MEETING MINUTES Motorcycle Task Force Meeting Minutes - DRAFT

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1 MEETING MINUTES Motorcycle Task Force Meeting Minutes - DRAFT Date/Time: March 7, 28 Meeting no: MC 28- Location: Minutes by: Kimley-Horn Las Vegas, Reno, Call-in Lindsay Saner, Task Force Facilitator Kimley-Horn Present: SNV: NNV: Call-in: Andrew Bennett Laura Gryder PK Handley Lindsay Saner David Stoddard Lynn Wetzel Pete Vander Aa, Chair Daniel Banda Mike Colety Amy Davey Tom Lightfoot Paul McCullough Pilot Nelson Jaime Tuddao DPS OTS UNLV School of Medicine Motorcycle Awareness and Rider Safety Kimley-Horn LVMPD KDC DPS OTS, Nevada Rider DPS OTS, Nevada Rider Kimley-Horn DPS OTS NDOT LVMPD Motorcycle Safety Instructor NDOT I. Welcome and Introductions Chair Pete Vander Aa welcomed all to the call, and everyone in person and on the phone introduced themselves. II. Approval of Meeting Minutes from November, 27 The team reviewed minutes from the Motorcycle CEA team meeting held November, 27. There were no changes. Final minutes attached. III. IV. Motorcycle CEA Vice Chair The position for Motorcycle CEA Vice Chair is vacant. If you are interested or wish to nominate someone, please contact Pete (pvanderaa@dps.state.nv.us) or Lindsay (Lindsay.saner@kimley-horn.com). Crash Data Update YTD FARS Report summary from year end 27 is attached. A new FARS Analyst has been hired at OTS, she is attending FARS training. Once complete, regular FARS reports will resume. Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan MC TF Mtg Minutes.docx

2 The team discussed possible correlations between fatalities and cost of fuel. Action: Kimley-Horn to research (check Insurance Institute) and report findings at next task for meeting. Traffic Records Coordinating Committee Update: The TRCC is working to develop an annual Problem ID data set for each task force. TRCC will have a data summary ready to present at the next task force meeting in June. The most recent data available is through 26. NDOT now has a crash data tool available online ( Action: Schedule demonstration as part of the next task force meeting. Data needs for MC Task Force: V, V2, At-fault Male/Female Type of motorcycle Speed vs posted speed Rear-end: how many rear-end when MC is Vehicle 2 Correlate data with Training information (trained riders vs untrained) Action: Tom Lightfoot to research and report back at next task force meeting. Any questions or requests for crash data, contact Tom Lightfoot at NDOT (tlightfoot@dot.nv.gov). V. Nevada Rider Program Report Upcoming training workshops scheduled for Las Vegas and Carson City. Current wait time for training at CSN (3 different locations) is 3-5 weeks. VI. VII. Update on New Programs (see attached) Look Twice Campaign Safety Awareness Month Governor proclamation that May is Motorcycle Safety Month State working to draft regulations for Instructor licensing Moto working on confirming location for training. Targeting teens who want to learn to ride and overall motorcycle safety awareness. Action: Pete to contact HD/Eagle Rider about large classroom. Action: Obtain full name and DOB for registrants in the Moto program; can link to future crash data to track training. Legislative Advisory Opinions The NECTS approved draft legislative topics at their February meeting for further investigation and development by the task forces. The Motorcycle Legislative Advisory Committee presented the following topics: #: Similar to traffic school, Motorcycle rider-specific training course attendance removes demerit points. Examples of training courses include: Learn to Ride, Mid-level, or MSF online course ($25, 3-4 hours) Post-conviction, points assessed, this would happen to get points removed. Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan MC TF Mtg Minutes.docx 4

3 Similar to pedestrian safety diversion course developed by Erin Breen. She approached the courts, had support of politicians. Action: Pete to contact Erin Breen and provide a summary of pedestrian safety course/methods #2: Current law states that a windscreen/windshield serves as eye protection. Task Force advises to have this removed. Need actual glasses, goggles, or face shield. Action: Research supporting data, best practices, recommendations for this advisory opinion? #3: Reclassification and definition of vehicle types, what is a motorcycle, what is a trimobile, what is a moped. Moped In California and Utah, a moped has pedals, in Nevada, moped is a low-powered motorcycle. Would have to abide by all MC laws (insurance, helmets, funds, training courses). Would have to involve DMV, how to simplify this? NHTSA recommends that trimobiles and mopeds all covered under motorcycle heading. Action: Compile list of types of vehicles and compare to how they are classified in other states (best practices) Advisory opinions: Provide clear justification for advisory opinion, research other states laws, site all references in back-up for advisory opinion. For consideration: may have two categories: high priority, best practice/common sense Next step: 6-8 weeks for write up for next NECTS meeting. (due to them in May). Send out draft language via to task force for review/comment. VIII. IX. Action Items and Output Measures The current strategies and action steps are too broad-based to track measurable goals. Task force working to revise strategies and action steps. Action: Pete to share national countermeasures and data to develop action steps. Upcoming Events: October -4 Motorcycle Weekend in Las Vegas MSF annual instructor development workshop same time Bike Fest October 6-8 Nevada Traffic Safety Summit Motorcycle Safety Forum looking for ideas/topics to cover in 4-hour session Action: Contact Pete if you have ideas for topics Next Meeting: Attachments: Thursday, June 4, 28, :3-3:pm FARS, NDOT Crash Data, Legislative Advisory Opinions, Strategies/Actions Distribution: All attendees and Motorcycle Task Force Roster (dated March 7, 28) NOTE TO RECIPIENTS: These meeting notes record the CEA Facilitator s understanding of the meeting and intended actions arising therefrom. Your agreement that the notes form a true record of the discussion will be assumed unless adverse comments are received in writing within five days of receipt. Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan MC TF Mtg Minutes.docx 3

4 MEETING MINUTES Motorcycle Critical Emphasis Area (CEA) Meeting Minutes Date/Time: November, 27 Meeting no: MC 27-4 Location: Kimley-Horn Las Vegas, Reno, Call-in Minutes by: Lindsay Saner, MC CEA Facilitator Kimley-Horn Present: SNV: NNV: Chris Ashby Officer James Bassett PK Handley Lindsay Saner, MC CEA Facilitator Maggie Saunders Damon Schuetze Misty Lalicata Sherry Biggham Bernadette Pacheco Danette McKeague Pete Vander Aa, Chair SNV Confederation of Clubs LVMPD Motorcycle Awareness and Rider Safety Kimley-Horn Penna Powers Schuetze & McGaha, PC Guardians of the Fallen Angels Guardians of the Fallen Angels Guardians of the Fallen Angels Guardians of the Fallen Angels DPS OTS, Nevada Rider Call-in: Daniel Banda Amy Davey Tom Lightfoot Pilot Nelson Lt. Steve Ritchey Jaime Tuddao DPS OTS, Nevada Rider DPS OTS NDOT Motorcycle Safety Instructor LVMPD NDOT I. Welcome and Introductions Chair Pete Vander Aa welcomed all to the call, and everyone in person and on the phone introduced themselves. Damon introduced guests of the meeting, Guardians of the Fallen Angels, mothers of r II. Approval of Meeting Minutes from August 2, 27 The team reviewed minutes from the Motorcycle CEA team meeting held August 2, 27. One change to add Tom Lightfoot to the Call-in attendee list. Final minutes attached. III. Motorcycle CEA Vice Chair The position for Motorcycle CEA Vice Chair is vacant. If you are interested or wish to nominate someone, please contact Pete (pvanderaa@dps.state.nv.us) or Lindsay (Lindsay.saner@kimley-horn.com). Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan Motorcycle CEA Team Meeting Minutes.docx

5 IV. Crash Data Update Latest YTD FARS Report summary from October 3, 27 is attached. Pete receives press releases LVMPD for motorcycle fatalities, and the most recent are attached. Damon Schuetze has been in conversation with North Las Vegas Police Department. Action: Add Officer Vincent Lewis to the contact list, he plans to attend future meetings. Pilot Nelson provided information to the team from the Nevada DMV regarding moped registration. That information is attached here for reference. Tom Lightfoot with NDOT gave an overview of statewide motorcycle related fatalities and serious injuries. The information presented is attached for reference. The group discussed the statewide numbers, and requested additional crash data for the next meeting. Any questions or requests for crash data, contact Tom Lightfoot at NDOT Data requested for the next CEA team meeting: Factors, driver stats, etc. for urban areas of Clark County and Washoe County Factors for age group 2-3 (for Vehicle ) Factors for Motorcycle as Vehicle in the crash Nevada residents vs visitors Action: Tom to report on at-fault vehicle statistics (driver age, factor, etc.) V. Nevada Rider Program Report Pete provided an update on the Nevada Rider program (see attached for summary). Efforts are underway to recruit candidates for the RiderCoach Pre course, scheduled for March 5- in Carson City and last weekend of April, first weekend of May in Las Vegas. It was discussed that the training courses provided in Nevada follow the MSF curriculum, and that any changes get approved by the Director of the Department of Public Safety. o Action: Pete to call Damon to discuss rider training curriculum. VI. VII. Update on New Programs (see attached) Moto working on logistics for outreach to high school students, provided by OTS/Nevada Rider. A registration system is in development, and the program will tentatively be held at FAST/NHP in Las Vegas, and a location to be determined in Northern Nevada. OTS is looking for instructors to help facilitate (must be MSF trained). The program will be scheduled 4-6 times per year in SNV and 2-3 times/year in NNV. o Action: Contact Pete Vander Aa if interested in assisting. Legislative Update The CEA team discussed the timeline for the next legislative session in 29, which includes the development of advisory opinions from the CEA in 28. A legislative task force will be established for the CEA and will meet in between Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan Motorcycle CEA Team Meeting Minutes.docx 4

6 /5/27 TO: PUBLIC SAFETY, DIRECTOR NDOT, HIGHWAY SAFETY COORDINATOR, NDOT TRAFFIC ENGINEERING, FHWALAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FROM: SUBJECT: THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY, FATAL ANALYSIS REPORTING SYSTEM (FARS) PREPARED BY: JULIE GALLAGHER, FATAL ANALYST FATAL CRASHES AND FATALITIES BY COUNTY, PERSON TYPE, DAY, MONTH, YEAR AND PERCENT CHANGE. CURRENT SAME DATE LAST YEAR # CHANGE Crashes Fatals Crashes Fatals Crashes Fatals 2/28/27 2/29/ MONTH 2 23 MONTH YEAR YEAR KNOWN CRASH AND FATAL COMPARISON BETWEEN 26 AND 27, AS OF CURRENT DATE COUNTY % % Alcohol Alcohol % Alcohol Alcohol % Crashes Crashes CHANGE Fatalites Fatalities Change Crashes Crashes Change Fatalities Fatalities Change CARSON % % -.% -.% CHURCHILL % % 2-5.% 2-5.% CLARK % % % % DOUGLAS % 5 2.% 2.% 3 2.% ELKO % 8 8.%.%.% ESMERALDA 3 2.% %.%.% EUREKA -.% -.%.%.% HUMBOLDT % % -.% -.% LANDER % %.%.% LINCOLN -.% -.%.%.% LYON 9 8.% 9 8.% 2 2.% 2 2.% MINERAL 4-75.% 4-75.%.%.% NYE 6 6.% % 4 -.% 4 -.% PERSHING 2.% 2.%.%.% STOREY 2 -.% 2 -.% 2 -.% 2 -.% WASHOE % % % % WHITE PINE % %.%.% YTD % % % % TOTAL % % #VALUE! #VALUE! 26 AND 27 ALCOHOL CRASHES AND FATALITIES ARE BASED ON VERY PRELIMINARY DATA & ARE NOT COMPLETE YET. KNOWN COMPARISON OF FATALITIES BY PERSON TYPE BETWEEN 26 AND 27, AS OF CURRENT DATE COUNTY Vehicle Vehicle % Vehicle % Motor- Motor- % % Other Other Occupants Occupants Change Unrestrained Peds Peds Change Cyclist Cyclist Change Bike Bike Change CARSON 2 2.% %.%.% CHURCHILL 3 3.% 2 2.% %.% CLARK % % % % 8 4 DOUGLAS 4 8.% %.%.% ELKO % 4 -.%.%.% 2 ESMERALDA 3 3.%.%.%.% EUREKA -.%.%.%.% HUMBOLDT % 2.% -.%.% LANDER % 2.%.%.% LINCOLN -.%.%.%.% LYON 8 7.% 5.%.%.% MINERAL 4-75.%.%.%.% NYE % %.%.% PERSHING.%.%.%.% STOREY -.%.% -.%.% WASHOE % % % 2.% WHITE PINE 4 -.%.%.%.% YTD % % % % 2 5 TOTAL % % % % moped,at v moped,a tv PRELIMINARY DATA CONFIRMS 76 UNRESTRAINED FATALITIES FOR 26 THIS DOES NOT CONTAIN UNKNOWNS AND ALL FINAL REPORTS FOR 26

7 DataBase 5 years of Motorcycle Crashes, from 7//2 to 6/3/7 Total Crashes StateWide = 5248 This subset of data contains Vehicle (V) related data; V = Motorcycle, V Driver Residence = NV, Age = 2 to 3, Counties = Clark and Washoe There are 67 crashes in this subset of data. Roadway Factors Roadway Factors V Factors Dry 92 Apparently Normal Ice 4 Drug Involvement 2 8 Other Fell asleep 2 7 Snow Had Been Drinking Wet 37 Illness 3 4 Blanks 4 Inatention/Distracted 6 3 Other Improper Driving 7 2 Environmental Factors Unknown 4 Active Work Zone 3 Blanks 73 Animal in Roadway 3 Dry Ice Other Snow Wet Blanks Debris 24 V Most Harmful Events Series Glare 2 Cross Median/Centerline Inactive Work Zone 3 Deer None 92 Dog/Coyote Environmental Factors Other 2 Fence/Wall 4 Road Obstruction Guardrail Face 2 9 Ruts, Holes, Bumps 5 Light/Luminaire Support 3 8 Unknown 6 Median Barrier Weather 23 Motor Vehicle in Transport Worn Traffic Surface 2 Other (Fixed Objects) 3 3 Blanks 25 Other (Moveable Objects) 2 2 Other Non Collision 25 V Action Other Post, Pole or Support Changing Lanes 49 Overturn//Rollover 37 Going Straight 75 Parked Motor Vehicle 2 Leaving Lane 2 Pedal Cycle Leaving Park Position Pedestrian 2 Making U Turn Run Off Road Left 5 Not Reported 88 Run Off Road Right 8 V Action Other 8 Slow/Stopped Vehicle 3 Other Turning Movement 6 Unknown/Non Collision Passing Other Vehicle 34 Blanks 85 6 Racing Stopped 5 3 Traveling Wrong Way 5 2 Turning Left 5 Turing Right 26 Unknown V Factors V Most Harmful Events

8 Injured Status Lighting Conditions A 59 Dark Continuous Lighting 58 B 475 Dark No Lighting 54 C 35 Dark Spot Lighting 97 K 75 Dark Unknown PDO 34 Dawn 4 Daylight 72 Day of Week Dusk 3 Mon 43 Other Tue 73 Wed 6 Collision Description Thu 62 Angle 262 Fri 74 Head On 5 Sat 76 Non Collision 56 Sun 7 Rear End 23 Rear To Rear Sideswipe, Meeting 6 Sideswipe, Overtaking 4 Unknown 2 Injured Status A B C K PDO Day of Week Lighting Conditions Collision Description Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

9 29 SHSP Advisory Topics Preliminary Task Force Legislative Priorities Impaired Driving Prevention Continued support and data collection on 24/7 pilot programs Define funding or revenue sources to support the gains made through SB 259 (Ignition Interlock) Intersection Safety NDOT conduct a study on the effectiveness of photo enforcement at intersections (highlight good and bad programs) to support photo enforcement. NDOT study of number of vehicles running red lights at various intersections to support photo enforcement. Lane Departure Prevention Enhance cell phone law (NRS 484B.65) to be inclusive of inattentive/distracted driving behaviors and increase fine(s) for violation of NRS 484B.65. Support upgrading NRS 484D.495 to a Primary Seat Belt Law. Motorcycle Safety Removal of demerit points received from a motorcycle violation if the offender takes a motorcycle safety class Strike the wording in the protective glasses statute that allows a windscreen to serve as eye protection Classification and definitions for motorcycle, moped, scooter, trike and trimobile Occupant Protection Upgrade NRS 484D.495 to a Primary Seat Belt Law Increase Booster Seat Requirements Include Seat Belt Usage in the Graduated Driver Licensing System Pedestrian Safety Propose modifications to NRS 484B.283()(d)(2) to allow a pedestrian to enter the cross walk during the Don t Walk flashing phase so long as they can cross the street prior to the Don t Walk steady phase. Propose changes to NRS 484B.283()(a) to define when the vehicle no longer must stop for the pedestrian the release (once the vehicle has yielded to the pedestrian, when can they be released to go?) Young Drivers Revision to graduated driver s license (GDL) Page of

10 Nevada SHSP Implementation Tracking EMPHASIS AREA: Motorcycles Strategy : Increase targeted enforcement and public education programs for high risk behaviors (such as speeding, aggressive, reckless, and impaired riding) and yielding to motorcycles. Action Step # Action Leader Action Description. Rob Honea (OTS) Increase awareness through education and outreach specific to motorcycle safety. Enhance and distribute impaired riding informational material to State and local law enforcement, DMV offices, dealerships, rest areas, motorcycle rallies, etc.. Not Started 3. Underway 2. Early Progress 4. Substantial Progress 5. Completed Recurring Output Measures and Comments Number of people reached through campaigns and/or events Working on quarterly newsletters and press releases..2 PK Handley (MARS) Form strategic alliances with motorcycle user community, state agencies (OTS and enforcement) and private business to foster and promote motorcycle safety. Developing dealership outreach plan.3 Pete Vander Aa (OTS) Consider outreach to judges and prosecutors to educate state and local courts on the problem of impaired riding. Formation of strategic alliance Integration of training program and outreach.4 Pete Vander Aa (OTS) Last Updated: 8/2/27 Coordinate with the Impaired Driving CEA on enforcement strategies and education campaigns and make sure motorcycles are addressed appropriately..5 Pete Vander Aa (OTS) Evaluate the potential effectiveness of legislative approaches such as increased fines, license removal, 28-day program, impound law, lower BAC limit and develop legislative strategy. Develop Advisory Opinions for 29 Legislative Session. Number of Actions At Each Stage of Implementation 2 Number of joint events and campaigns Working with ID CEA on joint campaign strategies Draft legislative strategy for 27 DRAFT

11 Nevada SHSP Implementation Tracking EMPHASIS AREA: Motorcycles Strategy 2: Increase the percentage of motorcyclists that are trained and licensed. Action Step # Action Leader Action Description 2. OTS Review legislative alternatives for training and education such as requiring insurance companies to mandate license verification, discounts for proven protective gear and proof of training, requiring training for repeat offenders, optional diversion program, mandatory training for licensing, and develop legislative strategy. 2.2 Pilot Nelson Increase Develop number Advisory of Opinions training instructors for 29 Legislative and facilities, Session work with motorcycle dealers to provide safety awareness course information with all motorcycle purchases. Action: Training for Spanish-speaking instructors; revamp Nevada Rider page that contains. Not Started 2. Early Progress 3. Underway 5. Completed 4. Substantial Progress Recurring Output Measures and Comments Draft legislative strategy for 27 On hold until after 27 Legislative Number of instructors and facilities. Number of dealers providing information on training Last Updated: 8/2/27 Number of Actions At Each Stage of Implementation DRAFT

12 Nevada SHSP Implementation Tracking EMPHASIS AREA: Motorcycles Strategy 3: Improve motorcycle-friendly roadway design, traffic control, construction, and maintenance policies and practices. Action Step # Action Leader Action Description 3. Tom Lightfoot (NDOT) Create working group to recommend changes to highway standards for motorcycle needs. Revise design, construction, maintenance standards to include motorcyclist needs. Incorporate motorcycle safety considerations into routine roadway inspections. Educate road design and maintenance staff about conditions hazardous to MCs. Not Started 2. Early Progress 3. Underway 5. Completed 4. Substantial Progress Recurring List of standards to revise to incorporate motorcycle safety Output Measures and Comments Standards currently looking at are advanced signage for milling lanes, to let riders know what lane is being worked on, and anti-slip material for steel plate coverings 3.2 Tom Lightfoot (NDOT) Develop two-way communication platform to allow riders to notify highway agencies of roadway conditions that present a potential problem to motorcyclists, and allow highway agencies to communicate construction and maintenance updates to riders. NDOT is active on their website and social media. Last Updated: 8/2/27 Number of Actions At Each Stage of Implementation 2 DRAFT

13 Nevada SHSP Implementation Tracking EMPHASIS AREA: Motorcycles Strategy 4: Increase crash survivability through appropriate protective gear and improved emergency response Action Step # Action Leader Action Description 4. Laura Gryder, PK Develop a strategy to support maintaining the helmet law and clarifying helmet standards (i.e., DOT sticker placement) to easily identify DOT compliant helmets, approved eye protection. 4.2 TBD 4.3 Pete Vander Aa (OTS) Laura Gryder developing documentation/data for next legislative session (no repeal in 27) Review the existing motorcycle crash severity treatment component in emergency medical personnel training and if necessary, develop a plan to expand the content and the number of EMS and enforcement personnel trained. Conduct helmet/gear use study, utilize results in future campaigns to increase awareness and use of DOT approved helmets (vs. novelty helmets), high visibility gear and technology. Obtain addresses of registered motorcycles to send out survey.. Not Started 2. Early Progress 3. Underway 4. Substantial Progress 5. Completed Recurring Development of draft strategy Output Measures and Comments Assessment of EMS training, number of EMS trained Helmet/gear usage study - request a grant in Spring 27, would start in October 27 when funding is available. Last Updated: 8/2/27 Number of Actions At Each Stage of Implementation 2 DRAFT