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Discover the National Model for statewide data collection and management technology, led by the Iowa DOT since 2001. Learn about TraCS and MACH software, shared best practices, and the benefits of electronic forms for traffic incident reporting.
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Traffic Incident Management Data Collection in Iowa Tuesday, April 3, 2018
What is the National Model? • The National Model for the Statewide Application of Data Collection and Management Technology to Improve Highway Safety. Led and managed by the Iowa DOT since 2001 • Josh Halterman - National Model Program Manager • josh.halterman@iowadot.us • A consortium of 15 states and the province of Manitoba that use the TraCS and MACH software to enable local, state and federal public safety entities to share information • Shared use of common software allows for the establishment of best practices as well as enterprise level software for a minimum cost
Who is the National Model? 15 States and 1 Province www.nationalmodel.us MACH and TraCS TraCS
What is TraCS? "TraCS is considered to be one of the best software platforms in the nation for managing electronic forms associated with traffic stops and crash reports," Arizona DOT Director John Halikowski said. "Support from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety and Director Alberto Gutier is invaluable to collecting crash data and identifying trends, helping make Arizona’s roads safer.“* *ADOT News Release “Governor’s Office of Highway Safety grant boosts ADOT crash-data gathering” November 20, 2017 https://www.azdot.gov/media/News/news-release/2017/11/20/governor-s-office-of-highway-safety-grant-boosts-adot-crash-data-gathering
What is TraCS? • TraCS Data Collection • Forms (e-Citation, e-Crash, CMV Inspection, UCR/NIBRS, + many others) • Validation and Process Flow Rules • Diagraming Tool • Location Tool (TLT) • Printed Reports • Forms Manager • Data Transmission • Mobile Data Terminal Interface • TraCS RMS • Case Management • Master Indexes • Confidentiality • Involvement • Advanced Reporting
What is TraCS? • Software Development Kit (SDK) • Allows TraCS to be completely customized by a state • Forms Builder • Rules Builder • Database Builder • Analysis Report Builder • Map Configuration Builder
TIM Data Collection • Iowa Crash TIM Fields • Added 7 Fillable Fields to Iowa’s Crash Form • Validation Rules to Ensure TIM Fields are Filled Complete and Accurate
TIM Data Collection Cont. • Iowa Crash TIM Fields • Added 2 Calculated Time Fields to Iowa’s Crash Form, Cannot be Edited by the User • Validation Rules to Automatically Calculate Clearance Times
Iowa TIM Data Flow Local Law Enforcement State Law Enforcement County Law Enforcement Iowa DOT Compiles Crash Data in Central Repository TIM Data Partners FHWA, NHTSA, Traffic and Safety, IA TIM Committee
Next Steps • Statewide TraCS Update • 350 Law Enforcement Agencies to Receive TraCS Crash TIM Updates • 99.2 % of all Crashes Submitted Electronically • TIM Data Fields Training Video • Updates to Statewide Crash Repository (APS) • Data Evaluation • Examine Data as Collection Begins • Continued TIM Data Collection Training as Needed • Evaluate Needs for Additional Data Fields
Next Steps Cont. • Data Evaluation • Develop Processes and Standards for Sharing TIM Data
Contact Information Chief David Lorenzen Iowa Motor Vehicle Enforcement david.lorenzen@iowadot.us Office (515) 237-3215 Josh Halterman National Model Program Manager josh.halterman@iowadot.us Office: (515) 237-3042