Highway Safety Behavioral Program Wyoming Department of Transportation 5300 Bishop Blvd. Cheyenne, WY 82009-3340 INTRODUCTION Matt Mead was sworn in as Wyoming's 32nd Governor on January 3, 2011, re-elected on November 4, 2014, and inaugurated for his second term on January 5, 2015. Born in Jackson, Wyoming, Matt was raised on the family ranch in Teton County. He has a law degree from the University of Wyoming and a BA degree from Trinity University in San Antonio. The Governor has served as a county and federal prosecutor, practiced in a private firm, and served as United States Attorney for Wyoming from October 2001 to June 2007. After he stepped down as U.S. Attorney, Matt and his wife Carol, the First Lady, returned full time to operating their farming and ranching business in southeast Wyoming. Since taking office, the Governor has put a focus on economic growth, a state energy strategy, consolidation of government services, supporting local government and enhancing infrastructure, and creating additional access to high-speed broadband. Highway safety has also been a priority. During his first year in office, by executive order, the Governor established his Governor’s Council on Impaired Driving. Representing the interests of the state, the Governor Mead serves in regional and national leadership roles. He is Chairman of the Western Governors’ Association. He serves on the Council of Governors and as Chair of the Natural Resources Committee of the National Governors Association. He is also co-chair of the State and Federal Sage Grouse Task Force, which brings together federal officials and representatives of 11 western states for a regional conservation effort. Matt and Carol have two teenage children, Mary and Pete. 1 PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 2 WYOMING’S HIGHWAY SAFETY BEHAVIORAL PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT FY 2015 DECEMBER 31, 2015 MATTHEW H. MEAD GOVERNOR OF WYOMING Matthew D. Carlson, P.E. State Highway Safety Engineer Governor’s Representative for Highway Safety Dalene A. Call, Manager Highway Safety Behavioral Program 3 PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Office Structure ..................................................................................................................................7 Compliance to Certifications and Assurances ...................................................................................9 Agency Overview ...................................................................................................................... 10-21 Performance and Core Outcome Measures ............................................................................... 22-32 Program Areas ................................................................................................................................ 33 Program Summaries Planning & Administration…………………………………………… ............. ………………..34 Alcohol ........................................................................................................................................ 35-36 Motorcycle Safety ............................................................................................................................. 37 Occupant Protection ............................................................................................................... 38-39 Police Traffic Services……………………………………… .................. …………………..40-46 Traffic Records ............................................................................................................................ 47-49 Roadway Safety……………………………………………… ............. …………………….50-55 Safe Communities .......................................................................................................................56-71 Paid Advertising ..........................................................................................................................72-76 405 Occupant Protection ............................................................................................................. 77-78 408 Data Program (SAFETEA-LU) ............................................................................................... 79 410 High Fatality Rate ................................................................................................................80-93 410 High Visibility .......................................................................................................................... 94 154 Alcohol ...................................................................................................................................... 95 154 Paid Media ................................................................................................................................ 96 154 Hazard Elimination ................................................................................................................... 97 164 Hazard Elimination ................................................................................................................... 98 Map 21 405b Low HVE ........................................................................................................................ 99-100 405b Low Public Education .................................................................................................. 101-103 405c Data Program ................................................................................................................ 104-111 405d Impaired Driving Mid HVE ......................................................................................... 112-114 405d Impaired Driving Mid ID Coordinator ................................................................................ 115 405d Impaired Driving Mid Court Support ......................................................................... 116-117 405d Impaired Driving Mid Paid/Earned Media ......................................................................... 118 405d Impaired Driving Mid Training ................................................................................... 119-120 405d Impaired Driving Mid Information System ................................................................ 121-132 405d Mid Other Based on Problem ID ......................................................................................... 133 405f Motorcyclist Awareness ....................................................................................................... 134 APPENDIX: FY2015 402 Media Summary .................................................................................................. A1-A6 FY2015 Survey of Seat Belt Use in Wyoming .................................................................... B1-B130 FY2015 WYSAC Wyoming GCID Evaluation Report ........................................................ C1-C40 FY2015 WASCOP Events Totals .................................................................................................. D1 FY2014 Alcohol and Crime in Wyoming Executive Summary ........................................... E1-E12 FY2015 Final Voucher .............................................................................................................. F1-F6 5 PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 6 Wyoming Department of Transportation FY2015 Highway Safety Behavioral Program Office Structure The Wyoming Highway Safety Behavioral Office is one of the Highway Safety Program sections within the Department of Transportation. The section consists of four staff members that report to the Governor’s Representative. Together, with the insight of skilled veterans, all are focused on refinements in problem identification, project expectations, evaluation and the communications of each. Listed below are the members of the Highway Safety Behavioral Office: Governor’s Representative: Matthew D. Carlson, P.E. Governor’s Representative for Highway Safety State Highway Safety Engineer Highway Safety Behavioral Office Staff: Dalene A. Call Highway Safety Behavioral Program Manager Karson James Senior Financial/Grant Office Manger Areas: Agency Financial, Grants Tracking System (GTS), Governor’s Council on Impaired Driving, Media, etc….. Stephanie Lucero Senior Grants Manager Areas: Law Enforcement DUI, Occupant Protection, Data Analysis, Traffic Records, Problem ID, TRCC, Underage Drinking, etc……. Kenneth Ledet Grants Manager Areas: Safe Communities, Law Enforcement, Motorcycle Safety, Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, Distractive Driving, etc…. Fortunately, each employee goes well beyond the parameters noted above to improve the efforts of the office. We are deeply committed to our goal of reducing the number of persons injured and fatalities on Wyoming roadways. 7 PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 8 9 AGENCY OVERVIEW Wind River Range, Rocky Mountains of Wyoming WYDOT is dedicated to promoting safe use of all Wyoming roads with the continuing goal of reducing fatalities, injuries and property damage crashes by means of the "Three E’s" - engineering, education and enforcement - along with the promotion of various training programs. The Highway Safety Program maintains Wyoming's crash reporting database and compiles and analyzes safety-related statistics. Also available is information about motorcycle operator training opportunities. The Owner/Operator Crash Form is no longer required to be sent to the Highway Safety office, but is available and can be used by individuals, counties, municipalities for insurance or personal records. Ultimately, individual driver awareness is the key to preventing crashes. Drivers and passengers alike should