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Conference: 11th Annual Distracted Driving Summit
Date: August 8-9, 2024
Location: Richmond, VA
Organization: Drive Smart Virginia
For the past ten years, hundreds of attendees have listened to speakers from around the country talk about the most cutting-edge solutions for distracted driving. The Summit will be a day-and-a-half event with general and breakout sessions and an exhibitor area.
This Summit will bring together industry leaders, scientists, educators, safety professionals, and law enforcement to share ideas, gather information, learn about best practices and forge solutions for distracted driving. The goal will be for all attendees to return to their communities with fresh ideas and reasonable solutions for the distracted driving issues in their area. A tandem goal will be for organizers to gather information and knowledge on issues and roadblocks throughout Virginia in order to build upon existing programs and design better educational opportunities for the future.
For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://web.cvent.com/event/826a5acb-51a2-478e-b30f-2c6d7867b711/summary
Conference: ATSIP Traffic Records Forum
Date: August 11-14, 2024
Location: San Diego, CA
Organization: Association of Transportation Safety Information Professionals (ATSIP)
This event is for data analysts, state and local law enforcement officials, engineers, motor vehicle officials, emergency medical services providers, judicial administrators, and highway safety professionals from across the United States and international communities. Attendees can participate in sessions for the latest safety data collection methods and best practices.
For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://www.atsip.org/trf/
Conference: Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals 2024 Conference
Date: August 12-14, 2024
Location: Detroit, MI
Organization: Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP)
Join colleagues, friends, advocates and experts for excellent training that will take your work and your career to the next level. With informative and exciting mobile sessions taking you into the field on foot, bike and transit, you'll get to explore Detroit while experiencing the fully realized designs presented in the classroom. We look forward to seeing you this summer at the APBP Conference in Detroit!
For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://apbp.memberclicks.net/2024-conference
Conference: ATSSA Mid-Year Meeting
Date: August 20-23, 2024
Location: Louisville, KY
Organization: American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)
Nearly 400 like-minded roadway safety professionals are expected to attend ATSSA's 2024 Midyear Meeting, taking place Aug. 20-23 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown in Kentucky.
For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://www.atssa.com/news-events/midyear-meeting/
Conference: National Transportation in Indian Country Conference
Date: August 25-29, 2024
Location: Durant, OK
Organization: The Center for Tribal Transportation, National Transportation in Indian Country Conference
NTICC is the largest annual gathering of Tribal transportation professionals in the industry. Attendees include multiple levels of Tribal transportation professionals, from entry-level employees to Tribal Transportation directors and Tribal leaders, and other professionals responsible for Tribal transportation development.
For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://www.nticc.org/2024-nticc-attendee-registration
Conference: Ohio Conference on Freight
Date: August 28-30, 2024
Location: Cleveland, OH
Organization: Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency
Join the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency, along with freight and transportation professionals from across the region, for the 2024 OARC Conference on Freight. The two-day conference consists of plenary and breakout sessions that cover the latest topics, tools, and trends in the world of freight and logistics.
For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://ohioconferenceonfreight.com/
Conference: NSC Safety Congress and Expo
Date: September 16-18, 2024
Location: Orlando, FL
Organization: National Safety Council (NSC)
Coming together to share in the crucial work of making people safe is now more important than ever, as new safety challenges continue to redefine the ways in which we live and work. There’s no better place to make these meaningful connections – as well as discover the latest safety innovations and learn through engaging education sessions -- than the NSC Safety Congress & Expo, the world’s largest annual safety event.
For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://xpressreg.net/register/nscx0924/landing.php?sc=SUMMER24GRP100
Conference: AAMVA Annual International Conference
Date: September 24-26, 2024
Location: Atlanta, GA
Organization: American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA)
Each year, AAMVA holds the Annual International Conference (AIC) in the jurisdiction of the International Board of Directors chair. Chief administrators and key personnel from motor vehicle and law enforcement agencies convene to discuss major issues affecting the community and to formulate potential solutions. AIC events include a chair's welcome reception, often held in conjunction with a charity fundraising event, general sessions featuring keynote speakers, an awards luncheon to honor international award winners, and culminating in the hallmark banquet where the new Board of Directors and chair are sworn in.
For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://www.aamva.org/events-education/conferences-meetings/conferences/2024-annual-international-conference
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Conference: 2024 AASHTO Safety Summit and Peer Exchange
Date: October 15-17, 2024
Location: Houston, TX
Organization: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
The 2024 AASHTO Safety Summit and Peer Exchange will again bring together state DOT leaders, management, and practitioners, as well as transportation professionals in the public, private, non-profit, and academic sectors, to share notable examples of programs, policies, and projects that incorporate safety for all road users throughout the roadway lifecycle and agency activities.
The objectives of the summit are to report on national, state, and AASHTO safety initiatives; continue joint executive, managerial, and practitioner conversations on notable safety practices; highlight application of new resources; and continue collaboration across the roadway lifecycle, throughout state DOTs, and with partner stakeholders.
For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://web.cvent.com/event/a435d1cc-41c5-40af-afc1-06f92b29eceb/websitePage:33bb36ed-69a1-42a4-85e6-6b25fb660a71
Conference: Vision Zero Cities 2024
Date: October 16-18, 2024
Location: New York, NY
Organization: Transportation Alternatives
The 11th annual Vision Zero Cities will convene global leaders dedicated to achieving Vision Zero. This gathering unites city officials, planners, engineers, advocates, scholars, and industry leaders to share insights, explore innovative strategies, and discover cutting-edge solutions for challenges facing our cities. Over three days, participants will engage in keynotes, in-depth breakouts, immersive field tours, and personalized networking, all geared towards advancing safer and fairer streets and public spaces.
For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://transalt.org/visionzerocities
Save the Date! Registration Opens August 27th
Conference: 2024 Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths Conference
Date: October 22-23, 2024
Location: St. Cloud, MN
Organization: Minnesota Towards Zero Deaths
Join the annual Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Statewide Conference! The event serves as a forum for sharing information on best practices in engineering, enforcement, education, and emergency medical/health services and for identifying new approaches to reducing the number of traffic fatalities and life-changing injuries on our roads.
This year’s conference is scheduled for October 22 (full day) and October 23 (half day) and will be held in St. Cloud, Minnesota at the River’s Edge Convention Center.
In the opening plenary on October 22, Steve Schmidt will explore the evolving relationship between human intelligence and artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting how our combined efforts could revolutionize highway safety communication. We'll explore real-world examples of AI tools and demonstrate how they can be applied by engineering, EMS, and law enforcement to educate, improve communication, streamline processes, and ultimately save lives.
On October 23, Elias Youngblom and his mother, Tracy, will share their powerful stories of how a wrong-way, impaired driver changed his young life. Since then, Elias has learned to live a full life with a sixth sense of humor. Tracy, will also share her perspective on the crash, how it affected her and the Youngblom family, and the memoir she has written to help her cope.
Other sessions at the conference will cover:
- Teens Toward Zero Deaths – Safeguarding Lives Through Traffic Safety and Mental Health Education
- First Responder-Traffic Incident Management Training
- Safe System Approach
- Crash Reporting
- Road to Self-Care, Mental Health, Fatigue, and Driving
- Distracted Driving Enforcement in Commercial Motor Vehicles
- Safe Roads Grants and TZD Coalition Information Sharing
- Xylazine and Common Trends
- Impaired Driving Prevention - The Power of Victim Voices and Involvement
- Traffic Safety Education and Edification: Telling Your Story Through the Media
- Aging & Driving - A Risky Intersection an A Kit that May Decrease Risks
- ATV/UTV Safety
- CPS Technical Updates
- and many more topics!
For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://www.minnesotatzd.org/events/conference/2024
Conference: 2024 Safe Routes to School National Conference
Date: October 22-24, 2024
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Organization: Safe Routes Partnership
The 2024 Safe Routes to School National Conference will be held in Fort Collins, Colorado at the Fort Collins Hilton from October 22-24, 2024. Save the date and prepare to connect with fellow active transportation, public health, and Safe Routes champions from across the country. The Safe Routes to School National Conference will be a fantastic opportunity to network, share best practices, and explore the vibrant city of Fort Collins, a Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community!
For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://saferoutespartnership.org/SRTSConf24
Conference: 2024 Road Safety & Simulation Conference
Date: October 28-31, 2024
Location: Lexington, KY
Organization: Kentucky Transportation Center
This conference is a biannual platform for researchers of different research backgrounds and expertise to share individual experience and state-of-the-art research in the area of road safety and simulation. The main goal is to improve upon the existing knowledge in road safety and contribute to reducing the number or crash fatalities and injuries occurring worldwide, through dissemination of innovative research and applications.
For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://rss2024.uky.edu/
Conference: National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving (NASID) Conference 2024
Date: November 18-20, 2024
Location: Arlington, VA
Organization: National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving (NASID)
Responsibility.org and the National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving (NASID) will once again convene the nation’s foremost traffic safety experts, partners, and stakeholders to examine the on-going challenges and complexities of multiple substance impaired driving.
For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://web.cvent.com/event/10ca507b-a5f8-4a4c-b2c5-1d438991b403/summary
Call for Speakers Open Until August 16th!
Conference: Lifesavers Conference on Roadway Safety
Date: March 9-11, 2025
Location: Long Beach, CA
Organization: Lifesavers Conference, Inc.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 40,990 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2023. The Lifesavers Conference Program Committee is composed of roadway professionals and subject matter experts from across the country dedicated to reducing these tragedies. For this Reason, Lifesavers is recognized as the premiere conference to learn about the latest highway safety research, best practices, and cutting-edge initiatives; and to explore innovative technology and strategies used to combat risky driving behaviors and save lives. The Lifesavers Conference is also historically the world’s largest gathering of leaders and advocates in traffic safety. Now in its 43rd year, the Lifesavers Conference will take place March 9-11, 2025 in Long Beach, CA.
For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://lifesaversconference.org/
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