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A compilation of traffic safety e-news, resources, tools and links
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May 10, 2016 // Volume 2, Issue 4
 
 
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Dear Safety Partner,

The Louisiana Center for Transportation Safety (LCTS), also known as the Safety Center, shares this compilation of valuable information and e-news that you might find useful in enhancing your traffic safety initiatives that help save lives.

Campaign Spotlight
CLICK IT OR TICKET - May 22 to June 5

Safety professionals and advocates are gearing up for this year's Click It Or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization on May 22 to June 5. Help us spread the importance of buckling up. If you are in need of tools to enhance your activities, visit NHTSA Traffic Safety Marketing.

Specific Toolkits available
  
Child seats will be distributed across the state
During the CIOT period, Louisiana Regional Transportation Safety Coalitions partner with the University Medical Center and Sonic to distribute child passenger safety car seats to parents and caregivers in need. Contac UMC for more info.

 
 
   
 
 

LA Safety Center issues A Call To Action that encourages employers, government leaders and
coalition champions to implement seat belt policies and become part of the cutting edge effort to conduct the  "2 seconds 2 click" campaign initiated by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety. 

 


Upcoming Campaigns

September 18-24 Child Passenger Safety Week


Local News

LERN is now on Facebook
The Louisiana Emergency Response Network invites all to connect with them via their new
LP SADD encouraged students to buckle up. #rockthebelt
Facebook Page. LIKE them here.
 
Livingston SADD to conduct safety summer camp
The Livingston Parish Student Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) is hosting a free safety and prevention summer camp for kids in Grades 1-5 on June 27 to July 1.  Read more.

Covington HS students get shirts for wearing seat belt 
Covington police converged on the only exit for cars for Covington High School one afternoon this past month, not to give tickets but to incentivize students caught for buckling up.  Read more.

 

MADD-Houma Chapter to conduct walk to end drunk driving

The Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Houma Chapter invites all to Walk Like MADD, a national event that advocates to end drunk driving. Read more.


Opportunities
 
SAFETY WEBINAR Reminder! - May 11 at 12 noon to 1:30 PM
The National Center for Rural Road Safety will be hosting a free 1.5-hour online webinar that highlights Louisiana's regional 4E approach to saving lives. Register here.

TRB Annual Meeting Call for Papers Due August 1 
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) standing committees have issued calls for papers for the 96th TRB Annual Meeting. Deadline is August 1, 2016  Read more.

Women in Transportation Seminar (WTS) Louisiana Luncheon, May 24
WTS Louisiana is hosting a luncheon at Ralph's on the Park on May 24,11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Read more.
GHSA Annual Meeting, August 27-31 in Seattle, Washington 
"Crossroads" The Intersection of Technology and Driver Behavior is the theme for this year's GHSA Annual Meeting on August 27-31, 2016 in Seattle, Washington Read more



Check the Destination Zero Deaths Calendar to view the schedule of statewide and regional meetings and other opportunities.
Make a difference! Be a Traffic Safety Champion yourself. To learn how, contact the Regional Safety Coalition Coordinator in your area. Visit www.destinationzerodeaths.com


Research
 
NHTSA shares report on advancing safety on America's roads
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released a report that summarizes NHTSA's efforts and research in 2015 aimed at improving road safety. View report here . If you want assistance and more information about adopting any of the strategies in the report, contact us at the LA Safety Center.

Also, NHTSA shares report on how child passenger safety information is communicated to parents Read report here.
 


CALENDARS & RESOURCES
 

 

NHTSA Calendar of Traffic Safety Events and Campaigns

 

NHTSA Traffic Safety Marketing Tools

 

NHTSA--Driving Safely is Living Safely 

 

Louisiana Destination Zero Deaths

 

LA SHSP Data Reports

 

Louisiana Highway Safety Commission

 

Louisiana State Police (LSP) Troops 

 

Louisiana Highway Safety Section

 

SHSP Community of Practice

 

Toward Zero Deaths National Strategy

 

Highway Safety 'Countermeasures That Work' Guide

 

 

LOUISIANA CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION SAFETY lasafetycenter@la.gov