atssa the american traffic safety services association “safer roads save lives”

30
ATSSA ATSSA The American Traffic Safety Services Association The American Traffic Safety Services Association Safer Roads Save Lives” Safer Roads Save Lives” AASHTO - SCOTE AASHTO - SCOTE American Traffic Safety Services Association Toward Zero Deaths and the Transportation Authorization: A National Perspective Roger A. Wentz, CAE Roger A. Wentz, CAE President and CEO President and CEO June 29, 2010 June 29, 2010

Upload: presencia-queiro

Post on 30-Dec-2015

38 views

Category:

Documents


3 download

DESCRIPTION

AASHTO - SCOTE American Traffic Safety Services Association Toward Zero Deaths and the Transportation Authorization: A National Perspective Roger A. Wentz, CAE President and CEO June 29, 2010. ATSSA The American Traffic Safety Services Association “Safer Roads Save Lives”. About ATSSA. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

TRANSCRIPT

ATSSAATSSAThe American Traffic Safety Services AssociationThe American Traffic Safety Services Association““Safer Roads Save Lives” Safer Roads Save Lives”

AASHTO - SCOTEAASHTO - SCOTEAmerican Traffic Safety Services Association

Toward Zero Deaths and the Transportation Authorization: A National Perspective

Roger A. Wentz, CAERoger A. Wentz, CAEPresident and CEOPresident and CEO

June 29, 2010June 29, 2010

ATSSAATSSAThe American Traffic Safety Services AssociationThe American Traffic Safety Services Association““Safer Roads Save Lives” Safer Roads Save Lives”

About ATSSA About ATSSA

•Founded 1969

•Core Purpose:

To Advance Roadway SafetyTo Advance Roadway Safety

•Members- Temporary Traffic Control- Signs- Markings- Guardrail- Public Officials

ATSSAATSSAThe American Traffic Safety Services AssociationThe American Traffic Safety Services Association““Safer Roads Save Lives” Safer Roads Save Lives”

ATSSA Strategic ObjectivesATSSA Strategic ObjectivesATSSA will be the industry leader in advocating ATSSA will be the industry leader in advocating roadway safety to public officials at all levels of roadway safety to public officials at all levels of government.government.

ATSSA will be our industry’s primary ATSSA will be our industry’s primary resource for knowledge exchange, education resource for knowledge exchange, education and training.and training.

ATSSA will be the recognized voice and ATSSA will be the recognized voice and authority on roadway safety.authority on roadway safety.

ATSSA will support our members’ business ATSSA will support our members’ business development.development.

AA

BB

CC

DD

ATSSA’s Vision… ATSSA’s Vision…

ATSSAATSSAThe American Traffic Safety Services AssociationThe American Traffic Safety Services Association““Safer Roads Save Lives” Safer Roads Save Lives”

Top PrioritiesTop Priorities

• Safety Funding Recommendations

– Target 10% of Highway Funds to HSIP

– Reserve these only for Safety

– Create a separate obligation limit for the Highway Safety Improvement Program

ATSSAATSSAThe American Traffic Safety Services AssociationThe American Traffic Safety Services Association““Safer Roads Save Lives” Safer Roads Save Lives”

Top Priorities continued…Top Priorities continued…

• Increase funding for High Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) to $1 billion as part of Highway Safety Improvement Program

• Authorize $500 million annually for Older Drivers (Section 1405)

• Establish funding process to assist states and locals to meet minimum levels of retroreflectivity for signage and pavement markings

ATSSAATSSAThe American Traffic Safety Services AssociationThe American Traffic Safety Services Association““Safer Roads Save Lives” Safer Roads Save Lives”

ATSSA CoalitionsATSSA Coalitions

RISCRISCAAAAAAAmerican Highway Users AllianceAmerican Highway Users AllianceAmerican Public Works AssociationAmerican Public Works AssociationAmerican Society of Civil EngineersAmerican Society of Civil EngineersATSSAATSSANational Association of CountiesNational Association of CountiesNational Association of County EngineersNational Association of County EngineersNational Association of Development OrganizationsNational Association of Development Organizations

ATSSAATSSAThe American Traffic Safety Services AssociationThe American Traffic Safety Services Association““Safer Roads Save Lives” Safer Roads Save Lives”

ATSSA CoalitionsATSSA Coalitions

CORUSCORUSAARPAARPAmerican Highway Users AllianceAmerican Highway Users AllianceATSSAATSSANational Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)Transportation for AmericaTransportation for AmericaEaster SealsEaster Seals

ATSSAATSSAThe American Traffic Safety Services AssociationThe American Traffic Safety Services Association““Safer Roads Save Lives” Safer Roads Save Lives”

Stand Alone Bill Stand Alone Bill

Older Drivers Bill – H.R. 3355Older Drivers Bill – H.R. 3355

- Representative Altmire (D-PA)

- 38 bipartisan cosponsors

- Finalizing Senate lead- Coalition to support efforts:

CORUS

ATSSAATSSAThe American Traffic Safety Services AssociationThe American Traffic Safety Services Association““Safer Roads Save Lives” Safer Roads Save Lives”

Stand Alone Bill Stand Alone Bill

High Risk Rural RoadsHigh Risk Rural Roads

- Representative Arcuri (D-NY)- Submitted letter to T&I

Leadership- Senate- Coalition to support efforts:

RISC

HSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final ReportHSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final Report

Highway Safety Highway Safety Improvement Plan Improvement Plan

Obligations and Fatalities Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highwayson U.S. HighwaysFinal Report

HSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final ReportHSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final Report

Project ObjectiveProject ObjectiveExplore the relationship, if any, between Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds expended on traffic safety projects and the recent reduction in nationwide fatalities.

Project Team: SAICProject Team: SAIC• Brian Chandler, Transportation

Engineer• Robert Haas, Senior Research

Engineer

HSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final ReportHSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final Report

Two-Step Analysis Two-Step Analysis ProcessProcess1. Address commonly cited reasons for

the fatality reduction.• Seat Belt Use• Air Bag Availability• Economic Downturn / Unemployment• Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)

2. Determine if a correlation exists between the fatality reduction and the HSIP.

HSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final ReportHSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final Report

Fatalities and Safety Fatalities and Safety ObligationsObligations

$0

$200

$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

45,000

50,000

2000 2005 2010 An

nu

al S

afet

y O

blig

ation

s (m

illio

ns)

Nu

mb

er o

f Tra

ffic

Fata

lities

Year

Fatalities

Safety Obligations

Status of Funds Provided (various), FY2003-2009. USDOT, Federal Highway Administration Fiscal Management Information System (FMIS).

Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, http://www-fars.nhtsa.dot.gov (Accessed April 2010).

HSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final ReportHSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final Report

Fatalities and Seat BeltsFatalities and Seat Belts

0.0%

10.0%

20.0%

30.0%

40.0%

50.0%

60.0%

70.0%

80.0%

90.0%

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

45,000

50,000

2000 2005 2010

Seat

Bel

t U

sage

Nu

mb

er o

f Tra

ffic

Fata

lities

Year

Fatalities

Nat'l Seat Belt Usage

National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, “Seat Belt Use in 2008 – Use Rates in the States and Territories,” NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts, DOT HS 811 106, April 2009.

HSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final ReportHSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final Report

Fatalities and Air BagsFatalities and Air Bags

0.0%

10.0%

20.0%

30.0%

40.0%

50.0%

60.0%

70.0%

80.0%

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

45,000

50,000

2000 2005 2010

Air

bag

Ava

ilab

ility

Nu

mb

er o

f Tra

ffic

Fata

lities

Year

Fatalities

Air Bag Availability

Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, http://www-fars.nhtsa.dot.gov (Accessed April 2010).

HSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final ReportHSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final Report

0.0%

1.0%

2.0%

3.0%

4.0%

5.0%

6.0%

7.0%

8.0%

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

45,000

50,000

1990 1995 2000 2005 2010

Uem

ploy

men

t Rat

e

Num

ber o

f Tra

ffic

Fata

lities

Year

Fatalities

Unemployment Rate

Fatalities and Fatalities and UnemploymentUnemployment

Annual Regional and State Unemployment, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1994-2008. http://www.bls.gov/schedule/archives/all_nr.htm#SRGUNE (Accessed May 2010)

HSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final ReportHSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final Report

Fatalities and Vehicle Miles Fatalities and Vehicle Miles TraveledTraveled

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

45,000

50,000

1995 2000 2005 2010

VM

T (1

00,0

00,0

00 m

iles)

Num

ber o

f Tra

ffic

Fata

lities

Year

Fatality

VMT

HSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final ReportHSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final Report

Developing the ModelDeveloping the ModelQuestion: If not these other factors, did

HSIP obligations have an impact?Answer:1. Develop an “if trends continued”

future if safety funding had not increased.

2. Compare the “excess” reduction (not attributed to other factors) to the increase in safety obligations.

3. Look for a possible correlation.

HSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final ReportHSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final Report

The “If Trends Continued” The “If Trends Continued” ModelModel

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

45,000

50,000

0.0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.0

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2.0

1995 2000 2005 2010

Traffi

c Fa

taliti

es P

er 1

00,0

00,0

00

VM

T

Year

Fatality RateTrend LineFatalitiesEst Fatalities

gap

HSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final ReportHSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final Report

The “If Trends Continued” The “If Trends Continued” ModelModel

Variable 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Traffic Fatalities

Actual 42,884 42,836 43,510 42,708 41,259 37,261 33,963

Trend 42,858 43,444 42,967 42,802 42,607 41,308 40,027

Difference -26 608 -543 -94 1,348 4,047 6,064

Safety Obligations (millions)

Actual $497 $560 $638 $705 $933 $1,257 $1,267

Trend $495 $565 $635 $705 $775 $846 $916

Difference $2 -$5 $3 $0 $158 $411 $351

Cumulative Difference

$2 -$2 $0 $0 $158 $569 $920

HSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final ReportHSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final Report

CorrelationCorrelation

$0

$100

$200

$300

$400

$500

$600

$700

$800

$900

$1,000

0

1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

7,000

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Cum

ulati

ve In

crea

se in

Sae

ty

Obl

igati

ons (

mill

ions

)

Dec

reas

e in

Tra

ffic

Fata

lities

Year

Fatalities

Safety Obligations

7 lives per $1 million

Reduction in Fatalities

HSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final ReportHSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final Report

Other Potential FactorsOther Potential Factors1. Human factors-focused funding

(NHTSA) also increased.2. Additional SAFETEA-LU

Requirements3. SHSPs

HSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final ReportHSIP Obligations and Fatalities on U.S. Highways: Final Report

ConclusionConclusion“This analysis suggests that the increase in HSIP obligations provided a tremendous savings in terms of lives saved and the societal costs of traffic fatalities.”

$0

$200

$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

45,000

50,000

2000 2005 2010 Annu

al S

afet

y O

blig

ation

s (m

illio

ns)

Num

ber o

f Tra

ffic F

atal

ities

Year

Fatalities

Safety Obligations

ATSSAATSSAThe American Traffic Safety Services AssociationThe American Traffic Safety Services Association““Safer Roads Save Lives” Safer Roads Save Lives”

ATSSAATSSAThe American Traffic Safety Services AssociationThe American Traffic Safety Services Association““Safer Roads Save Lives” Safer Roads Save Lives”

ATSSAATSSAThe American Traffic Safety Services AssociationThe American Traffic Safety Services Association““Safer Roads Save Lives” Safer Roads Save Lives”

To Be Held In Conjunction With ATSSA’s Annual Meeting… To Be Held In Conjunction With ATSSA’s Annual Meeting…

Roadway Infrastructure Safety ConferenceRoadway Infrastructure Safety ConferenceFebruary 16-17, 2011February 16-17, 2011Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona

ATSSAATSSAThe American Traffic Safety Services AssociationThe American Traffic Safety Services Association““Safer Roads Save Lives” Safer Roads Save Lives”

ATSSAATSSAThe American Traffic Safety Services AssociationThe American Traffic Safety Services Association““Safer Roads Save Lives” Safer Roads Save Lives”

Questions?Questions?

ATSSAATSSAThe American Traffic Safety Services AssociationThe American Traffic Safety Services Association““Safer Roads Save Lives” Safer Roads Save Lives”

Roger A. Wentz, CAERoger A. Wentz, CAE1-800-272-87721-800-272-8772

[email protected]