October 19-22, 2014

Lake Placid, New York

New York Highway Safety

Annual Fall Symposium

Partnering For a

Safer New York

The New York Highway Safety Symposium

Sponsored by the

Three Leading Traffic Safety Organizations in New York State

Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, formed in 1967 by a combination of law and executive orders, develops and supports the State’s highway safety program to ensure safe transportation of people and goods on New York’s roadways. GTSC serves as New York State’s official liaison to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the two primary sources of funding for traffic safety programs. The GTSC works closely with a network of state and local agencies, law enforcement, non-profit organizations and private sector partners to deliver traffic safety information, resources and programs across New York State.

New York State Association of Traffic Safety Boards

The New York State Association of Traffic Safety Boards was formed in 1967 as a statewide support organization for county traffic safety boards and agencies, companies, or individuals having an interest in traffic safety and injury prevention. NYSATSB is organized into eight Regions across New York State, each with a Regional Vice President who serves as a liaison between traffic safety partners and the Association. The Association coordinates grant funding information, proposes traffic safety legislation, and offers traffic safety resources and education programs.

New York State STOP-DWI Association, Inc.

The New York State STOP-DWI Association, Inc. was formed in 1982. The Association is made up of STOP-DWI Coordinators and staff from each of the counties in New York State. The STOP-DWI Coordinators are responsible for the administration of local plans to combat impaired driving in their respective communities. Collectively, the NYS STOP-DWI Association, Inc. facilitates the exchange of ideas and information regarding impaired driving. The Association continues to foster new and innovative approaches for dealing with the impaired driver. These initiatives are developed in the areas of enforcement, prosecution/adjudication, probation, rehabilitation/treatment, victims’ services, training and public information and education.

Mission Statement of the New York Highway Safety Symposium

To bring together highway safety professionals from across New York State to share, promote and educate highway safety

initiatives through a combined annual symposium sponsored by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee,

the NYS Association of Traffic Safety Boards and the NYS STOP-DWI Association, Inc.

NEW YORK HIGHWAY SAFETY SYMPOSIUM

FALL 2014

“PARTNERING FOR A SAFER NEW YORK”

HIGH PEAKS RESORT, LAKE PLACID

OCTOBER 19-22

PRELIMINARY AGENDA New This Year – CASAC and CLE Credited Sessions

Watch for credit-identified sessions and other agenda updates at www.itsmr.org

SUNDAY October 19

1:00-4:00 Registration 5:30-6:30 Welcome Reception with Exhibitors

MONDAY October 20

7:00-8:00 Breakfast Buffet for Sunday overnight guests

7:30-3:00 Registration

8:00-4:00 Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) Training for Police Officers (pre-registration was required) This course will train law enforcement officers to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired driving incidents as well as crashes resulting in serious injuries and fatalities.

8:15-9:45 OPENING PLENARY SESSION

Award Presentations: SEE LAST PAGE OF AGENDA TO MAKE YOUR NOMINATIONS NOW FOR: Roy Thorpe Award, Novelli Award and Smith Award

Welcome Remarks:

Thomas M. Louizou Regional Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Region 2 Sal Trentanelli President, New York State Association of Traffic Safety Boards Christina Hale Chair, NYS STOP-DWI Association, Inc.

Chuck DeWeese Assistant Commissioner, Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: High in Plain Sight: Current Alcohol, Drug and Concealment Trends and Identifiers: You Can’t STOP What You Don’t Know by Officer Jermaine Galloway, J Chad Professional Training, LLC, Boise ID

MONDAY October 20

9:45-10:15 Exhibitor Showcase / Beverage Break

10:15-11:15 Relicensing Processes and Procedures This presentation will be a comprehensive look at relicensing information, including entry of convictions to

the license file; DMV’s point system; ignition interlock restrictions; basic revocation information; post revocation conditional licenses, the amount and type of fees charged for suspensions, revocations and DRA; information on when written and skills tests can be waived; information on the lifetime abstract provided through a Foil request; and filing an appeal. The presentation will also include contact information for the DMV CALL Center, DIU and TSLED offices. Presenters: Joe DeThomasis Director of Driver Regulation Bureau, NYS Department of Motor Vehicles

Kathy McHale Director, Office of Driver Safety Programs, NYS Department of Motor Vehicles Ida Traschen First Assistant Counsel, NYS Department of Motor Vehicles

10:15-11:15 Road Buzzed: Another Look at Impaired Driving Tired of the same old impaired driving message? Road Buzzed will discuss driver impairment from another perspective which will empower teens to prevent, avoid and get out of dangerous impaired driving situations.

Presenter: Michele Anderson Director of Operations, The National Road Safety Foundation

10:15-11:15 The New Drug Trend of “Dabbing” This in-depth issue will cover the new and emerging drug trend of marijuana concentrates, waxes and oils. The new trend is sweeping the country and quickly becoming the primary drug for many drug users of all ages. This session will break down the terms, new paraphernalia that is used (including e-cigarettes), logos, what it looks like, odors associated with this drug, potency and much more. Presenter: Officer Jermaine Galloway J Chad Professional Training, LLC, Boise ID

10:15-11:15 Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Solutions: Working With the Community This presentation will share information about Port Washington Police District's "Community Streets Initiative" (C.S.I.), and how it implements community involvement to improve safety and livability as an important part of traffic calming projects. Addressed are; traffic related quality of life issues such as speeding, disobeying signs, cut-through traffic, and parking conditions. Coupled with the Department's "Pedestrian, Education, Enforcement, and Traffic Solutions program" (PEETS), get an overview of PWPD's ongoing pedestrian and traffic safety programs as it relates to community oriented policing. A step by step process will be explained on how to set up a similar plan in your respective community. Presenter: Tracy Dioguardi Police Officer, Traffic Safety Enforcement Unit, Port Washington Police District

11:20-12:20 Building Your Traffic Safety Toolbox

There are countless programs and resources available to traffic safety professionals. Are you taking advantage of them? Do you even know who or what they are? When was the last time you partnered with other organizations to achieve your traffic safety goals? This workshop will investigate how collaborations with like and diverse groups may improve roadway safety for everyone. You will learn how successful collaborations with previously untapped sources can improve outreach to target audiences.

We would also like to hear what you are doing in your area. Do you have a program that surpassed your expectations? Come and share your accomplishments, as well as your disappointments, so that we can build on your experiences. Please join us for an exchange of ideas and strategies as we build a better Traffic Safety Toolbox. Presenters: Cindy Brown Executive Director, New York Coalition for Transportation Safety

Marge Lee President, Dedicatedd Wendy Tepfer Executive Director, Community Parent Center

MONDAY October 20 11:20-12:20 DWI Documentation and Testimony

This will be an overview of the 4 hour DWI Documentation and Testimony course which is presented by the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), Office of Public Safety (OPS) and New York Prosecutors Training Institute (NYPTI). The course consists of documenting the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST), legal updates pertaining to alcohol related offenses, arresting officers’ documentation paperwork and testifying in court hearings. Presenters: Kevin Boehme Sr. Training Technician, NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services

Lauren Konsul Attorney, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, NY Prosecutors Training Institute

11:20-12:20 Can EMS and Fire Really Help Your Criminal Case? Members of law enforcement who are entrusted with the onerous task of conducting a criminal vehicular

investigation can find an unusual co-partner right at the scene. Often in the whirlwind of activity at a fatal or serious physical injury vehicular crash, observation and crucial investigatory information may be difficult to uncover. Information pertaining to odors, spontaneous utterances by the suspect, as well as the location of victims can be blurred by the broken glass and twisted metal. Other important evidences, such as bruising on the victim or suspect, and yes, even “lip and tooth imprints” can help lead to criminal charges. Although grotesque, amputated body parts cast off can be crucial to a complete and comprehensive investigation. So who is this unknown partner…the medic that treated your suspect or defendant; they may be the tourniquet for your bleeding case! Presenter: Gary Ferrucci Sr. Detective, Nassau County Police and Nassau County EMS Academy

11:20-12:20 Police Intelligence and Traffic Stops Effective traffic safety involves not only the police officer, but also utilizes an intelligence gathering system. The New York State Intelligence Center (NYSIC) is designed with an advanced intelligence gathering system integrated around multiple agencies acting together to accomplish assisting law enforcement agencies achieve success. This presentation focuses on two in depth examples of how NYSIC strives to gather and disseminate information to law enforcement agencies while focusing on keeping the goal of officer safety a top priority. The two topics that will be discussed are gang members on traffic stops (VGTOF Hits) and Narcotic Interdiction Trends (File 13 N). Presenters: Paul Davignon Investigator, New York State Police

Peter McNulty Investigator, New York State Police Kent Theobald Senior Investigator, New York State Police

12:25-1:40 Luncheon

1:45-2:45 NY Motorcycle Safety Program - Moving Forward The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has been focused for many years on enhancing the human side of motorcycling primarily through its comprehensive Rider Education and Training System (RETS). MSF has explored how human factors can be addressed through various types and levels of training and education. In the same vein, the MSF100 Motorcyclists Naturalistic Study, a landmark study investigating everyday rider behaviors and habits through continuous unobtrusive video and kinematic instrumentation seeks to further our understanding of how human factors affect motorcycle safety. This presentation will feature two MSF experts, one focused on training and one focused on research who will discuss how human factors remain at the core of their work. Dr. Ray Ochs will discuss the MSF’s recently released revision of the Basic RiderCourse that now includes online training, allowing more classroom time to be devoted to addressing critical thinking skills in areas such as risk awareness and management, hazard perception and self-assessment. Dr. Sherry Williams will present findings from the MSF100 Study that measure in real-time some of the human factors that are important to safety such as acceleration, deceleration, glance behavior and braking. Presenters: Dr. Ray Ochs Vice President, Training Systems for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Dr. Sherry Williams Director, Quality Assurance & Research for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation

MONDAY October 20 1:45-2:45 NYS STOP-DWI Foundation Project Updates Over the last few years, the NYS STOP-DWI Foundation has developed a comprehensive public awareness

and education campaign that serves to heighten awareness of the STOP-DWI brand and message of county STOP-DWI programs. This presentation will provide updates on several Foundation projects including: a state-wide Have A Plan mobile app and promotion of the app; sports venue point of purchase and social media campaigns; development of print materials; STOP-DWI Crackdown Periods; and the distribution of promotional items to counties. Presenters: Peggy Duffy Monroe County STOP-DWI Coordinator

Chris Marion Broome County STOP-DWI Program

1:45-2:45 Under 13? Back Seat and Buckle Up! Tween Passenger Safety Campaign The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends children under age 13 ride properly restrained in the back seat of motor vehicles. A video and static ad were developed by the New York State Department of Health and shown in movie theaters in target counties to encourage children under 13 to ride restrained in the back seat of motor vehicles. Campaign development, implementation, and evaluation will be discussed. Presenter: Stephanie Willing Program Manager, Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention, NYS

Department of Health

1:45-2:45 Characterizing Pedestrian and Bicyclist Injuries in New York City’s Diverse Populations The Bellevue team will present updated data on helmet use and utility by delineating patient demographics, reasons for cycling, mechanisms of injury, and injury outcomes. They will also present new epidemiologic data on collisions involving delivery cyclists. The Elmhurst data will explore the frequency of distracted behaviors and the role of alcohol use by injured pedestrians and bicyclists in Queens’ most ethnically diverse community. Presenters: Kaushal Shah, MD Residency Director & Emergency Medicine Physician, Elmhurst Hospital

Center

Monica Sethi, MD Resident Surgeon, NY University School of Medicine/Bellevue Hospital

Jessica Heidenberg 4th year Medical Student, NY University School of Medicine/Bellevue Hospital

Dekeya Slaughter Research Coordinator, NY University School of Medicine/Bellevue Hospital

2:45-3:15 Exhibitor Showcase / Beverage Break 3:15-4:30 Innovative Ideas for Outreach Programs

This presentation describes a four-part outreach program targeting four different initiatives that the Franklin County Traffic Safety Board is using to address various traffic safety issues and educate municipal officials and the public. The four areas include educating town and village boards and highway superintendents on the MUTCD and the importance of compliance with it, an off-road initiative to coordinate numerous enforcement agencies in conducting checkpoints for snowmobiling and ATVs, conducting quarterly Victim Impact Panels for 1st offense impaired drivers, and the use of social media, including Facebook and Twitter, in addition to the traffic safety board’s website to reach the younger generation. Presenters: Dean Fountain Coordinator, Franklin County Traffic Safety Board

Mary Goodman Coordinator of Victim Impact Panels Amy Sherman Secretary Franklin County Traffic Safety Board Dave Werner Vice-chairman Franklin County Traffic Safety Board

MONDAY October 20 3:15-4:30 24/7 Sobriety Programs

This presentation will be a synthesis of recent research findings regarding the impact of alcohol monitoring efforts (including ‘”24/7” programs) relative to reducing recidivism among DUI offenders. It will also summarize ongoing research and evaluation in this area. The recently published Rand Study, "Efficacy of Frequent Monitoring with Swift, Certain and Modest Sanctions for Violations: Insights from South Dakota's 24/7 Sobriety Project" along with reductions in recidivism and DUI related fatality rates from States running statewide 24/7 programs have sparked a tremendous amount of interest in evidence based 24/7 sobriety programs. 24/7 sobriety programs - a law enforcement concept that began as a pilot program in South Dakota in 2005 - sets a standard for reducing recidivism through the utilization of no use of alcohol and no use of illegal drugs as an ordered condition for: bond, post-sentence probation, work permits, parole, corrections and other special conditions. While on this program, participants remain in society, conducting their daily lives and fulfilling their responsibilities, as long as they comply with and pass rigorous on-going sobriety testing.

Presenters: Bill Mickelson President/CEO, Mickelson Consulting Group Jim Nichols Social Program Evaluator, Nichols and Associates

3:15-4:30 First the Crash then the Impact: Prescription Drugs

This presentation uses the film “First the Crash Then The Impact: A Cocktail of Prescription Drugs” which contains interviews with Ms. Tanner Richter and Michael Brodeur as a focus. The film discusses types of prescription drug impairment as related to driving and details a triple daytime vehicular homicide. A drug impaired crash is examined from a pharmacologic, legal and forensic viewpoint. Issues as how both the public and judicial system view prescription impaired driving covered as is the role of the DRE. The nature of sedative, anti - anxiety, Parkinson medications is examined as regards driving impairment as are other specific medications including over the counter medicine. Special emphasis will be placed on examining issued of combat veterans, disabled drivers, and older drivers and prescribed medication. Presenters: Denis Foley Curator, Lewis Henry Morgan Institute SUNY-IT

Michael Brodeur Faculty, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Mary Tanner-Richter Chief of Vehicular Crimes Bureau, Albany County District Attorney

3:15-5:00 Battle of the Belts Competition

Plan to be part of this fast-moving competition where teams of four race to see who can buckle-up the fastest. Participants rotate buckling-up in different seating positions in the car while being timed. The team with the fastest time after four “buckle-ups” is the winner! Each team should wear your team t-shirt and sneakers. Sign up your team at the registration desk. Presenters: Christine Muss Traffic Safety Coordinator, Broome County Traffic Safety Board Karen Liddle Vice President, NYS Association of Traffic Safety Boards

4:45-5:45 DDP Annual Meeting 6:00 NYS Association of Traffic Safety Boards Annual Meeting to be held off premise

TUESDAY October 21 7:00-8:00 Breakfast Buffet for Monday registered overnight guests

8:00-12:00 Registration 8:00-4:00 Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) This is a continuation of Monday’s course for pre-registered law enforcement officers.

8:15-9:30 PLENARY SESSION Award Presentations: SEE LAST PAGE OF AGENDA TO MAKE YOUR NOMINATIONS NOW FOR: Chairman’s Award, Robert Foley Award, and “Battle of the Belts” Champion KEYNOTE ADDRESS Under the Influence: The Advertising of Alcohol by Jean Kilbourne

9:30-10:00 Exhibitor Showcase / Beverage Break

10:00-11:00 FMCSA Final Rule: CDL Testing & Lerner Permit Standards This final rule, published May 9, 2011, establishes new requirements for CDL holders and carriers, establishes new minimum federal standards for states to issue a commercial learner permit (CLP), and requires that CLP holders meet essentially all the same requirements as those for CDL holders. These changes will enhance safety by ensuring that only qualified drivers are allowed to operate commercial motor vehicles on our roadways. Topics of this presentation will include: new requirements for proof of legal presence and proof of residence; CLP/CDL endorsement/restriction changes; changes to the commercial license testing process and sanctions for CLP holders. Carriers, CDL holders, and CDL applicants will begin seeing these DMV changes in early 2015 as states must be in compliance with this final rule by 7/18/15. Presenter: Erin Murphy Motor Vehicle Field Operations Specialist II, NYS DMV

10:00-11:00 New York’s STOP-DWI Program at 30-Something: Continued Success? or Financial Death?

If STOP-DWI were 100% successful in preventing impaired driving, the program would naturally end, as revenue and need for programs would cease. Unfortunately, the similar appearing outcome can occur. Revenue decreases without commensurate reductions in DWI occurrences will result in the program collapse and mediocrity, rather than further the successes of the past. The panel will discuss the signs of virtuous and vicious cycles as they might relate to the county STOP-DWI programs, with suggestions on how to ensure long-term success.

Presenters: Ken Carpenter Recipient of the STOP-DWI Senator Smith Award, New York MADD Award, and Friend of STOP-DWI

Chris Cernik NYS STOP-DWI Counsel, Greenberg-Traurig, LLP Michele James St. Lawrence County STOP-DWI, Traffic Safety and Drinking Driver Program

10:00-11:00 Getting Feet to Meet the Street: Walking Encouragement Programs in NYC NYCDOT’s Safety Education and Outreach walking encouragement programs for children, teens and older adults stress safety along with the health benefits of walking. As part of our Vision Zero programming, DOT is working to make the city streets safer for all road users, and the programs that will be covered in this workshop use a variety of techniques – video, new technologies, creative expression, and group walking clubs -- to reduce pedestrian injuries as participants increase the time they spend outside walking. Presenters: Marjorie Marciano Deputy Director of Safety Education, NYC DOT

Paula Gannon Community Coordinator and Outreach Programs in NYC, NYC DOT Eric Miu Community Coordinator and Outreach Programs in NYC, NYC DOT

TUESDAY October 21

10:00-11:00 How to Enter the New York Law Enforcement Challenge The NY Law Enforcement Challenge is an innovative award program that provides an avenue to stimulate traffic law enforcement in any police or sheriff agency. The “Challenge,” coordinated by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, is a traffic safety competition between similar size and type of law enforcement agencies. It recognizes and rewards the best overall traffic safety programs in NYS and it also offers a unique opportunity for a department to establish itself as a premier agency and leader in this field. The areas of concentration for this competition include efforts to enforce laws and to educate the public in occupant protection, impaired driving and speeding. All winners are entered into competition at the national level in the National Law Enforcement Challenge. All winners are also recognized at the Empire State Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Challenge and recognized at the Empire State Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Conference.

Presenters: John Coyle NHTSA Liaison and Coordinator, NJ Law Enforcement Challenge Dominick Macherone NYSACOP Law Enforcement Liaison & Law Enforcement Challenge Coordinator, New York

11:15-12:15 NYC Motorcycle Safety Study & Action Plan

Although only accounting for 2% of motor vehicle registration in NYC, motorcycles account for 13% of all fatalities in the 5 boroughs of NYC. NYC presents a unique and challenging environment for a very diverse range of powered two-wheelers, from traditional heavy motorcycles to large proportions of mopeds and scooters. Drawing on 5 years of comprehensive motorcycle crash injury data, as well as demographic data from the NYC DOH, this NYMTC-funded study aims to determine the who, when, where and why of motorcycle crashes in NYC. In addition, an action plan of engineering, education and enforcement recommendations will be put forward that addresses the study findings.

Presenters: Chris Brunson NYC Department of Transportation Seth Hostetter NYC Department of Transportation

Alicia Posner NYC Department of Transportation Matthew Roe NYC Department of Transportation

11:15-12:15 Fatal Serious Physical Injury Motor Vehicle Accidents Presentation will cover interpreting serious physical injury motor vehicle accident protocols at the scene and

hospital, determining operability, methods to secure blood evidence. Presenter: Dennis Sullivan Captain, Suffolk County Police Department

11:15-12:15 Ten Minutes to A Changed Life: The Chris Memoli Story This presentation sends a strong message to youths entering the driving age and educating students to the dangers of feeling invincible. This crash survivor explains the car accident, his long recovery and how it changed his life.

Presenters: Chris Memoli Crash Survivor Deborah Memoli Victim Advocate

12:15-1:15 Luncheon Buffet 1:30-2:30 Teen Education - Social Media Integration

Learn about a hands-on curriculum for teens that uses the power of social media to focus attention on critical safety issues. This program was developed and facilitated in New York City high schools by NYCDOT and Family Life Theatre. Through interactive participation, some of the program’s critical thinking, team building and writing exercises will be shared. We will take a tour of NYCDOT’s online social media presence, focusing on the use of social media marketing to further critical awareness messages and engage teens in positive peer interaction. Presenters: Michelle Kaucic Director of Strategic Communications, NYC Department of Transportation

TUESDAY October 21

1:30-2:30 Town & Village Courts: A Judges Role in Adjudicating DWIs from Start to Finish Will include discussion on a Judge’s responsibility, his/her interaction with prosecutors, defense attorneys, and probation officers; processing the DWI paperwork from A – Z including disposition reporting, IID ordering, and a courts response to violations of probation and conditional discharges. Presenters: Christina Curran Senior Court Analyst, Office of Justice Court Support

Monique Magwood Senior Counsel, Office of Justice Court Support Darlene Murray Court Analyst, Office of Justice Court Support

1:30-2:30 To Drive or Not to Drive: Helping Seniors Answer that Question How do we know for sure if our loved one should still be behind the wheel? While each case is unique, AAA

can help start the conversation and offer real tools to help answer this hard question. This workshop will take you through 3 types of evaluations, found on AAA’s Senior Driving website, to help adults determine the safest answer. It will also include information on clinical driving evaluations and behind-the-wheel evaluations. If you have a senior parent or work with seniors, you won’t want to miss this. Presenter: Karen Blackburn Traffic Safety Specialist, AAA New York

2:30-3:00 Exhibitor Showcase / Beverage Break

3:00-4:15 Drugs and Driving Drugged driving is an increasing problem in the United States. Likewise, marijuana legalized for medical and/or recreational use demands increased understanding of its impairing effects. This presentation will discuss drug impaired driving with a number of illegal and legal drugs including stimulants, opiates, marijuana, and prescription drugs used therapeutically and illicitly. Some issues around drug testing will also be explored. Presenter: Allan Barger Research Analyst, Prevention Research Institute

3:00-4:15 Examining the Ignition Interlock Compliance for Motorists Conditionally Discharged Since the inception of Leandra’s Law in August 2010, the statewide percentage of motorists required to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in vehicles they either “own or operate” has been less than 1/3 of all those convicted of DWI or Aggravated DWI…Once installed, the IIDs prove effective in stopping utilizing that specific vehicle when their BACs are above 0.025%. So, why aren’t a higher percentage of Conditionally Discharged offenders installing IIDs? What reasons do CD sanctioned motorists give for not installing IIDs? What effect have recent legislative changes had on IID compliance of DC motorists? And, once installed, how effective are restricted motorists at separating their drinking and driving? From the beginning of Leandra’s Law we have attempted to use Dutchess County as a “laboratory” to examine these questions and more, trying to determine the best practices for Leandra’s Law compliance and improve traffic safety. Dutchess County (excluding the 5 boroughs of NYC) is NY’s 10th largest county with a mix of small urban, suburban and rural communities. The data is eye opening. Presenters: Michael Hill Director, Drinking Driver Program, Dutchess Community College

Shaina Kern Ignition Interlock Program, NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services

3:00-4:15 Eyes on the Street: The Value of Law Enforcement in Safety Assessments

Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) are important local transportation safety partners. Over the last five years, several MPOs in New York have used the Safety Assessment (SA) process to organize a multi-disciplinary team with local police, elected officials, highway and public works staff, and other stakeholders to evaluate safety issues on local or county roads. An SA is a quick, yet comprehensive tool that results in a series of low-cost, high-impact recommendations based on consensus from stakeholders and buy-in from the road owner. This panel will present the SA process and provide case studies of local SA’s, focusing on the role of law enforcement and how enforcement and MPO staff can partner to improve safety. Presenters: Emily Dozier Senior Planner, Poughkeepsie-Dutchess County Transportation Council

Sandy Misiewicz Senior Transportation Planner II, Capital District Transportation Committee Cyndi Paddick Director, Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study

6:00 STOP-DWI Annual Dinner Meeting to be held off premise

WEDNESDAY October 22

7:45-8:45 Breakfast Buffet for overnight guests 9:00-11:00 PLENARY SESSION: Planes, Trains, Trucks and Automobiles - Legal Update: Review

of the Changes Effecting Enforcement and Changes that Still Need to Come On November 21, 2013 the NYS Court of Appeals upheld the depraved murder convictions of 3 impaired drivers in People v. Heidgen, Taylor and McPherson. What does this, and other court decisions mean for law enforcement in homicide cases? How does texting and distracted driving factor into charging? How did the interpretation of these statutes impact the investigation into the Metro North derailment and the prosecution of a cement truck driver who crashed into a train trestle, killing a school bus driver. Have YOU ever had an airplane land on one of your highways? This presentation will focus on these issues and changes in legislation that impact traffic safety.

Presenters: Brendan Ahern Deputy Bureau Chief, Nassau County District Court/Vehicular Crimes Joseph McCormack NYS TSRP and Chief of Bronx District Attorney’s Vehicular Crimes Bureau Maureen McCormick, Chief, Nassau County Vehicular Crimes Bureau

11:00 ADJOURN with Box Lunch

The following awards are presented each year at the NY Highway Safety Symposium. If you have a nomination for any of the following awards, please contact the

appropriate Association member listed below by the date indicated.

Richard Novelli Award - due by July 25

Contact: Michele James (mjames@stlawco.org)

The Novelli Award was instituted to honor the memory of L. Richard "Dick" Novelli, who died of cancer in 1993 while serving as the STOP-DWI Coordinator and Traffic Safety Director for Niagara County. Because of Dick’s role as an educator, the award is given to programs that further STOP-DWI and/or traffic safety principles through community education. Primary considerations are the program's impact on the community, the originality of the design, the incorporation of either STOP-DWI or traffic safety principles, and the adaptability of the program to other communities. Consideration is also given as to whether the program could be used regionally or on a statewide basis. Some previous honorees include school assembly programs, victim panels designed for high school students, special events designed to promote STOP-DWI or traffic safety programs where the designer or originator was a community member as opposed to an employee of a local program.

William T. Smith Award - due by July 25 Contact: Christina Hale (chale@orangecountygov.com)

The William T. Smith Award was developed to honor Senator Smith for his dedication to the cause of the NYS STOP-DWI Coordinator’s Association. The “Smith Award” will be a New York State STOP-DWI Coordinator’s Association Award, not an award for recognition of local accomplishments. The guidelines to be included for selection consideration are that the person(s) be a member of the Association in good standing, or be directly involved in the daily operation of any county program, or be a consultant directly involved in the overall operation of the State Association business. The person(s) selected will have provided the State Association with time and effort, which will be judged as enhancing the cause of the Association in its daily and yearly business.

Roy Thorpe Award - due by July 25 Contact: Michele James (mjames@stlawco.org)

Roy Thorpe was a past President of the New York State Association of Traffic Safety Boards. He served Erie County as a member of the Erie County Sheriff's Department, the Town of Tonawanda Police Department and as a member of the Erie County Traffic Safety Board. He dedicated his life to the traffic safety community of New York State by supporting safety programs at the "grass roots" level and expanding the involvement of the local traffic safety boards in state and national traffic safety issues. Roy felt that it was important to acknowledge the "unsung" heroes; the individuals who worked to promote traffic safety on a regular basis. He died while serving as NYSATSB President. In his memory, traffic safety community members established the Roy Thorpe Award to honor individuals who, like Roy, have made an outstanding contribution to traffic safety.

Chairman’s Awards - due by September 15 Contact: Chuck DeWeese (chuck.deweese@dmv.ny.gov)

The Chairman’s Awards consist of two categories: one for individuals and a second for organizations. Individuals and organizations to be considered will have made efficient use of public resources and will have produced programs that are innovative, superior and highly successful in promoting traffic safety. State agencies, however, are not eligible for this award. Recipients must be grantees of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.

Robert Foley Award - due by September 15 Contact: Mary Ann Phillips (oswegoddp@gmail.com)

Named in honor of the Founder and First President of the New York State Drinking Driver Program Director’s Association (NYSDDPDA), the Robert Foley award is presented to an individual who has advanced the cause of highway and traffic safety at the state, regional or national level. The recipient of this award has demonstrated his or her commitment to highway and traffic safety through efforts aimed at the prevention of drugged driving or the promotion and enhancement of existing programs to reduce future susceptibility to drugged driving.

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EIN: 14-1829790

Federal DLN: 17053078709025

NYS Exempt EX-226659

Exhibit Registration Form

Annual New York Highway Safety Symposium High Peaks Resort, Lake Placid, NY

October 19-22, 2014 Due by 10/1/14

NEW YORK HIGHWAY SAFETY SYMPOSIUM OC T O B E R 19-22 , 2014

H I G H PE A K S , LA K E PL A C I D NY

S Y MP O S IU M R E G IS T R A T IO N F O R

A T T E N D E E S , PR E S E N T E R S , ARIDE* S T U D E N T S A N D IN S T R U C T O R S

New This Year – CASAC and CLE Credited Sessions Watch for credit-identified sessions and other agenda updates at www.itsmr.org

Please type or print

Name: Title:

Affiliation:

Street Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Phone Number: ( ) Fax Number:

Email:

Dietary Restrictions: ________________________________________________________________________

* Check here if you plan to attend ARIDE an ARIDE application form must be approved before registering (available at www.itsmr.org)

Start forming your team now for the “Battle of the Belts” competition (details at itsmr.org)

Please check only one:

Early Registrants staying at the host hotel $100 (postmarked on or before 10/1)

Late and On-Site Registrants staying at the host hotel $125 (postmarked after 10/1)

Day Tripper Registration if you are not in overnight status $60/day

at the host hotel (circle Mon and/or Tue)

Please make check, money order or voucher payable to The Research Foundation for SUNY and send to:

Janine Schultz, Event Coordinator Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research

80 Wolf Road, Suite 607, Albany NY 12205 - Phone 518-453-0291 - Fax 518-453-0298 E-mail: jschultz@itsmr.org - www.itsmr.org

Credit or debit cards cannot be accepted. Federal ID #: 14-1368361

Registrations canceled on or before October 1will be refunded after the event, minus a $25 administrative fee. Refunds will not be honored after October 1.

The New York Highway Safety Symposium financial aid program has been established to assist with hotel and/or registration

costs for qualified applicants and presenters. Exhibitors are not eligible.

Please print or type:

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Organization:________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone:________________________ Fax:_____________________ E-mail:_____________________________________________

Instructions:

On a separate, single sheet, please attach a brief explanation of how financial assistance would enable you to

attend the symposium and how the New York Highway Safety Symposium would benefit your organization or

project (this must be included with your application). Applications are due by July 31, 2014.

Each individual must complete a separate application. Only one applicant may be assisted per office or

organization at the same location.

The Financial Aid Committee will refer to the applicant’s local STOP DWI / Traffic Safety Board offices for a

recommendation.

Do not send your registration with this application. Wait until you have been notified of your financial aid status,

which will occur via e-mail after August 4, 2014.

Please mail, fax to 518-453-0298 or e-mail to jschultz@itsmr.org by July 31.

Janine Schultz, Event Coordinator, ITSMR, 80 Wolf Road, Suite 607, Albany NY 12205

I am applying for financial assistance in the way of:

Estimated Cost Assistance Required

Hotel $ ________ $ ________

Registration $ ________ $ ________

Total Amount Requested: $ ________

If approved, I agree to attend_______________________________________________________________

Signature

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION

2014 NEW YORK HIGHWAY SAFETY SYMPOSIUM

PARTNERING FOR A SAFER NEW YORK

High Peaks Resort, Lake Placid

October 19-22, 2014

Annual New York Highway Safety Symposium, October 19-22, 2014

High Peaks Reservation Form

All rates are based on Per Person. Place an (X) by selection.

The cut-off date for making reservations is Wednesday, October 1st, 2014. A deposit of $140.00 will be required to guarantee the reservation via check or

credit card. Reservations received after this date will be taken on a space available basis.

Cancellations must be received by Monday, October 13, 2014 to avoid forfeiture of deposit.

If tax exempt, please submit a valid ST-119 form with your reservation request.

Check-in time is 4:00PM and check-out time is 11:00AM.

Sunday arrivals include reception.

Please submit only ONE form per room with all roommates listed:

Name__________________________________Roomate____________________________

Email__________________________ Email_______________________________________

Roomate____________________________ Email__________________________________

Company/Affiliation__________________________________________________________

Street________________________________City/State/Zip__________________________

Telephone__________________Fax____________________________________________

Boxed Lunch Selection for Wednesday departures. Please include number of selected lunches to reflect roommates: ( ) Turkey ( ) Black Forrest Ham ( ) Vegetarian Wrap

Arrival______________________________

Departure__________________________

Check $______________________________

CC#_________________________EXP____

I have read and agree with the above reservation policies.

X__________________________________

Submit form and deposit by

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 to:

High Peaks Resort

2384 Saranac Avenue

Lake Placid, NY 12946

Fax: 518-523-1120

Email: Reservations@highpeaksresort.com

Three Night Package

3 Nights Lodging, 3 Breakfasts, 2 Luncheons (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday)

and Administration Fees;

Wednesday departure Includes a boxed lunch Single Occupancy _______ $447.77 Tax Exempt ______$405.60

Double Occupancy_______ $267.95 Tax Exempt ______$243.60

Triple Occupancy_______ $230.21 Tax Exempt _____$209.60

Two Night Package

2 Nights Lodging, 2 Breakfasts, 2 Luncheons (Monday/Tuesday or

Tuesday/Wednesday) and Administration Fees;

Wednesday departure Includes a Boxed Lunch Single Occupancy _______ $312.34 Tax Exempt ______$283.20

Double Occupancy_______ $192.46 Tax Exempt ______$175.20

Triple Occupancy________ $167.29 Tax Exempt ______$152.53

One Night Package

1 Night Lodging, 1 Breakfast, 2 Luncheons (Monday/Tuesday or

Tuesday/Wednesday) and Administration Fees;

Wednesday departure Includes a Boxed Lunch Single Occupancy _______ $176.91 Tax Exempt ______$160.80

Double Occupancy_______ $116.97 Tax Exempt ______$106.80

Triple Occupancy_______ $104.38 Tax Exempt ______$95.47