Traffic Safety Action Plan Development

 

This course will give traffic officers, managers, and those looking to start a traffic safety project the tools to succeed. This course will teach the attendee how to identify and confirm a traffic problem in their jurisdiction and utilize resources in education, engineering and/or enforcement to solve a problem affecting public safety. Sample projects will be developed in a small group setting and students will walk through internal and external methods necessary to identify, document, plan, set goals, implement, manage, and assess actions taken. Those registering are encouraged to come to class with a project in mind. This course will also address issues in TN GHSO Highway Safety Strategic Plans, the role of leadership in traffic safety officers, data collection, getting the community on board with traffic safety, handing the press in planning a traffic safety event, and potential untapped resources that can be used to support projects. Upon completion of the course, officers will have a sample project plan to take back to their jurisdictions and have the skills necessary to implement a traffic safety project. Project ideas can be but are not limited to: Safety Belts, Occupant Protection, Speed Enforcement, Impaired Driving, Distracted Driving, Aggressive Criminal Enforcement, Bus Safety, Motorcycle Awareness, Addressing Older Drivers, etc.