July 2022 News & Updates

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Hello Sue,

Summers in Vermont bring creemees, campers, bicyclists, and fairs (more on that below). While you're sipping your favorite summer beverage, consider who might be worthy of recognition at this year's annual highway safety awards to be presented in October. There are nine categories and nominations are due September 2nd.

You can find the call for nominations and submission form here.

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Sue Hoxie, Executive Director

The New State Highway Safety Plan is Here!

Vermont's State Highway Safety Office is pleased to announce that the Federal Highway Administration received and approved the process used to update Vermont's Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) 2022-2026. The SHSP identifies Vermont's key safety needs and guides investment decisions towards strategies and countermeasures with the most potential to save lives and prevent injuries.

Get your copy today!

Champlain Valley Fair

We're still seeking volunteers to staff the booth at this year's fair. The shifts are four hours each and the fair runs from August 26 - September 4. The bandstand is back in full swing this year with some great acts.

See the fair concert & grandstand acts schedule here.

And here's a link to the volunteer sign-up sheet.

Lastly, participation is voluntary. The VHSA does not have an EA to bill time for this activity.

This Year's Click It or Ticket Stats

Thanks to Paul White, one of the state's law enforcement liaisons, we're sharing some stats from this year's Click It or Ticket national law enforcement mobilization. There continues to be room for improvement to get back to pre-COVID participation, so this year's results were somewhat mixed.

Compared to 2021 there was an increase in the number of departments participating (towns, sheriffs, VSP), total hours worked, motorists contacted, and criminal arrests for serious motor vehicle offenses (DLS, DUI, Neg Op, etc.). However, there was a decrease in patrol events (task force details) and tickets issued. Here's the numeric breakdown:

Total number of saturation patrols and checkpoints: 242
Total number of vehicles contacted: 5,033
Total number of seatbelt tickets: 92
Total number of CPS tickets: 11
Total number of speeding tickets: 771
Total number of texting or H/H device tickets: 64
Total number of other tickets: 506
Total number of arrests: 113
Total number of hours worked: 2,707

Mark Your Calendar!

Northeast Transportation Safety Conference

October 4-5, 2022 | Portland, Maine

This two-day conference brings together engineering, education, law enforcement, EMS and highway safety specialists from across the Northeast to focus on a common goal: the reduction of fatalities and injuries on our roadways. We'll hear from national and regional experts to learn the latest advances being made in transportation safety and see the most innovative technology. More info and registration here.

New England Traffic Safety Education Association

October 28, 2022 | Via Zoom

Information Sharing: Reports, Studies & Newsletters

Newsletter:

From FHWA: Pedestrian and Bike Forum Newsletter. Read here.
From NHTSA: Occupant Protection Division Update. Read here.

NHTSA Awareness Campaigns

Labor Day Impaired Driving National Mobilization

Your efforts will help reduce the number of crashes and fatalities due to impaired driving. Make a difference by increasing enforcement efforts, raising public awareness, and maximizing your local resources.

August 17 - September 5, 2022

Visit the TSM website where you'll find campaign materials like sample press releases, graphics, and social media posts, for generating awareness about drunk and drug-impaired driving prevention.

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