What is Happening at NHTSA? Jeff Michael Associate Administrator for Research and Program Development
2015 Preliminary Fatality Estimates: Traffic deaths up nearly 8 percent 2015 vehicle miles traveled highest ever recorded 2015 new car sales highest ever 2015 gas prices lowest since 2009
Preliminary Fatality Estimates
FAST Act Implementation New non-motorized grant program New 24/7 grant program Added flexibility for spending DMV recall information pilot program Interim Final Rule – May 2016
Re-examine behavior change methods National Highway Traffic Safety Administration March 10-11, 2016 Five regional summits Compare current practices with alternatives Focus on evidence-based methods Consider innovative ideas Feasibility of zero traffic deaths Follow-up in fall 2016 Washington, DC Driving Behavioral Change in Traffic Safety
A future scenario with zero traffic deaths? Will the Safe System approach work in the U.S.? What about a Safe System with emerging vehicle automation technology?
Thank you Questions? jeff.michael@dot.gov