Behavioral Safety in the Safe System: Distracted Driving
1:00 pm, September 16, 2022
Watch RecordingCommission Office
The ACP Building - 8th Floor
190 N. Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA
For directions Call (215) 592-1800
Please Use Sixth Street Entrance
Welcome
Sharang Malaviya, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, RSTF Co-Chair)
Emphasis Area content
Kevin Murphy, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Mr. Murphy will introduce the topic with a look at regional crash trends.
Guest Speakers
Dr. Mohammad Jalayer, Rowan University
Dr. Jalayer will be presenting his research from a study titled “A Novel Approach to Identify Distracted Drivers: A Case Study in New Jersey.”
Eric Heitmann, NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety
Mr. Heitmann will be presenting on the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) study “Putting the Pieces Together: Addressing the Role of Behavioral Safety in the Safe System Approach.”
Breakout Groups
RSTF members will brainstorm action items for strategies on proactively addressing safety in the region.
DVRPC SS4A Application Update
Mr. Murphy will discuss DVRPC's application to the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program.
Conclusion
Sean Meehan, Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center, RSTF Co-Chair