State of Florida Highway Safety Plan. Rick Scott Florida Governor. Ananth Prasad, P.E. FDOT Secretary

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1 State of Florida 2015 Highway Safety Plan Rick Scott Florida Governor Ananth Prasad, P.E. FDOT Secretary

2 FDOT HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN FY 2014/2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction... 2 Performance Plan... 8 Speed Control Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Motorcycle Safety Impaired Driving Community Traffic Safety Traffic Records Police Traffic Services Occupant Protection/Child Passenger Safety Paid Media Planning and Administration Project List Financial Summary Certification and Assurances

3 Florida Department of Transportation FY2014/2015 Highway Safety Plan FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is an executive agency, which means it reports directly to the Governor. FDOT s primary statutory responsibility is to coordinate the planning and development of a safe, viable, and balanced state transportation system serving all regions of the state, and to assure the compatibility of all components, including multimodal facilities. A multimodal transportation system combines two or more modes of movement of people or goods. Florida s transportation system includes roadway, air, rail, sea, spaceports, bus transit, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The FDOT s mission includes the continual improvement of Florida's transportation systems. The FDOT s Highway Safety Office consists of the following sections: federal highway safety grants, engineering and crash data, bicycle pedestrian safety program, safe routes to schools program, crossing guard train-the-trainer, and employee health and safety. FLORIDA S 2012 STRATEGIC HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN Florida is committed to driving down fatalities and serious injuries on our streets and highways. The Departments of Education, Health, Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Transportation and the Florida Highway Patrol have partnered with agencies of the Federal Government and dozens of traffic safety organizations, cities and counties, and private sector businesses to develop Florida's Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). "With more than 19 million residents and nearly 84 million annual visitors traveling on 121,000+ miles of roads, it is a challenge to ensure the safety of Florida's traveling public. The SHSP is an interagency plan to address the challenge by focusing on engineering, enforcement, education, and emergency response solutions," said Governor Rick Scott of the State s SHSP. On November , the SHSP's signatory partners met in Tallahassee to pledge their support for the implementation of the five year plan which is based on proven countermeasures in order to devise datadriven and research-based strategies for fatality and serious injury reduction. The SHSP s goal is to achieve at least a five percent annual reduction in the actual number of fatalities and serious injuries, using the five-year averages from 2006 to 2010 as a baseline. The Florida Department of Transportation, in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and partners from all segments of Florida s traffic safety community, developed the 2012 SHSP. Florida s SHSP is a statewide, datadriven plan that addresses the 4 E s of safety engineering, education, enforcement, and emergency response. The updated 2012 SHSP is serving as a roadmap to help Florida drive down fatalities and serious injuries for the five years between 2013 and

4 The Florida SHSP Emphasis Areas are: Aggressive Driving Intersection Crashes Vulnerable Road Users/Bicycles and Pedestrians Vulnerable Road Users/Motorcycles Lane-Departure Crashes Impaired Driving At-Risk Drivers/Aging Road Users At-Risk Drivers/Teen Drivers Distracted Driving Traffic Records Florida SHSP Continuing Priority Areas are: Occupant Protection Commercial Vehicles Work Zone Safety FEDERAL TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAMS Florida s Highway Safety Plan (HSP) and Highway Safety Improvement Plan (HSIP) echo the goals of the SHSP. The HSP follows the NHTSA requirements and the HSIP follows the FHWA requirements for development, implementation and reporting. This HSP is being developed inclusive of the requirements outlined in the Uniform Procedure for State Highway Safety Grant Programs as amended by the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 st Century Act (MAP-21). States must submit an HSP each year to NHTSA for approval, describing their highway safety program and the activities they plan to undertake in order to drive down highway fatalities and serious injuries. MAP-21 amended Section 402 (b) to require states to coordinate their HSP, data collection, and information systems with the SHSP as defined in 23 U.S.C. 148(a). Florida has, for many years, housed both the HSP and the HSIP in the same office within the FDOT with the SHSP serving as the overarching guide to continuous improvement of safety on our highways. MAP-21, therefore, provides additional credibility to Florida s historical and on-going traffic safety program process. 3

5 The National Priority Safety Programs contained within MAP-21 include: Occupant Protection (405 (b)) State Traffic Safety Information Systems (405 (c)) Impaired Driving Countermeasures (405 (d)) Motorcyclist Safety (405 (f)) Distracted Driving (405 (e)) State Graduated Driver Licensing (405 (g)) Under MAP-21 states are encouraged to use data to identify performance measures beyond the consensus performance measures, although the FDOT Highway Safety Office and other traffic safety partners have historically applied a data-driven approach to the allocation of resources. As a result, Florida s SHSP includes the following emphasis areas and continuing priority areas. The combined efforts of the HSP and the HSIP are intended to impact these areas. Florida Highway Safety Plan (HSP) Process This Federal Fiscal Year Highway Safety Plan is Florida s action plan for distribution of NHTSA highway safety funds. The Plan is based on Florida s SHSP goals and objectives and MAP-21 requirements. As part of our process, the FDOT is continuously analyzing the linkages between specific safety investments and safety outcomes in order to track the association between the application of resources and results. The Florida Department of Transportation Safety Office (FDOT) funds subgrants that address traffic safety priority areas, approach or resources including in order to improve traffic safety and reduce crashes, fatalities and serious injuries. Subgrants may be awarded for assisting in addressing traffic safety deficiencies, expansion of an ongoing activity, or development of a new program. Grants are awarded to state and local safety-related agencies as "seed" money to assist in the development and implementation of programs that address traffic safety deficiencies or expand ongoing safety programs activities in safety priority program areas. Funding for these grants are apportioned to states annually from NHTSA according to a formula based on population and road mileage. Funding may be available for projects in other program areas if there is documented evidence of an identified problem. 4

6 Today s highway safety programs focus on certain highway safety areas that have proven to be more effective than others in reducing traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities, especially when combined. These programs, designated as National Priority Program Areas are also the foundation of the State of Florida 2015 Highway Safety Plan: Speed Control Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Motorcycle Safety Impaired Driving Community Traffic Safety Traffic Records Police Traffic Services Occupant Protection/Child Passenger Safety Paid Media Planning and Administration Government agencies, political subdivisions of the state, local city and county government agencies, law enforcement, state colleges and state universities, school districts, fire departments, public emergency service providers, and certain qualified non-profit organizations (e.g. Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Students Against Destructive Decisions) are eligible to receive traffic safety grant funding. It is expected that programs funded through these grants will become self-sufficient and continue when grant funding terminates. To promote self-sufficiency, agencies are expected to provide a local funding match when personnel costs are included in second and third year projects. The local match is normally 25% of eligible costs for second year projects and 50% for third year projects. Entities interested in applying for NHTSA funding through Florida s Office of Highway Safety submit concept papers. Grants are awarded on a federal fiscal year basis (October 1 September 30) and can be funded for a maximum of three consecutive years in a given priority area. Concept papers are received between January 1 and March 31 for the next award cycle beginning October 1. Concept papers are evaluated for their expected effectiveness in targeting traffic safety issues. Evaluation and selection is data-driven based on the Florida Highway Safety Matrix; awards require performance measure delivery and reporting. Projects ultimately selected should provide the most impact to the high crash, high fatality, high injury challenges that Florida faces. If concept papers are not received from those areas identified as high crash, high fatality and high injury, the Traffic Safety Office may directly solicit concepts from agencies within high risks areas. 5

7 Problem Identification The county and city matrices (Florida Highway Safety Matrix) are designed to provide FDOT traffic safety planners an objective, data-driven tool to identify traffic safety problems. Both counties and cities are divided into three population groups. The numbers in each matrix represent where counties or cities rank within their population group in a particular program area, with 1 representing the worst crash rate, as described below. For example, the 12 next to Marion indicates they are ranked 12th in alcoholrelated crashes among the 23 counties in Group 1. The rankings in both matrices are based on rates of fatalities plus injuries over one, three, and five-year periods, in this case FY2015 rankings reflect data. In the County Matrix rates are 50% per population and 50% per vehicle mile traveled, with the exception of the Bicycle and Pedestrian areas, which are 100% per population. For the City Matrix, all rates are per population. Inmate populations are excluded in the calculations. Specific measures for each column in the matrix are as follows: Total Fatalities and Injuries (F&I) overall fatalities plus injuries Alcohol Related alcohol-related fatalities plus injuries (this includes both Driving Under Influence and crashes where had been drinking was a contributing circumstance) Bicycle, Motorcycle, Pedestrian F&I bicyclist, motorcyclist, and pedestrian fatalities plus injuries Speed Related speed-related fatalities plus injuries Safety Equipment injuries plus fatalities among drivers and passengers who were both not using safety equipment and were subject to the seat belt law Aggressive Driving injuries plus fatalities in crashes where two or more of certain moving violations (includes careless driving, improper passing, and several others) were cited Teen Drivers injuries plus fatalities among drivers aged 15-19, excluding bicyclists and motorcyclists Older Drivers injuries plus fatalities among drivers aged 65+, excluding bicyclists and motorcyclist. Alcohol, speeding, and aggressive driving are treated as causal factors, so that all injuries and fatalities in crashes involving them are counted. On the other hand, only bicycle, motorcycle, and pedestrian victims, drivers or 65+, plus individuals not using seat belts are counted in their respective areas. The Florida DHSMV Traffic Crash Statistics Report was used as the data source in the county matrix for the Total F&I, Alcohol Related, and the Bicycle, Motorcycle, and Pedestrian F&I areas. DOT s CAR database was used in the Speed Related, Safety Equipment, Teen Drivers, Drivers 65+, and Aggressive Driving areas, as well as the source for all data used in compiling city crash data. Additional information on Florida s behavioral grant process can be found at 6

8 STAKEHOLDERS Florida s highway safety process is dynamic. The development and execution of the SHSP, for example, happens through the continuous work of the agencies and organizations described above. In addition, many of the traffic safety emphasis areas are supported through the concerted efforts of coalitions. Coalitions working under the umbrella of the SHSP or partnering in the process include: The Motorcycle Coalition Mobility for Life Coalition Impaired Driving Coalition Distracted Driving Coalition Teen Driving Coalition Bicycle/Pedestrian Coalition Community Traffic Safety Teams Traffic Records Coalition Minority Task Force Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) During the development of the SHSP there were emphasis area teams for each emphasis area, comprised of technical experts and highway safety advocates representing the 4 E s of highway safety. Each emphasis area team was led by a chair and sometimes also a co-chair. The final work product was reviewed by a SHSP leadership team who then recommended approval to the SHSP executive team. In addition to the SHSP Emphasis area teams, Florida s Community Traffic Safety Teams (CTSTs) provide a consistent input into the highway safety process. CTSTs are locally based groups of highway safety advocates who are committed to solving traffic safety problems through a comprehensive, multijurisdictional, multi-disciplinary approach. Members include local city, county, state, and occasionally federal agencies, as well as private industry representatives and local citizens. The community boundaries determined by the individuals comprising the team, and can be a city, an entire county, a portion of a county, multiple counties, or any other jurisdictional arrangement. 7

9 Additional partners throughout the process include traffic safety members and advocates, FDOT District Traffic Safety Engineers, law enforcement, emergency responders, judges, MADD, SADD, and many state and local agencies. Through the combination of these efforts there are literally thousands of partners that work toward the goal of zero fatalities on our highways. 8

10 Performance Plan Congress requires each state to set performance goals and report performance measures in the Highway Safety Performance Plan. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Governors Highway Safety Association developed a set of 14 minimum performance measures that must be included in each state s plan. These are broken down into three activity measures, one behavioral measure, and 10 core outcome measures. The fatality numbers for the outcome measures use data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Performance goals are required for the behavioral measure and the 10 core outcome measures. The FDOT Highway Traffic Safety Program has included two additional core outcome measures and three activity measures that relate to Florida. The following goals were set to meet the requirements of 23 CFR : Traffic Fatalities C-1) To decrease traffic fatalities 5% annually from the 2012 FARS data baseline year total of 2,424 to 2,078 by December 31, While the trend below indicates a more significant decline in fatalities, Florida realistically expects to experience a between a five and six percent annual decline, as shown over the past four years. A five and one half percent decrease annually would equate to approximately 2,078 fatalities in The table below shows total deaths for each year and the linear trend in total fatalities for Florida. If the linear trend reflected in the data were to continue, total fatalities would decline to 2,168 in 2013, 2,004 in 2014, and 1,841 in ,000 C-1 Total Fatalities 2,500 2,000 2,168 2,004 1,841 1,500 1,000 2,558 2,563 2,444 2,398 2,424 y = x R² =

11 Serious Traffic Injuries C-2) To decrease incapacitating traffic injuries by 5% annually from 2012 FARS data baseline year total of 18,358 to 15,739 by December 31, The trend below indicates slightly lesser decline in serious injuries and Florida realistically expects to experience a five percent annual decline, as shown over the past four years. A five percent decrease annual would equate to approximately 15,739 serious injuries in The table below shows serious injuries for each year and the linear trend in serious injuries for Florida. If the linear trend reflected in the data were to continue, total fatalities would decline to 18,700 in 2013, 17,362 in 2014, and 16,025 in ,000 C-2 Serious Injuries 24,000 22,000 y = x ,000 18,000 16,000 23,758 22,743 21,501 20,001 18,358 18,700 17,362 16,025 14,

12 Fatalities/VMT C-3) To decrease fatalities per 100 vehicles miles traveled (VMT) from the 2012 FARS data baseline year total of 1.27 to 1.09 by December 31, While the trend below indicates a more significant decline in fatalities per100m VMT, Florida realistically expects to experience an approximate five percent annual decline, considering the average rate of fatalities per 100M VMT has been 0.05% per total fatalities. A five percent decrease annually would equate to approximately 1.09 fatalities per 100M VMT in The table below shows fatalities per 100 miles of VMT for each year and the linear trend in fatalities per 100 miles VMT for Florida. If the linear trend reflected in the data were to continue, total fatalities would decline to 0.97 in 2013, 0.86 in 2014, and 0.76 in C-3 Number of Fatalites/ 100M VMT y = x

13 Unrestrained Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatalities C-4) To decrease the number of driver and passenger deaths in safety belt equipped (SBE) vehicles from 2012 FARS data baseline year total of 575 to 493 by December 31, While the trend below indicates a more significant decline in unrestrained passenger vehicle occupant fatalities, Florida realistically expects to experience a five percent decline, as shown by the plateau in FY2012. A five percent decrease annually would equate to approximately 493 fatalities in The table below shows unrestrained passenger vehicle occupant fatalities for each year and the linear trend in unrestrained passenger vehicle occupant fatalities for Florida. If the linear trend reflected in the data were to continue, total fatalities would decline to 373 in 2013, 251 in 2014, and 129 in ,100 1, C-4 Unrestrained Occupant Fatalities - All Positions , y = x

14 Alcohol- Impaired Driving Fatalities C-5) To decrease alcohol impaired driving fatalities vehicles from the 2012 FARS data baseline year total of 697 to 597 by December 31, While the trend below indicates a more significant decline in alcohol impaired driving fatalities, Florida realistically expects to experience an approximate five percent annual decline, as the recent spike in FY2011 is expected to have a slower turn around. A five percent decrease annually would equate to approximately 597 fatalities in The table below shows unrestrained passenger vehicle occupant fatalities for each year and the linear trend in unrestrained passenger vehicle occupant fatalities for Florida. If the linear trend reflected in the data were to continue, total fatalities would decline to 569 in 2013, 511 in 2014, and 453 in C-5 Fatalities Involving Driver/Motorcycilst with BAC y = x

15 Speeding Related Fatalities C-6) To decrease speeding-related fatalities from the 2012 FARS data baseline year total of 361 to 309 by December 31, While the trend below indicates a more significant decline in speeding-related fatalities, Florida realistically expects to experience an approximate 12 percent annual decline, as the fatalities dropped significantly in 2011 and future years are less likely to continue that rate. A five percent decrease annually would equate to approximately 309 fatalities in The table below shows speeding-related fatalities for each year and the linear trend in speeding-related fatalities for Florida. If the linear trend reflected in the data were to continue, total fatalities would decline to 216 in 2013, 143 in 2014, and 70 in C-6 Speeding Related Fatalities y = x

16 Motorcyclist Fatalities C-7) To decrease motorcyclist fatalities from the 2012 FARS data baseline year total of 491 to 420 by December 31, While the trend below indicates a more significant decline in motorcyclist fatalities, Florida realistically expects to experience an approximate five percent annual decline, as the economy is fluctuating, Florida is experiencing an increase in motorcycle registrations. We recognize that new riders are more likely to experience a fatality. A five percent decrease annually would equate to approximately 420 fatalities in The table below shows speeding-related fatalities for each year and the linear trend in motorcyclist fatalities for Florida. If the linear trend reflected in the data were to continue, total fatalities would decline to 382 in 2013, 357 in 2014, and 333 in C-7 Motorcyclist Fatalities y = x

17 Non-Helmeted Motorcyclist Fatalities C-8) To decrease non-helmeted motorcyclist fatalities from the 2012 FARS data baseline year total of 252 to 216 by December 31, In an average of 29% of all motorcycle fatalities were attributed to head trauma. Calculating 29% of the predicted total motorcyclist fatalities provides a predicted 216 fatalities in Florida is targeting with the trend calculation, as we expect fluctuations in heat through the years to relatively increase or decrease the number of riders using their helmets when the weather is hot. The table below shows non-helmeted motorcyclist fatalities for each year and the linear trend in motorcyclist fatalities for Florida. If the linear trend reflected in the data were to continue, total fatalities would decline to 217 in 2013, 213 in 2014, and 209 in C-8 Unhelmeted Motorcyclist Fatalities y = x

18 Drivers Age 20 or Younger Involved in Fatal Crashes C-9) To decrease drivers age 20 or younger involved in fatal crashes from the 2012 FARS data baseline year total of 299 to 256 by December 31, While the trend below indicates a more significant decline in fatalities of drivers age 20 or younger, Florida realistically expects to experience a between an eight and eleven percent annual decline, as shown over the past three years. A ten percent decrease annually would equate to approximately 256 fatalities in The table below shows fatalities of drivers age 20 or younger for each year and the linear trend in these fatalities for Florida. If the linear trend reflected in the data were to continue, fatalities for drivers under age 20 would decline to 144 in 2013, 78 in 2014, and 11 in C-9 Drivers 20 and under y = x

19 Pedestrian Fatalities C-10) To reduce pedestrian fatalities from the 2012 FARS data baseline year total of 476 to 407 by December 31, The trend below predicts a two percent reduction annually from 2012 to Florida is in the second year of a major pedestrian safety campaign that includes education and enforcement. Based on these efforts and the strategies being implemented from the SHSP, Florida realistically expects a five percent annual reduction of in pedestrian fatalities. A five percent annual reduction would equate to approximately 407 fatalities by The table below shows pedestrian fatalities for each year and the linear trend in these pedestrian fatalities for Florida. If the linear trend reflected in the data were to continue, fatalities for pedestrian would decline to 464 in 2013, 459 in 2014, and 453 in C-10 Pedestrian Fatalities y = -4.5x

20 Bicyclist Fatalities F-1) To reduce bicyclist fatalities from the 2012 FARS data baseline year total of 122 to 105 by December 31, While the trend below predicts an approximate three percent reduction annually from 2012 to 2015 in fatalities of bicyclist fatalities, Florida realistically expects to experience a five percent annual decline. This calculation is based on the implementation of the SHSP strategies to produce this level of deduction. A five percent decrease annually would equate to approximately 105 fatalities in The table below shows fatalities pedestrians for each year and the linear trend in these bicyclist fatalities for Florida. If the linear trend reflected in the data were to continue, fatalities for bicyclist would decline to 104 in 2013, 102 in 2014, and 99 in F-1 Bicyclist Fatalities 120 y = x

21 Fatalities Involving a Florida-Resident Elder Driver F-2) To reduce the number of Florida-resident drivers age 65 and older, (classified as Aging Road Users in the SHSP) involved in fatal crashes from the 2012 FARS data baseline year total of 434 to 371 by December 31, The trend below predicts an approximate five percent reduction annually from 2012 to 2015 in fatalities of aging road user fatalities, Florida realistically expects to experience a five percent annual decline. A five percent annual reduction would equate to approximately 371 fatalities by The table below shows aging road user fatalities for each year and the linear trend in these aging road user fatalities for Florida. If the linear trend reflected in the data were to continue, fatalities for aging road users would decline to 372 in 2013, 368 in 2014, and 364 in F-2 Florida Resident Fatalities over age y = x

22 Seat Belt Use Rate B-1) To increase the statewide observed seat belt use of front seat outboard occupants in passenger vehicles from the 2012 FARS data baseline year total of 87.4% to 91.7% by September 30, While the trend below indicates a more increase in seat belt use, Florida realistically expects to experience a one and one half percent annual increase, as averaged annually over the past six years. A one and one half percent increase annually would equate to approximately 91.9% usage rate in The table below shows the seat belt usage rate for each year and the linear trend in the seat belt usage rate for Florida. If the linear trend reflected in the data were to continue, seat belt usage rate would increase to 95.23% in 2014 and 97.37% in y = x

23 A-1 A-2 A-3 FY 2015 Highway Safety Performance Plan Performance Measures and Goals Activity Measures Number of Grant-Funded Safety Belt Citations 2 Final 28,349 2,897 3,057 9,019 2,418*** Number of Grant-Funded Impaired Driving Arrests 1 Final 2,129 3,015 3,132 4, *** Number of Grant-Funded Speeding Citations 2 Final 17,217 16,573 16,581 17,725 3,644*** Behavior Measures B-1 Observed Safety Belt Use, Front Seat Outboard Occupants Goal 83.00% 83.50% 86.20% 88.9% 90.4% 91.9% Final 87.40% 88.10% 87.40% Core Outcome Measures C-1 Number of Traffic Fatalities 3 C-2 C-3 C-4 C-5 Number of Serious Injuries in Traffic Crashes 4 Number of Fatalities/100M VMT 3 Number of Unrestrained Occupant Fatalities All Positions 3 Number of Fatalities Involving Driver/ Motorcyclist with.08+ BAC 3 Goal 5 2,900 2,850 2,266 2,303 2,188 2,078 Final 2,444 2,400 2,424 Goal 23,500 23,250 20,001 17,440 16,568 15,739 Final 21,501 20,001 18,358 Goal Final - Total Goal Final Goal Final

24 C-6 C-7 C-8 C-9 Core Outcome Measures Number of Speeding-Related Fatalities 3 Number of Motorcyclist Fatalities 3 Number of Unhelmeted Motorcyclist Fatalities 3 Number of Drivers Age 20 Involved in Fatal Crashes 3 Goal Final Goal Final Goal Final Goal Final C-10 Number of Pedestrian Fatalities 3 Goal Final Florida Core Outcome and Activity Measures F-1 Number of Bicyclist Fatalities 3 F-2 F-3 F-4 Number of Florida Resident Drivers Age 65 Involved in Fatal Crashes 3 Number of Grant-Funded DUI Checkpoints/Sat. Patrols 6 Conducted 1 Number of Grant-Funded Teen Driver Events Conducted 1 Goal Final Goal Final Goal Final *** Goal Final *** 1. Data for the Activity Measures is based on the quarterly reports filed by subgrantees during the fiscal year while the other measures are based on calendar year data. 2. Accurate data for grant-funded citations in past years is not available because, in most cases, law enforcement agencies reported all citations issued during the year, not just the totals for grant-funded activities. 3. Fatality numbers come from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) except for F-2, which comes from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) annual report of crash statistics. 4. Serious injuries are those injuries listed as Incapacitating Injuries by the DHSMV in its annual report of crash statistics. 5. Prior to 2010 goals were set based on DHSMV data not FARS data. Goals shown for C-5 prior to 2010 were based on alcohol-related fatalities as defined by DHSMV. Goals for C-7 prior to 2010 included only motorcycle driver fatalities; motorcycle passenger fatalities were not included. 6. Florida s DUI activity measure includes both checkpoint and saturation patrol activities for FY2013 and forward, ***Numbers displayed in red for FY2014, reflect activity as of March 2014 quarterly progress reports. 23

25 Data for the core outcome measures included in the tables is based on the calendar year. The fatality data used in the table is taken from the FARS, except for measure F-2) Number of Florida Resident Drivers Age 65 Involved in Fatal Crashes. As noted at the end of the table, the goals that the Traffic Safety Section had set for fatalities prior to 2010 were based on fatality numbers published by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles in its annual report of crash statistics. In some cases, the fatality data published by FARS has differed significantly from the data published by DHSMV. Starting in 2010, the fatality goals (except for F-2) were based on FARS data. The data used for C-2) Number of Serious Injuries in Traffic Crashes is taken from the DHSMV annual crash statistics report because FARS does not publish injury data. 24

26 SPEED CONTROL STRATEGIES Support and promote effective law enforcement efforts and reduce aggressive driving Increase training and education on the problem of aggressive driving Identify initiatives within the engineering to reduce instances of aggressive driving EFFECTIVENESS OF PROGRAM The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proven the effectiveness of the following programs that Florida participates in. Citations reference Countermeasures That Work: Seventh Edition, 2013 (CTW). Enforcement: High Visibility Enforcement (CTW, Chapter 2, Page 16) Section 402 Speed Control Speed/Aggressive Driving Enforcement and Education (see below) Project Description: The following agencies will receive funding for speed and aggressive enforcement to include overtime salary and equipment necessary for enforcement. The goal of these projects is to reduce fatalities and injuries related to speeding. The Traffic Safety Office will continuously monitor enforcement activities to ensure follow up and adjustments to enforcement areas as problem locations are resolved and evolve. SC Nassau County SO Nassau County Speed Enforcement $30, SC Pasco County SO PCSO Speed & Aggressive Driving Enforcement $52, SC Gainesville PD GPD Speed & Aggressive Driving $40, SC Boynton Beach PD BBPD Speed & Aggressive Driving Community $81, SC St. Lucie SO SLCO Aggressive Driving & Speed Reduction 402 Program $47,440 SC Ft. Myers PD FMPD Aggressive Driving and Education $142, SC Hillsborough County HSCO Speed Know your Limits, Speed Limits 402 SO $75,000 SC Orlando PD OPD Speed & Aggressive Driving Enforcement $40, SC Palm Springs PD Palm Springs PD Traffic Enforcement Project $85, SC Broward County SO Broward Aggressive & Speed Enforcement 402 (BASE) $119,200 SC Lake City PD LCPD Strategic Traffic Enforcement Program $23, SC Panama City PD PCPD Aggressive Driving, Speed, Traffic Crash 402 Investigation Equipment $18,600 SC Bradford County SO BCSO Aggressive Driving Program $80, Budget: $835,920 25

27 PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCYLE SAFETY PROGRAM The Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program targets the reduction of fatalities and injuries of pedestrians and bicyclists by promoting conditions for safe and effective travel by foot and bicycle in Florida. Florida s Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety program provides education for law enforcement on effective measures to reduce crashes that involve pedestrians and bicyclist as well as funding for enforcement activities; communication and awareness campaigns in schools and other focused educational programs, such as those for seniors and other identified high risk populations; and outreach efforts focused on reaching vulnerable road users, such as older pedestrians, young children, and new immigrant populations and pedestrian and bicycle safety education and skills training for school physical education/health curricula, to include programs to increase safety awareness and skills among pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists who share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists. Statewide focused initiatives, such as Florida s Pedestrian and Bicycling Safety Resource Center, promote safe pedestrian and bicycling activities for citizens and visitors, young and old, by providing educational materials, and information to advocate groups in the state; coordinating the statewide bicycle helmet distribution program by trained helmet fitters and providing free helmet fitter certification training. STRATEGIES Increase awareness and understanding of safety issues related to Vulnerable Road Users Increase compliance with traffic laws and regulations related to pedestrian and bicycle safety through education and enforcement Develop and use a systemic approach to identify locations and behaviors prone to pedestrian and bicycle crashes and implement multidisciplinary countermeasures Encourage adequate funding levels for effective pedestrian and bicycle safety programs and initiatives Promote, plan, and implement built environments (urban, suburban, and rural) which encourage safety bicycling and walking Support national, state, and local legislative initiatives and polices that promote bicycle and pedestrian safety EFFECTIVENESS OF PROGRAM The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proven the effectiveness of the following programs that Florida participates in. Citations reference Countermeasures That Work: Seventh Edition, 2013 (CTW). All Pedestrians (CTW, Chapter 8, Pages 22-31) Cycling Skills Clinics, Bike Fairs, Bike Rodeos (CTW, Chapter 9, Page 17) All Cyclist (CTW, Chapter 9, Pages 21-28) Program Goal: To reduce pedestrian and bicycle fatalities and serious injuries through awareness and enforcement. 26

28 Section 402 Pedestrian Safety Florida Comprehensive Pedestrian Safety Program PS Project Description: The University of South Florida s Center for Urban Transportation Research will develop and implement Florida s Pedestrian Safety Strategic Plan and Florida s Pedestrian Safety Coalition that is data driven, has clear goals for overall injury and fatality reduction, has the active involvement of stakeholders, identifies specific priorities, and is focused on implementing proven countermeasures and best practices as recommended in the Pedestrian Safety Program Technical Assessment conducted January Budget: $600,000 Pedestrian and Bicycle Support Staff PS Project Description: The University of South Florida s Center for Urban Transportation Research will hire a consultant to assist in the implementation of the pedestrian/bicycle safety activities, information requests and conducting research. This position is vital to timely address information requests, support activities and conduct necessary research which will increase the effectiveness of the pedestrian/bicycle safety program, which will in turn assist in the overall reduction of pedestrian and bicycle fatalities and injuries. Budget: $90,543 27

29 Pedestrian Program Evaluation and Data Collection PS Project Description: The University of South Florida s Center for Urban Transportation Research will conduct behavioral and statistical studies of pedestrian and bicycle awareness of laws and crash analysis as recommended in the Pedestrian Program Assessment Technical Report from January 2012 develop and deploy a simple survey to assess citizens knowledge of Florida traffic law and their attitudes toward pedestrian safety issues and gather information about their behavior as pedestrians and motorists and conduct regular problem identification and evaluation activities to determine pedestrian fatality, injury, and crash trends. State wide program but concentrated in top 15 counties (Broward, Pinellas, Miami-Dade, Hillsborough, Palm Beach, Orange, Duval, Sarasota, Pasco, Brevard, Volusia, Monroe, Lee, Manatee and Alachua.) Budget: $200,000 Florida s Pedestrian and Bike Safety Resource Center PS Project Description: The University of Florida Transportation Research Center, Florida Pedestrian/Bicycle Resource Center will continue to identify, obtain, purchase, and deliver pedestrian and bicycle safety materials under the direction of Florida s State Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Program Manager. This program meets the recommendations of the Pedestrian Program Assessment Technical Report from January 2012 significantly expand programs and materials available for identified at risk populations, ensuring their cultural sensitivity, appropriateness, usability, and desirability, by using focus groups, developing material specifically for those populations and testing for receptivity and results. (Statewide Project) Budget: $600,000 28

30 Walk Safe PS Project Description: The University Of Miami School Of Medicine will comprehensively address pedestrian injury and fatality among children ages The Program utilizes the National Safe Routes to School model which includes education, engineering, evaluation, enforcement, and encouragement. Project will include the following counties: Polk. Alachua, Baker, Duval, Leon, Bay, Broward, Palm Beach, Orange, Miami Dade, and Monroe. Budget: $163,000 Safe Steps PS Project Description: The Alliance for Aging, Inc. will continue to implement a bilingual Safe Steps- Pasos Seguros program targeting the 65+ population in Miami and Monroe Counties. This program meets the recommendations of the Pedestrian Program Assessment Technical Report from January 2012 significantly expand programs and materials available for identified at risk populations, ensuring their cultural sensitivity, appropriateness, usability, and desirability, by using focus groups, developing material specifically for those populations and testing for receptivity and results Budget: $110,000 29

31 Gainesville Pedestrian High Visibility Enforcement Program PS Project Description: Gainesville Police Department will conduct high visibility pedestrian and Bicycle enforcement countermeasures to include officers in vehicles, on motorcycles, and on foot to implement specialized enforcement operations directed towards educating vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians and educating pedestrians on safe strategies as recommended in the Pedestrian Program Assessment Technical Report from January Gainesville is located within Alachua County which is within the Top 15 high priority Ped/Bike injury/fatality counties. Budget: $40,000 Best Foot Forward PS Project Description: Metro Plan Orlando will partner with Best Foot Forward and their partners to conduct an extensive and targeted public education and outreach campaign to increase knowledge of appropriate pedestrian safety measures among adults and children to change unsafe behavior. Budget: $150,000 HCSO Safety Afoot PS Project Description: The Hillsborough County Sheriff s Office will conduct high visibility pedestrian and Bicycle enforcement countermeasures to include officers in vehicles, on motorcycles, and on foot to implement specialized enforcement operations directed towards educating drivers failing to yield to pedestrians and educating pedestrians on safe strategies as recommended in the Pedestrian Program Assessment Technical Report from January Hillsborough County is a high pedestrian/bike priority area. Budget: $80,000 30

32 Walk Wise Tampa PS Project Description: University of South Florida will conduct an extensive and targeted public education and outreach campaign to increase knowledge of appropriate pedestrian safety measures among adults to change unsafe behavior. The goal is to increase the knowledge level of pedestrians and drivers in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Orange Counties to increase compliance with existing laws and decrease crashes. Budget: $100,000 Ft. Myers Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program PS Project Description: Ft. Myers Police Dept will conduct high visibility pedestrian and Bicycle enforcement countermeasures to implement specialized enforcement operations directed towards educating vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians and educating pedestrians and bicyclists on safe strategies as recommended in the Pedestrian Program Assessment Technical Report from January Ft Myers is within Lee County which is one of the Top high priority counties for Pedestrian and Bicycle injuries and fatalities. Budget: $36,454 31

33 Miami-Dade Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program PS Project Description: The Miami Dade Police Department will conduct high visibility pedestrian enforcement countermeasures to include officers in vehicles, on motorcycles, and on foot implement specialized enforcement operations directed towards educating drivers failing to yield to pedestrians and educating pedestrians on safe strategies as recommended in the Pedestrian Program Assessment Technical Report from January 2012 conduct high visibility pedestrian safety enforcement campaigns in areas of the state where pedestrian crashes and fatalities are overrepresented. Miami-Dade ranks #1 in the state for pedestrian crashes, fatalities, and injuries.. Budget: $150,000 32

34 MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM The Motorcycle Safety Program targets the reduction of fatalities and injuries of motorcycle riders. Florida s Motorcycle Safety Program provides education and support for motorcycle riders, trainers, sponsors, local government, law enforcement agencies and emergency services in Florida. STRATEGIES Collect and analyze data on motorcycle crashes, injuries, and fatalities and provide local and state agencies with the best available data to make appropriate and timely decisions that improve motorcycle safety in Florida Manage motorcycle safety activities in Florida as part of comprehensive plan that includes centralized program planning, implementation coordination and evaluation to maximize the effectiveness of programs and reduce duplication of effort Promote personal protective gear and its value in reducing motorcyclist injury levels and increasing rider conspicuity Ensure persons operating a motorcycle on public roadways hold an endorsement specifically authorizing motorcycle operation Promote adequate rider training and preparation to new and experienced motorcycle riders by qualified instructors at state-approved training centers. Reduce the number of alcohol-, drug-, and speed-related motorcycle crashes in Florida Support legislative Initiatives that promote the motorcycle-related traffic laws and regulations Ensure state and local motorcycle safety programs include law enforcement and emergency services components. Incorporate motorcycle-friendly policies and practices into roadway design, traffic control, construction, operation, and maintenance Increase the visibility of motorcyclists by emphasizing rider conspicuity and motorist awareness of motorcycles Develop and implement communications strategies that target high-risk populations and improve public awareness of motorcycle crash problems. EFFECTIVENESS OF PROGRAM The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proven the effectiveness of the following programs that Florida participates in. Citations reference Countermeasures That Work: Seventh Edition, 2013 (CTW). Alcohol-Impaired Motorcyclists: Communications an Outreach (CTW, Chapter 5, Pages 15-16) Communications and Outreach (CTW, Chapter 5, Pages 22-24) Motorcycle Rider Training (CTW, Chapter 5, Pages 20) Program Goal: To reduce the motorcycle fatalities and serious injuries through awareness and enforcement. 33

35 Section 402 Motorcycle Safety Florida Comprehensive Motorcycle Safety Program MC Project Description: The University of South Florida s Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) will continue to coordinate and implement Florida s Motorcycle Safety Strategic Plan utilizing the business plan to identify critical issues, establish achievable performance indicators and evaluate the effectiveness of all motorcycle safety programs comprehensively. CUTR Concentrates most of its efforts on the top ten counties with motorcycle fatalities which are: Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Volusia, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Orange, Duvall, Lee and Polk; however, the goal of the comprehensive program is to support any motorcycle activities occurring throughout the state. Budget: $575,000 34

36 Motorcycle Program Evaluation and Data Collection MC Project Description: The University of South Florida s Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) will continue to conduct behavioral and statistical studies of motorcyclists in accordance with the recommendations set forth by the Motorcycle Assessment Team in February 2008 to determine the effect of funded grant projects on reducing motorcycle crashes, injuries, and fatalities and conduct the rider survey at least annually and adapt it to trends and recent FDOT, DHSMV, and FHP activities. The goal of the project is to determine the effectiveness of the comprehensive motorcycle safety program and the Florida Rider Training Program through public opinion surveys. Budget: $100,000 Motorcycle Helmet Observation Survey MC Project Description: The University of South Florida s Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) will capture demographic characteristics and helmet use by conducting an observational survey, in conjunction with an in depth study of all available Florida specific motorcycle data. This project will support Florida s Motorcycle Safety Coalition in its efforts to determine helmet use in the Top 10 high priority Counties. The study will be conducted in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Volusia, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Orange, Duvall, Lee and Polk counties. Budget: $100,000 35

37 PSA Analysis, Management and Focus Group Testing MC Project Description: The University of South Florida s Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) will conduct three focus group interviews to better understand the life and work of motorcycle riders, including their attitudes and perception to different media outlets regarding motorcycle safety. Communication (media) is an important part of the motorcycle strategic plan and goal of this project to evaluate which of the currently used media outlets are most effective for targeting Florida s motorcyclist and if there are other outlets that should be considered, based on focus group input. Budget: $50,000 Motorcycle Education and Injury Prevention in Trauma Centers MC Project Description: The University of Miami will continue the statewide trauma initiative to conduct injury prevention and education pilot programs that will be utilized in level one and level two Trauma Centers. These programs will offer safety related educational programs directed towards a multidisciplinary team of EMS and other pre-hospital personnel, trauma surgeons, emergency medical physicians, consulting physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff that will assist in providing safety information directly to motorcycle crash victims and their families. Injury and Prevention education for medical personnel will be concentrated but not limited to the Top 5 High MC fatality counties (Miami-Dade, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Broward and Orange). By implementing more effective response protocols and educating motorcyclist involved in crashes on the methods of reducing risks on the roadways, this project expects to reduce fatalities and serious injuries for motorcyclist. Budget: $200,000 36

38 Safety Motorcycle and Rider Techniques (SMART) MC Project Description: The Osceola County Sheriff s Office, will implement the Safe Motorcycle and Rider Techniques (SMART) training program designed around skill sets taken from the Basic Police Motorcycle Operators Course. The course will be offered to the public, not only Osceola County, for free to improve riding skills. Osceola County boarders Orange County, which is one of the top five counties for motorcycle fatalities, therefore, by providing advanced training to riders, the riders will be able to avoid crashes which will lead to reduce to fatalities and serious injuries for those riders in the Osceola, Orange and other neighboring counties. Reductions in this area will also contribute to a significant reduction in overall motorcycle fatalities. Budget: $20,000 Broward County Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Program MC Project Description: The Broward County Sheriff s Office will receive funds for overtime salary, the purchase of two covert motorcycles, and video equipment to strengthen enforcement efforts on motorcyclists exhibiting unsafe riding behaviors. Broward County is a high fatality county and has significant problem with motorcyclist running from marked patrol vehicles. The goal of this pilot program is to identify the riders through undercover investigative tools, including video equipment, to ascertain warrants for future arrests. Using data collection, education and enforcement, Broward County Sheriff s Office expects to safely and effectively change motorcycle rider behaviors in Broward County, which will contribute to reduced fatalities and injuries. The Traffic Safety Office will continuously monitor enforcement activities to ensure follow up and adjustments to enforcement areas as problem locations are resolved and evolve. Budget: $64,028 37

39 Motorcycle Safety Education and Awareness Campaign MC Project Description: The Ocala Police Department will conduct 20 months of suppression patrols that will target the unsafe operational practices of local motorcyclist. The Police Department will also partner with Harley Davidson to provide motorcycle safety events where the public and riders will receive motorcycle rider safety educational material. The combination of education and enforcement efforts are expected to reduce motorcycle fatalities and injuries in Marion County. Budget: $19,190 Preventing Street Racing Through Legal Alternatives MC Project Description: Florida State University Police Department will use its motorsports team to educate sports bike riders on the dangers of street racing. This is a statewide project that will be promoted at amateur level sanctioned events within the State of Florida to promote motorcycle safety and discourage illegal street racing. Budget: $50,000 38

40 IMPAIRED DRIVING PROGRAM The impaired driving program targets those individuals driving under the influence of drugs or impaired by alcohol. In Florida, it is unlawful for a person under the age of 21 to operate a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol level or breath-alcohol level of 0.02 or higher (referred to as zero tolerance); 0.08 is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older. Florida s impaired driving program provides funding for DUI enforcement activities; awareness and education campaigns; proactive youth focused DUI education and outreach; and specialized law enforcement and prosecution education to increase effective DUI adjudication. STRATEGIES Improve DUI Enforcement; Improve Prosecution and Adjudication of Impaired Driving Cases; Improve the DUI Administrative Suspension Process; Improve Prevention, Public Education, and Training; Improve the Treatment System (i.e., DUI programs, treatment providers, and health care providers); Improve Data Collection and Analysis; and Enhance Impaired Driving Legislation. EFFECTIVENESS OF PROGRAM The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proven the effectiveness of the following programs that Florida participates in. Citations reference Countermeasures That Work: Seventh Edition, 2013 (CTW). Deterrence: Enforcement (CTW, Chapter 1, Pages 12-14) Deterrence: Prosecution and Adjudication (CTW, Chapter 1, Pages 25-29) Prevention, Intervention, Communications and Outreach (CTW, Chapter 1, Pages 44-46) Underage Drinking and Alcohol-Related Driving (CTW, Chapter 1, Page 59) Program Goal: To reduce the 644 fatalities and serious injuries involving drivers and motorcyclist with a B.A.C. of.08 or greater 39

41 Florida DUI Challenge AL Project Description: The University of North Florida/Institute for Police Technology and Management (IPTM) will receive funding to coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Florida DUI Challenge. The DUI Challenge has three primary components: 1) enforcement; 2) Public Awareness; 3) evaluation. Funds will be used to purchase incentive equipment for those agencies that participate in the challenge. Budget: $1,000,000 Statewide DUI Training AL Project Description: Tallahassee Community College, via Florida Public Safety Institute will provide specialized training for law enforcement officers, prosecutors, civilian employees of law enforcement agencies, state employees, and investigators with government agencies. Classes will include DUI Case Preparation, In-Car Video, SFST and SFST Instructor, Sobriety Checkpoint Operations, and Administrative Hearing Preparation. Tuition will be free for Florida law enforcement officers, prosecutors, civilian employees of law enforcement agencies, state employees, DUI professionals, and investigators with other Florida government agencies. The goal of this program is to provide training to 1,000 traffic safety professionals Budget: $500,000 40