Slide 2:
The GAO Report OBJECTIVE 1
Identify the extent to which State traffic safety data systems meet NHTSA performance measures for assessing quality of data systems
OBJECTIVE 2
Identify the progress States have made to improve traffic safety data systems and the related challenges
Slide 3:
GAO Recommendations RECOMMENDATION 1
Ensure that State Traffic Records assessments are complete, consistent and provide an in-depth evaluation of all State Traffic safety data systems across all performance measures.
RECOMMENDATION 2
Study and communicate to Congress on the value of requiring states to establish an executive-level TRCC in order to qualify for Section 408 grant funding.
NHTSA’s Response :
NHTSA’s Response PendingReauthorization TechnicalAssessmentUpgrades
Technical Program Upgrades :
Technical Program Upgrades ADVISORY UPDATE
A thorough update and upgrade of the Assessment Advisory
Will reconcile instructions in 2004 Advisory & 2006 Update
Will harmonize with new grant application guidelines
ASSESSMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
Analysis of Procedures and Products
ASSESSORS and FACILITATORS
Training for additional Assessors AND Facilitators
Expanding the roster to enable NHTSA to better serve the States
STATE TRAFFIC SAFETY REPORT ANALYSIS
Analysis of a State’s TR Strategic Plan, Assessments, & Highway Safety Plan
Will improve scope and completeness of Assessments
Training & Leadership Program :
Training & Leadership Program EXECUTIVE ORIENTATION
For new State TR/TRCC executives
Will reconcile conflicting instructions
STATE / REGIONAL TRAFFIC RECORDS WORKSHOPS
State / Region – driven agenda, schedule, & content
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE “GO TEAMS”
Develop TR System expertise that States can call on for focused modules or in-depth component assistance through NHTSA’s Regional Offices
Additional NHTSA TR Initiatives :
Additional NHTSA TR Initiatives STATE EXECUTIVE TRCC ANALYSIS
An analysis of State Executive TRCC’s efficacy and best practices
Direct response to GAO Recommendation 2
PROMISING PRACTICES STUDY
A nationwide evaluation of TR components to benchmark TR improvements made with SAFTEA-LU funding
STATE PERFORMANCE MEASURES STUDY
A review of the performance measures in use by the States