Bureau of Transportation Safety
State Patrol
Office of General Counsel
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Madison
Milwaukee
Madison
Madison
Reduce Impaired Driving
1.
Carol Karstens*
2.
John Alley
3.
Blinda Beason
4.
Nina Emerson
5.
Frank Huitt
6.
Tom Loeffler
7.
Dan Lonsdorf
8.
Joe Maassen
*Team Leader
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