Explore our round-up of webinars and events coming up highlighting the latest road safety trends and best practices in planning and designing safe spaces for walking, biking, scooting, and rolling! Have an event you'd like us to share? Please submit your event here.
Also, these opportunities can be found on the event calendar here.
WEBINARS
Addressing Behavioral Highway Safety Issues on Rural Roads: A Look at the New GHSA Report
Host: National Center for Rural Road Safety
November 15, 2022 | 10:00 am PT | Register
Join the National Center for Rural Road Safety and NLTAPA Safety Work Group for a webinar discussion about the findings of the new Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), State Farm funded, report America's Rural Roads: Beautiful and Deadly, which examines the extent of the safety problem on rural roads, describes the unique challenges faced by rural areas and provides strategies for addressing behavioral highway safety issues. GHSA Senior Director of External Engagement Pam Shadel Fischer will be joined by representatives from Wisconsin and Wyoming who will share some promising practices they've implemented in their state.
Utah's Experiment in Saving Lives
Host: Minnesota Towards Zero Deaths
November 16, 2022 | 8:00 am PT | Register
Utah is the first state in the country to adopt .05 BAC as the per se level for driving under the influence. In this presentation, speakers from the Utah Prosecution Council and the Utah Highway Patrol will discuss how the state got there and how things are going.
How to get Safe Systems wrong … and how to get it right
Host: CSCRS
November 16, 2022 | 11:30 am PT | Register
Learn more and register.
Learn AI-Generated Street Scenes
Host: America Walks
November 17, 2022 | 11:00 am PT | Register
Have you ever wanted to create a gorgeous illustration to show your community what a street could become? What was once the province of professional consultants can now be done by anybody using new AI tools. Our November webinar is a unique workshop so that participants can learn how to use these tools in support of local advocacy efforts. Our presenter Zach Katz of Transform Your City will conduct a step-by-step tutorial on creating compelling street transformation graphics, and how you can join the Transform Your City platform to collaborate with other advocates.
Join us with Zach Katz, Creator of @betterstreetsai and founder of Transform Your City as he takes us through a step-by-step tutorial on creating transformational street graphics.
Justice40 Initiative
Host: US DOT
November 17, 2022 | Noon PT | Register
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will be hosting a webinar on the agency’s implementation of the Justice40 Initiative on Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 3:00-4:00 PM EST. Registration is open via Zoom.
The purpose of this webinar is to provide an overview of Justice40 and what the initiative means for DOT. DOT leadership will provide opening remarks followed by a presentation that will outline Justice40 implementation and how it effects DOT’s programs. The session will conclude with a Q & A session; questions can be submitted at the time of registration via Zoom or emailed to Justice40@dot.gov in advance of the webinar.
Breaking Down Barriers to Mobility Safety
Host: National Safety Council
November 28, 2022 | 11:00 am PT | Register
Barriers to being able to safely walk and bike impact mobility, accessibility, community and more. These barriers come in many forms and need to be considered as we create a safe multi-modal environment for all roadway users. In this webinar, sponsored by Uber, we will explore some of the barriers that exist in creating safe environments for people walking and biking and how we can tackle them in our work as safety stakeholders.
Small Town, Big Impact - Exploring Safe Routes Project in Rural Communities
Host: Safe Routes Partnership, Colorado Department of Transportation
November 30, 2022 | 10:00 am PT | Register
Learn more and register.
TRAININGS
Road Safety Audits - From Concept to Results
Host: International Road Federation
November 7-17, 2022 | Register
Road safety audit and inspections serve the common purpose of identifying risk factors related to road design or traffic control that may lead to crashes, or make crashes more severe. In many cases, they also assist network highway operators and city traffic departments in identifying engineering weaknesses and hazardous locations, even in the absence of robust traffic injury data.
Almost 85% of countries surveyed by the World Health Organization currently report implementing road safety audits or inspections, and it is important for all road safety professionals to understand how to design and implement them correctly for maximum safety benefits.
Bicycle Transportation: An Introduction to Planning and Design
Host: Active Transportation Resource Center (ATRC)
November 15, 2022 | 8:30 am| Register
This virtual, one-day hands-on course challenges you to explore the tools used to assess and evaluate the suitability of a transportation route and facilitate its use by all types of bicyclists. This course reviews California’s commitment to supporting all modes of transportation and provides an overview of basic bicycle planning and design standards, guidance, and tools. Through this course, participants will learn how to apply bicycle design concepts that best balance competing needs on a specific route.
Learn more and register.
RSCP Core Module #7: Safety Analysis Process
Host: National Center for Rural Road Safety
November 7-17, 2022 | Register
This training is part of the Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP), which includes trainings on Thursdays in October and November for all Core Modules of the RSCP. Information on each of the two-hour trainings is provided here.
Grant Writing Training: Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund
Host: US DOT FHWA
December 1, 2022 | 11:00 am | Register
Tribal employees who applied in 2022 or are considering applying for the FY23 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund can gain insight to the review process during this webinar. Funding categories and selection criterion and application requirements will be reviewed in detail. In addition, feedback will be provided on common issues from past applications. This training will include time for questions and discussion.
Presenter(s):
- Adam Larsen, TTP Safety Program Manager, FHWA Office of Tribal Transportation
CONFERENCES
CoMotion LA22
Host: LA Metro and SCAG
November 15-17 2022 | Register
A new horizon is emerging with historic opportunities for the public and private sectors. Political shifts in the US are ushering in a new and unprecedented focus on cities, zero-emission technologies, mobility and transit systems of the future.
At CoMotion LA, meet with the key public and private stakeholders shaping the future of mobility.
Learn more about the event, program and how to register.
Safe Routes to School Summit 2022
Host: Safe Routes Partnership
November 15-17 2022 | Register
Safe Routes to School Summit 2022 early bird discounted registration rates will end on October 14. Grab your spot now as spaces are limited.
Learn more and register.
SAFETY CAMPAIGNS
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day (RBWTSD)
Host: San Mateo County Office of Education
November 14 2022
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day (RBWTSD) is the perfect opportunity to teach children about the civil rights movement and make connections to today's collective efforts for change. RBWTSD gives children the opportunity to celebrate Ruby's courage by walking to school. Find the latest updates HERE!
Learn more here.
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Host: Families for Safe Streets San Francisco, Vision Zero Network
November 14 2022
Please join Families for Safe Streets in commemorating World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Together, as those who have been personally impacted by crashes, we will join with the Vision Zero Network and other street safety organizations, community members, faith leaders, elected officials, and dignitaries from across the country and globe to REMEMBER, SUPPORT, and ACT.
Each year, 1.35 million people are killed around the world in traffic crashes. Over 100 Americans are killed every single day and millions more are injured each year.
Together we can amplify the heartbreaking cost of traffic crashes and the urgent need for change.
Learn more.
Thanksgiving Impaired Driving
Host: Families for Safe Streets San Francisco, Vision Zero Network
November 23 - 27, 2022
Please join Families for Safe Streets in commemorating World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Together, as those who have been personally impacted by crashes, we will join with the Vision Zero Network and other street safety organizations, community members, faith leaders, elected officials, and dignitaries from across the country and globe to REMEMBER, SUPPORT, and ACT.
Each year, 1.35 million people are killed around the world in traffic crashes. Over 100 Americans are killed every single day and millions more are injured each year.
Together we can amplify the heartbreaking cost of traffic crashes and the urgent need for change.
Learn more.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
2023 Lifesavers Traffic Safety Scholars Program (TSS)
Host: Lifesavers Conference, Inc.
November 13, 2022
The 2023 Lifesavers Traffic Safety Scholars (TSS) Program provides awards of up to $1,000 to undergraduate and graduate students to help defray the cost of attending the Lifesavers National Conference on Highway Safety Priorities, in Seattle, Washington, April 1-4, 2023.
The application deadline to submit is November 13, 2022.
Funding Deadline: Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants
Host: US DOT
November 18, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grants program was established through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The program provides funding to public sector agencies to create and run demonstration projects focused on advanced smart community technologies and systems. Projects that are funded should improve transportation efficiency and safety.
The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) was amended and is accepting applications through November 18, 2022 at 5 PM ET.
Funding Deadline: Thriving Communities Program
Host: US DOT
November 22, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Thriving Communities Program aims to build the community’s capacity to take transformative projects from concept to completion. The $25 million grant program was funded through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 with a goal of providing the technical tools and organization capacity needed for disadvantaged communities adversely or disproportionately affected by environmental, climate, and human health policy to create infrastructure projects that allow their communities to thrive.
There are two ways to apply for the program, either as a community interested in receiving support or as an organization that will provide technical assistance, planning, and capacity building support to recipients. Letters of interest from communities who apply for support are due December 6, 2022. The organization providing support to communities must apply to the notice of funding opportunity by November 22, 2022. You can find more information about the program on the US DOT’s site