October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance Vermont Highway Safety Alliance AARP Driver Safety Annual Meeting October 29, 2014 Presented by: Kevin S. Marshia, P.E. Deputy Chief Engineer, VTrans

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance Today’s Presentation Background of Highway Safety in VT Introduction to VT Highway Safety Alliance Crash Data Strategic Highway Safety Plan Goals and Priorities

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance The Past Congress established Governor’s Highway Safety Program in 1966 (50,894 fatalities) Limited collaboration amongst the 4 E’s Stovepipe mentality at addressing issues Planning for VT’s first Strategic Highway Safety Plan January 2006 Active & Diverse Core Group Focus Groups identified and formed

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance Creation of the VHSA Expand on SHSP accomplishments Need to further engage private sector Opportunity to expand collaboration Ability to improve efficiency Need to strengthen and unify the message Maine Transportation Safety Coalition example

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance What is the Alliance? A new approach to a public safety issue Public/Private Partnership Non-Profit Organization Board of Directors, Focus Groups, Task Teams Board - Core Agencies: VTrans, DMV, Governor’s Highway, Education, State Police, Health Board - Private Members: AAA, AARP, Truck & Bus Assoc.,Fletcher Allen, VT Youth Safety Council, VT Auto Dealers

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance VHSA Mission The mission of the VHSA is to collaboratively promote strategies to reduce crashes on VT public highways through the development and support of partnerships and coalitions.

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance Major Crashes Major Crash defined as involving a fatality and/or incapacitating injury.

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance VHSA Goal Reduce Major Crashes an additional 10% by 2016.

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance VHSA Goal

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance Why an Alliance? 70 Lives Lost on VT Highways in 2013 One is Too Many! 46 Operators 18 Passengers 6 Pedestrians

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance Why an Alliance? – Causes of Death 2013: 70 Fatalities 31 Unbelted/not wearing a helmet 10 operators suspected of DUI – alcohol only 7 operators suspected of DUI – drugs only 8 operators suspected of DUI – drugs & alcohol 12 operators suspected of speeding 18 drivers over the age of 65

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance Impact of Fatal Crashes

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance Strategic Highway Safety Plan The umbrella handle The overarching plan for all highway safety initiates in the state. Two parts: Core document establishes the emphasis areas Supplement provides the back up data, action items, performance measures A living document that will be reviewed and reported on annually.

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance SHSP - Critical Emphasis Areas Young & Older DriversImpaired Drivers Distracted Drivers Occupant Protection Infrastructure – Lane Departure & Intersections Speeding & Aggressive Driving

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance Significant & Special Emphasis Areas Motorcycle Safety Vulnerable Users – Bike/Ped Medium & Heavy Vehicles DATA Work Zones EMS

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance Focus Groups Data & Performance Measures Infrastructure Law Enforcement Education, Outreach, and Marketing

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance Partners/ Emphasis Areas

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance Sample of Our Safety Partners Municipal GovernmentLiquor Control Regional Planning Commissions State PoliceDepartment of HealthFederal Motor Carrier Trucking IndustryLocal Law EnforcementLocal Roads Program EmployersBike & Ped GroupsCounty Sheriffs Federal HighwayNHTSAAAA Northern NE Insurance Companies Governor’s Highway Safety Municipal Highway Association Operation LifesaverEmergency RespondersUniversity of Vermont Associated General Contractors Public SafetyDept. of Education Engineering GroupsAgency of TransportationAARP

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance Priorities Occupant Protection Task Force “OP 802” Northeast Kingdom focused project Impaired Driving Task Force working to identify & implement NHTSA Impaired Driving Assessment will be the road map Driver Inattention Task Force recently formed - Strategies and action must acknowledge the emerging dynamics of this issue.

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance US 4 Project Multiple fatal crashes VHSA convened a local/regional meeting All E’s were represented at the meeting Identified cross cutting action items for immediate implementation Targeted enforcement Speed/traffic monitoring Infrastructure improvements (pavement, signs, rumble stripes) Public outreach and marketing

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance US 4 Project – Crash Data Total of 392 Crashes from 1/1/2008 – 6/9/013 or approx. 6 crashes per month Distracted Driving/Inattention cited in 35% of injury related crashes Drivers between the age of involved in 71% of crashes Time of Day: 67% of all crashes occur between 10 AM and 6 PM 39% of all crashes occur between 2 PM and 6 PM Conditions: 74% are during daylight hours 55% are in clear conditions

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance US 4 Project – Crash Data

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance US 4 Project – Crash Data

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance Twelve Month Period Fatalities – 4 before, 0 after Injuries – 12 before, 5 after Property Damage Only – 64 before, 27 after Total Crashes – 80 before, 32 after 58 % Reduction in injuries 60% in total crashes US 4 – Before/After

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance Centerline Rumble Stripes Cross Centerline Crashes ( ) o 5851 Crashes o 94 Fatalities o 1320 Injuries

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance Collaborate on ideas and strategies Address cultural norms Share our resources Increase awareness – the good and the bad Set achievable goals Measure our performance Remain FOCUSED Keys to Success

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance Older Driver Crash Data

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance Older Driver Crash Data

October 24, 2015 The Vermont Highway Safety Alliance Questions Website: Kevin S. Marshia, P.E. Deputy Chief Engineer, VTrans Phone: