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Capt. Ralph D. Mitchell Jr.

Louisiana State Police. Trafficstat Program. Capt. Ralph D. Mitchell Jr. Louisiana State Police Troop C. www.lsp.org. Troop C. Trafficstat Goals and Objectives. Identify locations throughout the Troop where crashes are most likely to occur

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Capt. Ralph D. Mitchell Jr.

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  1. Louisiana State Police Trafficstat Program Capt. Ralph D. Mitchell Jr. Louisiana State Police Troop C www.lsp.org

  2. Troop C

  3. Trafficstat Goals and Objectives Identify locations throughout the Troop where crashes are most likely to occur Design an effective crash analysis program to determine the primary factors that contribute to traffic crashes at these locations Develop effective countermeasures to correct hazardous conditions Implement a public information and education campaign, to help the public avoid traffic dangers and crash risks Louisiana State Police

  4. Vehicle crashes and traffic congestion have a significant effect on the quality of life of all residents and visitors of Louisiana. Louisiana State Police

  5. The NYPD modeled the TrafficStat process after the CompStat system, a highly-effective method for reducing crime and disorder in New York City, that has been employed by law enforcement officers in recent years. TrafficStat is comprised of four components: 1) Accurate and timely intelligence; 2) Rapid deployment; 3) Effective tactics; and 4) Relentless follow-up and assessment. Louisiana State Police

  6. Strategies The TrafficStat system is used as a tool to implement the Six E's (Engineering, Enforcement, Education, Emergency Response, Evacuation, and Everyone Else) at locations throughout the Troop that show “potential” for effectiveness. The identification process, along with an analysis of crash factors and discussion of potential solutions, takes place at monthly “Traffic Strategy” meetings. Louisiana State Police

  7. Problem Identification Louisiana State Police • 14,076 Total Crashes • 4,692 Crashes per Year 3 Years (97,98,99)

  8. Statistical Data • Crash Analysis • DOTD Abnormals • Troop Clerk Accounting • Highway Safety Commission • DARS • Troop Desk Logs Louisiana State Police

  9. Statistical Data • Location of Crash – Phase One • Intersection • Section • Spot Louisiana State Police

  10. Statistical Data • Location of Crash – Phase One • Time of Crash – Phase Two Louisiana State Police

  11. Location of Crash – Phase One • Time of Crash – Phase Two • Exhaustive Analysis of Cause – Phase Three Louisiana State Police

  12. Causative Factors • Manner of Collision on Report • Signs and Signals • Failure to Yield • Following Too Closely. Louisiana State Police

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  14. Six E's • Enforcement—targeted enforcement of unsafe driving violations at specific times of day, days of the week, at locations identified as crash-prone Louisiana State Police

  15. Effective Tactics • Trafficstat Plan • All Troopers • Location Profiles • Enforcement Recommendations • Constantly Updated Louisiana State Police

  16. Effective Tactics • Location Profiles • # of Crashes • Total Traffic Count • Seat Belt Usage • Prevailing Speed Louisiana State Police

  17. Countermeasures • Target Enforcement • High Visibility Patrol • Unmarked Car Patrol • Unmanned Vehicle/Drone Radar • Stationary Patrol • Radar Trailer Louisiana State Police

  18. Six E's • Engineering—changing the timing of a traffic light; adding a turn arrow; installing signs or barriers; painting new pavement markings • Trooper Recommendations • DOTD Liaison Louisiana State Police

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  21. Six E's • Education—public information and education campaigns are conducted to increase the publics awareness of traffic hazards and crash risks. • Media Blitzes • Target Audience Identification • Troopers in Schools • Web Pages Louisiana State Police

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  23. Six E's • Emergency Response – Implementing Traffic Incident Command principles to relieve congestion and restore the flow of traffic in a timely fashion. • Incident Command Training • Emergency Notification Louisiana State Police

  24. Six E's • Evacuation – Coordination with all Emergency Operations and Management Groups charged with the responsibility of public safety during natural and manmade disasters. • National Guard • Legislative Delegation • Infrastructure Groups Louisiana State Police

  25. Six E's • Everyone Else – Involvement of any and all community groups with an interest in traffic and highway safety. • MPO’s • Community Groups • College and University Groups Louisiana State Police

  26. Louisiana State Police • Following Too Close Campaign • Info to Judges/D.A. • Press Releases • Stopwatches

  27. Tailgator Campaign Louisiana State Police

  28. Billboard

  29. Poster Just 2 Seconds • Hand and stop watch • “Just 2 Seconds” text • “Did You Know” section • Slogan • Trooper badge & NSU logo Did You Know? By watching the rear bumper of the car aheadof you as it passes a sign and counting“one thousand one, one thousand two…” You CanSave Lives,Save Money & Save Time!

  30. Louisiana State Police 3 Yr (98,99,00) Yr 2001 % • DWI’s 1155 1371 18.70 • SPD 14893 13319 -10.57 • FTC 224 916 308.94 • ITC 1145 6642 480.02 • Tot Haz. 20653 26157 26.65 As of 01/01/02

  31. Louisiana State Police 3 Yr (98,99,00) Yr 2001 % • PDC’s 2719 2557 -5.96 • IC’s 1924 1701 -11.59 • FC’s 50 41 -18.00 • Total All 4693 4299 -8.40 As of 01/01/02

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  33. Effects of Trafficstat • 26% Reduction in Alcohol Related Fatal Crashes • Highest Seat Belt Usage Rate in State • Seat Belt Usage Rate 7% Higher than Nation • 18% Reduction in Fatal Crashes. Louisiana State Police

  34. Benefits of Trafficstat • Reduction of Crashes • Trooper feeling of Mission • Supervisor Accountability • No Surprises • Procedural missteps are exposed • Investment in Patrol Area • Minimal Cost to Department Louisiana State Police

  35. Why is Trafficstat Different? • Does not rely on task force concept. • Follow-up and accountability. • Manpower on patrol at times of high crash exposure • Evaluation of Effectiveness. Louisiana State Police

  36. Trafficstat Monthly Meetings • Develop Traffic Safety Programs • Discussion • Review Crash Prone Locations • In-Depth Review of Fatalities • Accountability • Newsletter Louisiana State Police

  37. Future Projects Mapping Louisiana State Police

  38. Conclusions Capt. Ralph D. Mitchell Jr. Louisiana State Police Troop C www.lsp.org

  39. Questions? Louisiana State Police

  40. Louisiana State Police Troop C 4047 West Park Gray, LA 70359 985-857-3684 (Phone) 985-857-3679(Fax) rmitchell@dps.state.la.us Capt. Ralph D. Mitchell Jr. Louisiana State Police Troop C www.lsp.org

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