TSAG Briefing To ITS America Safety Forum Dia Gainor, TSAG Chair

The Transportation Safety Advancement Group (TSAG) Sponsored by US DOT, TSAG is a multidiscipline forum dedicated to promoting technology for public safety & providing guidance to the US DOT, ITS Joint Program Office. TSAG is dedicated to enhancing traveler safety on our nation’s roadways through advancing the application of ITS and related technologies and the promotion of inter discipline and interagency coordination.

Centerpiece TSAG Projects TSAG Case Studies Workshops & Webinar Series ITS Strategies for Public Safety Strategic Partnerships NG9-1-1 What’s Next

2010 – 2012 Annual Work Plan Highlights Level 2  Case Studies Workshops  ITS Knowledge Transfer Forum  ITS Strategies for Public Safety  NG9-1-1 What’s Next Level 1  Case Studies Workshops  NG9-1-1 What’s Next  ITS Strategies for Public Safety  Strategic Partners Level 2  Case Studies Workshops  ITS Knowledge Transfer Forum  ITS Strategies for Public Safety  Strategic Partners Level 1  Case Studies Workshops  NG9-1-1 What’s Next  ITS Strategies for Public Safety  Strategic Partners Level 1  Case Studies Workshops  NG9-1-1 What’s Next  ITS Strategies for Public Safety  Strategic Partners Level 3  Case Studies Workshops  First Responder Tech Forum  ITS Strategies for Public Safety  Strategic Partners

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TSAG 2010 Work Plan / ITS Strategies for Public Safety Inventory of Select State Highway Safety Plans / ITS / Technology Applications February 2010 ITS Application STATE Emergency Communications Incident / Emergency Management Emergency Medical Services Vehicle / Infrastructure Integration Emergency Response Education California *Advance communications systems *Install new communication technology *Advanced Communication technology in systems to interface with all service providers *Advances in vehicle safety technology *Use of Geographical Information System (GSI) *Fund training in modern rescue training *Fund Technology Transfer Workshops Florida *General statement “Awareness of New Traffic Safety Technology” Michigan *OHSP will work to identify needs with respect to traffic safety - responders face their own hazards. Minnesota *Office of Technology Support Services (OTSS) requests communications funding. *Law Enforcement to have on-board computers for quick clearance. *Use of GPS & GIS technology for Law Enforcement New York *Identify new technology for improving communications *The Traffic Incident Management Team (TIMS) established by the State Police *Use of License Plate Reader (LPR) technology. *New technologies being used for speeding problem. *ESLETS Conference to educate on new technologies Washington *Reduce response time (no mention of technology systems) *Purchase of 50 in-vehicle technology systems *Offer training in traffic safety and technology