TrafficWise - November 1, 2021

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TrafficWise

November 1, 2021

 

Year-to-Date Confirmed Traffic Fatalities, Current versus 2020 Traffic Fatalities

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FATAL CRASHES 2021 YEAR TO DATE MAP can be found here.

FATAL COMPARISON MAP can be found here.

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LAST WEEK IN OHIO

OCTOBER 25 - OCTOBER 31

A message from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO)

Kevin, Timbra, Marcia, Kenneth, Erion, Ronald, Patrick, Jamie, Marva, Dawson, Ronald, Jessica, Michael, Tricia, Elizabeth, Charles, Priscilla, Barbara, Ronald and James

These are the first names of the 20 lives that were lost on Ohio’s roads during the last week of October.  These are not numbers, but fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, friends, coworkers and someone you might have come in contact with each and every day.

Each and everyone of them had a story and had those they touched.  They will now be a memory to those left behind as they grieve for their untimely death.

Ohio, we are entering the last two months of 2021 and the holiday season.  Let’s do everything that we can to make sure that families don’t have to grieve for a loss of someone they know this holiday season,

Thank you for all of your continued support and Be Safe this holiday season. 

OTSO 

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JUSTICE 40 INITIATIVE

VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING

On Nov. 9 and Nov. 16, at noon EST, the U.S Department of Transportation (USDOT) will host virtual public meetings related to the Justice40 Initiative. During these interactive meetings, you will hear from USDOT leaders about the Justice40 Initiative and be asked for input on it. Advanced registration is required (Register for session #1, Register for session #2).

BACKGROUND

From day one, the Biden-Harris Administration named racial equity and climate as immediate priorities and have called on a whole-of-government approach to address two of the most important and urgent challenges of our time.

Of course, these issues are related, often intersecting, and so the Administration has created the Justice40 Initiative, which aims to deliver 40% of the overall benefits of relevant federal investments to disadvantaged communities. 

AUDIENCE

Both meetings will be open to the public, but content will differ based on the expected prior knowledge of participants. Members of impacted communities are encouraged to participate, as are potential USDOT funding recipients such as state, regional, and local government agencies, tribal nations, academic institutions, community-based, non-profit, and private-sector organizations.

We hope you will join us for these public meetings (Register for session #1, Register for session #2) – and help spread the word.

 

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OSHP Launches New Driver Safety Program for Teens

Encourages Parents to Talk to Teens About the Importance of Driving Safety

COLUMBUS - Ohio State Highway Patrol Colonel Richard S. Fambro joined Ohio Traffic Safety Office Director Felice Moretti announced on Oct. 20 the launch of a new educational program for youth and to encourage parents to discuss the importance of driving safety with their young drivers.

National Teen Driver Safety Week was Oct. 17-23, 2021, and was the perfect opportunity to talk with teens about safe driving habits. Parents of teen drivers can partner to support each other through this period of life. Ultimately, parents are in control.

“We want everyone on our roadways to make it home safely,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.  “Parents can play a vital role by ensuring young drivers are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to make good driving decisions.”

Since 2016, there have been 460 people killed on Ohio’s roadways in crashes involving a teen passenger vehicle driver (15-18 years old); 178 of the deaths were the teen driver. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for teens in the United States. Nationally, in 2019, an estimated 92,000 teen drivers were injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes, and an estimated 264,000 people were injured in crashes involving a teen driver, accounting for almost 10% of all those injured that year.

“The loss of even one life on our roadways is too many,” said Col. Fambro, superintendent of the Patrol. “By avoiding dangers like driving distracted or impaired, obeying all traffic laws and speed limits, and ensuring everyone is buckled up, we can all make Ohio’s roadways safer.”

DRIVE to Live is a new educational program launched by the Patrol intended to positively impact our youth and engage in conversations about good decision making. It is geared toward meeting teens where they are, and listening with as shared interest in their future. Success of this program will result in impacting Ohio’s youth in a positive manner and building relationships between students and those in public safety. To schedule a presentation call 614-752-2792 or email oshp@dps.ohio.gov.

To view the complete media release, click here.
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Motorcycle Ohio Announces $2.5 Million in Funding for Motorcycle Rider Training

For Immediate Release: November 1, 2021

Columbus – Motorcycle Ohio, a division of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, today announced $2.5 million in available funding for government agencies and nonprofit organizations that are interested in offering certified motorcycle rider training. 

Motorcycle Ohio establishes motorcycle safety and education programs to provide affordable motorcycle rider training courses in order to reduce fatalities and injuries on Ohio’s roadways through rider education, public information campaigns, and licensing improvement.  

“In addition to wearing the proper gear, comprehensive motorcycle rider training is crucial for new and experienced riders to safely navigate Ohio’s roadways,” said Michele Piko, Motorcycle Ohio State Program Coordinator. “This funding will ensure programs offer certified training to build and enhance riders’ skills.”

Funding assistance is available to applicants to provide Basic Rider Skills for beginners, Basic Rider Skills for the returning rider, and Basic Rider Skills – 2 as an early-season refresher, to bond with a new motorcycle, or to gain experience riding with a passenger. Applicants must meet specific parameters and other necessary requirements to be eligible for an award.  For more information, visit the Motorcycle Ohio website or email mogen@dps.ohio.gov. The deadline for applications is Dec. 31. 

For more than 30 years, Motorcycle Ohio has provided Ohio’s riders the opportunity to improve their skills and make the roadways safer for all motorists. The state has over 400,000 registered motorcycles, 600,000 endorsed riders, and issues 40,000 motorcycle permits per year. When combining those numbers, this makes Ohio the fifth largest state in total ridership. Funded by motorcycle plate fees and class registrations, Motorcycle Ohio’s objectives is to provide affordable, effective education programs while promoting awareness to other road users. To learn more about Motorcycle Ohio, please visit www.Motorcycle.ohio.gov.

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