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Volume 268 | February 19, 2026

Training Announcements

In this issue you will find upcoming trainings on connected and automated vehicles, school zone safety, and modular designs and materials. Join us for Blowing Snow Mitigation Strategies, Prioritization, and Implementation on February 25th. This webinar will shared findings from a recent South Dakota DOT research project which aimed to identify blowing snow mitigation strategies, identify critical locations, prioritize these locations, and develop implementation guidance.

The current round of Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP) is ongoing. Career pathway modules start March 3rd! Check out the Safety Center Registration Page for details on all upcoming modules.

If you know of relevant trainings or events which are not included in our emails, please let us know so that we can add them. Also, if you know of sites, newsletters or other sources that we should monitor for upcoming trainings and events, please pass those along to us, as well.

Sincerely,

Jaime Sullivan
Center Director
National Center for Rural Road Safety
info@ruralsafetycenter.org

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Home Safely Podcast

Traffic Safety Weeks

Webinars

Instructor-Led Trainings

Conferences

Home Safely Podcast

Home Safely, Episode 7: Nick Parr, Boone County Highway Department
Date: December 9, 2025

Nick Parr is the director of the Boone County Highway Department in Indiana. In this episode, Kevin talks with Nick about his decades long experience in rural road safety and how his department has evolved over the years, now regularly identifying opportunities to implement the Safe System Approach.

To listen to this episode of the podcast, click here.
Link: https://ruralsafetycenter.org/home-safely-podcast/

Traffic Safety Weeks

Event: Vehicle Safety Recalls Week
Date: March 2-8, 2026
Organization: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Millions of vehicles are recalled each year. So it’s essential to include vehicle safety recall information in any road safety communication plan. We have material that helps inform vehicle owners about the process of checking for safety recalls and getting a recall repair, and educates drivers about the importance of regularly checking their car for recalls.

For more information, click here.
Link: https://www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov/safety-topics/vehicle-safety/vehicle-safety-recalls

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Event: St. Patrick's Day - Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving
Date: March 9-17, 2026
Organization: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

There were 290 people killed in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes during the St. Patrick’s Day holidays 6 p.m. March 16 – 5:59 a.m. March 18) between 2018-2022. During the 2022 St. Patrick’s Day holiday, 74 people died in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes.

Relevant and seasonal messaging can help boost traffic safety communication efforts. NHTSA provides themed material to encourage people to plan for a safe, sober ride home.

For more information, click here.
Link: https://www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov/safety-topics/drunk-driving/buzzed-driving-drunk-driving/st-patricks-day

Webinars

Webinar: Intelligent Speed Assistance in Practice - Pilots, Plans, and Funding Pathways
Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm MT/1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: Unknown
Organization: Vision Zero Network

Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) is gaining attention as a powerful tool to prevent speed-related crashes – but many public agencies and advocates are still wondering what it takes to move from concept to actual implementation and real road safety results.

This one-hour webinar will equip public agency staff, safety professionals, and advocates with clear, actionable pathways to benefit from ISA in their communities. Participants will learn how to incorporate ISA into Vision Zero city plans and strategies using model policy language; design and launch government-led ISA pilot programs with aftermarket technology; and position ISA as an eligible and compelling strategy within the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program – with a focus on pilots and accessing demonstration grants. Join us to get your questions answered and learn ways to fund this road safety tool in your community.

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://visionzeronetwork.org/upcoming-webinar/intelligent-speed-assistance-in-practice/

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Webinar: Examining Driver Takeover Decisions and Trust of Automated Vehicles (AVs) at Rural Intersections
Date: February 24, 2026
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm MT/1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: Unknown
Organization: Center for Connected and Automated Vehicles (CCAT)

Join the first CCAT Research Review of 2026, where Nichole Morris and Katelyn Schwieters will update their recently completed project.

This work explored whether the complexity of different rural intersections influenced driver trust and comfort in a conditionally automated vehicle (i.e., level 3 SAE) navigating the intersection for them. In an online survey platform (UMN Qualtrics), 271 participants watched five brief curated videos of a simulated automated vehicle navigating different rural intersections, with or without the presence of traffic, made a decision about whether they would like to take over control, and rated their trust and comfort with the automated vehicle navigating each intersection. Intersection type was not predictive of AV trust and comfort with navigating the different intersections, however, drivers’ takeover decisions, level of education, past experience driving on J-turn intersections, and urbanicity predicted the level of trust and comfort with the automated vehicle. The outcome of this work led to the development of a repository of curated simulated videos that were made publicly available for future research projects.

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/examining-driver-takeover-decisions-and-trust-of-avs-at-rural-intersections-tickets-1981796724351

Webinar: Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP): Safety Analysis Process (CM#7)
Date: February 24, 2026
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm MT/1:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: 0.20 CEUs
Organization: National Center for Rural Road Safety

This training is an overview of the safety analysis process and will discuss how it can be applied using two different but complementary methods: traditional site analysis and systemic analysis. This module will help practitioners identify the factors that contribute to crashes and some of the countermeasures used to reduce them. Case studies will be presented to demonstrate practical applications of safety analysis.

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HF_WCUvdRsqJXr4lMkYK9Q#/registration

Webinar: Improving Mobility in Rural and Tribal Communities
Date: February 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 am to 10:00 am MT/11:00 am to 12:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: 1 PDH credit, 1 CM credit
Organization: Transportation Research Board (TRB)

Travel needs and the potential to provide effective public transit differ significantly in rural and tribal communities compared to more densely populated urban areas. In addition, rural and tribal communities vary widely among themselves in terms of geography, population, resources, and mobility needs, all of which affect how transit services can be planned and delivered. TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern that will explore a range of service design strategies and transit modes, including emerging non-traditional services, that may be appropriate for rural and tribal contexts. This webinar will also highlight practices aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness in providing mobility options. Presenters will share examples, lessons learned, and practical considerations to help agencies better respond to the diverse mobility needs of rural and tribal communities.

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://www.nationalacademies.org/projects/TRB-TRB%20EO-25-P-659/event/46256

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Webinar: Blowing Snow Mitigation Strategies, Prioritization, and Implementation
Date: February 25, 2026
Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm MT/1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: 0.15 CEUs
Organization: National Center for Rural Road Safety

Blowing and drifting snow on roadways presents safety challenges by both reducing visibility and impairing the roadway, over large swaths and at specific locations. Because of this, addressing blowing and drifting snow can be challenging and require diligence by agencies. Snow fences have been shown to be a cost effective strategy that can help mitigate blowing snow challenges that can result in road closure, which in rural areas can often cause loss of access to critical services. One interviewee noted, “Putting up a snow fence on a secondary route is like having an extra plow to do work.” In this webinar, you will learn about South Dakota Department of Transportation’s (SDDOT) recent research project to identify blowing snow mitigation strategies, identification of critical locations, prioritization of these locations, and implementation guidance. The results of this research project, transferable to other rural, winter states, will be discussed including:

The motivation for South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) to undertake a project to mitigate crashes in rural areas due to blowing snow.
The needs, barriers, and innovative practices of “boots on the ground” staff in South Dakota.
An overview of the research project and methodology.
Detailed discussion of the guidance including a lifecycle cost framework developed.
How SDDOT will be using the framework to implement this countermeasure in the future.

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K7BryhPtRSW40mGJ-c9gOA#/registration

New

Webinar: Talking Traffic Incident Management (TIM)
Date: February 25, 2026
Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm MT/1:30 pm to 3:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: 1.5 PDH credits
Organization: National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE)

The Talking TIM webinar series provides a forum where TIM practitioners can exchange information about current practices, programs, and technologies. Each month, Talking TIM will highlight successful programs, identify best practices, and showcase technology that advances the profession.

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://transportationops.org/event/talking-tim-february-2026

New

Webinar: U.S. Federal Policy Webinar - 1st Quarter
Date: February 25, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm MT/3:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: Unknown
Organization: Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP)

Hear from Caron Whitaker of CLW Consulting, LLC, for a quarterly briefing on the latest developments in U.S. federal transportation policy and legislation.

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://apbp.mclms.net/en/package/19141/course/34906/view

New

Webinar: New Technology to Keep Kids Safe in School Zones
Date: February 26, 2026
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm MT/1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: Unknown
Organization: Safe Routes Partnership

This webinar will discuss how to secure no-cost technology to to make roads safer in your community. Dhruv Maheshwari, President & Co-founder of Obvio AI, will present on a new automated stop sign and crosswalk safety technology coming to Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Delaware, Rhode Island, Maryland and Colorado. This technology has generated a 70% reduction in dangerous driving behavior. Pete Piccolo, Bicycle Colorado Executive Director, will speak about a January 2026 Traffic Study he co-published with Obvio to advance the use of this new safety technology in Colorado.

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://saferoutespartnership.org/event/33723/

New

Webinar: Accelerate Delivery of Road Safety Projects in Rural Areas - Successful Implementation of Modular Designs and Materials
Date: February 26, 2026
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm MT/1:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: Unknown
Organization: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

State DOTs and local agencies will present on successful projects that use modular designs and materials to advance road safety and highlight policies supporting accelerated delivery of road safety projects. Presentations will focus on installing a modular roundabout on a State rural road, implementing modular pedestrian crossings on local roadways, and delivering a program to implement modular safety projects as part of maintenance.

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_5IXEvUBOQcSxQTGERNJCwA#/registration

New

Webinar: Rethinking the Road Test to Identify High-Risk Drivers
Date: February 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am MT/12:00 pm to 1:30 pm ET
Cost: $100
Continuing Education Credits: 1.5 PDH credits
Organization: Transportation Research Board (TRB)

How effective is today’s driver skills exam in identifying high-risk drivers before they drive alone? TRB will host a webinar on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern that will examine the extent to which current driver skills exams identify high-risk drivers before they begin driving independently. This webinar will explore findings from BTSCRP Research Report 16: Predicting High-Risk Driver: Skills Examination and Scoring Guidelines, which evaluated the driver skills test used in Washington State. The study investigates how current road test scoring captures, or fails to capture, key behavioral indicators linked to crash risk. Presenters will discuss the implications of these findings for improving driver assessment practices and share insights relevant to policymakers, state officials, and traffic safety researchers.

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://www.nationalacademies.org/projects/TRB-TRB%20EO-25-P-659/event/46257

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Webinar: The Power of Clear Language in Highway Safety Documentation
Date: March 2, 2026
Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm MT/1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET
Cost: $100
Continuing Education Credits: 1.5 PDH credits, 1.25 CLE credits
Organization: Transportation Research Board (TRB)

With the release of the Second Edition of the AASHTO Highway Safety Manual anticipated in 2026, transportation practitioners face increasing expectations to clearly and defensibly communicate safety performance in ways that can withstand professional and legal scrutiny. TRB will host a webinar on Monday, March 2, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that will examine how carefully chosen language—and the avoidance of certain terms and phrases—can reduce the risk of misinterpretation or misuse of safety-related documents in legal and professional settings. Drawing on examples from a style and usage guide developed to inform safety research, this webinar will highlight words and phrases that carry legal implications and explain their potential effects. Attendees will learn how these principles can be applied when developing reports, summaries, and other documentation to help minimize liability concerns while clearly conveying safety performance information.

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://www.nationalacademies.org/projects/TRB-TRB%20EO-25-P-659/event/46258

Webinar: Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP): Countermeasures for Road Safety (P&E#1)
Date: March 3, 2026
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm MT/1:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: 0.20 CEUs
Organization: National Center for Rural Road Safety

Road safety countermeasures save lives. These countermeasures can include infrastructure, behavioral, or programmatic and policy implementations. This training will provide an overview of safety countermeasures applicable to local roads with an emphasis on low-cost practices. Discussions include Crash Modification Factors (CMFs), systemic safety analysis, and factors for evaluating and selecting countermeasures.

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t6jPD36dR86u2BlrAQGatQ#/registration

New

Webinar: Road Weather Spotlight
Date: March 4, 2026
Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm MT/1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: 1.5 PDH credits
Organization: National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE)

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Office of Operations is collaborating with the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE) to host a bimonthly webinar series on road weather management (RWM). These webinars, called the Road Weather Spotlight Series, align with the mission of the FHWA RWM Program to inform stakeholders and improve highway road weather operations.

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://transportationops.org/event/road-weather-spotlight-series-march-2026

New

Webinar: Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP): Integrating Public Health and Transportation to Enhance Road User Safety (PH#1)
Date: March 4, 2026
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm MT/1:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: 0.20 CEUs
Organization: National Center for Rural Road Safety

Explore the relationship between public health and transportation through a public health-rooted approach to transportation safety. Participants will learn key terms and principles of public health practices as well as opportunities to integrate public health approaches and considerations into transportation safety work.

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lu_tjWwyRJSj4GEOXmj2JQ#/registration

New

Webinar: The Power of Partnership - How Collaboration is Driving Results in Road Safety
Date: March 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 11:15 am MT/12:00 pm to 1:15 pm ET
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: 1.25 PDH credits
Organization: Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths

Join Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths to explore the impressive results of the High Risk Rural Roads and Safe Road Zones programs—two major initiatives launched through 2023 state legislative funding. We will also highlight the vital work of our Safe Road Coalitions, which are now achieving even greater impact as new state investment bolsters their long-standing federal support. Dive into how these diverse funding streams and local partnerships are delivering real-world results and why collective action remains our most powerful tool for safety.

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://www.minnesotatzd.org/events/hotdish/2026/march

New

Webinar: Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP): Work Zones (P&E#2/M&C#2)
Date: March 10, 2026
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm MT/1:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: 0.20 CEUs
Organization: National Center for Rural Road Safety

Gain an overview of roadway work zones in rural areas and the minimum standards for various types of work zones covered in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JxoXvTwrRM-RTn5YTyYHGA#/registration

New

Webinar: Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP): Public Health Data to Inform Injury Analysis and Monitoring (PH#2)
Date: March 11, 2026
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm MT/1:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: 0.20 CEUs
Organization: National Center for Rural Road Safety

Learn how public health data can enhance the diagnosis, prediction, and monitoring of traffic injuries. This will include learning about public health system injury, social determinants of health, and behavioral data sources in communities; evidence on how public health data facilitates a more holistic understanding of the contributors, extent, and nature of traffic injury in communities; and how participants might integrate public health data into their injury prediction, diagnosis, and monitoring programs.

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IoLavBo_SamNtYwPJmz09A#/registration

New

Webinar: Right Turn on Red Maneuvers - Vulnerable Road User Safety Concerns
Date: March 11, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm MT/3:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: Unknown
Organization: Center for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety

Right turn on red (RTOR) has been widely promoted as an energy-saving measure since the 1970s, but recent research calls this justification into question. Analysis by San Diego State University's Dr. Bruce Appleyard and Cal Poly's Dr. Anurag Pande shows that RTOR movements increase safety risks for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers, while providing only marginal air quality benefits.

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://unm.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OEYG83PnSnaWfbAeQVq90w#/registration

New

Webinar: Vulnerable Road User Safety Countermeasures
Date: April 7, 2026
Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am MT/11:00 am to 1:00 pm ET
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Credits: Unknown
Organization: Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)

In response to feedback from attendees of the 2024-2025 Local Road Traffic Safety workshops, hosted by MnDOT State Aid and the Office of Traffic Engineering, this webinar will be one part of a planned series of sessions designed to share practical insights and proven strategies to improve traffic safety across Minnesota and beyond.

This session will cover proven strategies and infrastructure improvements to protect pedestrians and bicyclists on our roads. Our transportation network is not truly a safe system unless it’s a safe system for our most vulnerable road users.

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/85cde603-601a-4df0-aae9-2b2934644f2f@3667e201-cbdc-48b3-9b42-5d2d3f16e2a9

Instructor-Led Trainings

Training: Improving Outcomes Framework Training
Date: March 3-5, 2026
Location: Online
Continuing Education Credits: 12 CECH (National Commission for Health Education Credentialing)
Organization: Banyan Collaborative

Addressing complex health issues like growing traffic safety culture is challenging. A strong framework can make all the difference.

Join Banyan Collaborative to learn the Improving Outcomes Framework. The framework combines public health, prevention science, and behavior change in a comprehensive, positive approach.

This virtual training brings together three critical components:

Mindsets: The foundation. This is where true transformation begins. We work with you to uncover and cultivate the guiding principles and perspectives that guide how to approach your work.
Process: The roadmap. A clear, repeatable series of steps is the roadmap for achieving outcomes. Once mindsets are aligned, we’ll give you a clear, actionable process that outlines the “how-to” for what to do next.
Skills: The tools. With clear mindsets and a process in place, the final component is the practical skills to help you create a culture where new ideas and actions emerge and take root.

The training cost of $475 Includes six 2-hour training sessions over 3-days and an optional 1-hour one-on-one TA session after the training.

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/banyan-collaboratives-improving-outcomes-framework-training-registration-1744114255689

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Training: Safe Roads by Design Road Safety Audits - From Concepts to Results
Date: March 30 - April 3, 2026
Location: Alexandria, VA
Continuing Education Credits: Unknown
Organization: International Road Federation (IRF)

Road safety audits play a crucial role in the Safe System approach, which challenges the belief that deaths and serious injuries on our roads are an unavoidable result of human error. Instead, this innovative framework emphasizes the importance of designing and maintaining roads to actively prevent crashes and to mitigate their severity when they do occur.

In this 5-day, in-person course, participants will gain a practical understanding of how to identify and address road design flaws that contribute to severe injuries and fatalities. The curriculum covers a wide range of road safety engineering solutions, guiding students through the process of analyzing specific site conditions, evaluating relevant technical standards, and selecting the most appropriate safety measures.

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://www.irf.global/event/rsa-mar26/

Training: ITE Road Safety Audit Fundamentals
Date: April 8-9, 2026
Location: Washington, DC
Continuing Education Credits: 15.75 PDH/CM credits
Organization: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)

The Road Safety Audit (RSA) Fundamentals Training Course is a two-day, in-person program that blends classroom instruction with hands-on application to give participants practical experience in conducting RSAs. Grounded in FHWA guidelines, the course emphasizes not just understanding RSA principles but applying them in real-world contexts.

On Day 1, participants will learn about the purpose, definitions, and types of RSAs; the eight steps of the U.S. RSA process; the role of RSAs within a Safe System; and considerations for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists before applying these concepts in a design stage RSA project.

On Day 2, participants will divide into small team groups and take part in an in-service stage RSA, conducting a field visit, developing findings and recommendations, and presenting results as a team. This applied learning approach ensures participants leave with both the knowledge and practical skills to conduct effective RSAs in their own communities.

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://www.ite.org/events-meetings/ite-calendar/ite-road-safety-audit-fundamentals-training-course/

Training: Positive Culture Framework Training
Date: April 28-30, 2026
Location: Online
Continuing Education Credits: 12 CECH credits, 1.2 CEUs
Organization: Center for Health and Safety Culture (CHSC)

CHSC is excited to provide MSU’s popular Positive Culture Framework Training designed to strengthen your health and safety efforts. The Positive Culture Framework shows you how to improve health and safety through a 7-step process, build important skills like leadership, communication, and how strategies work together, and helps ensure results last over time.

The PCF Training will empower you to:

Understand how culture influences behavior
Develop and refine skills in leadership, communication, and strategy integration
Walk away with actionable steps you can apply immediately to improve health and safety outcomes

For more information about this training, click here.
Link: https://chsculture.org/virtual-positive-culture-framework-training/

Conferences

New

Conference: Automated Vehicle Safety Public Meeting
Date: March 10, 2026
Location: Washington, DC
Organization: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

NHTSA will hold a public meeting at USDOT Headquarters on March 10 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET to provide updates and insights into ongoing and upcoming vehicle automation activities.

The first portion of the meeting will feature keynote addresses from the DOT leadership and industry executive panel discussions on key automated driving systems topics.

The second portion of the meeting will build upon the ADS workshop held November 20, 2025. NHTSA gleaned valuable information from stakeholders on various topics. In this subsequent meeting, NHTSA intends to gather specific input on potential actions, including potential future guidance to the safe domestic development, testing and deployment of ADS-equipped vehicles.

For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://www.nhtsa.gov/events/av-public-meeting-2026

Conference: 2026 Institute of Transportation Engineers Virtual Spring Conference
Date: March 17-18, 2026
Location: Online
Organization: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)

Plan to join more than 1,300 transportation professionals from diverse disciplines to explore innovative strategies for addressing the critical challenges facing the transportation profession.

The ITE Virtual Spring Conference offers technical sessions in a variety of formats, providing attendees with actionable insights into cutting-edge transportation topics.

For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://www.itespringconference.org/

Conference: 2026 Minnesota Tribal Traffic Safety Summit
Date: March 23-25, 2026
Location: Carlton, MN
Organization: Minnesota Towards Zero Deaths

This summit is designed to bring together traffic safety professionals, invested stakeholders, and community members to provide education and raise awareness of crash-related injuries and deaths affecting Minnesota's Tribal communities. The event also aims to identify strategies that will prevent serious and fatal injury crashes from occurring on Tribal lands and impacting Tribal communities.

For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://www.minnesotatzd.org/events/tribal-summit/2026

Conference: 2026 National Bike Summit
Date: March 24-26, 2026
Location: Washington, DC
Organization: League of American Bicyclists

The 2026 National Bike Summit will take place in person in Washington, D.C. from Tuesday, March 24, through Thursday, March 26, 2026.

The Summit will begin at 1pm on Tuesday, March 24 with an opening plenary, state meetings, and an evening reception. On Wednesday, March 25, participants will take part in Lobby Day to meet with their representatives in Congress.

For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://bikeleague.org/events/summit/

Conference: 2026 Safe Mobility Conference
Date: March 30 - April 1, 2026
Location: Seattle, WA
Organization: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS), University of Washington

The Safe Mobility Conference is heading to Seattle, Washington March 30 to April 1, 2026. This year’s theme is “Smarter Solutions, Safer Mobility.” This annual conference brings together professionals and students from industry, academia, government, and advocacy to connect and share ideas aimed at making mobility safer for all road users. Attendees can join a variety of workshops, technical sessions, and plenaries designed to spark solutions and share best practices.

For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://safemobilityconference.org/

Conference: Lifesavers Conference on Roadway Safety
Date: April 19-21, 2026
Location: Baltimore, MD
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 44th year, the Lifesavers Conference will take place April 19-21, 2026 in Baltimore, MD.

The 2026 Lifesavers Conference provides a national platform with approximately 80 workshops in ten tracks, plenary sessions, and an extensive exhibit hall. The Lifesavers Conference program is designed to engage federal, state and local government, law enforcement, public health, injury prevention, advocacy, and non-profit organization professionals in an exchange of ideas, strategies, and programs to reduce preventable injuries and deaths.

For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://lifesaversconference.org/

Conference: 31st Annual Kansas DOT Transportation Safety Conference
Date: April 21-22, 2026
Location: Manhattan, KS
Organization: Kansas Department of Transportation

Join 400 of your peers to learn more about transportation safety topics supporting the national Safe System Approach. Keynote and breakout sessions will cover injury response, law enforcement, roadway and public safety, vulnerable road users, safe vehicle technologies, speed issues, and more.

Listen to dynamic keynote and plenary speakers, and choose to attend multiple breakout sessions. Regional breakout sessions will be offered on Wednesday morning that allow attendees to participate in the geographical area where they live and work to discuss data and issues unique to their region.

Network, share ideas, visit exhibits, and learn key takeaways to use at a local level in the Kansas Drive to Zero Traffic Fatalities. Participants can receive up to 9.5 continuing education, EMS, or AICP credit hours.

For more information about this conference, click here.
Link: https://hospitality.ku.edu/transportation-safety

Conference: 2026 National Planning Conference (NPC26)
Date: April 25-28, 2026
Location: Detroit, MI
Organization: American Planning Association (APA)

NPC26 is your ultimate ticket to connect with your professional community. Join the American Planning Association in Detroit and immerse yourself in an inspiring network of peers that will empower you to build the future of the planning profession.

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Link: https://www.planning.org/conference/

Conference: North Carolina Traffic Safety Conference & Expo
Date: June 2-4, 2026
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Organization: North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program

The NC Traffic Safety Conference & Expo brings a variety of national and local traffic safety experts together to network and share traffic safety solutions with their peers from across the state. Several conference sessions will offer PDH credits to attendees. The session schedule will be announced in early 2026.

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Link: https://ncvisionzero.org/expo/

Conference: Traffic Records Forum
Date: August 2-5, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
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 and learn how to:

Improve the accuracy of traffic records and highway safety data
Apply performance goals/measures in traffic records system improvements
Implement a model traffic records system
Organize and operate a successful traffic records committee
Recognize the importance of standards and guidelines for traffic records systems
Become acquainted with new technologies and ideas
Network with a variety of transportation and highway safety professionals, AND
Discover how better data can help save lives

National Center for Rural Road Safety

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