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Contents

ContentsAll conference activities will take place at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Sessions by Track Index

Conference Schedule at a Glance

2019 Conference Program

Monday Schedule

Tuesday Schedule

Wednesday Schedule

Thursday Schedule

Addenda

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Wifi AccessFree public Wi-Fi is available throughout the RCC. Speakers and Exhibitors who need improved connectivity may contact the conference Help Desk in the Main Lobby for assistance.

RestroomsRestrooms are available in the Main Lobby, Ballroom Lobby, South Lobby, and Mezzanine. Each bathroom features accessible accommodations.

For Nursing MothersA Mamava lactation pod is available for use on the Mezzanine level near Exhibit Hall A. The pod can be unlocked using the free Mamava App (www.mamava.com) or contact the RCC Business Office on Level 3 for an unlock code. Baby changing stations are available in every restroom in the facility.

Lost and FoundTo inquire about lost or found items, please contact RCC Security at 919-302-8238 or 919-996-8911.

Visit RaleighFor information about Raleigh, including nearby dining options, attractions, and Triangle-area events, please visit the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau booth in the Main Lobby or online at

www.visitraleigh.com

Downtown ShuttleThe R-Line, Downtown Raleigh’s free circulating bus route, has a stop in front of the RCC main entrance on South Salisbury Street. The R-LINE runs seven days a week every 15-20 minutes. Hours of operation are Monday-Wednesday 7am-11pm, Thursday-Saturday 7am-2:15am, Sunday 1pm-8pm. For a map and more information visit

www.downtownraleigh.org/getting-around/r-line

ParkingConference commuters may pickup parking vouchers at the Registration counter. Vouchers are limited to 1 per commuter per day. For a map of nearby parking decks, rates, and more information, visit

www.raleighconvention.com/directions.

For more information about the Raleigh Convention Center www.raleighconvention.com/visitor-information

Convention Center/General Information

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Sessions by Track Index

Sessions by Track IndexBike/PedResults from the Evaluation of the Watch for Me NC ProgramBicyclist Safety: Improving Messaging for MotoristsImproving Pedestrian CrossingEffective and Proactive Methods

Child Passenger SafetyManufacturer Update (Part 1)Manufacturer Update (Part 2)Hands-On ChallengeBeyond the Sled TestNot Your Average VehicleFMVS WHAT? Understanding Federal RegulationsKeep Calm, You Can Do ThisLATCH: Do You Really Need the Manual?Occupant Protection SystemsCPS TriviaRestraint Review and Documentation After the CrashCrash Course in Car Seats for Law EnforcementBeyond Booster SeatsBeyond Scare Tactics and StatisticsCreating Partnerships Through Community Outreach

Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementThe Medically-at-Risk DriverEvent Data RecordersWhen Trains & Law Enforcement IntersectCommercial Driver’s License: What’s the Difference?Sovereign CitizensDrag Factors and Coefficients of Friction: Making It SimpleEveryone Knows the Cameras Are RollingVehicle SearchesThe Road Tells the StoryCommercial Vehicle Crashes: What Do You Do?Hear Me Now......And Remember What I SaidBetter Female Pat-DownseCitation Interface with NCAWARE: Unified TechnologiesDistracted Driving Enforcement StrategiesWinning ReportsDrones in ReconstructionRetrograde Extrapolation and Conversion RatiosDrugs and Driving Don’t MixRestraint Review and Documentation After the CrashCrash Course in Car Seats for Law EnforcementWorkshop: Modernizing Crash Investigation

Engineering/PlanningHow Is California Supporting Proactive Traffic Safety Planning?Hurricanes of Traffic EngineeringOne Crash, Two Crash, Bad Crash...Roles, Relationships, and Resources

Impaired DrivingDrugs on the Body, Body on the DrugsThe Role of Technology in MonitoringDrugs on the Body, Body on the DrugsThe DRE Matrix: Signs and SymptomsColorado Cannabis: Intoxication and Psychosis?Common Defenses and Why They Are WrongHow to Investigate and Prosecute Marijuana Impaired DrivingOral Fluid Testing: What’s the Status?Investigating Drug-Impaired DriversHow to Investigate and Prosecute Marijuana Impaired DrivingDWI Child Endangerment: An Unacknowledged EmergencyPhleboto-CopsImpaired Driving Case Law UpdateThe Seated Battery: Another ToolAll About the BloodDrugged Driving: Innovative Community Prevention StrategiesSeven DwarfsRetrograde Extrapolation and Conversion RatiosDrugs and Driving Don’t Mix

Other Traffic Safety PrioritiesStrategies to End Distracted DrivingTurning Tragedy Into AdvocacyEmerging Technologies for Micro-MobilityAutonomous Vehicle Q & AWe’re Number One, But Don’t Want to Be!Time to DriveHighway Guideline #13 Is Older Driver Safety: What Is Working?Human Behavior and Road SafetyEmerging Trends in Transportation SafetyThe Economics of Motorcycle Helmet UseMotor Vehicle Crash Injury Data Linkage & IntegrationCollecting Seat Belt DataHow to Expand Employer-Based Traffic Safety ProgramsMotorcycle Safety in North Carolina: The State of the StateModernizing Crash Investigation with Vehicle AutomationBeyond Booster SeatsBeyond Scare Tactics and StatisticsCreating Partnerships Through Community Outreach

Vision ZeroThe Goal of Zero Traffic DeathsA Collaborative Vision: Partnerships and Vision Zero DurhamCharlotte’s Collaboration to Achieve Vision ZeroThe City of Greensboro’s Vision Zero PlanRoles, Relationships, and Resources

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7:00 - 5:007:00 - 8:008:00 - 9:009:00 - 6:309:15 - 10:15

10:30 - 11:30

11:45 - 1:151:15 - 2:30

2:30 - 3:30

3:45 - 4:45

5:00 - 6:30

Monday

Registration OpenPre-Conference WorkshopsEnforcement of Bike/Ped SafetySafe Transportation for Every PedestrianLarge Truck and Bus Enforcement TrainingStandard Field Sobriety Test RefresherUsing Systems Approaches to Inform Vision Zero Action

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Registration OpenBreakfast & NetworkingOpening Session: Local, State, and National TrendsExhibit Hall OpenBreakout Session 1Improving Pedestrian CrossingManufacturer Update (Part 1)Event Data RecordersThe Medically-at-Risk DriverDrugs on the BodyThe Role of TechnologyStrategies to End Distracted DrivingThe Goal of Zero Traffic DeathsBreakout Session 2Manufacturer Update (Part 2)Commercial Driver’s LicenseTrains and Law EnforcementCalifornia Traffic Safety PlanningThe Drug Recognition Expert MatrixDrugs on the BodyStrategies to End Distracted DrivingPartnerships and Vision Zero DurhamTraffic Safety Awards LuncheonMeet the ExhibitorsBreakout Session 3Hands-On ChallengeDocument, Document, Document!Retrograde ExtrapolationSovereign CitizensEffective and Proactive MethodsHurricanes of Traffic EngineeringColorado CannabisTragedy Into AdvocacyCharlotte’s Vision ZeroBreakout Session 4Beyond Booster SeatsHands-On ChallengeDrag FactorsSovereign CitizensOne Crash, Two CrashRoles, Relationships, and ResourcesCommon DefensesAutonomous Vehicle Q & AEmerging Tech for Micro-MobilityReception with Exhibitors

Main LobbyMeeting Rooms302 C301 AB302 B305 AB306 ABC

Main LobbyReception AreaBallroom BCExhibit Hall BMeeting Rooms303306 ABC305 AB302 B301 AB302 C402304Meeting Rooms306 ABC305 AB302 A303304301 AB402302 CBallroom BCExhibit Hall BMeeting Rooms306 ABC402302 A301 AB302 C302 B305 AB303304Meeting Rooms302 B306 ABC402301 AB302 C302 A304305 AB303Exhibit Hall B


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Registration OpenBreakfast & NetworkingSecond Plenary Session: Pulling Together or Pulling ApartExhibit Hall OpenBreakout Session 5Watch for Me NC Evaluation ResultsBeyond the Sled TestCrash Course in Car SeatsEveryone Knows the Cameras Are RollingMarijuana-Impaired DrivingInvestigating Drug-Impaired DriversOral Fluid TestingTime to DriveWe’re Number OneBreakout Session 6FMVS WHAT?Not Your Average VehicleCommercial Vehicle CrashesThe Road Tells the StoryVehicle SearchesDWI Child EndangermentMarijuana-Impaired DrivingHighway Guideline #13Human Behavior and Road SafetyLunch with ExhibitorsBreakout Session 7Keep Calm, You Can Do ThisLATCH: Do You Need the Manual?Drugs and Driving Don’t MixHear Me Now...Impaired Driving Case Law UpdatePhleboto-CopsEcon. of Motorcycle Helmet UseEmerging Trends in SafetyBreakout Session 8Bicyclist Safety MessagingOccupant Protection SystemsBetter Female Pat-Downs...And Remember What I SaidThe Seated BatteryWorkshop: Vehicle AutomationGreensboro’s Vision Zero PlanExhibitor Door Prizes

Thursday

Registration OpenBreakfast & NetworkingThird Plenary Session: Addiction: Personal or Societal?Breakout Session 9Beyond Scare Tactics and StatisticsCPS TriviaDistracted Driving Enforcement StratseCitation Interface with NCAWAREAll About the BloodDrugged Driving PreventionData Linkage & IntegrationBreakout Session 10Creating PartnershipsDrones in ReconstructionWinning ReportsSeven DwarfsCollecting Seat Belt DataEmployer-Based ProgramsMotorcycle Safety in NCBooze It & Lose It Anniversary Luncheon

Main LobbyReception AreaBallroom BCExhibit Hall BMeeting Rooms302 B305 AB302 A304301 AB402302 C306 ABC303Meeting Rooms302 C302 B402305 AB304302 A301 AB303306 ABCExhibit Hall BMeeting Rooms302 B306 ABC402304305 AB302 C303302 AMeeting Rooms303305 AB402304301 AB306 ABC302 CExhibit Hall B

Main LobbyReception AreaBallroom BCMeeting Rooms302 A306 ABC302 C301 AB304305 AB303Meeting Rooms302 A402305 AB301 AB302 B303304Ballroom BC

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11:30 - 1:45

1:45 - 2:4510:30 - 11:30

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Monday 5 August 2019


9:00am - 6:00pm Registration Open Main Lobby

10:00am - 6:00pm Pre-Conference Sessions Meeting Rooms

⊲ Note that all Pre-Conference sessions require pre-registration.

Bike/Ped, Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementEnforcement of Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Room 302 C

This presentation presents the results of efforts to develop the data profile and analysis methods for a risk-based, systemic pedestrian safety approach. Using eight years of segment data from the entire street network of the City of Seattle, the research team developed Safety Performance Functions for two types of collisions between motor vehicles and pedestrians. These predictive models were used, in conjunction with identified risk factors and countermeasures effectiveness data, to develop a systemic screening tool to identify sets of similar sites that may benefit from similar treatment packages. The end goal of this process is a framework that allows practitioners to identify and prioritize locations within a jurisdiction that are risky for pedestrians and to identify and implement effective, appropriate treatments at many such locations. This can result in a more efficient, cost-effective process, consistency in treatment, and allows targeting more of the network with potential for serious crashes to occur, which can complement high-crash hotspot or high-cost corridor retrofit treatment approaches. As land uses and other conditions changes, these methods can also help agencies anticipate where improvements may be needed.

Presented bySarah O’Brien - Senior Research Associate, UNC Highway Safety Research CenterBrian Massengill - Sergeant, Durham Police Department

Bike/PedSafe Transportation for Every Pedestrian Room 301 A & B

In 2016, pedestrians accounted for over 16% of all roadway fatalities, and 72% of pedestrian fatalities occurred at non-intersection locations. In response to increasing pedestrian fatality rates, the Federal Highway Administration initiated the Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) program. This 1/2 day workshop will highlight a new FHWA guide to help agencies select and construct pedestrian safety countermeasures. The guide follows a six step process and includes key tables that show countermeasure options per roadway conditions and safety issues. The workshop will lead participants through interactive group exercises and provide basic information about the STEP countermeasures for pedestrian crossing safety.

Presented byLauren Blackburn - Senior Project Manager, VHBBecky Crowe - Project Manager, FHWA Office of Safety

10:00am - 6:00pm

1:00pm - 5:00pm

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Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementLarge Truck and Bus Enforcement Training Room 302 B

⊲ Attendees will be required to take a ten-question test at the end of the session. This session confers two hours of elective credits in the Traffic Investigation Certificate Program with the N.C. Justice Academy.

To address the reluctance of law enforcement officer to conduct large truck or motor coach stops, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has created the Large Truck and Bus Traffic Enforcement Training program. This course is designed to enhance officers’ knowledge about the dangers of unsafe driving by large trucks and buses. Topics include methods to:

• Provide for safe, effective commercial vehicle traffic stops• Help get dangerous commercial drivers off the road• Help detect and deter other serious crimes• Reduce serious traffic violations• Prevent hazardous cargo spills and crash-related traffic congestion that endanger

your community and divert law enforcement from critical responsibilities.

Presented byBrian Strickland - Sergeant, Kitty Hawk Police Department

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement, Impaired DrivingStandard Field Sobriety Test Refresher Room 305 A & B

This is a refresher course for those who have already completed a DWI Detection and SFST class (proof is required). Participants will learn about new issues of importance in addition to thoroughly reviewing the standardized battery of tests and related topics. In order to successfully complete the course, participants must pass a written test and prove proficient when administering field tests. Magistrates are told about the results of SFSTs, but do you understand the mechanics? All magistrates will be given the opportunity to audit and SFST refresher course, to better understand the proper administration of these tests and how to interpret the results.

Presented byEric Sweden - Lieutenant, Raleigh Police Department

Vision ZeroUsing Systems Approaches to Inform Vision Zero Action Room 306 A, B, & C

In this workshop, we will build skills in using systems tools to help unpack our most persistent road safety problems and discuss paths forward within a Vision Zero framework. We will examine how systems tools can foster new collaborations, partnerships, and problem-solving approaches and how they can inform strategic action. We will also provide strategies for integrating systems approaches into current transportation safety research and practice in ways that can complement and enhance current practices.

Presented byJill Kuhlberg - Postdoctoral Research Associate, UNC Gillings School of Global Public HealthBecky Naumann - Assistant Research Professor, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health

1:00pm - 4:00pm

1:00pm - 5:00pm

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7:00am - 8:00am Breakfast and Networking Reception Area

8:00am - 9:00am Opening Session Ballroom B & C

Panel Discussion: Local, State, and National Trends in Highway Safety

Discussion will follow opening remarks by North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program Director Mark Ezzell and the Pledge of Allegiance, officiated by the Morrisville Fire Department Honor Guard.

Presented byJames H. Trogdon III - Secretary, NC Department of TransportationMeg Miller - Deputy Regional Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationNancy McFarlane - Mayor of Raleigh, NC (invited)Richard G. Sears - Mayor of Holly Springs, NC

9:00AM - 6:30pm Exhibit Hall Open Exhibit Hall B

9:15am - 10:15am Breakout Session One Meeting Rooms

Bike/Ped, Engineering/PlanningImproving Pedestrian Crossing Room 303

This session will explain how safe pedestrian crossings are an essential part of the transportation network. This workshop is part of the FHWA Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) program. The workshop will include group activities and present methods for analyzing pedestrian safety data, planning for safety improvements, and selecting countermeasures to reduce pedestrian crashes and deaths. STEP promotes the use of seven proven countermeasures that agencies can deploy: Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs), Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFBs), Road

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Diets, pedestrian refuge islands, raised crosswalks, crosswalk visibility enhancements, and Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI).

Presented byLauren Blackburn - Senior Project Manager, VHB

Child Passenger SafetyManufacturer Update (Part 1) Room 306 A, B, & C

This session will familiarize technicians with new child restraints and technologies introduced to the market in the last 12 months.

Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementEvent Data Recorders Room 305 A & B

What happened in the crash? Vehicles are rolling computers, and EDRs are crucial keys to the answers. This session will help you understand what information an EDR can provide law enforcement, how to access that information, and how that information can be used to determine exactly what happened in the crash.

Presented byAnthony Barnes - Trooper, North Carolina State Highway Patrol

Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementThe Medically-at-Risk Driver: Guidelines for Law Enforcement Room 302 B

This session will define and describe the medically-at-risk driver. With the population aging, one in four drivers will be over 65 years of age by 2030. While most are good drivers, many aging adults have one or more chronic conditions that impact their fitness to drive. This is especially true with older adults diagnosed with dementia. This session will highlight what the law enforcement officer may observe when stopping an individual who is medically at risk. In addition, the discussion will focus on the current Medical Review strategies and means of implementing new protocol to address the at risk driver.

Presented byCheryl Leonard - Assistant Director, North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety ProgramAnne Dickerson - Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, East Carolina University

Impaired DrivingDrugs on the Body, Body on the Drugs Room 301 A & B

⊲ This presentation is also available in Breakout Session 2.

A toxicologist can tell you how the body works on the drug. A DRE can tell you how the drug works on the body. Both are necessary for a complete case. In this session, two experts will explain how the disciplines work together for a successful prosecution.

Presented byJoey Jones - Toxicologist, Pinpoint TestingKenny Benfield - DRE State Coordinator, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

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Impaired DrivingThe Role of Technology in Monitoring the Impaired Driving Offender Room 302 C

This presentation will review several program evaluations and research publications to include how programs have evolved to effectively reduce recidivism through use of technology. This presentation will demonstrate the current state of impaired driving in the U.S. as well as the shift in public opinion regarding the use of these devices to change the behavior of the impaired driving population. Current studies have shown that the proper use of technology results in behavior change, specifically reductions in recidivism. Public opinion and self-reported surveys show that although respondents feel that impaired driving is dangerous and an important public safety issue, those who reported driving when impaired has increased significantly, providing evidence that public education regarding this matter is lacking. Attendees will be able to identify the appropriate use of technology to monitor the impaired driving population and why research outcomes may vary dependent the study design.

Presented byTara Casanova Powell - Principal, Casanova Powell Consulting

Other Traffic Safety PrioritiesStrategies to End Distracted Driving Room 402


Distracted driving was called an “epidemic” in 2009. Yet, distracted driving still kills about 3,200 people and injures almost 400,000 each year. Isn’t it time to change strategies?

Presented byJoel Feldman - Attorney, End Distracted Driving

Vision ZeroThe Goal of Zero Traffic Deaths: What It Will Take to Achieve Our Statewide Vision Room 304

As a Vision Zero state, North Carolina has adopted a long-term goal of zero traffic fatalities. In this session, we will discuss ongoing Vision Zero efforts in North Carolina communities like Charlotte, Durham, and Greensboro while also reflecting on what tools and efforts are still needed. We will then turn our attention to the promising roadway safety principle Safe Systems. Safe Systems has been effectively adopted by countries like the Netherlands and Sweden to drastically reduce roadway fatalities, and Safe Systems policies have great potential for making safety gains in the United States. However, these policies and principles will likely require careful contextualization to be applicable to the unique roadway system we have here in North Carolina, so we will end this session with key next steps.

Presented byWesley Kumfer - Engineering Research Associate, UNC Highway Safety Research CenterTracy Anderson - NC Vision Zero Coordinator, NCSU Institute

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10:30am - 11:30am Breakout Session Two Meeting Rooms

Child Passenger SafetyManufacturer Update (Part 2) Room 306 A, B, & C

This session will familiarize technicians with new child restraints and technologies introduced to the market in the last 12 months.

Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementCommercial Driver’s License: What’s the Difference? Room 305 A & B

Get a detailed explanation of the laws relating to CDLs in North Carolina, including how having a DWI on one’s record can upset one’s ability to obtain and retain a CDL and the affects of masking.

Presented byRomana Lavalas - Senior Attorney, National Traffic Law CenterJoanne Thomka - Director, National Traffic Law Center

Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementWhen Trains & Law Enforcement Intersect: Awareness and Safety Room 302 A

Trains are vehicles unlike any other. When a train is involved in a crash, it is always a big deal, and not all officers are prepared for this type of investigation. Prepare yourself with this class that offers insight into what you should do when called to this type of scene.

Presented byRoger Smock - Rail Safety Consultant, North Carolina Department of TransportationIke Avery - Highway Safety Czar, North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys

Engineering/PlanningHow Is California Supporting Proactive Traffic Safety Planning for Local Jurisdictions? Room 303

California has allocated grant funding as part of its Highway Safety Improvement Program to assist jurisdictions in the development of a Systematic Safety Analysis Report (SSAR). These studies are intended to give cities and counties the opportunity to review the characteristics of their roadways and intersections alongside crash records to identify factors that contribute most to local traffic injuries and fatalities. A variety of locations with higher crash activity and assorted characteristics are selected for development of cost-effective safety mitigations. This leads to a solution toolbox that they can use to proactively rectify intersection and roadway characteristics that are associated with elevated crash activity. This presentation will outline the SSAR process and provide examples

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of the network screening and site selection methods, and how crash modification factors are used to conduct a benefit-cost analysis to support project development and prioritization.

Presented byDarryl dePencier - Senior Transportation Planner, Kimley-HornDerrick Waller - Civil Engineer, Kimley-Horn

Impaired DrivingThe DRE Matrix: Signs and Symptoms Room 304

Explanation of signs and symptoms for non-DRE using a case file and the matrix.

Presented byJoe Byrd - Trooper, North Carolina State Highway PatrolAndy Reed - Officer, Greensboro Police Department

Impaired DrivingDrugs on the Body, Body on the Drugs Room 301 A & B


A toxicologist can tell you how the body works on the drug. A DRE can tell you how the drug works on the body. Both are necessary for a complete case. In this session, two experts will explain how the disciplines work together for a successful prosecution.

Presented byJoey Jones - Toxicologist, J.O. Jones Consulting, LLCKenny Benfield - DRE State Coordinator, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Other Traffic Safety PrioritiesStrategies to End Distracted Driving Room 402


Distracted driving was called an “epidemic” in 2009. Yet, distracted driving still kills about 3,200 people and injuring almost 400,000 each year. Isn’t it time to change strategies?

Presented byJoel Feldman - Traffic Safety Advocate, EndDD.org

Vision ZeroA Collaborative Vision: Partnerships and Vision Zero Durham Room 302 C

In September of 2017, the City of Durham became the first city in North Carolina to launch a Vision Zero program. This panel offers an opportunity for participants to learn about the interdisciplinary partnerships that have been established in Durham to address roadway safety, and the projects that have developed out of these collaborations. Participants will learn about the origins of Durham’s Vision Zero initiative and how it has led to collaborative outreach events, data linkage discussions, and Durham’s participation in Smart Growth America’s Safe Streets, Smart Cities Academy. Attendees

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will learn how to foster meaningful, collaborative partnerships, and how partnerships can have positive unintended outcomes for all involved. This moderated panel will consist of partners from the City of Durham Transportation Department, Duke Trauma Center, and the Carolina Center for Health Informatics.

Presented byAnne Phillips - Transportation Specialist, City of DurhamTricia Smar - Injury Prevention Coordinator, Duke Trauma CenterAntony Wambui - Transportation Planner, City of DurhamAnna Waller - Director, Carolina Center for Health Informatics

11:45pm - 1:15pm Traffic Safety Awards Luncheon Ballroom B & C

Join us for lunch as we recognize outstanding achievements in traffic safety:

The Advocate Award recognizes a person or organization who works to advocate for a traffic safety issue in North Carolina.

The Collaboration Award recognizes a community-wide traffic safety effort that involves multiple partners and collaboration across disciplines.

The CPS Professional Awards recognize child passenger safety technicians or instructors who show extraordinary dedication to child passenger safety programs and activities.

The Designed for Safety Award recognizes an organization or municipal department that has designed a road or corridor that prioritizes safety or represents an innovative solution to address a safety concern.

The Educator Award recognizes a person or organization that has gone above and beyond to teach road users how to travel safely.

The Judicial Partner Award recognizes a prosecutor or judge who has shown dedication to traffic safety in the courtroom and community though their efforts to make our roadways safer.

The Law Enforcement Partner Awards recognize law enforcement departments or officers who go above and beyond in traffic safety efforts to make a difference in their community.

The Richard Sales Program Award recognizes an innovative traffic safety program with significant involvement in promoting traffic safety in a community.

The Bill Hall Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes the career-long contributions of a child passenger safety professional in North Carolina.

1:15pm - 2:30pm Meet the Exhibitors Exhibit Hall B

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2:30pm - 3:30pm Breakout Session Three Meeting Rooms

Bike/Ped, Engineering/PlanningEffective and Proactive Methods of Preventing Pedestrian and Bicycle Crashes Room 302 C

In this session, researchers from UNC Highway Safety Research Center will further explore how crash type patterns and other risk factor information can help agencies be more proactive in preventing pedestrian- and bicycle-involved crashes with motor vehicles. Many locations are at risk of crashes, especially more severe ones, even if they lack a crash history. It is now understood that most crashes are not random events, but are fairly predictable occurrences, based on the presence of combinations of risk factors including roadway elements, travel patterns, land uses, and behaviors. We will delve into characteristic patterns of pedestrian and bicyclist injury crashes in North Carolina, and then explore effective, lower-cost countermeasures and operational changes agencies can make at similar risky locations across their networks to help prevent crashes before they occur.

Presented byLibby Thomas - Senior Research Associate, UNC Highway Safety Research CenterDan Gelinne - Research Associate, UNC Highway Safety Research Center

Engineering/PlanningHurricanes of Traffic Engineering Room 302 B

This session addresses major post-Florence traffic control approaches and applications to address post disaster infrastructure damages.

Presented byDonald Bennett - City Traffic Engineer, City of WilmingtonEric Lippert - Officer, Wilmington Police Department

Child Passenger SafetyHands-On Challenge Room 306 A, B, & C

In this session, technicians will complete hands-on exercises using common technician tools (possibly including the LATCH manual, car seat user guides, and the UNC Highway Safety Research Center Recall List).

Child Passenger Safety, Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementRestraint Review and Documentation After the Crash: Document, Document, Document! Room 402

This session will examine how child restraints and vehicle restraint systems work to protect passengers in a motor vehicle crash and will discuss why correct usage is critical for occupant protection. Participants will also learn how to examine child passenger restraint systems to determine if the restraint system was used correctly or incorrectly during the crash. Finally the session will conclude

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with a review of the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles 349 crash report form with a focus on why it is critical to document all aspects of child passenger restraint utilization to accurately reflect the crash investigation. This will be an interactive session reviewing case studies of crash investigations.

Points covered will be:

• How child restraints respond in crashes using case studies and real-world examples that go beyond what is covered in the curriculum,

• How to identify misuse of child restraints and belt systems after a crash to determine how the child was injured or killed. Case studies and real-world examples will be used to illustrate key points and as a tool for discussion.

• The importance of documentation to ensure complete and accurate data reporting.

Presented byDebroah Leonard - Safety Engineer, North Carolina Department of TransportationEric Schaberg - Sergeant, North Carolina State Highway PatrolStan McHenry - Corporal, Durham Police Department

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement, Impaired DrivingRetrograde Extrapolation and Hospital Blood Conversion Ratios Room 302 A

In impaired driving cases, triers of fact want a “number.” Retrograde extrapolation is a scientific method of determining what the number was at the time of driving. Hospital records, when properly used, can provide more insight. Learn how cases that seem out of reach can be improved through expertise.

Presented byPaul Glover - Branch Head (retired), Forensic Tests for Alcohol Branch,

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementSovereign Citizens Room 301 A & B


Sovereign Citizens are usually a group of loosely associated anti-government extremists who believe that law enforcement has no authority over them. When law enforcement encounters a Sovereign, they will frequently attempt to confuse and delay the officer. Some Sovereign encounters with law enforcement have even turned deadly. This presentation will provide the tools to recognize a Sovereign Citizen, survive the encounter, and pass on the information to make the law enforcement community safer.

Presented byBen Byrne - President, Astute Synthesis

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Impaired DrivingColorado Cannabis: Intoxication and Psychosis? Room 305 A & B

We will explore the impairing forms of THC and how they move in the body for background. Then, we will evaluate how to respond to defense claims (including Daubert motions) involving signs and symptoms of marijuana impairment. Attend to learn more about the research in this area and where to get more information.

Presented byJennifer Knudsen - Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, Colorado District Attorneys’ Council

Other Traffic Safety PrioritiesTurning Tragedy Into Advocacy: Two Moms on a Mission to Make Truck Crashes More Survivable Room 303

Two moms are on a mission to make truck crashes more survivable. Both speakers lost daughters in truck underride crashes -- one at the side of a trailer in 2004, the other at the rear of a trailer in 2013. They learned that hundreds of people die this way every year and that, even though engineers have developed solutions, effective underride protection is not required or installed on millions of trucks nationwide. They have shed the light on this century-old hidden problem and drafted legislation which has been introduced in Congress. They will share their journey, advocacy strategies, goals for improving underride data collection, and the promise the STOP Underrides! Act holds for protecting all road users in every city and state across America.

Presented byMarianne Karth - Traffic Safety AdvocateLois Durso - Traffic Safety Advocate

Vision ZeroCharlotte’s Collaboration to Achieve Vision Zero Room 304

Charlotte began work on a Vision Zero Action Plan in 2018 following a record year of traffic fatalities in the City. The Vision Zero Task Force was convened to enhance safety and eliminate traffic-related deaths and severe injuries in the Queen City. The Task Force includes representatives from government and law enforcement agencies, hospitals, interest groups and engaged citizens who work together to create safe streets. To achieve Vision Zero by 2030 the group of more than 50 partners formed committees to collaborate on strategies for community engagement, data analysis and equity. The Task Force participated in more than 25 community events all over Charlotte and engaged in over 1,000 conversations about traffic safety. The Task Force committees worked together to meet people in the community and engage with individuals digitally through an interactive map. The Task Force used data collected in conjunction with an in-depth analysis of crash data to develop the Action Plan.

Presented byAngela Berry - Traffic Safety, ITS, & Special Projects Manager,

Charlotte Department of TransportationAlex Riemondy - Transportation Planner, Charlotte Department of Transportation

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3:45pm - 4:45pm Breakout Session Four Meeting Rooms

Child Passenger Safety, Other Traffic Safety PrioritiesBeyond Booster Seats: Occupant Protection in the Teen Years Room 302 B

As CPS Technicians, we spend a lot of time focusing on kids from birth through boosters. But how do we help families keep their kids safe through the teen years? Selecting an appropriate car for your teen to drive is just as important as selecting an appropriate car seat! In this session attendees will learn what occupant protection features to look for when choosing a vehicle for a teen driver. We will also discuss the future of vehicle safety including different technologies designed to increase occupant safety (e.g. rear seatbelt reminders, new airbag systems) or even potentially prevent crashes before they occur such as collision avoidance systems.

Presented byStephanie Harrell - Social/Clinical Research Assistant, UNC Highway Safety Research Center

Child Passenger SafetyHands-On Challenge Room 306 A, B, & C

In this session, technicians will complete hands-on exercises using common technician tools (possibly including the LATCH manual, car seat user guides, and the UNC Highway Safety Research Center Recall List).

Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementDrag Factors and Coefficients of Friction: Making It Simple Room 402

Crash reconstruction looks complicated, and “physics” is a scary word. However, the science of how things move can be simplified. This class will break it down to make recreating why vehicle movement happened as it did understandable.

Presented byEric Schaberg - Sergeant, North Carolina State Highway Patrol

Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementSovereign Citizens Room 301 A & B


Sovereign Citizens are usually a group of loosely associated anti-government extremists who believe that law enforcement has no authority over them. When law enforcement encounters a Sovereign, they will frequently attempt to confuse and delay the officer. Some Sovereign encounters with

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law enforcement have even turned deadly. This presentation will provide the tools to recognize a Sovereign Citizen, survive the encounter, and pass on the information to make the law enforcement community safer.

Presented byBen Byrne - President, Astute Synthesis

Engineering/PlanningOne Crash, Two Crash, Bad Crash, Worse Crash...From There to Here, from Here to There, Traffic Is Everywhere Room 302 C

This session looks at the planning, preparation, and ongoing coordination that takes place long before an incident occurs. The success of “Quick Clearance” doesn’t start with scene coordination but ends with it. No incident is too small, and no strategy is too big when “Quick Clearance” is needed to prevent secondary collision and protect first responders. Unique and creative multi-agency strategies will be discussed, and input will be encouraged. Colorful hats are optional.

Presented byDoug Hayes - Traffic Incident Management Coordinator, North

Carolina Department of Transportation

Engineering/Planning, Vision ZeroRoles, Relationships, and Resources: A Safe Systems Framework Room 302 A

In 2017, nearly 40,000 people died in traffic crashes in the United States. Nearly 1,400 of these deaths occured on North Carolina’s roads. Professionals working in the transportation safety field have made significant strides in promoting seat belt use and protecting motor vehicle occupants. Nonetheless, the traffic injury problem has shifted toward those road users traveling outside of vehicles. Recent trends in traffic safety and in technology and demographics suggest that single interventions are insufficient to effectively improve road user safety. Needed are novel strategies to examine safety problems in different ways, use innovative techniques and tools, and engage non-traditional partners. In this session, three researchers with the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center will illustrate their development of a “Safe Systems Framework.” This tool is designed to guide traffic safety professionals in engineering, law enforcement, planning, and public health in developing lasting partnerships, to direct users to the latest advances in research and evidence-based safety practice, and to select the most appropriate suite of countermeasures to tackle enduring, system-wide traffic safety issues. Join the team for an interactive session to explore systems science approaches and their application to your work in road safety.

Presented bySeth LaJeunesse - Research Associate, UNC Highway Safety Research CenterStephen Heiny - Research Associate, UNC Highway Safety Research CenterSarah Brown - Research Assistant, UNC Highway Safety Research Center

3:45pm - 5:15pm

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Impaired DrivingCommon Defenses and Why They Are Wrong Room 304

In impaired driving cases, we see the same defenses over and over again. The good thing is that we can be prepared. This session will discuss some of the issues we see constantly, so officers and prosecutors can anticipate them and be prepared.

Presented byRachel Smith - Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, Louisiana District Attorneys’ Association

Other Traffic Safety PrioritiesAutonomous Vehicle Q & A Room 305 A & B

Autonomous vehicles are predicted to improve safety, reduce congestion and emissions, and create new mobility options for people with disabilities, but how do they work? This lecture, designed for an audience with questions about autonomous vehicles, will review the technology required to turn drivers into passengers and go over some of the challenges that still need to be overcome before we can summon one ourselves. Lecture content will include overviews of sensor and navigation technology, common terminology, test methods, and current regulations. The session will include 20 minutes of Q&A with the audience.

Presented byMichael Clamann - Senior Human Factors Engineer, UNC Highway Safety Research Center

Other Traffic Safety PrioritiesEmerging Technologies for Micro-Mobility: What Do We Know, What Do We Not Know, and What Do We Do? Room 303

Since 2017, a proliferation of start-ups distributed electric kick-scooters for use in shared mobility systems across the U.S., generating millions of trips per year. In NC, these systems have been established in Charlotte and Raleigh and are being introduced in more cities. While potential health, environmental, and congestion relief benefits are promising, safety and planning concerns abound. In this session, we will explore what we know and don’t know about these emerging technologies, showcase local perspectives, and discuss how cities can improve planning and designing for emerging forms of low speed travel via light electric vehicles (such as e-scooters) and coordinate with industry partners. We will share findings from a scan of agency practices and feature speakers from an NC work group focusing on e-scooter injury surveillance. We will also discuss the extent to which national and state-specific infrastructure design guidance accommodates emerging light vehicle travel modes.

Presented byLaura Sandt - Associate Director, UNC Highway Safety Research CenterAngela Berry - Traffic Safety Manager, Charlotte Department of Transportation

5:00pm - 6:30pm Reception with Exhibitors Exhibit Hall B

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Wednesday 7 August 2019




8:00am - 9:00am Second Plenary Session Ballroom B & C

9:00am - 5:00pm Exhibit Hall Open Exhibit Hall B

9:15am - 10:15am Breakout Session Five Meeting Rooms

Bike/PedResults from the Crash-Based Evaluation of the Watch for Me NC Program Room 302 B

This presentation describes the efforts to estimate the crash-based safety effectiveness of the Watch for Me (WFM) NC program. WFM NC program was launched in 2012 and over the course of six years (2012 – 2017), a total of 41 communities from 29 counties have participated in the program. The objective of this study was to estimate the safety effectiveness of the WFM NC program as measured by changes in pedestrian and/or bicyclist crash frequency.

Presented byTaha Saleem - Research Associate, UNC Highway Safety Research CenterSarah O’Brien - Senior Research Associate, UNC Highway Safety Research Center

Child Passenger SafetyBeyond the Sled Test: Product Integrity Testing of Child Restraints Room 305 A & B

Car seat technicians are generally familiar with the extensive crash testing that takes place prior to the production of a child restraint, however techs may not be aware of the role that product integrity testing plays in this process. This presentation will discuss the various other types of testing that occur before child restraints hit store shelves. The discussion will also include a look at the standards that govern this testing, including federal motor vehicle safety standards, ASTM and CPSC.

Presented bySarah Haverstick - Safety Advocate, Goodbaby International

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Second Plenary Session

Pulling Together or Pulling Apart: Multidisciplinary ChallengesTraffic safety requires many people with different roles and perspectives—but all are important. We are often opposite sides of the same coin, don’t even speak the same “language.” This presentation will examine some of the different roles and consider how coordination and understanding will lead to a safer streets and communities.

W. Clay Abbott is the DWI Resource Prosecutor with the Texas District and County Attorneys Association. He has trained thousands of Texas prosecutors and officers each

year since 2004 at regional DWI programs. He has spoken at numerous national traffic safety events, taught prosecutors in a majority of the states on the topics of DWI and prosecutor ethics, and taught at Train the Trainer Programs.

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Child Passenger Safety, Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementCrash Course in Car Seats for Law Enforcement Room 302 A

This workshop presents a Law Enforcement Officer a guide to enforcing Child Passenger Safety laws. What is the law? What should you look for on traffic stops and license checks? Where can you find information on local Car Seat Checking Stations? Find out with this crash course on the laws, best practices, and proper installation.

Presented byJarod Ewers - Sergeant, Gastonia Police Department

Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementEveryone Knows the Cameras Are Rolling Room 304

In-car and body cameras have proven to be a powerful tool to aid law enforcement in the investigation of impaired driving cases. Because cameras now permeate our profession and society it is essential to understand how to utilize this technology to its fullest potential. In this session attendees will be presented the techniques needed to make officer initiated and third party video a pivotal part of SFST training and impaired driving enforcement.

Presented byBrian Strickland - Sergeant, Kitty Hawk Police Department

Impaired DrivingHow to Investigate and Prosecute Marijuana Impaired Driving Room 301 A & B


We already see marijuana cases—and we all know the difficulties in investigating and prosecuting them. These presenters see it all too often: they come from recreational marijuana states. They will share some of the methods and tactics they have learned to assist in making these cases better.

Presented byJennifer Knudsen - Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, State of ColoradoRobert Hayes - Sergeant, Albany Police Department

Impaired DrivingInvestigating Drug-Impaired Drivers: How Non-DRE Officers Can Still Make a Good Case Room 402

“I don’t know what it is, but it’s something….” You don’t have to be a DRE to know that a person is impaired. However, there are things a non-DRE can do to make sure they have a strong case. This class will offer some tips and methods to improve cases where the driver is impaired on a drug other than alcohol.

Presented byKimberly Overton Spahos - Chief Resource Prosecutor, North

Carolina Conference of District AttorneysBrandon Craft - Lieutenant, North Carolina State Highway Patrol

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Impaired DrivingOral Fluid Testing: What’s the Status? Room 302 C

With the increase in drug-impaired driving, scientific testing methods have to step up as well. Alabama has been involved in a pilot program, and this class will cover how it works, how it’s done, and how it can help with enforcement.

Presented byBill Lindsey - Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, Alabama Office of Prosecution Services

Other Traffic Safety PrioritiesTime to Drive: A New Program to Help Parents of Teenage Drivers in North Carolina Room 306 A, B, & C

Parents play a crucial role in helping teens become safe drivers, but they are given very little guidance on how to accomplish this. In this session, participants will hear about a new program currently being tested in North Carolina that is designed to help parents during this critical phase in a young person’s life. Attendees will get to experience parts of the program as if they were a parent of a new teen driver. Attendees will also learn about some of the principles underlying the program that can be applied to any teen driver safety program.

Presented byArthur Goodwin - Senior Research Associate, UNC Highway Safety Research CenterKristel Robison - Research Associate, UNC Highway Safety Research Center

Other Traffic Safety PrioritiesWe’re Number One, But Don’t Want to Be! Pirates Shift Sails to Combat High Crash Rates Room 303

The City of Greenville Traffic Safety Task Force was developed in 2018 as a multidisciplinary approach to reduce the number of crashes in Greenville. Pitt County has ranked number one in the state (of cities in comparable size) for several years. The Greenville Police Department has taken an active approach to work with community partners to address this critical need for crash reduction. There are 5 agencies working together to change the culture of driving in the city.

Presented byEllen Walston - Injury Prevention Program Coordinator, Eastern Carolina

Injury Prevention Program at Vidant Medical CenterMichael Montayne - Lieutenant, Greenville Police Department

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10:30am - 11:30am Breakout Session Six Meeting Rooms

Child Passenger SafetyFMVS WHAT? Understanding Federal Regulations Room 302 C

In this session, CPS Technicians will review the federal regulations that govern occupant protection to understand where they come from and how they improve safety for all occupants.

Presented byBill Hall - Senior Research Associate (Retired), UNC Highway Safety Research Center

Child Passenger SafetyNot Your Average Vehicle Room 302 B

In this session, we will be exploring the difference between golf carts, Low Speed Vehicles, UTVs and ATVs. How are they different for adults and children? What safety features are required? What falls under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards? How do we make the best decisions for transporting children safely?

Presented byJackie Quinley - Police Officer/Child Passenger Safety Instructor, Gastonia Police Department

Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementCommercial Vehicle Crashes: What Do You Do? Room 402

Large vehicle crashes are large jobs. Commercial Motor Vehicles have different rules because they are different than passenger vehicles; and, because of this difference, there is more information that officers can retrieve. Learn what you need to do and look for in these situations.

Presented byAnthony Barnes - Trooper, North Carolina State Highway Patrol

Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementThe Road Tells the Story Room 305 A & B

When rubber meets the road, it leaves marks that tell a story. Officers need to know how to read these marks. This class will explain what the marks left behind mean…and what they don’t mean.

Presented byEric Sweden - Lieutenant, Raleigh Police DepartmentVanessa Smith - Corporal, Jacksonville Police Department

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Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementVehicle Searches Room 304

There are rules, and we have to know them. Drivers carry a wealth of information and evidence with them in their cars; but, if we don’t search properly, we can’t get this information into court. This class covers what needs to be done to get all the evidence in a proper way.

Presented bySarah Garner - Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys

Impaired DrivingDWI Child Endangerment: An Unacknowledged Emergency Room 302 A

The passenger who has no choices is the most vulnerable. These cases are also the most heart wrenching. This class provides insight into what we can do to protect children from the ones who should be taking care of them.

Presented byEllen Pitt - Crime Victim Advocate/Court Monitor, MADD North CarolinaDouglas Edwards - Assistant District Attorney, Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office

Impaired DrivingHow to Investigate and Prosecute Marijuana Impaired Driving Room 301 A & B


We already see marijuana cases—and we all know the difficulties in investigating and prosecuting them. These presenters see it all too often: they come from recreational marijuana states. They will share some of the methods and tactics they have learned to assist in making these cases better.

Presented byJennifer Knudsen - Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, State of ColoradoRobert Hayes - Sergeant, Albany Police Department

Other Traffic Safety PrioritiesHighway Guideline #13 Is Older Driver Safety: What Is Working? Room 303

North Carolina is the only state awarded by NHTSA to demonstrate how to best implement Highway Guideline #13: Older Driver Safety. The project has progressed on at least four fronts: communication, law enforcement, medical review, and aging services. This session will describe the strategies that have been implemented and the outcomes from evaluation of the results. Of particular concern will be improvement in addressing the medically-at-risk driver, those whose medical condition(s) likely affect driving. In addition, to describing what has worked, the session will be an opportunity to explore additional avenues to improve older driver safety with feedback and discussion from the audience.

Presented byAnne Dickerson - Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, East Carolina UniversityCheryl Leonard - Assistant Director, North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program

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Other Traffic Safety PrioritiesHuman Behavior and Road Safety Room 306 A, B, & C

Why do people do what they do? In road safety, the term human factors is typically used to describe how people respond to the roadway environment. However, this term conveys an oversimplified notion of the role of human behavior in transportation safety. Humans are more complex than simply a list of discrete factors. Understanding human behavior is key for any successful transportation safety initiative. In this session participants will learn key principles of human behavior and how to apply that knowledge to solve transportation safety problems.

Presented byBevan Kirley - Senior Research Associate, UNC Highway Safety Research Center

11:30am - 1:45pm Lunch with Exhibitors Exhibit Hall B

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1:45pm - 2:45pm Breakout Session Seven Meeting Rooms

Child Passenger SafetyKeep Calm, You Can Do This Room 302 B

Technicians are often intimidated when it comes to assisting a family whose child does not “fit the mold” from our technician class. These children may have special healthcare needs and often a conventional car seat is not the right choice. For these families, seat selection is not a temporary fix. These children may require this seat for years to come. Families may have purchased these restraints without assistance from their medical team and may seek your help to install or move the harnesses. In this session, technicians will learn about several specialized car seats and conventional seats used frequently for children with special healthcare needs. There will be an opportunity to practice installing these conventional car seats, as well as new specialized seats.

Presented byTheresa Cromling - Safe Kids Durham Coordinator, Duke Children’s HospitalBeverly Hopps - Safe Kids WNC Co-Coordinator, Mission Children’s Hospital

Child Passenger SafetyLATCH: Do You Really Need the Manual? Room 306 A, B, & C

Do you really need a LATCH manual? This common question will be answered in an interactive session allowing students to learn ways to use their latch manual and why it is such a valuable resource. The overview of this manual will allow students to pinpoint sections of the book for quick reference when in the field and make students more confident when cracking it open. LATCH can even be fun with a little competition. So, who can learn from their LATCH manual and put it into practice?

Presented byMeg Langston - Traffic Safety Advocate

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement, Impaired DrivingDrugs and Driving Don’t Mix: Catching Criminals on the Highway Room 402

The presentation will educate officers on indicators of narcotic possession, narcotic use and impairment, and narcotic trafficking, while conducting traffic law enforcement. Officers will gain another tool in combating the narcotics being used and transported on our highways to better protect the innocent motoring public.

Presented byDaniel Clark - Sergeant, Bladen County Sheriff’s Office

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Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementHear Me Now... Room 304

A great case is useless if the person determining guilt doesn’t understand or recall. This two-part session will teach you ways not only to testify in a way that the trier of fact will listen to, but also in a way that they will remember.

This session is Part 1 of a series, which will be continued in Breakout Session Eight with “...And Remember What I Said.”

Presented byKimberly Overton - Chief Resource Prosecutor, North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys

Impaired DrivingImpaired Driving Case Law Update Room 305 A & B

This class will provide an overview of recent cases and legislation relating to impaired driving, traffic safety, and enforcement.

Presented byIke Avery - Highway Safety Czar, North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys

Impaired DrivingPhleboto-Cops Room 302 C

Officers doing their own blood draws? Yes…and it works! Idaho is one of the States with a Phleboto-cop program, and Jared Olson will tell you how it works and why it works in this session.

Presented byJared Olson - Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys’ Association

Other Traffic Safety PrioritiesThe Economics of Motorcycle Helmet Use Room 303

North Carolina’s Universal Motorcycle Helmet Law is rated number one in the country for saving lives and health care costs. The presentation will present data from recent studies quantifying health cares costs in North Carolina under the current universal motorcycle helmet law and project cost increases by comparing with states in the region that have weakened their helmet laws.

Presented byAlan Dellapenna - Branch Head, Injury and Violence Prevention

Branch, North Carolina Division of Public Health

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Other Traffic Safety PrioritiesEmerging Trends in Transportation Safety and the Need for Systemic Resilience Room 302 A

Transportation in the United States is in a turbulent state of evolution. As our population ages and the demographics of drivers changes, policy makers and safety professionals grapple with an opioid epidemic and shifting rates of impairment. Against this canvas new forms of transportation, like E-scooters, are appearing on streets while vehicles become more automated and drivers more cognitively taxd. Traffic safety has truly become a systemic issue, but many agencies remain unsure what crash reduction goals to target or what tools are available to even address these issues. In light of all these dramatic changes, we present findings from a seminar series on Systems Resilience and discuss the importance of human factors and systems design for preparing North Carolina’s transportation system for these trends and whatever the future may hold.

Presented byWesley Kumfer - Engineering Research Associate, UNC Highway Safety Research CenterTabitha Combs - Research Associate, UNC Department of City and Regional PlanningSeth LaJeunesse - Research Associate, UNC Highway Safety Research CenterMichael Clamann - Senior Human Factors Engineer, UNC Highway Safety Research Center

3:00pm - 4:00pm Breakout Session Eight Meeting Rooms

Bike/PedBicyclist Safety: Improving Messaging for Motorists Room 303

Dispelling motorist’s misconceptions about automobile/bicycle interactions requires a shift from ambiguous and counter-productive public messaging to effective, actionable instructions. Improved messages and their basis in the common causes and contributing factors of motor vehicle-bike crashes are presented. Changes in state laws, driver education, and signage related to passing, bicyclist roadway position, and safe speed are discussed.

Presented bySteven Goodridge - Board Member, BikeWalk NC

Child Passenger SafetyOccupant Protection Systems Room 305 A & B

An explanation of basic occupant protection systems in the vehicle, their purpose and how they function (e.g. crush zone, roof strength, side impact, airbags, seatbelt systems, vehicle seat, head restraint, etc.)

Presented byVera Fullaway - Product Development and Improvement Consultant, Customer

& Advocate Relations Manager, Safe Traffic System, Inc.

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Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementBetter Female Pat-Downs Room 402

Are you confident that you won’t miss contraband on a female suspect? Are you fearful of patting down a female suspect? An insufficient pat-down or search on a female suspect can be a threat to Officer Safety. This program will outline workable strategies that male and female officers can utilize to effect a thorough and respectful frisk of a female subject. Investigative skills, Communication, and strong legal knowledge that officers already have will be used to empower officers when this type of frisk is warranted.

Presented byAlexandra Bentley - Senior Patrol Officer, Forest City Police Department

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement...And Remember What I Said Room 304

A great case is useless if the person determining guilt doesn’t understand or recall. This two-part session will teach you ways not only to testify in a way that the trier of fact will listen to, but also in a way that they will remember.

This session is Part 2 of a series, Part 1 of which is titled “Hear Me Now....”

Presented byKimberly Overton - Chief Resource Prosecutor, North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys

Impaired DrivingThe Seated Battery: Another Tool Room 301 A & B

The Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) commonly used for roadside testing don’t always work in a marine environment. Because of this, the Seated Battery was developed. This class will explain the seated tests, how they work, and how to apply them not only on boats but roadside as well.

Presented byTodd Radabaugh - Captain (Retired), North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

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Other Traffic Safety Priorities, Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementWorkshop: Modernizing Crash Investigation with Vehicle Automation Room 306 A, B, & C

The future safety benefits of automated vehicles will be a result, in part, of the vast amount of data required to support roadway sensing and navigation. Unfortunately, due to the unpredictable nature of the highway environment, severe crashes will continue to occur. While better data can’t prevent all future crashes, it could be used to augment accident reconstruction and investigation. In this workshop, we invite traffic safety professionals and law enforcement officers to join us in a conversation about modernizing accident investigations with automated vehicle data. The workshop will begin with brief overviews of the data used for vehicle automation and the way traffic data is used in research to improve safety and public health. The remaining time will be devoted to an interactive discussion exploring current challenges to recording information during accident investigations and creating a wish list of new data to include.

Presented byMichael Clamann - Senior Human Factors Engineer, UNC Highway Safety Research CenterKatherine Harmon - Postdoctoral Research Associate, UNC Highway Safety Research Center

Vision ZeroThe City of Greensboro’s Vision Zero Plan Room 302 C

The City of Greensboro will provide background on determining the need for a Vision Zero plan, and their decision to hire an outside consultant to facilitate the process. VHB will discuss the importance of a data-driven process and provide an overview of the data collection and analyses process as well as the challenges and solutions the team experienced. The team will introduce how the project team used the data to narrow the focus to the three emphasis areas. The City of Greensboro and VHB will discuss the importance of stakeholder engagement through plan development. VHB will review engagement with the 4Es (engineering, enforcement, education/encouragement, emergency services) to develop the plan’s goals, objectives, and strategies. Greensboro will discuss community engagement and how public input was integrated into the final plan. VHB will review how to use data-driven goal, target and performance measure the success of the plan in 2- and 10-year interviews over the project.

Presented byJoshua DeFisher - Safety Analyst, VHBKara Peach - Transportation Planner, VHBAdam Fischer - Director of Transportation, City of GreensboroLydia McIntyre - Transportation Planning Engineer, Greensboro Metropolitan Planning Organization

4:00pm - 5:00pm Exhibitor Door Prizes Exhibit Hall B

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Thursday 8 August 2019




8:00am - 9:00am Third Plenary Session Ballroom B & C

9:15am - 10:15am Breakout Session Nine Meeting Rooms

Child Passenger Safety, Other Traffic Safety PrioritiesBeyond Scare Tactics and Statistics: Building Messaging That Works Room 302 A

In our scrolling and streaming culture, we all have to work strategically to get through the noise and encourage behavior change in our target audience(s). This session will review behavior change communication strategies and provide resources and best practices for any organization running a social media page, social marketing effort, campaign, or presentation to the public.

Presented byJames Kiwanuka-Tondo - Director of Graduate Programs, NCSU Department of CommunicationTracy Anderson - NC Vision Zero Coordinator, NCSU Institute


Child Passenger SafetyCPS Trivia Room 306 A, B, & C

Techs will be challenged with questions about technical information in a question and answer session based on the TV show Jeopardy!

Presented byAllan Buchanan - Injury Prevention Specialist, North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal

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Third Plenary Session

Addiction: Personal or Societal? Exposing the Challenges, Consequences, and Solutions for SurvivalAddiction isn’t “someone else’s problem;” it is everyone’s problem. How do people end up addicts? Can anything be done to stop it? David Mann will speak to you from experience: From living the dream to rock bottom to redemption. He will offer insight into understanding the people whose conduct often spills over from “their” problem into ours.

David Mann is a graduate of Ohio State University and Stanford Law School. He served as a Deputy Public Defender in San Francisco before becoming a solo criminal defense practitioner.

After 12 years of practice, substance abuse-related issues caused him to resign from the bar with disciplinary charges pending. Following a relentless battle with addiction which included numerous hospitalizations and periods of living on the streets, he succeeded in getting clean and sober in 1998. He presently serves as the Northern California Consultant to The Other Bar, a statewide organization of recovering attorneys, judges, and law students.

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Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementDistracted Driving Enforcement Strategies Room 302 C

This session will discuss the different types of distracted driving (manual, visual, and cognitive). It will also cover applying distracted driving safety strategies to reduce distracted driving, and how to identify key elements necessary for documenting distracted driving violations.

Presented byCheryl Leonard - Assistant Director, North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety ProgramDebroah Leonard - Safety Engineer, North Carolina Department of Transportation

Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementeCitation Interface with NCAWARE: Unified Technologies Room 301 A & B

Attendees will receive an overview of the of the enhanced eCitation with an electronic interface to NCAWARE, as well as eCitation tips. The newest release of eCitation streamlines the process for law enforcement officers in the field by providing a seamless electronic transition from the nonarrest violation process in eCitation to the arrest process in NCAWARE. Additional benefits of interfacing the two successful systems include reduced paper production and the ability for magistrates to receive and resume the arrest process in an electronic manner. Attendees will also learn how eCitation and NCAWARE will be impacted once “Raise the Juvenile Age” becomes law effective December 1, 2019.

Presented byJennifer Barbour - Systems Analyst, North Carolina Administrative Office of the CourtsRyan Helms - Systems Analyst, North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts

Impaired DrivingAll About the Blood: Basics on How Properly to Get Implied Consent and Hospital Blood Room 304

Blood can tell the story of what a person has been doing. It is often crucial to a conviction. However, if we do not gather this evidence properly, the story will never be told. Learn about the laws, policies, and procedures in getting this information correctly.

Presented byIke Avery - Highway Safety Czar, North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys

Impaired DrivingDrugged Driving: Innovative Community Prevention Strategies Room 305 A & B

While the public health community has successfully reduced rates of drunk driving, comparatively little has been done to prevent drugged driving. Attitudes that driving after using marijuana or prescription drugs, including opioids, is not harmful, are pervasive. Our session will focus on helping traffic safety professionals brainstorm, prioritize, and strategize about the implementation of concrete actions to prevent drugged driving in their communities.

Presented byRebecca Stelter - Research Scientist, iRTAllison Schmidt - Research Scientist, iRT

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Other Traffic Safety PrioritiesNorth Carolina Motor Vehicle Crash Injury Data Linkage & Integration Room 303

North Carolina is a leading state in terms of motor vehicle crash (MVC) report data collection and analysis. In addition, NC has a long history of capturing and analyzing health outcome data for the development of evidence-based programs and policies. However, NC has not leveraged its strengths into developing a fully integrated MVC-health outcome data system. This session will provide information about the following:

• The importance of strategic planning for data integration• The importance of data documentation for data integration• A summary of completed and ongoing statewide data linkage projects• And an overview of publicly available web-based reports using linked crash report-

health outcome data for describing MVCs involving pedestrians/bicyclists.

Throughout the session, we will solicit audience input regarding next steps, future web-based reports, and how to overcome barriers to developing a successful and effective statewide data integration system.

Presented byKatherine Harmon - Postdoctoral Research Associate, UNC Highway Safety Research CenterKathy Peticolas - Project Manager, Carolina Center for Health Informatics

10:30am - 11:30am Breakout Session Ten Meeting Rooms

Child Passenger Safety, Other Traffic Safety PrioritiesCreating Partnerships Through Community Outreach Room 302 A

The purpose of this presentation is to provide a basic working knowledge of using outreach programs to build partnerships in the community. We will focus on basic event planning, including: preparation, implementation and evaluation. These three aspects are critical components and we will discuss their individual values and how to effectively utilize them for community events. For example, we will cover aspects such as recruitment of volunteers, promotion through social media, and post event evaluation. This presentation will incorporate partners such as WATCH4meNC, GHSP and National Child Passenger Safety. These initiatives along with local businesses and civic organizations will be included in this discussion to represent the importance of building partnerships on a national,state and local level while utilizing resources that are available in individual communities. This session will also preview outreach resources provided by NC Vision Zero. This presentation can benefit law enforcement, government agencies, non profits and community organizations.

Presented byLora Gilreath - Community Police Officer, Kill Devil Hills Police DepartmentJody Lewis - Detective, Kill Devil Hills Police DepartmentTracy Anderson - NC Vision Zero Coordinator, NCSU Institute


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Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementDrones in Reconstruction Room 402

As technology advances, so does the ability of law enforcement to investigate cases. Drones are becoming indispensable tools. Learn what drones can do to make your case the best case.

Presented byJohn Collins - Sergeant, North Carolina State Highway Patrol

Criminal Justice/Law EnforcementWinning Reports Room 305 A & B

“If you didn’t write it down it didn’t happen….” Not always true—but life is easier if you have a great report. Unfortunately, not all officers write great reports. This class points out ways to improve the narrative of what happened.

Presented byEmerson Carroll - Lieutenant, Halifax County Sheriff’s Office

Impaired DrivingSeven Dwarfs: How to Gather the Most Information from Various Personality Types Room 301 A & B

Think about it: every person law enforcement encounters has a trait of one of the Seven Dwarfs. This class will break down those traits and discuss how officers need to modify their investigative style to gain the most information from the personality the officer encounters.

Presented bySarah Garner - Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, North Carolina Conference of District AttorneysEric Sweden - Lieutenant, Raleigh Police Department

Other Traffic Safety PrioritiesCollecting Seat Belt Data Room 302 B

This presentation includes the current and previous seat belt study results and suggested data collection practices for law enforcement and local agencies.

Presented byDaniel Findley - Senior Research Associate, NCSU Institute

for Transportation Research and EducationSarah Searcy - Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, NCSU

Institute for Transportation Research and Education

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Other Traffic Safety PrioritiesHow to Expand Employer-Based Traffic Safety ProgramsThrough Assistance from State Highway Safety Offices Room 303

The intention of this session is to promote a tutorial in the form of a website portal developed to aid State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) in the development or enhancement of employer-based traffic safety programs. This project has developed ways to improve outreach of road safety materials to employers through the SHSOs in an effort to expand road safety education and awareness efforts. This includes information regarding partnering opportunities with SHSOs and other organizations to build, pilot, and implement new processes to enhance public safety for employers, their families and the communities in which they live. This tutorial in the form of a website portal was piloted featuring five pilot states with varying levels of implementation of employer-based traffic safety programs within the SHSO. With guidance from the portal, each state established successful partnerships not only with employers in their state, but also expanded their reach to other safety organizations throughout the state.

Presented byTara Casanova Powell - Principal, Casanova Powell Consulting

Other Traffic Safety PrioritiesMotorcycle Safety in North Carolina: The State of the State Room 304

Are fatalities among motorcycle riders increasing in North Carolina? Do motorcyclists approve of helmet laws, training and other safety programs? What countermeasures are effective in preventing crashes and injuries among motorcyclists? In this session, we’ll discuss trends over the past 10 years in motorcycle crashes and fatalities in North Carolina. We’ll also share results of a survey of 800 riders in NC, and describe approaches that work to reduce motorcyclist crashes, injuries and deaths.

Presented byArthur Goodwin - Senior Research Associate, UNC Highway Safety Research CenterYudan Wang - Senior Research Associate, UNC Highway Safety Research Center

11:45am - 1:30pm Booze It & Lose It 25th Anniversary Luncheon Ballroom B & C

Booze It & Lose It, the highly successful campaign to defeat drunk driving in the United States, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Booze It & Lose It was launched in 1994 to increase awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving, as well as the penalties associated with driving drunk. This lunch honors North Carolina leaders who have guided and supported Booze It & Lose It for a quarter of a century and recognizes our state’s pioneering role in helping save countless lives on the nation’s roadways.

Speakers and Special GuestsMark Ezzell, Director, N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety ProgramHon. Roy Cooper, Governor of North CarolinaCheryl Leonard, PhD, Assistant Director, N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety ProgramFormer GHSP Directors

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