[action item] · 2020. 9. 1. · agenda item 2. public comment no public comments. agenda item 3:...

9:00-9:10 am 1. Welcome and Introductions A. Davey

9:10-9:15 2. Public Comment All

9:15-9:20 3. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes [ACTION ITEM] A. DaveyHandout #1 – May 27, 2020 Meeting Minutes

9:20-9:30 4. Traffic Records Executive Committee A. Davey

9:30-9:45 5. Safety Spotlight A. DaveyVision Zero Truckee Meadows R. Kapuler

9:45-10:00 6. Traffic Safety Approaches in 2020 A. Davey

10:00-10:15 7. 2021-2025 SHSP Update Davey/ShakalHandout #2 – CEA Task Force Quarterly Summaries and Data

10:15-10:25 8. Legislative Discussion A. Davey

10:25-10:40 9. Zero Fatalities Program Fatalities/Outreach/Hot Media Topics A. BennettHandout #3 – Monthly Fatality Report

10:40-10:50 10. Nevada Traffic Safety Summit S. Rosenberg

10:50-10:55 11. Open Discussion / Next Meeting Date A. Davey

10:55-11:00 12. Public Comment All

11:00 am 13. Adjourn Meeting A. Davey

Nevada Executive Committee on Traffic Safety (NECTS)Wednesday, September 2, 2020, 9:00-11:00AM

Virtual Meeting in Microsoft Teams – Join Online Via this LinkCall-in: 984-204-1608 ID: 144 470 846#

MEETING AGENDA

2

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTc3N2U4ZmUtNTBlYy00ZDRlLWIwYzItOTA3NGE5ZTUxM2Mx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%227e220d30-0b59-47e5-8a81-a4a9d9afbdc4%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2213d5cebc-f942-4549-b6c7-6c9a773ddb95%22%7d

Nevada Executive Committee on Traffic Safety (NECTS) Memorandum

TO: NECTS

FROM: Amy Davey, NECTS Chair, Administrator, DPS-OTS

SUBJECT: NECTS Meeting, September 2, 2020

Agenda Item 3: Approval of May 27, 2020 Meeting Minutes

[ACTION ITEM]

1. SUMMARY OF AGENDA ITEMAgenda Item 3 will result in approval of the May 27, 2020 Meeting Minutes.

2. BACKGROUNDThe action item to approve the May 27, 2020 Meeting Minutes. Meeting Minutes are included for NECTSApproval.

3. ANALYSISN/A

4. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NECTS ACTIONReview and approve the May 27, 2020 meeting minutes and note changes, if any.

5. LIST OF ATTACHMENTSHandout #1 – NECTS Meeting Minutes (May 27, 2020)

6. PREPARED BYMike Colety, Kimley-Horn, for Amy Davey, NECTS Chair, Administrator, DPS-OTS

3

DRAFT MEETING MINUTES SUBJECT TO CHANGE UPON APPROVAL BY THE NECTS AT THE NEXTREGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING

DRAFT Page 1 of 6

Members Present (13 of 19 voting members)Jennah Fielder Department of EducationJulie Butler Department of Motor VehiclesAmy Davey (Chair) Department of Public Safety – Office of Traffic SafetyCol. Dan Solow Department of Public Safety – Nevada Highway PatrolLt. John Lotito Henderson Police DepartmentCapt. Todd Hardline (proxy) Las Vegas Metropolitan Police DepartmentNick Haven Tahoe Regional Planning AgencyVinson Guthreau (Vice Chair) Nevada Association of CountiesMohammad Farhan Regional Transportation Commission of Southern NevadaAmy Cummings Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe CountySondra Rosenberg Nevada Department of TransportationKristina Swallow Nevada Department of TransportationBrian Taylor Regional Emergency Medical Services AuthorityJuan Balbuena Federal Highway Administration (non-voting)Bill Bensmiller Federal Motor Carriers Administration (non-voting)Gina Espinosa-Salcedo National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (non-voting)

Members AbsentJohn McCormick Administrative Office of the CourtsLucia Maloney Carson Area MPODonald Watson Nevada Department of Health and Human ServicesDaryl Crawford Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada (non-voting)Eric Spratley Nevada Sheriffs and Chiefs AssociationJo Walker Nevada League of CitiesChad Kingsley Southern Nevada Health DistrictRepresentative State Assembly (Growth and Infrastructure Committee) (non-voting)Representative State Senate (Growth and Infrastructure Committee) (non-voting)Vacant Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (non-voting)

SHSP FacilitatorsFred Shakal Nevada Department of TransportationMike Colety Kimley-Horn

GuestsAndrew Bennett DPS-Office of Traffic SafetyErin Breen UNLV Vulnerable Road UsersSheri Brueggemann DPS-Office Traffic SafetyShannon BryantLori Campbell Nevada Department of TransportationMichael Close National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationLaura Gryder UNLV School of Medicine

Nevada Executive Committee on Traffic Safety (NECTS)Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 9:00-11:00 AM PST

DRAFT MEETING MINUTES

4

DRAFT Page 2 of 6

Victoria Hauan DPS-Office of Traffic SafetyRebecca Kapuler (phone) Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe CountyMeg Matta DPS-Office of Traffic SafetyKevin Moore DPS-Office of Traffic Safety (Zero Teen Fatalities)Molly O’Brien Kimley-HornLindsay Saner Kimley-HornKaren Sprattler Kimley-HornBill Story Nevada Department of TransportationGenevieve Swain DPS-Office of Traffic SafetyScott Swain DPS-Office of Traffic SafetyLacey Tisler Nevada Department of TransportationJaime Tuddao Nevada Department of TransportationPete Vander Aa Office of Traffic SafetyLt. Jeff Varner DPS-Nevada Highway PatrolLynn Wetzel Kirvin Doak Communications

ACTION ITEM REPORT

Action Item StatusApprove 3/3/2020 Meeting Minutes ApprovedLegislative Advisory Opinions Approved

MEETING REPORT

Agenda Item 1: Welcome and IntroductionsChair Amy Davey called the meeting to order at 1:30 pm, those in person and on the phone introducedthemselves and attendance was recorded.

DiscussionMike Colety confirmed that a quorum had been reached for the meeting with 13 of 19 voting members present.

Agenda Item 2. Public CommentNo public comments.

Agenda Item 3: Approval of March 3, 2020 Meeting Minutes - ACTION ITEM - APPROVEDReview of the meeting minutes from the March 3, 2020 NECTS meetings.

· There were no changes.· Vice Chair Vinson Guthreau motioned to approve the minutes, seconded by Nick Haven. Passed

unanimously.

Agenda Item 4. Traffic Records Executive CommitteeThe Traffic Records Executive Committee receives a report at the NECTS meeting from the Traffic RecordsCoordinating Committee (TRCC).

The TRCC recently published the “Nevada Traffic Safety Crash Facts” document, which was a collaborative effortintended to update and publish Nevada’s most recent 5-year (2014-2018) fatality data. Crash Facts is focusedon the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data, which has been reported to, approved and finalized byNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

5

DRAFT Page 3 of 6

The document will be updated on an annual basis as new crash data is available. Please share with your agencyand also provide feedback. The document can be found on the Zero Fatalities website here:https://zerofatalitiesnv.com/app/uploads/2020/06/Nevada-Traffic-Safety-Crash-Facts.pdf

The TRCC is also conducting a self-assessment; which will be completed shortly (pending final information fromDMV).

Agenda Item 5. Safety Spotlight

Safety Spotlight #1Ms. Julie Butler (DMV) provided an update on how the DMV has been weathering the Covid-19 shut-down andthe plans in place to reopen the DMV locations on June 15.

DMV opened commercial license area on May 11, adhering to guidelines for social distancing, masks, and nomore than 10 people in the lobby. The CDL driving skills testing is being conducted in a modified format (throughJune 30), including:

· No examiner in the cab.· CDL applicant to have a Monitor (another licensed CDL driver but not a DMV examiner) in the cab, but

they are to not interfere.· Instructors follow behind in a chase car, connected to person in cab via cell phone.· The CDL applicant has to narrate their driving.· The Monitor provides a pass/fail grade.

For Non-commercial drivers, the DMV will open on June 15, and will prioritize in-office visitors:· People whose ability to drive has been affected by shut down· Appointment only for drive tests· Drive tests for residents only in rural communities/office locations (don’t want to overwhelm rural

locations)· The process for driving tests is still unknown in Nevada. Florida and Georgia have waived the driving

test, however, not considered a good idea for Nevada. Nevada currently proposing drive tests with staffin full PPE, but no PPE required for test takers.

AB338 requires DMV to approve and maintain a list of approved driving courses, which includes development ofnew standards. DMV will be looking to include companies that offer driving courses and conduct exams.

Safety Spotlight #2Jennah Fielder with the Department of Education provided an update on an initiative for a Nevada law to allowlaw enforcement officers to use information from school bus cameras to issue citations to drivers who violatethe stop arm at school bus stops. This initiative is supported by NTSB recommendations on policy and practice.

A stop arm survey is conducted one day each school year in Nevada. The bus drivers count the number of timesa vehicle violates the stop arm. 1,800 instances were observed in one day. Looking to develop an outreachcampaign regarding laws at school bus stops and student safety messages.

A concern and safety issue in all county school districts, most support the initiative for a new Nevada law,including Washoe and Clark.

The state would need to look at the process for distribution of funds from citations, but a lot of that would belocal. Just want to try to get it passed first, then endeavor the distribution of funds. It was discussed thattypically the majority of fees from citations go to administer the courts.

6

DRAFT Page 4 of 6

Ms. Kapuler shared that Vision Zero Truckee Meadows is working with the Safe Kids Coalition and has funding todo outreach with kids who ride buses, share safety messages with them on their way to school. Otheropportunities for funding for outreach include Renown Hospital and Blue Cross. Outreach is being planned forthe fall when school is back in session.

Agenda Item 6. Task Force Strategy Updates and Legislative Discussion - ACTION ITEM – APPROVEDThe Legislative Advisory Opinions presented by the CEA Task Forces are attached, along with a document on theimpact of safety laws.

The NECTS discussed the process for legislative advisory opinions once approved by the NECTS, specifically thosethat are ready to be proposed as BDRs for the 2021 session and how to continue development of those that arenot ready. Some of the advisory opinions will take some time but some are low-hanging fruit.

The current process includes approval by NECTS, presentation to the Nevada Transportation Board, presentationto Executive Branch agencies and individual legislators, and state agencies determine which to support and/orsponsor as BDRs.

Ms. Sherry Bruggeman, Deputy Director at Department of Public Safety shared that each session the legislativemembers have their priorities. Items brought to legislators attention early in the process (and often) typicallyhave better results. It is important to gain support by committee or senator/assemblyman.

Sondra Rosenberg (NDOT) suggested moving forward with the “short-term” advisory opinions, and alsoincorporating policy in the 2021-2025 SHSP Update document, to tie advisory opinions to strategies and actionsin the plan and integrating best practices.

There are federal funds available that can be accessed for data collection, planning, research, and analysis ofpublic opinion in support of legislative upgrades.

Kristina Swallow motioned to approve the legislative advisory opinions, which was seconded by SherryBruggeman. Action was approved unanimously.

Action: Kimley-Horn to set up follow up meeting or survey for the top 3 advisory opinions for 2021.Action: Invite legislators to NECTS.

Agenda Item 7. NECTS Survey and 2020 Traffic Safety SummitA summary of the survey completed by NECTS members is attached and will be discussed at the next NECTSmeeting.

The Nevada Traffic Safety Summit is typically scheduled for mid-October. The NECTS discussed planning an in-person event with a contingency plan to hold a virtual event. With Covid-19, there is risk in planning in personevents. There are several professional organizations and other states that are hosting virtual events this year,including American Public Works Association (APWA), and Texas Traffic Safety Conference(https://groups.tti.tamu.edu/cts/2020-traffic-safety-conference/program/). Due to anticipated continued travelrestrictions and budget cuts, many support developing a virtual event in the fall for the 2020 Nevada TrafficSafety Summit.

7

DRAFT Page 5 of 6

Agenda Item 8. Zero Fatalities Program Fatalities/Outreach/Hot Media TopicsMr. Bennett with the Office of Traffic Safety presented the year-to-date fatality data, which shows that Nevadais down one fatality at the end of April 2020 compared year-to-date with 2019. Due to Covid-19, many changesin traffic volumes, patterns and behavior. Many of Nevada’s Critical Emphasis Areas (CEAs) are the mostcommon key contributors to 2020 fatalities, however, increased speed (with less vehicles on the roadways) andunbelted occupants have been the biggest issues. Occupant fatalities are up 23%.

Zero Fatalities has a new website! Check out the changes here: www.zerofatalitiesnv.com. The updatedbranding and logo was updated from blue and silver to red, grey and black. The new website is to focus onproviding the latest data and a Call To Action (CTA) on main page – opportunity to provide input, share andpartner. If you have any changes, send to Andrew.

The Zero Fatalities Motorcycle Safety (Nevada Rider) Campaign will run through the end of June. The campaigntargets 20+ drivers and will run in Clark County and Washoe County. The campaign is digital:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkzgPXvO6Q0&list=PLcXFHlbARrexZEmDp2bVt2I0Mb_kf0oei&index=1

As mentioned above, there has been an increase in speed-related fatalities in 2020, both in Nevada andnationwide. In Nevada, law enforcement agencies are utilizing funds through the Joining Forces program toincrease efforts for speed enforcement.

Rebecca Kapuler with RTC Washoe shared a campaign that Vision Zero Truckee Meadows is running for#StayhomeforNevada, asking people to share photos and comments regarding Vulnerable Users on theroadways. Flier with campaign and contact information is attached.

Agenda Item 9. 2021-2025 SHSP UpdateMr. Shakal with NDOT provided an overview/update of the current SHSP update process:

· 2016-2020 SHSP Closeouto The team is currently evaluating all strategies and action steps from the 2016-2020 Update as

well as assessing all previous strategies and action steps.· The timeline for the 2021-2025 SHSP Update is as follows:

o June/July – Set Strategies and Action Steps (June Task Force Meetings)§ Consider Speed Management as another task force based on data.

o July/Aug – Develop Plano Approval in the Fall

Agenda Item 10. Open Discussion / Next Meeting Date· 2020 NECTS Meeting Dates:

o End of July – Kimley-Horn to send out Doodle Pollo Schedule October NECTS meeting around the same time as the virtual Safety Summit.

· Covid-19 Reopening Phase 2 Concernso May experience driving anxiety due to not driving your normal schedule to/from work. Be

thoughtful about team members and anxiety about returning to work, including driving anxietyo Mr. Taylor with REMSA shared that EMS and First Responders have been working harder during

the shutdown.o It is important for us all to educate ourselves and be safe during Phase 2 and when returning to

the workplace.o Ms. Kapuler shared that bicycle shops are selling out of bikes and there is a huge increase of

bicyclists on the road. Even as we go back, be mindful of Vulnerable Users on the roadways.

8

DRAFT Page 6 of 6

Agenda Item 11. Public CommentNo public comments.

Agenda Item 12. Adjourn MeetingMeeting Motion to adjourn – Mr. Guthreau. 2nd Sondra Rosenberg. Adjourned 11:01am.

AttachmentsMarch 3, 2020 NECTS Final Meeting MinutesStatewide Fatality DataNECTS Survey SummaryTask Force Advisory OpinionsTask Force Quarterly Reports and Tracking MatricesImpact of Traffic Safety LawsVision Zero Truckee Meadows Campaign Flier

9


TO: NECTS



Agenda Item 4: Traffic Records Executive Committee

1. SUMMARY OF AGENDA ITEMThis agenda item is for the NECTS to receive an update from the Traffic Records Coordinating Committee(TRCC).

2. BACKGROUNDThe NECTS serves as the Traffic Records Executive Committee and brief updates are typically provided atNECTS Meetings.

The TRCC is currently working on an updated Strategic Plan and a Self-Assessment for NHTSA. The NevadaTraffic Safety Crash Facts documents was recently converted into an online tool through Power BI. Toaccess the site, go tohttps://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiZGZiY2YwMmQtZWU2ZC00OTQyLThjNzgtZTNkMmRmMGY4Yzg4IiwidCI6IjdlMjIwZDMwLTBiNTktNDdlNS04YTgxLWE0YTlkOWFmYmRjNCIsImMiOjN9&pageName=ReportSection.

3. ANALYSISN/A

4. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NECTS ACTIONN/A

5. LIST OF ATTACHMENTSN/A


10

https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiZGZiY2YwMmQtZWU2ZC00OTQyLThjNzgtZTNkMmRmMGY4Yzg4IiwidCI6IjdlMjIwZDMwLTBiNTktNDdlNS04YTgxLWE0YTlkOWFmYmRjNCIsImMiOjN9&pageName=ReportSection.


TO: NECTS



Agenda Item 5: Safety Spotlight

1. SUMMARY OF AGENDA ITEMThe NECTS will receive an update on Vision Zero Truckee Meadows by Rebecca Kapuler with RTC Washoe.

2. BACKGROUNDN/A

3. ANALYSISN/A




11


TO: NECTS



Agenda Item 6: Traffic Safety Approaches in 2020

1. SUMMARY OF AGENDA ITEMNECTS Members to share updates and discuss what their agencies have done to focus on traffic safety withthe changes due to COVID-19 in 2020.

2. BACKGROUNDN/A

3. ANALYSISN/A




12


TO: NECTS



Agenda Item 7: 2021-2025 SHSP Update

1. SUMMARY OF AGENDA ITEMAgenda Item 7 provides the NECTS with a brief update on recent activities within the Critical EmphasisArea (CEA) Task Force Teams and opens discussion on the selection of Critical Emphasis Areas for the2021-2025 SHSP Update.

2. BACKGROUNDThe CEA Task Forces meet on a quarterly basis to discuss progress on the strategies and specific actionsteps identified within the SHSP. Task Force Quarterly Reports include summaries of Task Force activitiesfrom Q2 2020.

The Federal Highway Administration requires states develop a Strategic Highway Safety Plan at least everyfive years. FHWA provides the guidance on selecting Critical Emphasis Areas(https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/shsp/guidebook/ch3.cfm#ch34), which is provided in the attachment.

3. ANALYSISN/A


5. LIST OF ATTACHMENTSHandout #2 – CEA Task Force Quarterly Reports, Selection of CEAs and Annual Fatality Data


13

1

July 24, 2020 Prepared by:

Accomplishments Problem Identification

• Based on the data, most DUI offenses are committed by first-time offenders. • Based on the data, many impaired driving crashes involve the use of substances other than

alcohol.

Strategy 1 Strategy 2 Strategy 3 Strategy 4

Strategy 2: Improve the field assessment, data collection, and analysis of drug-impaired driving Efforts are ongoing to improve data consistency between labs for results of drug analysis. Drugged driving law enforcement training classes such as DRE and ARIDE are on hold due to COVID-19.

Strategy 2

Strategy 3: Increase and support DUI Court Training through National Center for DWI Courts (NCDC) Online criminal justice training sessions are being developed by NV’s TSRP

Strategy 3

Strategy 4: Court Monitoring pilot project: When charges are reduced or dismissed, offenders are likely not getting the treatment or education needed to prevent recidivism Data collection is ongoing; a MADD Round Table event will occur in August to present results.

Strategy 4

Priorities/Actions Determine New Strategies and Action Steps Task Force to assess existing strategies and action steps to close out 2020 and determine new strategies and action steps for 2021-2025 Update.

Legislative Support Support ARIDE training for all officers and a DRE call-out program for further legislative action.

14

2


Advisory Opinions Advisory Opinions have been developed for:

• Mandatory ARIDE training for all law enforcement officers • DRE call-out program

15

1

June 30, 2020 Prepared by:

Accomplishments Problem ID (Existing SHSP)

• Crash type: Majority of K & A crashes are angle crashes • Vehicle Action: Going straight and turning left are the majority of K & A • Majority of intersection crashes occur in daylight • Age of Driver: 26 - 45

SOUTH CARSON STREET/STEWART STREET ROUNDABOUT Carson City presented on the progress of the South Carson Street/Stewart Street Roundabout project. Topics covered included analysis on converting the signalized intersection to a roundabout along with 20+ public meetings and online public engagement tools.

Strategy: Strategy 1: Implement geometric improvements through engineering, Step 1.1: Provide data and tools for practitioners to choose appropriate safety mitigation measures for Intersections Strategy 2: Use appropriate traffic controls to reduce conflicts, Step 2.2 Educate other NDOT and local agency employees of the benefits of alternative intersection designs

POWER BI UPDATE The Power BI tool was demonstrated to the Task Force. The Task Force was very excited about being able to have this information available.

Strategy: All

PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION New problem identif ication was developed based on the 2014-2018 Nevada Crash Facts and presented to the Task Force.

Strategy: All

BENEFITS OF ALTERNATIVE INTERSECTION DESIGNS A PowerPoint summarizing the alternative intersection designs has been developed and was presented to the Task Force.

Strategy: Strategy 2: Use appropriate traffic controls to reduce conflicts, Step 2.2 Educate other NDOT and local agency employees of the benefits of alternative intersection designs

16

2


PUBLIC EDUCATION ON ALTERNATIVE INTERSECTION DESIGNS Develop a flyer/handout based on the information contained in the PowerPoint.

Strategy: Strategy 2: Training, education and awareness, Step 2.3 Educate the public on the benefits of roundabouts and other alternative intersection designs

Priorities/Actions NEW STRATEGIES AND ACTIONS Review of existing strategies and actions along with the latest intersection crash data to determine if modifications need to be made as part of the SHSP Update.

Strategy: All.

Advisory Opinions Enable law enforcement agencies to use automated enforcement This will be revamped with the update of the SHSP.

Strategy: Strategy 3: Legislative and Enforcement, Step 3.1: Support the efforts for automated enforcement legislation

INTERSECTION CONFIGURATION ANALYSIS Presented at the Task Force meeting on 02-26-2020. No action or advisory opinion.

Strategy: Strategy 3: Legislative and Enforcement, Step N/A

17

1


Accomplishments NDOT Wildlife Management Nevada documentary (Re)Connecting Wild is in film festivals in the US and Internationally and has had a lot of great PR for Nevada as a leader in this field. Watch the documentary here (12 min): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK-mvhPMokY

Strategy 2: Keep vehicles in their lanes through improvements/engineering

Joining Forces campaigns – distracted driving and speeding Explanation: Through Event #5 (and a portion of #6 data), Joining Forces has made 19,473 stops and issued 9,142 citations for speed and 1,408 for distracted driving. As speed issues increased, including issues with people racing, four agencies received additional funds for “rapid response,” and 400 speed racers were ticketed.

Strategy 1: Increase targeted enforcement and public education programs

Priorities/Actions Develop New Strategies and Action Steps and Identify new action step leads. Identified Problem ID • High number of run off the road crashes and fatalities. • Data shows a split between urban and rural crashes and fatalities. • Occurrence of cell-phone use and other distracted driving behaviors

Questions Data Questions: o Def ine “Lane Departures” and “Most Harmful Event” in the data set. o Summarize of lane departure crashes that are not speed or impaired related and where they occur. o Provide Lane Departure crashes in a construction or work zone o Obtain Cell phone citations statewide

Subcommittees Subcommittee to develop new strategies and action steps

Advisory Opinions Recommend an Advisory Opinion that cell phone violations are non-negotiable citations. 2017 DMV data had 8,129 1st offense cell phone violation. NHP Southern Command citation data had 7,988 1st offense cell phone violation. Discrepancy with what is reported to DMV. TRCC is working on this data. Court data is all separate, there is no common repository or database.

Strategy 1: Increase targeted enforcement and targeted education programs

18

1


Accomplishments Training All classes were cancelled back in March due to COVID-19. Some are starting to open, requiring a waiver for students and document certification that they do not have COVID-19 or symptoms. Those opening include: o 4 Harley Davidson Dealerships o Truckee Meadows o CSN to open first week of July o Western NV College to open last week of June o Rural training in Elko and Winnemucca opening mid-July

Strategy 2: Increase the percentage of motorcyclists that are trained and licensed.

Motorcycle Safety Campaigns Motorcycle Safety Campaign for Motorcycle Awareness Month (May), will run from April through June. Messages on “Look Twice” and “Share the Road.” All digital, target audience is Drivers 20+. Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkzgPXvO6Q0&list=PLcXFHlbARrexZEmDp2bVt2I0Mb_kf0oei

Strategy 3: Improve motorcycle-f riendly roadway design, traffic control, construction, and maintenance policies and practices

Priorities/Actions Developing New Strategies and Action Steps The Task Force is continuing to review crash data and assessing previous strategies and action steps to development new strategies and action steps for the 2021-2025 SHSP Update.

Impacts all strategies

Questions Data Questions: o Single or multiple vehicles with a motorcycle o Age of the other driver or at fault vehicle driver o Compare number of Fatalities with the reduction in AADT during COVID-19 o Training - number of people trained per month

N/A

Subcommittees Subcommittee to develop new strategies and action steps for SHSP Update.

Advisory Opinions N/A

19

1


Accomplishments Problem Identification: • Individuals who crash and are unbelted are more likely to experience a serious injury or fatality. • Men are more highly represented in the crash statistics with unbelted crashes. • Men ages 26-35 have almost twice the number of fatalities as any other age group. • Passenger fatalities and serious injuries are also a problem, not just unbelted drivers. • Unbelted fatalities are highest of Saturdays and Sundays. • There is a spike in fatalities in the month of July.

Rural fatalities are overrepresented in the crash data.

Primary Seat Belt Law Preparations in support of Primary Seat Belt Law for the 2021 Legislative session continue. Support by business and community leaders is discussed in ongoing meetings. Explanation: New Task Force leadership will develop an action plan for the 2021 Legislative Session patterned after the example of UDOT’ s successful effort to secure a statewide primary seat belt law. Implementing the NHTSA 2018 OP Assessment Recommendations All of the recommendations are currently in the process of being addressed and each recommendation has been assigned to a responsible individual to coordinate the implementation of the recommendation. Explanation: The NHTSA 2018 OP Assessment provided key recommendations and the Office of Traffic Safety is working with the OP Task Force to implement the recommendations over the coming years.

Strategy: Develop an action plan and timeline for 2021 Legislative Session in coordination with OTS and NDOT. Strategy: Develop a “Follow-Up Plan” document/tracking matrix with individuals assigned to each recommendation, their actions and a status column.

OP Program Update May Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign was cancelled due to COVID-19 Drivers Edge events in northern Nevada were cancelled due to COVID-19 Public awareness activities such as crashed car trailers were used in northern Nevada; plans for a second trailer for Las Vegas are underway.

20

2



Action Implement a statewide standardized child safety seat checklist to guide inspections. Explanation: National Safety Council has developed an app with a digital checklist.

Strategy: Use tribal laws to discuss local primary seat belt laws with various municipalities in both southern and northern Nevada.

Action Develop a legislative plan for a state-wide primary seat belt law. Create standard Occupant Protection PowerPoint to share PBL messages Meet with local businesses and community leaders to gain support for PBL. Explanation: The Task Force will develop a strategy and plan different from the previous legislative session to add pros and cons to the Task Force’s legislative advisory opinion, addressing previously expressed concerns.

Strategy: Subcommittee to develop the legislative plan.

Subcommittees Child Passenger Safety Sub Task Force Actions Collaboration Opportunities: most classes and checkpoints are postponed due to COVID-19

Advisory Opinions Upgrade NRS 484D.495 to a Primary Seat Belt Law Strategy:

Advise the NECTS concerning issues relating to transportation safety, including, without limitation, occupant protection through proper seat belt usage and proper child restraint usage.

Increase seat belt use law penalties from $25 to $100

21

1


Accomplishments Problem ID (Existing SHSP)

• Middle aged male pedestrians (46-55) is the largest victim group, and male pedestrians represent a majority of K & As

• Almost half of pedestrian K & As occurred in the roadway, followed by almost a quarter that occurred in crosswalks

• Improper crossing and darting into the roadway accounted for more than half of the K & As • October/November have the highest K & As • Majority of the injuries are during daylight, but majority of fatalities are at night

SOUTH CARSON STREET/STEWART STREET ROUNDABOUT Carson City presented on the progress of the South Carson Street/Stewart Street Roundabout project. Topics covered included analysis on converting the signalized intersection to a roundabout along with 20+ public meetings and online public engagement tools. Discussion on pedestrian safety and roundabouts was conducted. Roundabouts are a safer alternative for pedestrians due to lower speeds, shorter crossing distances, etc.

Strategy: Strategy 1: Implement geometric improvements through engineering, Step 1.1: Provide data and tools for practitioners to choose appropriate safety mitigation measures for Intersections

POWER BI UPDATE The Power BI tool was demonstrated to the Task Force. The Task Force was very excited about being able to have this information available.

Strategy: All

PEDESTRIAN LIGHTING STUDY A pedestrian lighting study is being conducted in NNV. This is a result of the Vision Zero recommendations.

Strategy 1 and 2: Implement geometric improvements through engineering, Action Step 1.2 Provide pedestrian-focused lighting at pedestrian crossing locations Training, education and awareness, Action Step 2.1 Implement Vision Zero in Northern Nevada

PEDESTRIAN CITATION CLASS Continuing to conduct class on a regular basis in Southern Nevada.

Strategy 3: Legislative and Enforcement, Step 3.3 Pedestrian Citation Class

22

2


BENEFITS OF PEDESTRIAN PROVEN SAFETY COUNTERMEASURES A PowerPoint summarizing the alternative intersection designs has been developed and will be presented to the Task Force.

Strategy: Strategy 1: Implement geometric improvements through engineering, Step 1.1: Provide data and tools for practitioners to choose appropriate safety mitigation measures for Intersections

Priorities/Actions REVIEW STRATEGIES AND ACTIONS Review of strategies and actions along with the latest intersection data to determine if modifications need to be made as part of the SHSP Update.

Strategy: All.

IMPLEMENT VISION ZERO IN SOUTHERN NEVADA Erin Breen has been giving a Vision Zero presentations to the City of Las Vegas. Explanation: Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all. First implemented in Sweden in the 1990s, Vision Zero has proved successful across Europe — and now it’s gaining momentum in major American cities.

Strategy: Strategy 2: Training, education and awareness, Action Step 2.1: Implement Vision Zero in Northern and Southern Nevada

PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION New problem identif ication was developed based on the 2014-2018 Nevada Crash Facts and presented to the Task Force.

Strategy: All

Questions N/A

Subcommittees Southern Nevada Pedestrian Task Force The Southern Nevada Pedestrian Task Force meets every other month and is led by Erin Breen.

Vision Zero Contact Rebecca Kapuler if you would like to be included in the Northern Nevada Vision Zero.

Advisory Opinions

23

3


Add NRS language to double fines in active school zones. There is currently no language allowing double fines in active school zones. Mimic construction zones. Add pedestrian safety zones as well.

Revise NRS 484B.063 to allow the governing body of a local government or the Department of Transportation to determine the physical length of school zones. NRS 484B.060 “School crossing zone” def ined. “School crossing zone” means those

sections of streets not adjacent to school property that pupils cross while following a designated walking route to school. (Added to NRS by 1993, 2586) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 484.1485)

NRS 484B.063 “School zone” defined. “School zone” means those sections of streets which are adjacent to school property. (Added to NRS by 1993, 2586) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 484.149)

NRS 484B.363 The governing body of a local government or the Department of Transportation shall designate school zones and school crossing zones. An area must not be designated as a school zone if imposing a speed limit of 15 miles per hour would be unsafe because of higher speed limits in adjoining areas.

MUTCD – no guidance on size of school zones.

24

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Statutes/67th/Stats199312.html#Stats199312page2586

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Statutes/67th/Stats199312.html#Stats199312page2586

1


Accomplishments Zero Teen Fatalities No in-person Zero Teen Fatalities events will be held through the end of the school year due to COVID-19 Strategies and Action Steps Defined Based on the fatal and serious injury crashes, strategies and action steps were developed for their reduction and elimination and further refined by the Task Force. Problem Identification • Saturday and Sunday are the highest days-of-week for young driver fatalities. • July and August see peaks in young driver fatalities. • Increased fatalities between 6pm and 12am.

Strategy: Continue to refine strategies and action steps based on data.


Strategy 1: Improve Driver Education by Standardizing Program The NHTSA Driver’s Education Assessment has been postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19. Ways to improve online driver education continues to be discussed

Strategy 1

Strategy 2: Provide Legislative Support for No Cell Phone use during GDL Collect data on cell phone use by young drivers

Strategy 2

Subcommittees

25

2


No subcommittees yet, but potential subcommittees include: • Driver’s Education written test update • Graduated Driver’s License updates

Strategy: Develop subcommittees as needed.

Advisory Opinions Include Seat Belt Usage in Graduated Driver Licensing System Strategy:

Advise the Nevada Executive Committee on Traffic Safety (NECTS) concerning issues relating to transportation safety, specifically, young driver safety.

Revise the Graduated Licensing System to Include Three Stages Strategy: Advise the NECTS concerning issues relating to transportation safety, specifically, young driver safety.

Revise the Graduate Licensing System to Remove the Age Cap of 18

Strategy: Advise the NECTS concerning issues relating to transportation safety, specifically, young driver safety.

26

Selecting Critical Emphasis Areas

From FHWA Strategic Highway Safety Plans: A Champion's Guidebook to Saving Lives, Second Edition (lastupdated in 2017) https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/shsp/guidebook/ch3.cfm

Each State should identify emphasis areas based on analysis of the available safety data and input fromsafety stakeholders representing the 4 E’s of safety. Emphasis areas may change during SHSP updatesbased on the results of ongoing safety data analysis.

Many States have found a fewer number of emphasis areas (usually between four and eight) helpsdirect efforts and makes the SHSP a more "strategic" and effective plan. For example, a State mayreview annual fatality and serious injury data for the preceding five years. The top five areasrepresenting the most fatalities and serious injuries are then selected for the SHSP.

States also may weigh other factors when considering emphasis areas, such as injury severity, high-riskroadway features that are correlated with particular crash types, risks associated with certain vehicletypes, etc. For example, if a State has experienced a catastrophic bus crash, they may include in theirdata analysis a review of the number and severity of the injuries, the characteristics of the road wherethe crash occurred, the safety performance of the motor carrier operating the bus, and the volume ofbus traffic on the road. After weighing these factors, they may determine that bus safety is a prioritybecause, while bus crashes may be relatively infrequent, when they do occur they can cause asignificant number of fatalities or serious injuries in a single event.

Recommendations on emphasis areas should be reviewed by the Steering Committee or WorkingGroup, and then by the Executive Committee, which will typically make the final decision. A review bythe SHSP committees will help ensure that emphasis areas represent a balance of resources andpriorities.

Current Critical Emphasis Areas

The current critical emphasis areas for the Nevada SHSP include:

· Impaired Driving· Intersections· Lane Departures· Motorcycles· Occupant Protection· Pedestrians· Young Drivers

Annual Fatality Data by Emphasis Area

The following charts show the average annual fatalities and the annual fatality trend for the list ofrecommended emphasis areas.

27

Average Annual Fatalities by Emphasis Area (2014-2018)

Source: NHTSA

Annual Fatalities by Emphasis Area (2014-2018)

Source: NHTSA

28


TO: NECTS



Agenda Item 8: Legislative Discussion

1. SUMMARY OF AGENDA ITEMAgenda Item 8 provides the NECTS an opportunity for discussion on legislative items for the 2021Legislative Session. There will be discussion on:

· BDR to establish NECTS authority· Member Agency Safety Legislative Items

2. BACKGROUNDA key method for improving traffic safety and eliminating fatalities and serious injuries is throughlegislative changes.

3. ANALYSISN/A




29


TO: NECTS

FROM: Amy Davey, NECTS Vice Chair, Administrator, DPS-OTS


Agenda Item 9: Zero Fatalities Outreach/Fatality Update/Hot Media Topics

1. SUMMARY OF AGENDA ITEMAgenda Item 9 provides the NECTS with an update on recent activities from the Zero Fatalities outreach programs, statewide fatalities (through July) and recent traffic safety topics in the media.

2. BACKGROUNDZero Fatalities is the official traffic safety campaign for Nevada (www.zerofatatliesnv.com). Andrew Bennett with the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) will provide an update on recent and ongoing campaigns and hot topics.

3. ANALYSISN/A


5. LIST OF ATTACHMENTSHandout #3– July 2020 Fatality Report


30

TO: PUBLIC SAFETY, DIRECTOR NDOT, HIGHWAY SAFETY COORDINATOR, NDOT TRAFFIC ENGINEERING, FHWA, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

FROM: THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY, STATE FATAL DATA

PREPARED BY: AMANDA BRANDENBURG FARS ANALYST

SUBJECT: FATALITIES BY COUNTY, PERSON TYPE, DAY, MONTH, YEAR AND PERCENT CHANGE.

Month2019

Crashes

2020

Crashes

%

ChangeMonth

2019

Fatals

2020

Fatals

%

Change

JAN 22 25 13.64% JAN 24 25 4.17%

FEB 18 22 22.22% FEB 18 26 44.44%

MAR 23 13 -43.48% MAR 23 13 -43.48%

APR 23 24 4.35% APR 23 27 17.39%

MAY 27 15 -44.44% MAY 27 15 -44.44%

JUN 19 25 31.58% JUN 19 26 36.84%

JUL 22 19 -13.64% JUL 23 21 -8.70%

AUG 0.00% AUG 0.00%

SEP 0.00% SEP 0.00%

OCT 0.00% OCT 0.00%

NOV 0.00% NOV 0.00%DEC 0.00% DEC 0.00%

Reporting

Period Total 154 143 -7.14%

Reporting

Period Total 157 153 -2.55%

Total 283 Total 302

CARSON 0 1 100.00% 0 1 100.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

CHURCHILL 1 4 300.00% 1 4 300.00% 1 2 100.00% 0 1 100.00%

CLARK 103 83 -19.42% 104 87 -16.35% 45 37 -17.78% 21 12 -42.86%

DOUGLAS 4 4 0.00% 4 4 0.00% 1 3 200.00% 0 2 200.00%

ELKO 3 5 66.67% 4 9 125.00% 2 9 350.00% 0 4 400.00%

ESMERALDA 2 0 -100.00% 2 0 -100.00% 1 0 -100.00% 0 0 0.00%

EUREKA 2 0 -100.00% 2 0 -100.00% 2 0 -100.00% 0 0 0.00%

HUMBOLDT 1 2 100.00% 1 2 100.00% 1 2 100.00% 0 1 100.00%

LANDER 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

LINCOLN 3 1 -66.67% 3 1 -66.67% 3 1 -66.67% 2 0 -100.00%

LYON 4 3 -25.00% 4 3 -25.00% 4 2 -50.00% 3 1 -66.67%

MINERAL 2 0 -100.00% 2 0 -100.00% 2 0 -100.00% 1 0 -100.00%

NYE 4 6 50.00% 5 7 40.00% 4 6 50.00% 1 4 300.00%

PERSHING 1 5 400.00% 1 5 400.00% 1 5 400.00% 1 2 100.00%

STOREY 0 1 100.00% 0 1 100.00% 0 1 100.00% 0 1 100.00%

WASHOE 23 28 21.74% 23 29 26.09% 8 13 62.50% 6 5 -16.67%

WHITE PINE 1 0 -100.00% 1 0 -100.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

Reporting

Period Total 154 143 -7.14% 157 153 -2.55% 75 81 8.00% 35 33 -5.71%

Total 283 302 171 59

CARSON 0 0 0.00% 0 1 100.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

CHURCHILL 0 2 200.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

CLARK 34 33 -2.94% 21 17 -19.05% 4 0 -100.00% 0 0 0.00%

DOUGLAS 0 0 0.00% 3 1 -66.67% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

ELKO 1 0 -100.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 1 0 -100.00%

ESMERALDA 0 0 0.00% 1 0 -100.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

EUREKA 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

HUMBOLDT 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

LANDER 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

LINCOLN 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

LYON 0 0 0.00% 0 1 100.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

MINERAL 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

NYE 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 1 100.00% 1 0 -100.00%

PERSHING 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

STOREY 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

WASHOE 8 8 0.00% 6 8 33.33% 1 0 -100.00% 0 0 0.00%

WHITE PINE 0 0 0.00% 1 0 -100.00% 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0.00%

Reporting

Period Total43 43 0.00% 32 28 -12.50% 5 1 -80.00% 2 0 -100.00%

Total 70 51 7 3

2020 DATA IS PRELIMINARY AND DOES NOT NECESSARILY INCLUDE FINAL REPORTS (FORM 5, CORONER, AND/OR TOXICOLOGY).

2019 DATA IS NOT FINAL UNTIL THE END OF DECEMBER 2020.

NOTE: The monthly report will be distributed by the 7th of each month.

Key: Fatalities= Total number of reported fatals (vehicle occupants, pedestrian, motorcyclist, bicyclist, and other).

Vehicle Occupants = Driver and occupant fatalities in a motor vehicle.

Vehicle Unrestrained = Driver and occupant fatalities in a motor vehicle unrestrained.

Pedestrian = Any person on foot, on a personal conveyance, or in a building.

Motorcyclist= A person riding any motor vehicle that has a seat or saddle for the use of its operator and is designed to travel on

Bicyclist= A person on a non-motorized other road vehicle propelled by pedaling (bicycle, tricycle, unicycle, pedalcar).

Other = A person on a scooter, moped, ATV, or other motorized vehicle not captured above on a roadway.

DATE OF REPORT: 08/06/2020

DATA AS OF: 07/31/2020

2019

Unrestrained

2020

Unrestrained

KNOWN COMPARISON OF FATALITIES BY PERSON TYPE BETWEEN 2019 AND 2020.

2019

Occupants

2020

Occupants

%

Change

KNOWN FATAL COMPARISON BETWEEN 2019 AND 2020.

COUNTY2019

Fatalities

2020

Fatalities

%

Change

2019

Crashes

2020

Crashes

%

Change

%

Change

%

Change

%

Change

2019 Other

Scooter,

Moped, ATV

2020 Other

Scooter,

Moped, ATV

COUNTY

THIS DATA DOES NOT INCLUDE DATA FIELDS MARKED BY THE OFFICER AS UNKNOWN.

2020

Motorcyclist

%

Change

2019

Motorcyclist

not more than three wheels in contact with the ground.

2019

Bicyclist

2020

Bicyclist

%

Change

2019

Pedestrian

2020

Pedestrian

32


TO: NECTS



Agenda Item 10: Nevada Traffic Safety Summit

1. SUMMARY OF AGENDA ITEMThe purpose of this agenda item is for the NECTS to hear options for a “virtual” Safety Summit due to thetravel restrictions associated with COVID-19.

2. BACKGROUNDThe Nevada Traffic Safety Summit is typically held on an annual basis in October. The location of thesummit rotates between Northern Nevada and Southern Nevada. The Summit Planning Team would liketo offer a proposal for a virtual gathering for the NECTS to discuss.

3. ANALYSISN/A




33


TO: NECTS



Agenda Item 11: Next Meeting/Open Discussion

1. SUMMARY OF AGENDA ITEMThe next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

2. BACKGROUNDN/A

3. ANALYSISN/A




34

[action item] · 2020. 9. 1. · agenda item 2. public comment no public comments. agenda item 3:...

Documents