2007 NHTSA ASSESSMENT WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOU!

1. 2007 NHTSA ASSESSMENT WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOU!

2. What is NHTSA? • National Highway Transportation Safety Administration • Agency of the Executive Branch; US DOT • Mission: Save lives, prevent injuries and reduce economic impact due to road crashes, through education, research, safety standards and enforcement activity

3. NHTSA: • CDOT’S Partner and funding source • Used for motorcycle safety programs • Education and enforcement • Motorcycle safety training and awareness • Program management

4. NHTSA Facts • Motorcycles are more likely to be involved in a fatal collision with a fixed object than are other vehicles • Helmets are estimated to be 29% effective in preventing fatal injuries and 67% effective in preventing brain injuries • While 20% of passenger vehicle crashes result in injury or death, 80% of motorcycle crashes result in injury or death

5. While 20% of passenger vehicle crashes result in injury or death, 80% of motorcycle crashes result in injury or death • Motorcycle fatalities have increased each year since 1997 • In 2007, 90 riders were killed on Colorado roads – up from 74 in 2006

6. Colorado Motorcycle Statistics • Motorcycle fatalities doubled from 1995 (45) to 2007 (90) • Past 5 years (’03 - ’07) 402 fatalities • 80% not wearing helmets or improperly used • 88% men – 44% age 45 and older • Alcohol a factor in 35% of fatal crashes • Motorcycle registrations increased – rate of fatalities accelerated at a faster pace

7. Many believe the one sure step to take to reduce serious crashes is for riders to take training • CDOT has launched “Live to Ride” to encourage rider education and motorist awareness

8. Facts from NHTSA • Motorcycle fatalities have increased each year since 1997. • In 2007, 90 riders were killed on Colorado roads – up from 74 in 2006

9. What Is An Assessment? • Technical assistance tool • Cooperative effort • NHTSA • MOST • State Highway Safety Office • DMV • CDOT

10. Why an Assessment? • The assessment allows states an outside review of their motorcycle safety program, note the strengths and accomplishments and look to improvements. • Used as a management tool for planning purposes and making decisions • Assessment provides an organized approach for meeting these objectives.

11. CDOT requested NHTSA to facilitate an assessment because CDOT wanted an outside review from experts in the motorcycle field from other states – and have completed assessments for 22 other states. Those include: • Ohio Indiana • Delaware Missouri • Oklahoma West Virginia

12. Wisconsin (2) Minnesota • Florida Maryland • Hawaii South Carolina • Washington Arizona • Michigan Ohio (2) • Illinois New York

13. Indiana • California

14. How is the Assessment Conducted? • Local Assessment Team is questioned by NHTSA Assessment team to determine what areas to focus on… • State and local levels • Law enforcement

15. The NHTSA Technical Assessment team • Safety Program Managers • Rider educators and trainers • Motorcycle Operator Licensing • Research experts • Highway Engineers • Communications

16. The Local Motorcycle Assessment Team was selected from members of CDOT, CDOR, Motorcycle Rights Organizations (ABATE), MOST Sponsors, CSP and area law enforcement and motorcycle dealerships • To date, 29 priority recommendations have been addressed

17. REVIEW • Assessment team reviews all information • Develop recommendations • Compare state program with motorcycle safety guidelines and best practices • Note strengths and challenges • Write final report • Brief state officials on findings

18. Assessment outlined areas that resulted in recommendations: • Program Management • Motorcycle Personal Protective Equipment • Motorcycle Operator Licensing • Motorcycle Rider Education and Training • M/C Operation Under the Influence of Alcohol or Other Drugs

19. Legislation and Regulations • Law Enforcement • Highway Engineering • Motorcycle Rider Conspicuity and Motorist Awareness Programs • Communications Programs • Program Evaluation and Data

20. Of these eleven program areas, 83 recommendations evolved with 29 of them being priority items. 1. Establish MOST Identity 2. MOST Program Manager 3. Identify high-risk populations and behaviors that impact safety

21. 4. Define MOST costs 5. Legislative (helmet, eyewear and other restrictions) 6. Work with DMV to expedite “M” endorsement 7. Identify riders with “M” endorsement that received MOST training 8. Amend instruction permit

22. 9. Accept only MOST and ALMOST Certificates 10. Restrict Permit Holders 11. MOST Program meeting CRS legislation 12. Implement system to enable MOST to manage Program

23. 13. Eliminate MOST Reimbursements (not under consideration) 14. Develop QA Program 15. CDOT as leader – MOST as manager 16. Motorcycle specific messages into driving campaigns and enforcement activities 17. Use CSP to develop & implement impaired riding efforts 18. Training of law enforcement officers in motorcycle DUI detection

24. 19. Include Impaired Riding in Motorcycle Handbook 20. Crash investigation for motorcycles 21. Encourage zero tolerance profile 22. Consider motorcyclists needs in highway engineering 23. Distribute communication materials

25. 24. Increase funding 25. Create one full time employee dedicated to motorcycle public relations 26. Work with all to improve awareness 27. Develop MOST website 28. Conduct PI&E campaigns 29. Evaluate crash data

26. Expect more motorcycles and scooters • Motor vehicle awareness can reduce accidents • Motorcycle rider organizations can better influence motorcycle safety issues by involvement in safety campaigns

27. Rising fuel costs spurring new interest in 2 wheel transportation • Fuel costs may stabilize or reduce but prices will increase over the long haul • So will enthusiasm for inexpensive transportation

28. Interest in motorcycling will continue indefinitely. CDOT and the MOST Program will continue to explore new ways of bringing training and safety awareness to motorcycle riders, new motorcyclists and those who share the roads and highways with them.

29. Partnered with ABATE of Colorado • OSAL • Mobile Training • Trike Training • Motorcycle Rider campaigns

30. Contact information: Colorado Department Of Transportation Office of Transportation Safety Paul Peterson – MOST Program Manager 4201 E. Arkansas Ave. Denver, Co 80222 paul.peterson@dot.state.co.us 303-757-9069

31. Contact information: Impaired Driving Colorado Department Of Transportation Office of Transportation Safety Glenn Davis 4201 E. Arkansas Ave. Denver, Co 80222 glenn.davis@dot.state.co.us 303 757 9462