2010 Traffic Safety Conference:
Preliminary Program

Complete Program | Participant List

[Updated May 13, 2010]

Monday, March 29, 2010
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Set-up
(Salon ABC)
2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Conference Registration Desk Open
(Pre-Function Foyer)
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception & Exhibitor Showcase
(Salon ABC)
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
(Salon ABC)
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration Desk Open
(Pre-function Foyer)
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Showcase
(Salon ABC)
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Opening Plenary Session
(Salon D)
Moderator: Dr. John Mounce, Texas Transportation Institute
(summary, 82KB)

  • Welcome on behalf of Texas Transportation Institute
    Dr. Dennis Christiansen, Agency Director
    (video presentation)

  • Welcome and traffic safety issues from Texas Department of Transportation perspective
    Mr. Amadeo Saenz, Executive Director
    (video presentation)

  • Welcome and traffic safety issues from Texas Department of Public Safety perspective
    Captain Bryan Rippee, Texas Highway Patrol Division
    (video presentation)

  • Welcome and traffic safety issues from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration perspective
    Ms. Georgia Chakiris, Region VI Administrator
    (video presentation)

  • Keynote Address
    Representative Larry Phillips, Vice Chairman, Transportation Committee
    (video presentation)
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Break
(Salon ABC)
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon (Four) Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Breakout 1: Safety Training Initiatives for Highway Work Zones
(Salon D)
Moderator: Ms. Brooke Ullman, Texas Transportation Institute

  • Maximizing Motorcycle Safety In Work Zones
    Mr. Travis Parsons, Senior Safety and Health Specialist, Laborer's Health and Safety Fund of North America
    (presentation, 2.1MB)

  • Maximizing Roadway Worker Safety: The Case for Internal Traffic Control Plans
    Mr. Brad Sant, Vice President of Safety & Education, American Road and Transportation Builders Association
    (presentation, 2.1MB)

  • Maximizing Law Enforcement Effectiveness in Work Zones
    Dr. Jerry Ullman, Senior Research Engineer, Texas Transportation Institute
    (presentation, 5.3MB)

Breakout 2: The Role of Public Health in Traffic Safety
(Marsalis)
Moderator: Ms. Linda Jones, Texas Department of State Health Services
(presentation, 1.9MB)

  • The Dish on Data
    Mr. Ryan Beal, Epidemiologist, Texas Department of State Health Services
  • Success Stories in Traffic Safety
    Ms. Crystal Beasley, Research Specialist, Texas Department of State Health Services
Breakout 3: A "Boost" to Texas Occupant Restraint Law
(Tenison)
Moderator: Ms. Mary Ann Contreras, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital

Panelists:
  • Trooper Lonny Haschel, Texas Highway Patrol Division, Texas Department of Public Safety
    (presentation, 49KB)

  • Ms. Claudia Romo, Public Policy, Children's Medical Center Dallas – Giving the Texas Law a Boost
    (presentation, 785KB)

  • Dr. Kate Crosslin, Children's Medical Center Dallas – An Evidence Based Approach to Promote the Use of Booster Seats
    (presentation, 647KB)

Breakout 4: DWI Case Management: From Probable Cause to Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
(DeGolyer)
Moderator: Mr. Troy Walden, Texas Transportation Institute

  • DWI Case Management
    Mr. Jamie Balagia, Attorney at Law
    (presentation, 30KB)
12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. Luncheon with Keynote Speaker
(Salon F)
Moderator: Dr. John Mounce, Texas Transportation Institute
(summary, 76KB)

  • Distracted Driving – Science, Solution and Impact
    Mr. David Teater, Sr. Director, Transportation Strategic Initiatives, National Safety Council
    (presentation, 2.3MB)
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Four) Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Breakout 5: Evolving Tools and Techniques in Traffic Safety
(Salon D)
Moderator: Dr. Kevin Balke, Texas Transportation Institute

  • Analysis and Mapping of Texas Fatal Traffic Crashes
    Ms. Marcia Becker, Epidemiologist, Texas State Department of State Health Services
    (presentation, 654KB)

  • Application of Temporal and Spatial Analysis in Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety Deployment
    Col. Kenneth Morckel, First Response Enterprises
    (presentation, 761KB)

  • ITS Applications for a Safer Transportation System
    Dr. Kevin Balke, Research Engineer & Center Director, TransLink®, Texas Transportation Institute
    (presentation, 4.7MB)

Breakout 6: Next Generation 9-1-1: From Emergency Call to Emergency Response
(Tenison)
Moderator: Ms. Christy Williams, North Central Texas Council of Governments

  • From Emergency Call to Emergency Response
    Ms. Christy Williams, 9-1-1 Program Manager, North Central Texas Council of Governments
    Mr. Perry Bynum, Haltom City Fire Rescue
    (presentation, 957KB)

Breakout 7: Freight and Rail Safety
(Marsalis)
Moderator: Mr. Curtis Morgan, Texas Transportation Institute

  • Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2009
    Ms. Carolyn Cook, Regional Crossing Manager, Federal Railroad Administration
    (presentation, 113KB)

  • 2009 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Updates
    Mr. Darin Kosmak, Rail-Highway Section Director, Texas Department of Transportation
    (presentation 1, 3.4MB | presentation 2, 2.2MB)

  • Hazardous Materials Movements in Texas
    Mr. Jeff Warner, Associate Transportation Researcher, Texas Transportation Institute
    (presentation, 485KB)

Breakout 8: Safe Light Garland: One City's Perspective in Addressing Red Light Violations
(DeGolyer)
Moderator: Mr. Troy Walden, Texas Transportation Institute

  • How to Kill a Red Light Camera Program
    Mr. George Kauffman, Program Manager, Safe Light Garland
    Mr. Brad Neighbors, Attorney at Law, City of Garland
    Ms. Elisa Morales, Data Analyst, Safe Light Garland
    (presentation, 48KB)
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Break
(Salon ABC)
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Four) Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Breakout 9: Young and Restrained: NHTSA's Region VI Demonstration Project
(Salon D)
Moderator: Mr. Bruce Shults, Program Manager, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  • Introduction and Overview of the Demonstration Project
    Mr. Bruce Shults, Program Manager, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
    (presentation, 1.4MB)

  • Write One for Rachel
    Ms. Tammy Ryden, Oklahoma Regional Community Policing Institute
    (presentation, 2.4MB)

  • Texas Teen Demo – Success and Challenges
    Mr. Sam Sinclair, Program Manager, Traffic Safety Section, Texas Department of Transportation
    (presentation, 1.2MB)

  • CIOT Teen Demo Project – ThinkStreet
    Ms. Andrea Wolfe, ThinkStreet
    (presentation, 2.8MB)

Breakout 10: The 4 E's for Improving Motorcycle Safety in Texas
(Marsalis)
Moderator: Ms. Patricia Turner, Texas Transportation Institute

  • Stay Sharp, Ride SMART: Addressing Dangerous Riding and Rising Motorcycle Fatalities
    Mr. Chris Holder, Arlington Police Department
    (presentation, 3.8MB)

  • Assisting Crash-Involved Motorcyclists: Bystander Assistance Programs
    Mr. Flint Breeding, Paramedic, Richardson Fire Department
    (presentation, 723KB)

  • Motorcycle 101 Course
    Mr. Frank Marrero, Regional Program Manager, NHTSA Region VI
    (presentation, 1.4MB)

  • Roadway Hazards to Motorcycle Operation and How to Address Them
    Mr. Mark J. Bloschock, PE, Senior Vice President, VRX Engineering
    (presentation, 50KB)

Breakout 11: Wrong-Way Driving!
(DeGolyer)
Moderator: Mr. Roy Parikh, Fort Worth District, Texas Department of Transportation

  • How Big a problem is Wrong-Way Driving in Texas?: Research Perspective
    Mr. Scott Cooner, Research Engineer/Program Manager, Texas Transportation Institute
    (presentation, 2.9MB)

  • Wrong-Way Driving Task Force: Efforts on Dallas Toll Roads
    Mr. Eric Hemphill and Mr. Yang Ouyang, North Texas Tollway Authority
    (presentation, 10.7MB)

  • Driver Understanding of Red Retroflective Pavement Markers and Painted Arrows
    Mr. Jeff Miles, Texas Transportation Institute
    (presentation, 443KB)

Breakout 12: Traffic Enforcement: Updates
(Tenison)
Moderator: Lieutenant Tim Caradine, Texas Highway Patrol

  • Speed Enforcement and Crash Relevance
    Corporal Robert White, Texas Highway Patrol Division, Texas Department of Public Safety
    (presentation, 50KB)

  • Patrol Car Positioning and Approach During Traffic Stops
    Trooper Lonny Haschel, Texas Highway Patrol Division, Texas Department of Public Safety
    (presentation, 50KB)

  • Distracted Driving and Wireless Devices
    Trooper Dub Gillum, Texas Highway Patrol Division, Texas Department of Public Safety
    (presentation, 54KB)
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Networking Reception
(Salon ABC)
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
(Salon ABC)
7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Exhibitor Showcase
(Salon ABC)
7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Registration Desk Open
(Pre-Function Foyer)
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Four) Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Breakout 13: Sobriety Checkpoints – Can They Happen in Texas?
(Salon D)
Moderator: Mr. Scott Cooner, Texas Transportation Institute

Panelists:
  • Deputy Chief Joseph Costa, General Services, Dallas County Sheriff's Office
    (presentation, 48KB)

  • Mr. Carl McDonald, Program Manager, Mothers Against Drunk Driving – An Advocates' View and Ongoing Efforts for Checkpoints in Texas
    (presentation, 128KB)

  • State Representative Todd Smith, Texas House Transportation Committee – Looking at the Policy Issues and Barriers to Checkpoints in Texas
    (presentation, 48KB)

Breakout 14: Texas Safe Communities: Building Partnerships for Traffic Safety
(Marsalis)
Moderator: Ms. Irene Rodriguez, Texas Transportation Institute

  • Setting the Stage for Safe Dallas
    Ms. Shelli Stephens-Stidham, Director, Injury Prevention Center of Greater Dallas
    (presentation, 2.5MB)

  • Using Crash Data in the Quest for a Safer Dallas
    Mr. Jory Dille, North Central Texas Council of Governments
    (presentation, 1.9MB)

  • What's the Story Behind the Numbers? Gathering Information for Sobriety Checkpoints
    Ms. Shelli Stephens-Stidham, Director, Injury Prevention Center of Greater Dallas
    (presentation, 9.3MB)

  • Engaging Partners to Keep Kids Safe
    Ms. Marissa Rodriguez, Health Educator, Injury Prevention Center of Greater Dallas
    (presentation, 5.2MB)

Breakout 15: Changing the Driving Culture
(DeGolyer)
Moderator: Dr. R. Quinn Brackett, Texas Transportation Institute

  • Changing the Teen Driving Culture
    Mr. Russell Henk, Senior Research Engineer, Texas Transportation Institute
    (presentation, 1.7MB)

  • Introducing Cultural Change in Driver Education
    Ms. Nina Saint, Texas Education Agency, Driver Training Division
    (presentation, 129KB)

  • Inculcating Cultural Values in Pre-Drivers
    Ms. Katie Womack, Senior Research Scientist, Texas Transportation Institute
    (presentation, 897KB)

Breakout 16: Emergency and Non-Emergency Patrol Operations: Pursuits
(Tenison)
Moderator: Mr. Robert Gilbert, Texas Transportation Institute

  • Police Driver Training – Basic, Remedial, Advanced
    Sergeant Keith Wenzel and Sr. Corporal Kevin Navarro, Dallas Police Department Training Academy
    (presentation, 48KB)

  • Driver Behavior and Attitudes Related to Police Vehicle Operations
    Mr. Garry Parker, Law Enforcement Liaison, Texas Municipal Police Association
    (presentation, 48KB)
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Break
(Salon ABC)
10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Closing Plenary Session: Traffic Safety in Texas – The Way Forward
(Salon D)
Moderator: Dr. Dennis Christiansen, Texas Transportation Institute
(summary, 79KB)

Panelists:
(video presentation)

  • State Senator John Carona, Chairman, Texas Senate Transportation & Homeland Security Committee
  • Captain Michael Scullin, Texas Highway Patrol, Texas Department of Public Safety
  • Mr. Terry Pence, Director, Traffic Safety Program, Texas Department of Transportation
  • Ms. Laura Dean-Mooney, National President, MADD
  • Ms. Natalie Bettger, Sr. Program Manager, North Central Texas Council of Governments
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon Conference Close
(Salon D)