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Page 1: Presented by: Trenda McPherson Al Roop. Percentage of Traffic Fatalities Involving Motorcycles Comparison of All Fatalities to Motorcycle Fatalities

Presented by:

Trenda McPhersonAl Roop

Page 2: Presented by: Trenda McPherson Al Roop. Percentage of Traffic Fatalities Involving Motorcycles Comparison of All Fatalities to Motorcycle Fatalities

Florida Motorcycle Crashes and Injuries

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Florida Motorcycle Fatalities

164 158 156

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Percentage of Traffic Fatalities Percentage of Traffic Fatalities Involving MotorcyclesInvolving Motorcycles

Comparison of All Fatalities to Motorcycle Fatalities

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Counties with highest motorcycle endorsements and registrations: Volusia, Palm Beach, Orange, Miami-Dade, Broward, Brevard, Duval, Hillsborough, and Pinellas

Counties with highest motorcyclist fatalities: Broward, Miami-Dade, Orange, Palm Beach, Duval, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Lee, Volusia

41% of motorcycle fatalities in Florida happen during March, May, October, and November. 12% of them during March (Bike Week Volusia)

Traffic Fatalities Traffic Fatalities Involving MotorcyclesInvolving Motorcycles

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Motorcycle Traffic Injuries in Florida by Florida Residency

Fatalities, Non-Fatal Hospitalizations and ED Visits 2005-2006;

Fatalities and Non-Fatal Hospitalizations, 2007

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Data Source: Hospital Discharge Data, Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

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Conducted in February 2008

By a national assessment team

To review current programs and initiatives

We received a final report with recommendations such as:

• Update the Motorcycle Safety Strategic Plan (MSSP)

• Assess rider training funding and evaluation tools

• Link rider training with license and registration database

• Develop a comprehensive communications plan of motorcycle safety campaigns

The Motorcycle AssessmentThe Motorcycle Assessment

Page 10: Presented by: Trenda McPherson Al Roop. Percentage of Traffic Fatalities Involving Motorcycles Comparison of All Fatalities to Motorcycle Fatalities

First steps in implementing the recommendations

Conducted 4 roundtables

Chipley, DeLand, Ft. Lauderdale, Clearwater

Identified needs, resources, and partners

To hear thoughts about effective programs, regulations, and other opportunities to improve motorcycle safety

Roundtable DiscussionsRoundtable Discussions

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Developed from assessment and roundtables

Currently 28 members

Partners: law enforcement, trainers, EMS, insurance providers, dealers, riders, lobbyist, licensing and registration, motorcycle groups, safety advocates, engineers, military

Motorcycle Safety Motorcycle Safety CoalitionCoalition

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Vision

To promote a safer transportation system for motorcyclists and the motoring public.

Mission

The State of Florida will focus resources where opportunities for motorcycle safety are the greatest.

Goal

To improve motorcycle safety in Florida by achieving a reduction in the number of motorcycle fatalities, serious injuries and crashes beginning in 2009.

Motorcycle Strategic Safety Motorcycle Strategic Safety PlanPlan

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Data and Analysis;

Program Management and Evaluation;

Personal Protective Equipment;

Operator Licensing;

Rider Education and Training;

Rider Impairment;

Legislation and Regulations;

Law Enforcement and Emergency Management;

Highway Engineering;

Rider Conspicuity and Motorist Awareness; and

Communications

Motorcycle Strategic Safety PlanMotorcycle Strategic Safety PlanEmphasis AreasEmphasis Areas

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Promote distribution of materials supporting the need for proper licensing through dealerships and other partners.

Educate salespeople and insurance agents on laws and safety programs and their ability to positively influence riders.

Develop materials that can be distributed via motorcycle dealerships, insurance companies, and other partners.

Set the example by emphasizing sober riding at sponsored events and activities.

SelectedSelectedEmphasis Areas StrategiesEmphasis Areas Strategies

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Spanish Language Materials:• Poster• Bandana• Helmet Sticker

Motorcycle Safety 30-secondPublic Service Announcements:

•“None for the Road” impaired driving message

•“Share the Road” look twice for motorcycles message

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Trenda McPhersonTraffic Safety Program ManagerFlorida Department of [email protected]

Al RoopTraining SpecialistInstitute of Police Technology and [email protected]

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