This meeting's topic is motorcycle safety with a special session on e-scooters. Each RSTF meeting focuses on a critical road safety issue facing the Delaware Valley region. These topics are selected using a data driven process that draws on best practices from the state and federal DOTs. This meeting will feature presentations on motorcycle safety. Following the presentations, RSTF members will break into groups to brainstorm ways to address motorcycle safety in the region. After the breakouts, we will reconvene for a focused conversation on a new trend in transportation safety: e-scooters.
Established in September 2005, the Regional Safety Task Force brings together a multi-disciplinary group of professionals to identify safety goals, strategies and resources. The goal of the Task Force is to build and maintain effective partnerships with the purpose of reaching zero casualties from crashes in the region.
Meeting Agenda
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Emphasis Area Focus: Motorcycle Safety
- Joe Fiocco, Fiocco Engineering: Mr. Fiocco will discuss the safety challenges unique to motorcycles and how to decrease the crash rate for this group.
- Suzanne O’Hearn, New Jersey Department of Highway Traffic Safety: Ms. O’Hearn will discuss efforts in New Jersey to ensure motorcycle safety.
3. Action Item Development Breakout Session
4. Special Conversation: E-Scooter Safety
- Chris Puchalsky, City of Philadelphia: Mr. Puchalsky will present on Philadelphia’s position on e-scooters, particularly in regard to safety issues with the new technology.
5. Member Updates and Conclusion
LUNCH
RSTF Goal: To reduce roadway crashes and eliminate serious injuries and fatalities from crashes in the Delaware Valley