This meeting's topic is young driver safety and safe teen mobility. 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 safe teen mobility. Following the presentations, RSTF members will break into groups to brainstorm ways to address safe teen mobility in the region.
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: Young Drivers & Safe Teen Mobility
- Dr. Allison Curry, CHOP Center for Injury Prevention
Dr. Curry will discuss research relating to young driver safety and safe teen mobility. - Stephen Noll, Bucks County TMA
Mr. Noll will present on the Bucks County High School Seatbelt Safety Challenge. - Wendy Berk, Brain Injury Alliance
Ms. Berk will speak about the UGotBrains peer-to-peer high school crash safety program in New Jersey.
3. Action Item Development Breakout Session
4. Member Updates and Conclusion
LUNCH
RSTF Goal: To reduce roadway crashes and eliminate serious injuries and fatalities from crashes in the Delaware Valley