TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY PLAN FALLON PAIUTE-SHOSHONE TRIBE

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1 TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY PLAN FALLON PAIUTE-SHOSHONE TRIBE September 2017 Prepared by: PO Box 97 St. George, Utah

2 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction Vision Safety Partners Process Existing Efforts Data Summary Emphasis Areas Evaluation & Implementation Resources A Emphasis Area Worksheets B Meeting Minutes C Contact List Appendices Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Page ii

3 1.0 Introduction To address the fatal crash and serious injury problems on Indian Lands, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) initiated efforts to improve safety. The following steps were taken by the Administration: 2005 Strategic Highway Safety Plan for Indian Lands & Safety Management System 2011 Update: Safety Management System Implementation Plan 2013 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund under MAP Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund continues under FAST Act 2017 Tribal Transportation Strategic Safety Plan The FAST Act (highway bill) provides a 2% Set Aside for Tribal Safety Funding (~$9.5 million/year). Funding is limited to two categories: Transportation Safety Planning This project is funded under planning Other Eligible Activities as listed in 23 USC 148(a)(4) Engineering Projects Road Safety Audits Pedestrian, Bicycle, and ADA improvements Systemic safety improvements Correct or improve a hazardous location or feature Address a highway safety problem Consistent with a State strategic highway safety plan Tribes may apply for safety funding each year, and they can apply for more than one project each year. The intent for the first year of funding is for every Tribe to have a Safety Plan. Then, based upon the completion of your Safety Plan, projects are ranked for funding to implement solutions or strategies to improve safety in your communities. The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe is committed to reducing the risk of deaths and serious injuries as a result of incidents that occur on the transportation system around Fallon, Nevada. This Tribal Transportation Safety Plan document was developed with input from several individuals within the Tribe and in cooperation with Federal, State, and County Government Agencies. A Working Group was formed to identify and analyze the safety problems facing the Tribe, and to recommend emphasis areas to include in the plan. Traffic crash data was collected and analyzed to properly understand the safety risks. 2.0 Vision The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe developed vision and mission statements and established overall goals for their Safety Plan. These statements provide concise messages to lead the Tribe towards safe travel. Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Page 1

4 Vision Statement: Zero Fatalities, Drive Safe FPST. (Add dual language statement; Enter translation for Paiute and Shoshone languages). Mission Statement: Zero Fatalities aims to eliminate serious injuries on tribal and local roadways through a multi-departmental approach that utilizes education, enforcement, engineering, and emergency service strategies. Goal: Reduce the number of injury crashes by 25% over the next 5 years. 3.0 Safety Partners All Tribal departments were invited to participate in the planning process. The Tribe has a working relationship with the following agencies and partners with them on transportation safety activities. a. Partner with the list of people or agencies developed for the safety planning process including the Business Council, Tribal Departments, Tribal Police, Churchill County Road Department, County Sheriffs, Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), Department of Public Safety (Highway Patrol), Emergency Medical Services, and Pyramid Lake High School. b. Working Group core people should include: i. Len George Tribal Chairman ii. Sheri Hunter Chief Tribal Administrator iii. Nicholas Boyles Deputy Tribal Administrator iv. Susan Keller-Smith Transportation Department v. Jenevie Lucero Seniors vi. Sandra Williams Youth and Family Services vii. Jason Flanagan Tribal Police Department viii. Kevin Snodgrass Public Works Department ix. Ken Mammen- Nevada Dept. of Transportation x. Gary Fowkes Churchill County Road Department xi. Jackie Conway Emergency Management xii. Jason Hymer Indian Health Service Injury Prevention xiii. Carrie Brown Safety Circuit Rider, National Indian Justice Center Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Page 2

5 4.0 Process The planning process initiated with this Safety Plan project was guided by the FHWA s Developing Safety Plans, A Manual for Local Rural Road Owners. The process generally consists of six steps that continue in a cyclical manner to periodically update the plan. This Tribal Transportation Safety Plan should be updated every year with community input and Tribal Council oversight to evaluate the progress made on the implementation of transportation safety priorities and strategies. 6. Evaluate & Update 5. the TTSP Prioritize & Incorporat e Strategies 4. Identify Strategies 1. Establish Leadershi p 2. Analyze Safety Data 3. Determin e Emphasis Areas Developing a Tribal Transportation Safety Plan (TTSP) Think of the Four E s of Safety Engineering, Enforcement, Education, and Emergency Services. Think of the Stakeholders and Partnerships in Transportation who play a role in safety efforts. A Working Group was established to identify the safety issues facing the Tribe and to prioritize the emphasis areas based upon the data analysis. The Group also developed implementation strategies to improve safety in each emphasis area. A copy of all meeting agendas, attendee lists, and minutes can be found in Appendix B. 5.0 Existing Efforts The Tribe has several programs in place which contribute to the overall transportation safety of its members. The implementation strategies outlined in this report will help coordinate efforts between tribal programs and maximize their resources. The existing efforts are listed below. a. Tribe uses State laws for seat belt use and cell phone use, but tribal laws have not been updated in a long time. b. Tribe has a Law and Order Committee in place and they have been meeting recently to address the updating of tribal laws. Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Page 3

6 c. Tribal Court is in place for traffic citations; sentencing is lacking; enforcement of vehicle insurance is lacking. d. Tribal Police do collect traffic incident and citation data; the Department can prepare reports from their system. e. Tribal Police report all traffic crashes to the State of Nevada on the standard Form 5 which is the same form the State Highway Patrol uses. f. Police Department has ordered radio boosters for their vehicles to improve cellular communications in the outlying areas. Boosters should be installed soon. g. The Tribe has an existing Memorandum of Agreement with the Churchill County Sheriff s Office. The Tribe is currently revising this agreement. h. No Memorandums of Agreement with surrounding emergency medical service providers, but there is a gentleman s agreement, and they do respond on the Reservation and Colony properties; people call 911 for emergency response. i. Tribal policies in place for employee vehicle use - no driving and talking on the phone (or texting) and must use seat belts. j. No sign inventory, but some signs were replaced in the 2010 timeframe. k. Tribal Housing Department is installing three new bus shelters to keep the kids away from the main roads while waiting for the school bus. l. Emergency Management System is in place tribal wide. The management includes cellular notices and real time communications to key staff in case of emergency. This system has been tested and used in real emergency situations, and the system is working very well. The Tribe routinely participates in training and drills in preparation for emergencies of all types. m. NDOT has a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) for Road Safety Assessments and safety projects. The Tribe is eligible to apply for State HSIP funds. They have worked with other Tribes in the State to complete reservation wide Road Safety Assessments. There is a 5% match required on all projects. n. NDOT completed a statewide rumble strip program within the last 5 years. All roads meeting the eligibility requirements have received rumble strips. o. NDOT Road Safety Assessments (RSA) Completed along US 50: i. Corridor Evaluation US 50A/US 50 from Fernley to the Sheckler Cutoff in Fallon dated January 17, Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Page 4

7 ii. RSA Report Intersection of US 50 and Sheckler Cutoff Road/Roberson Lane Post Construction Phase RSA dated April iii. RSA Report Intersection of SR 117, Sheckler Road at Power Line Road Post Construction Phase RSA dated April iv. Bicycle Focused RSA Report, US 50 from MP CH 0.00 to MP CH in Churchill County Post Construction Phase RSA dated January p. The State of Nevada does have a Graduated Licensing System for new drivers. The National Indian Justice Center has Alive at 25 training available to Tribes. q. BIA, Office of Justice Services has an Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP) available to Tribes for various traffic safety projects. This includes law enforcement, traffic records, child passenger safety, and impaired driving court. Applications come out each year and are usually due May 1st. The child passenger seat applications can be submitted at any time throughout the year. Carrie Brown with NIJC has the forms. Jason Hymer with IHS can assist with the child car seat program also. IHSP (BIA) has a BAT Mobile they will deploy to your location to conduct blood alcohol testing at sobriety checkpoints free of charge. 6.0 Data Summary Crash data was gathered from the State of Nevada, Tribal Police, and Indian Health Services databases for the detailed analyses. Traffic accident data is maintained by the State and includes all incident records reported for all crashes statewide, regardless of crash severity type. The data is accurate and consistent with the national fatality database. Other data sources were also used for data specific to Native Americans. The Tribal Police Department furnished records of traffic crashes within the reservation. The following list of resources and data collection summaries were used to generate crash data reports. All data summaries and maps can be found in Appendix B Meeting Notes August 15, 2017 and August 24, a. NDOT Traffic Crash Data FPST Study Area b. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Traffic Safety Facts NV, Churchill c. Tribal Police Department Incident Summary Report for d. Indian Health Services Seat Belt Observational Survey for Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Page 5

8 Data Analysis Outcome County Level Data Most fatal crashes involved: 1 st Road Departures 2 nd Rollovers 3 rd Speeding Most Fatalities occurred on US 50 Data Analysis Outcome FPST Area State Data Most fatal or severe injury crashes involved: 1 st Road Departures 2 nd Alcohol Related many severe crashes 3 rd Speeding Most fatalities occurred on US 50 Non-collision crashes highest (single vehicle) Daylight conditions highest, but dark-no lighting is also high Younger and older drivers have highest incidents Distracted drivers also a problem Data Analysis Outcome Tribal and IHS Data Most incidents involved: 1 st Alcohol or Drug Related 1 crash and 17 citations 2 nd Suspended or revoked driver s license 3 rd Reckless driving 40% seat belt use at FPST versus 90% seat belt use for Nevada 7.0 Emphasis Areas A detailed chart for each emphasis area can be found in Appendix A. This section provides a summary of those emphasis areas based upon the crash data and safety issues identified by the Tribe. Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Page 6

9 State Data Driven Emphasis Areas 1) Roadway Departures 2) Rollovers 3) Speed Management Tribal Data Driven Emphasis Areas 1) Road Departures 2) Alcohol Related many severe crashes 3) Speeding 4) Most fatalities occurred on US 50 5) Dark-no lighting related crashes (lighting is lacking in the Reservation area) 6) Younger and older drivers have highest incidents 7) Distracted drivers also a problem 8) Tribal laws have not been updated in a long time 9) Farm equipment on the roads 10) Ice and snow is hazardous; roads get muddy- affects response/people get stuck 11) Sign Inventory and systemic sign replacement including street address signs 12) Communication is spotty outside of Fallon city area improve cellular capability 13) Narrow bridges are hazardous 14) Stillwater Ave has steep embankments IHS Study Emphasis Areas 1) Occupant Protection seat belt and child seat use 2) Walkability Study no sidewalks or crosswalks anywhere 3) Reservation wide Road Safety Assessment Potential Strategies 1) Road Departures / Rollovers o Improve data collection and analysis for fatal run-off-the-road crashes o Increase fines for serious violations that result in run-off crashes o Evaluate pavement strategies (rumble strips, pavement markings) o Shoulder improvements / Recovery zone improvements Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Page 7

10 o Increase seat belt use o Add curve signage 2) Speed Management o Develop public outreach o Add signage o Install driver feedback signs / radar ticketing o Increase enforcement (partner with County/State) o Increase penalty for repeat offenders o Deliver educational packets for repeat offenders 3) Impaired Driving Drug and Alcohol Related o Increase sobriety checkpoints o Use BAT Mobile through BIA s IHSP o Create media campaigns o Develop brochure targeting DUIs o Strictly enforce DUI penalties o Strengthen Tribal Laws for repeat offenders o Employ screening and brief interventions in Health Care Settings o Require ignition interlocks as a condition for license reinstatement 4) Dark-no lighting related crashes (lighting is lacking in the Reservation area) o Perform sign inventory and replace signage showing wear or reduced retro reflectivity o Review locations of high nighttime incidents for possible addition of lighting o Improve traffic striping higher visibility 5) Younger drivers o Add law for Zero Tolerance drinking and driving limit o Publicize and enforce laws pertaining to underage drinking and driving o Publicize and enforce seat belt laws o Encourage selection of safer vehicles for young drivers o Improve content and delivery of driver education/training o Participate in NIJC training targeting younger drivers 6) Older drivers o Provide education and training to specific driver populations Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Page 8

11 o Increase seat belt use o Update procedures to assess medical fitness to drive o Improve roadway delineation / use raised channelization o Provide advance guide signs o Improve lighting at intersections and curves 7) Distracted drivers o Reduce roadside distractions o Stress no texting and driving in driver s education classes o Add rumble strips shoulder and/or centerline o Create media campaigns for distracted and/or drowsy driving o Include no phone use or texting and driving in Tribal Laws 8) Update Tribal laws / Add specific laws for traffic safety o Work with National Indian Justice Center for model laws o Add specific laws for primary seat belt and child seat belt required o Add specific law for DUI Zero Tolerance for minors o Add specific law for distracted driving no texting or phone use 9) Farm equipment on the roads o Add Farm Equipment signage o Outreach to area farmers for improved hazard signs on equipment o Perform equipment checks for proper safety o Widen shoulders for equipment to be off the road more 10) Ice and snow is hazardous; roads get muddy- affects response/people get stuck o Perform a road inventory to assess conditions o Prioritize roads for maintenance or improvements o Develop warning system for road hazards related to weather conditions o Install road hazard signs for snow, ice, rough road or primitive road o Improve cellular communication for emergency response 11) Sign Inventory / Street Signs and Address Signs o Complete GIS maps for all roads within response area o Incorporate addresses in map for 911 response o Complete sign inventory and condition assessment o Replace signs reservation wide / Add Stop signs at Senior Center Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Page 9

12 o Add address / house number signs at roadway for proper locating/response 12) Communication is spotty outside of Fallon city area improve cellular capability o Perform a cellular signal study o Consider installing cellular towers in outlying areas 13) Narrow bridges are hazardous o Install object markers o Install advance warning signs o Work with BIA WRO in bridge program to widen structures o Work with Truckee / Carson Irrigation District for canal bridges 14) Stillwater Ave has steep embankments o Reduce speed limits o Add guardrail on most hazardous sections o Install warning signs 15) Occupant Protection / Restraint Use o Conduct outreach to teens o Work with IHSP for child seat use and seat belt technician training o Have child safety seats available to all tribal members give them out o Put safety messages in tribal newsletter o Work with Social Services Department for outreach and education o Pass primary seat belt and child safety seat law for the reservation o Work with Tribal Police for enforcement 16) Sidewalks / Walkability Study o Work with IHS and NIJC to conduct study o Evaluate crossing locations o Apply for Safe Routes to School study o Consider including sidewalks in roadway improvement projects 17) Road Safety Assessment Reservation Wide o Apply for NDOT HSIP Road Safety Assessment project (5% cost match) o Engineering analysis of known locations o Collect speed data Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Page 10

13 8.0 Evaluation & Implementation The emphasis areas were ranked by the Working Group and prioritized. A list of tasks to improve safety in each area of concern is presented on the following pages. The list includes the responsible agency along with time frames to complete that task and relative cost. This priority list should be an action plan for the Tribe, and it should be evaluated and updated as conditions change over time. This area left intentionally blank. Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Page 11

14 Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe s Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Implementation Strategies Priority Task/What? Who? Target Date? Cost? 1 Emphasis Area: Impaired Driving (Drug & Alcohol) Road checkpoints Police / DPS May 2018 $ Use BAT Mobile Police June 2018 $ Strict enforcement Police / Court Jan 2018 $ Control repeat offenders Court / Police Dec 2018 $ Ignition locks Police / Court Dec 2018 $$ Brochure targeting DUI CHR / IHS Sept 2018 $ Media campaigns Tribe March 2018 $ Screen and intervene CHR / IHS Jan 2018 $ 2 Emphasis Area: Speed Management Increase Enforcement Police/ Sheriff/ DPS Dec 2018 $ Driver feedback signs / radar ticketing Police/ Sheriff/ DPS Dec 2018 $$ Driver feedback signs / speed limit sign NDOT/ Churchill Co/ BIA Dec 2018 $$ Add speed limit signs / patrol signs NDOT/ Churchill Co/ BIA Dec 2019 $ Increase penalty for repeat offenders Court Dec 2019 $ Tribal Newsletter Tribe/Planning/Police March 2018 $ Billboards State Highway Safety Dec 2018 $$ Education packets to offenders Court / Planning Oct 2018 $ 3 Emphasis Area: Occupant Protection/Restraint Use Tribal Newsletter SS/Police March 2018 $ Promote child safety seat & Seat belt use SS/CHR/IHS March 2018 $ Teen outreach Schools / Tribe Youth Aug 2018 $ Road checks Police March 2018 $ Pass primary seat belt & child safety seat law Court / Tribe Dec 2019 $ $ Low cost under $2,000 $$ Reasonable cost under $10,000 $$$ High cost more than $100,000 Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Page 12

15 Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe s Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Implementation Strategies Priority Task/What? Who? Target Date? Cost? Collect seat belt usage data IHS Dec 2017 $ Participate in Indian Highway Safety Program Police / Tribe May 2018 $ 4 Emphasis Area: Distracted Driving Driver s education-no texting and driving School Districts Aug 2018 $ Media campaigns Education Dec 2019 $ Pass tribal laws Court/Police/Tribe Dec 2018 $ Rumble strips NDOT / County Oct 2019 $$ ½ Review roadside distractions NDOT / County / BIA Aug 2019 $ 5 Emphasis Area: Younger Drivers Tribal newsletter Education/Police March 2018 $ Billboards State Hwy Safety Dec 2018 $$ Encourage safe vehicle purchases Tribe/CHR/Schools June 2018 $ Improve driver education Schools/NIJC Aug 2018 $ Participate in NIJC training Tribe/NIJC June 2018 $ Pass Zero Tolerance law for teen BAC limit Court / Tribe Dec 2018 $ Enforce underage drinking laws Police / Court Jan 2018 $ Enforce seat belt laws Police / Court Jan 2018 $ 6 Emphasis Area: Farm Equipment on Roadways Post information on website Tribe June 2018 $ Advertise with Farm Bureau Tribe Dec 2018 $ Equipment checks DPS/Sheriff/Police Jan 2018 $ Add Farm Equipment signs NDOT/ County/ BIA March 2018 $$ Add hazard triangle signs on equipment Farmers/Owners Dec 2018 $ $ Low cost under $2,000 $$ Reasonable cost under $10,000 $$$ High cost more than $100,000 Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Page 13

16 Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe s Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Implementation Strategies Priority Task/What? Who? Target Date? Cost? Widen shoulders NDOT/ County/ BIA Dec 2025 $$$ 7 Emphasis Area: Update / Add Tribal Traffic Laws Coordinate with others for model laws Tribal Bylaws Committee Dec 2018 $ Pass primary seat belt & child seat law Tribe / Court Dec 2019 $ Pass Zero Tolerance law for teen BAC limit Tribe / Court Dec 2019 $ Pass hands-free phone use law Tribe / Court Dec 2019 $ 8 Emphasis Area: Road Sign Inventory/Street Addressing Create road base maps BIA / Transportation Dec 2019 $$ ½ Assign address numbers for 911 Transp./Emerg. Mgmt./911 June 2020 $$ Sign inventory BIA / Transportation June 2018 $$ ½ Sign replacement schedule BIA / Transportation Dec 2018 $ Install upgraded signs & address signs BIA/Transp./NDOT/County Aug 2019 $$ ½ Install Stop signs at Senior Center BIA / Public Works March 2018 $ 9 Emphasis Area: Older Drivers Tribal Newsletter Education / Tribe March 2018 $ Update procedures to assess medical fitness CHR / IHS Aug 2018 $ Education targeting older drivers Education / NIJC Dec 2018 $ Enforce seat belt use Police / Court Jan 2018 $ Improve road delineation/raised channelization NDOT/County/BIA Dec 2020 $$$ Install advance guide signs NDOT/County/BIA Dec 2020 $$ Improve lighting at intersections and curves NDOT/County/BIA Dec 2025 $$$ $ Low cost under $2,000 $$ Reasonable cost under $10,000 $$$ High cost more than $100,000 Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Page 14

17 Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe s Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Implementation Strategies Priority Task/What? Who? Target Date? Cost? 10 Emphasis Area: Reduce Night-time Crashes Perform a Road Safety Audit Transp. / NDOT July 2018 $$ ½ Upgrade or re-paint road lines County / BIA Aug 2019 $$$ Sign inventory BIA / Transportation June 2018 $$ ½ Sign replacement schedule BIA / Transportation Dec 2018 $ Install upgraded signs BIA/Transp./NDOT/County Aug 2019 $$ ½ 11 Emphasis Area: Road Departures / Rollovers Rumble Strips NDOT/ County Oct 2019 $$ ½ Pavement Markings NDOT/ County / Transp. Oct 2019 $$ ½ Shoulder Widening or Repair NDOT/ County/ BIA Dec 2025 $$$ Add curve signage NDOT/ County/ BIA Oct 2018 $$ Improve data and analysis NDOT/ County / Transp. Dec 2018 $$ Increase penalty for offenders Tribe/ Court Dec 2018 $ Tribal Newsletter Tribe Transp. / Police March 2018 $ Increase Seat Belt Use Police March 2018 $ 12 Emphasis Area: Cellular Communications Perform cellular signal study Emergency Mgmt. Sept 2019 $$ ½ Construct cellular tower Emergency Mgmt. Sept 2021 $$$ 13 Emphasis Area: Road Safety Assessment Tribal Wide Perform Road Safety Assessment NDOT/Transp./Police Sept 2019 $$ Public Works/County 14 Emphasis Area: Climate / Weather Conditions Advertise warnings for extreme weather risks Public Works / Tribe June 2018 $ $ Low cost under $2,000 $$ Reasonable cost under $10,000 $$$ High cost more than $100,000 Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Page 15

18 Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe s Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Implementation Strategies Priority Task/What? Who? Target Date? Cost? Partner with NDOT for alerts NDOT / Public Works June 2018 $ Install freeze indicators on US50 NDOT Oct 2020 $$ ½ Perform road inventory Transportation Dec 2019 $$ ½ Road improvements on unpaved roads Public Works/Transp. June 2020 $$$ Install Ice warning signs Public Works Aug 2019 $ Install Primitive Road warning signs Public Works Aug 2019 $ Improve cellular communication for response Emergency Mgmt. Dec 2020 $$$ 15 Emphasis Area: Steep Road Embankments Reduce speed limits BIA / Transp. June 2019 $ Install guardrail BIA / Transp. Dec 2025 $$$ Install warning signs BIA / Transp. June 2019 $ 16 Emphasis Area: Sidewalks / Walkability Study Perform engineering study tribal wide NDOT/IHS/NIJC/Transp. Dec 2019 $$ ½ Evaluate crosswalk locations NDOT/IHS/NIJC/Transp. Dec 2019 $$ Perform a Safe Routes to School study NDOT/IHS/NIJC/Transp. Dec 2020 $$ ½ Include sidewalks in roadway improvements BIA / Transp. Dec 2025 $$$ 17 Emphasis Area: Narrow Bridge Hazards Sign inventory Public Works/ Transp. June 2018 $$ ½ Install warning signs PW/Trans./County/TCID Aug 2019 $$ Participate in BIA Bridge Program Transp. / BIA June 2018 $ Work with Truckee Carson Irrigation District Transp. / TCID June 2018 $ $ Low cost under $2,000 $$ Reasonable cost under $10,000 $$$ High cost more than $100,000 Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Page 16

19 9.0 Resources Nevada Nevada Department of Public Safety Zero Fatalities, Drive Safe Nevada NDOT Traffic Crash Reports g/traffic_crash_reports.aspx National National Highway Traffic Safety Administration State Traffic Safety Information FARS Data Tables Native American Traffic Safety Facts Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) State Transportation Facts Federal Highway Administration, Federal Lands Highway, Tribal Transportation Safety Developing Safety Plans, A Manual for Local Rural Road Owners Training, Tools, Guidance and Countermeasures for Locals Tribal Traffic Safety Funding Guide Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Page 17

20 Tribal Transportation Safety Plan APPENDIX A

21 Tribal Transportation Safety Plan APPENDIX B

22 Tribal Transportation Safety Plan APPENDIX C

23 Tribal Transportation Safety Plan APPENDIX A

24 Emphasis Area Impaired Driving Objectives Reduce alcohol and drug related crashes. Strategic Linkage Identified in Nevada s SHSP as a critical emphasis area. Success Indicators Reduction in impaired driving related crashes on the reservation, colony, and surrounding lands. Actions Develop brochure targeting DUI Target Output No DUIs on the reservation Responsible Agency CHR and IHS Date of Completion Sept 2018 Performance Measures Citations & crashes Evaluation Annual statistics Education Create media campaigns Screen and intervene Increase check points Increase awareness of impaired or distracted driving Prevent DUI driving Hold strategic checks four times a year Tribe CHR and IHS Police Dept., NV DPS March 2018 Jan 2018 May 2018 Number of media spots issued Citations & crashes No DUIs cited Member feedback Annual statistics Annual statistics Use BAT Mobile Properly identify impaired drivers Police Dept. June 2018 Blood alcohol test results Unit used in checkpoint Strict enforcement Arrests for all offenders Police and Court Jan 2018 DUIs cited and prosecuted Annual statistics Enforcement Control repeat offenders Ignition locks Reduce repeat DUIs Reduce DUIs Court and Police Police and Court Dec 2018 Dec 2018 No DUIs cited Do DUIs cited Annual statistics Annual statistics EMS Engineering High Road ENGINEERING, INC. CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSULTING Phone Fax ewhitlock@highroadengineering.com

25 Emphasis Area Speed Management Objectives Reduce incidents of speeding on highways and local roads. Strategic Linkage Speeding is listed as an emphasis area in Nevada s SHSP. Success Indicators Reduction in speeding related crashes on US50 and local roads regularly traveled by tribal members. Actions Tribal newsletters Target Output Awareness of the dangers & consequences of excessive speed Responsible Agency Planning Dept.; Emergency Mgmt.; Tribal Police Dept. Date of Completion March 2018 (continue) Performance Measures Newsletter issued; public announcements issued Evaluation Feedback from tribal members Education Enforcement Billboards Education packet to offenders Increase State, County, and Tribal Patrol Driver feedback signs / Radar ticketing Increase penalty for repeat offenders Reduction in speeding violations Increased speed compliance Reduction in speeding violations State Highway Safety Offices Planning / Court Highway Patrol / County Patrol / Tribal Patrol Highway Patrol / Tribal Police Tribe 2018 Oct Dec 2019 Number of billboards Education packet prepared Reduce annual fatalities from 2 in the last 5 years to 0 in 2020 (100%) Law passed Feedback form tribal members Annual statistics Annual statistics Less violations Signage Increased speed compliance NDOT / County / Tribal Transp Reduce speeding Annual statistics Engineering Driver feedback signs Increased speed compliance NDOT / County / Tribal Transp Reduce crashes related to speeding EMS High Road ENGINEERING, INC. CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSULTING Phone Fax ewhitlock@highroadengineering.com

26 Emphasis Area Occupant Protection / Restraint Use Objectives Increase child seat & seat belt use. Strategic Linkage Identified as a critical emphasis area in Nevada s SHSP; supports national Click It or Ticket campaign. Success Indicators All tribal members have a child safety seat installed properly and all tribal members use seat belts every time they drive. Actions Tribal newsletters Target Output Awareness of the risks Responsible Agency Social Services / Tribal Police Date of Completion March 2018 (continue) Performance Measures Newsletter issued Evaluation Feedback from tribal members Education Promote child seat & booster seat use Teen outreach Perform periodic road checks Every tribal member uses child safety & booster seats Every teen driver uses their seat belts Increase use of safety belts, child seats & booster seats Social Services CHR / IHS School District / Tribal Youth Programs Tribal Police Dept. March 2018 ongoing August 2018 ongoing March 2018 ongoing Number of seats issued Teen drivers buckled up Seatbelt use Checks for proper install & distribution of seat use Observation of seat belt use Annual statistics for citations Pass a primary seat belt and child seat law Increase use of safety belts, child seats & booster seats Court / Tribe Dec 2019 Law passed Annual statistics for citations Enforcement Collect seat belt usage data Participate in Indian Highway Safety Program Accurate data for seat belt usage Funding for child car seats and law enforcement IHS Tribal Police / Tribe Dec 2017 ongoing May 2018 Data collection in incident report Application submitted Annual data available Funding successful EMS Engineering High Road ENGINEERING, INC. CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSULTING Phone Fax ewhitlock@highroadengineering.com

27 Emphasis Area Distracted Driving Objectives Reduce severe & fatal crashes due to distracted driving. Strategic Linkage Distracted Driving is listed as several emphasis areas in Nevada s SHSP. Success Indicators Reduction in distracted related crashes on tribal lands. Actions Stress no texting in driver s education class Target Output Reduce texting & phone use while driving Responsible Agency School Districts Date of Completion Aug 2018 Performance Measures Citations & crashes Evaluation Annual statistics Education Create media campaigns Increase awareness of distracted driving Tribal Education & Training Dept. Dec 2019 Number of media spots issued Member feedback Enforcement Add tribal law for hands free phone use while driving Reduce phone use and texting while driving Court /Police / Tribe Dec 2018 Law passed Annual statistics Rumble strips Warning systems on rural roads NDOT / County Oct 2019 Miles of rumble strips installed Annual statistics for crashes Engineering Review roadside distractions Reduce hazards NDOT / County / BIA Aug 2019 Hazards identified Report of roadside distractions EMS High Road ENGINEERING, INC. CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSULTING Phone Fax ewhitlock@highroadengineering.com

28 Emphasis Area Younger Drivers Objectives Reduce number and severity of crashes involving younger drivers. Strategic Linkage Younger Drivers is listed as an emphasis area in Nevada s SHSP. Success Indicators Reduction in younger driver fatal and severe injury crashes. Actions Tribal newsletters Target Output Increase awareness Responsible Agency Ed Dept. / Police Dept. Date of Completion March 2018 (continue) Performance Measures Newsletter issued Evaluation Feedback from tribal members Billboards Increase awareness State Highway Safety Office Dec 2018 Messaging placed Less accidents involving youth Encourage safe vehicles Less severe injury Tribe / CHR / School District June 2018 Number of youth reached Types of vehicles seen Education Improve driver education Participate in NIJC training Add tribal law for Zero Tolerance teen drinking and driving limit Reduced crashes Reduced crashes Reduce teen drinking and driving School District / NIJC Tribe / NIJC Court and Tribe Aug 2018 June 2018 Dec 2018 Updated materials Number of trainings provided Law passed Annual statistics Member participation Annual statistics Enforcement Enforce underage drinking laws Enforce seat belt laws Reduce teen drinking and driving Increase seat belt use Police and Court Police and Court Jan 2018 Jan 2018 No DUIs cited Increased observance EMS Engineering High Road ENGINEERING, INC. CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSULTING Phone Fax ewhitlock@highroadengineering.com

29 Emphasis Area Farm Equipment on Roadways Objectives Keep farm equipment on shoulders and properly marked. Strategic Linkage Coordination with local Farm Bureau and/or Farm District. Success Indicators No violations or accidents involving farm equipment. Actions Post information on website Target Output Notify members of hazards with farm equipment Responsible Agency Tribe Date of Completion June 2018 Performance Measures Information added to website Evaluation Views on website Place ads with Farm Bureau magazine Notify equipment users of hazards with vehicles Tribe Dec 2018 Ads or Brochures created and distributed Less incidents involving farm equipment Enforcement Education Equipment checks Enforce proper hazard signs on equipment and proper safety on roads Highway Patrol / County Sheriff / Tribal Police Jan 2018 Number of stops or checks made Number of citations Add Farm Equipment signs on roads New or additional signs NDOT / County / BIA March 2019 Number of signs installed Less incidents involving farm equipment Engineering Add Hazard Triangle signs on equipment Widen shoulders New or additional signs Min. 8 along US50, Min. 2 local roads Farmers NDOT / County / BIA Dec 2018 Dec 2025 Number of signs installed Minimum shoulders on roads Annual statistics for crashes involving farm equipment EMS High Road ENGINEERING, INC. CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSULTING Phone Fax ewhitlock@highroadengineering.com

30 Emphasis Area Update / Add Tribal Traffic Laws Objectives Pass tribal laws specific to traffic safety. Strategic Linkage Coordination with National Indian Justice Center (NIJC) and align with Nevada State laws. Success Indicators Laws adopted by Tribal Government and enforced by Tribal Police and Court System. Actions Target Output Responsible Agency Date of Completion Performance Measures Evaluation Education Coordinate with other agencies for model laws Obtain model laws as basis Tribal Bylaws Committee Dec 2018 Model documents gathered Recommendations presented to Council Add primary seat belt and child seat law Increase seat belt and child seat use Tribe / Court Dec 2019 Law passed Observed seat belt use Enforcement Add DUI Zero Tolerance for minors law Add hands free phone use law Reduce teen drinking and driving Eliminate phone use while driving Tribe / Court Tribe / Court Dec 2019 Dec 2019 Law passed Law passed Annual statistics Observed phone use EMS Engineering High Road ENGINEERING, INC. CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSULTING Phone Fax ewhitlock@highroadengineering.com

31 Emphasis Area Roadway Sign Inventory / Street Addressing Objectives Improve roadway signage on tribal lands. Strategic Linkage Coordination with 911 Dispatch and Emergency Medical Services. Success Indicators All existing signs upgraded to FHWA standards; New signs installed where warranted. Actions Target Output Responsible Agency Date of Completion Performance Measures Evaluation Enforcement Education Road Base Maps All existing roads located by GPS BIA / Tribal Transp. Dec 2019 Data collection complete Base map created Assign address numbers for 911 Address system coordinated and included in map Tribal Transp. / Emergency Mgmt. / 911 June 2020 Addressing complete Address mapping complete Sign inventory All existing signs located by GPS and condition assessment made BIA / Tribal Transp. June 2018 Data collection complete Sign inventory system Replacement schedule Evaluation of sign needs BIA / Tribal Transp. Dec 2018 Prioritized schedule complete List of signs Engineering Install upgraded signs / address signs Add Stop signs at Senior Center Signs replaced or added New signs BIA / Tribal Transp. / NDOT/ County BIA / Public Works Aug 2019 March 2018 Number of signs replaced or added Signs installed Reduced response time Drivers stopping EMS High Road ENGINEERING, INC. CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSULTING Phone Fax ewhitlock@highroadengineering.com

32 Emphasis Area Older Drivers Objectives Reduce number and severity of crashes involving older drivers. Strategic Linkage Older Drivers is listed as an emphasis area in Nevada s SHSP. Success Indicators Reduction in older driver fatal and severe injury crashes. Actions Tribal newsletters Target Output Increase awareness Responsible Agency Ed Dept. / Tribe Date of Completion March 2018 (continue) Performance Measures Newsletter issued Evaluation Feedback from tribal members Update procedures to assess medical fitness to drive Identify drivers at risk CHR / IHS Aug 2018 Updated procedures Number of persons identified Education Provide education to older drivers Reduces crashes Tribe / NIJC Dec 2018 Number of trainings provided Member participation Enforce seat belt laws Increase seat belt use Police and Court Jan 2018 Increased observance Annual statistics Enforcement Engineering Improve road delineation Install advance guide signs Improve lighting at intersections and curves High visibility road markings Signs added Lighting added NDOT / County / BIA NDOT / County / BIA NDOT / County / BIA Dec 2020 Dec 2020 Dec 2025 Upgraded visibility Number of signs added Number of locations with lighting Annual statistics for crashes involving older drivers / reduction in severity of crashes EMS High Road ENGINEERING, INC. CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSULTING Phone Fax ewhitlock@highroadengineering.com

33 Emphasis Area Reduce Night time Crashes Objectives Improve road visibility and lighting. Strategic Linkage Coordination with County, State, and Bureau of Indian Affairs. Success Indicators Reduction in dark condition crashes. Actions Target Output Responsible Agency Date of Completion Performance Measures Evaluation Enforcement Education Perform a Road Safety Audit Identification of lighting deficiencies Tribe Transp. / NDOT July 2018 RSA Complete Report Recommendations Upgrade or repaint road lines Visible lane markings on rural roads County / BIA Aug 2019 Miles of striping painted Reduced crashes Sign inventory All existing signs located by GPS and condition assessment made BIA / Tribal Transp. June 2018 Data collection complete Sign inventory system Engineering Replacement schedule Install upgraded signs Evaluation of sign needs Signs replaced or added BIA / Tribal Transp. BIA / Tribal Transp. / NDOT / County Dec 2018 Aug 2019 Prioritized schedule complete Number of signs replaced or added List of signs Annual crash data EMS High Road ENGINEERING, INC. CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSULTING Phone Fax ewhitlock@highroadengineering.com

34 Emphasis Area Road Departures / Rollovers Objectives Reduce severity of the crash; Minimize likelihood of crash if vehicle travels off the shoulder; Keep vehicles on the road Education Actions Tribal newsletters Target Output Increase awareness Strategic Linkage Identified in Nevada s SHSP as a critical emphasis area. Success Indicators Reduction in off the road crashes; Reduction in crash severity if vehicles run off the road. Responsible Agency Tribal Transp. / Police Dept. Date of Completion June 2018 (continue) Performance Measures Newsletter issued Evaluation Feedback from tribal members Enforcement Increase penalty for violations resulting in runoff crashes Perform periodic checks for seat belt use Rumble strips Pavement markings Reduction in road departures Increase use of safety belts, child seats & booster seats Warning systems on rural highways Increase visibility Tribe / Court Police Depts. NDOT / County NDOT / County / Tribal Transp. Dec 2018 March 2018 ongoing Oct 2019 Oct 2019 Law passed Seat belt use Rumble strips installed Visible striping Annual statistics Observation of seat belt use Annual statistics for crashes / reduction in severity of crashes Shoulder widening or repair Min. 4 along US50, Min. 2 local roads NDOT / County / BIA local roads Dec 2025 Min. shoulders on roads Engineering Add curve signage Improve data and analysis All curves have proper signage Understand the nature of road departure crashes NDOT / County / BIA local roads NDOT / County / Tribal Transp. Oct 2018 Dec 2019 Signs installed Data study complete Data provided to transp. planners and engineers EMS High Road ENGINEERING, INC. CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSULTING Phone Fax ewhitlock@highroadengineering.com

35 Emphasis Area Cellular Communications Objectives Reduce response time to accidents. Strategic Linkage Coordination with Counties, State, and City of Fallon. Success Indicators Cellular communications available on tribal lands and surrounding area. Actions Target Output Responsible Agency Date of Completion Performance Measures Evaluation Enforcement Education Perform a cellular signal study Identify where cell towers are needed Emergency Management Department Sept 2019 Study complete Tower locations identified Engineering Cell Tower Emergency call capability Sept 2021 Tower operational Cell phone coverage EMS High Road ENGINEERING, INC. CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSULTING Phone Fax ewhitlock@highroadengineering.com

36 Emphasis Area Road Safety Assessment Tribal Wide Objectives Identify and correct roadway safety conditions on tribal routes. Strategic Linkage Working Group identified the need for a Road Safety Assessment across all tribal lands to further evaluate safety issues. Success Indicators All necessary data collected and hazardous locations identified. Actions Target Output Responsible Agency Date of Completion Performance Measures Evaluation Enforcement Education Perform Road Safety Audit (RSA) for all tribal lands Roadway hazards identified NDOT / Tribal Transp. / Tribal Police / Tribal Public Works / County Roads Sept 2019 RSA Complete Report Recommendations EMS Engineering High Road ENGINEERING, INC. CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSULTING Phone Fax ewhitlock@highroadengineering.com

37 Emphasis Area Climate/Weather Conditions Objectives Mitigate traffic risks related to harsh weather; reduce incidents of rescue. Strategic Linkage Coordination with Counties and State. Success Indicators Reduced crashes related to harsh weather (ice and snow) and improved road conditions. Education Actions Advertise warnings for extreme weather risks Target Output Inform drivers of extreme weather conditions and risks to reduce incidents and rescues Responsible Agency Tribal Public Works / Tribe Date of Completion June 2018 Performance Measures Information developed for road users Evaluation Warnings issued Enforcement Partner with NDOT for alerts Make drivers aware of weather conditions on reservation roads NDOT / Tribal Public Works June 2018 Protocols are in place to report Warnings issued Install freeze indicators on US50 Have automatic warning system NDOT Oct 2020 Equipment installed Warnings issued Perform road inventory All tribal and BIA roads inventoried Tribal Transp. Dec 2019 Data collection complete Road condition assessment Road improvements Prioritized road improvements Public Works / Tribal Transp. June 2020 Priority list complete Hazard locations identified Engineering Install Ice signs Install Primitive Road signs Warning signs added Warning signs added Tribal Public Works Tribal Public Works Aug 2019 Aug 2019 Number of signs added Number of signs added Annual incident data Annual incident data EMS Improve cellular communication for response Emergency call capability Tribe Emergency Management Dec 2020 Cell tower operational Cell phone coverage area High Road ENGINEERING, INC. CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSULTING Phone Fax ewhitlock@highroadengineering.com

38 Emphasis Area Steep Road Embankments Objectives Improve recoverable slopes. Strategic Linkage Working Group identified steep embankments on Stillwater Avenue. Success Indicators Flatten road embankments or install barriers. Actions Target Output Responsible Agency Date of Completion Performance Measures Evaluation Enforcement Education Reduce speed limits Slow down vehicles BIA / Tribal Transp. June 2019 Speed limits changed Reduced runoff the road incidents Install guardrail Roadside slope protection meets FHWA standards BIA / Tribal Transp. Dec 2025 Installed guardrail systems Engineering Install warning signs Signs added BIA / Tribal Transp. June 2019 Number of signs added EMS High Road ENGINEERING, INC. CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSULTING Phone Fax ewhitlock@highroadengineering.com

39 Emphasis Area Sidewalks / Walkability Study Objectives Identify pedestrian and bicycle routes; identify locations for sidewalks and crosswalks. Actions Target Output Strategic Linkage Coordination with Counties, State, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and National Indian Justice Center. Success Indicators Walkability Study completed and sidewalks improvements completed. Responsible Agency Date of Completion Performance Measures Evaluation Enforcement Education Perform engineering study for all tribal lands Sidewalk locations identified NDOT / IHS / NIJC / Tribal Transp. Dec 2019 Study Complete Report Recommendations Evaluate crosswalk locations Crosswalk locations identified NDOT / IHS / NIJC / Tribal Transp. Dec 2019 Study Complete Report Recommendations Perform a Safe Routes to School study School routes identified NDOT / IHS / NIJC / Tribal Transp. Dec 2020 Study Complete Report Recommendations Engineering Include sidewalks in roadway improvement projects Pedestrian and bicycle facilities BIA / Tribal Transp. Dec 2025 Sidewalks / Bike Lanes included in design Facilities constructed EMS High Road ENGINEERING, INC. CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSULTING Phone Fax ewhitlock@highroadengineering.com

40 Emphasis Area Narrow Bridge Hazards Objectives Eliminate bridge hazards. Strategic Linkage Working Group identified there are narrow bridge hazards on outlying roads. Success Indicators All narrow bridge hazards are improved. Actions Target Output Responsible Agency Date of Completion Performance Measures Evaluation Enforcement Education Sign inventory All existing signs and missing signs located by GPS Public Works / Tribal Transp. June 2018 Data collection complete Sign inventory system Install new signs at unmarked locations, narrow bridges Signs replaced or added Public Works / Tribal Transp. / County / Irrigation District Aug 2019 Number of signs replaced or added Annual statistics Engineering Participate in BIA Bridge Program Work with Truckee Carson Irrigation District Identify bridge conditions and need for replacement Tribal Transp. / BIA Tribal Transp. / TCIR June 2018 June 2018 Knowledge gained about program Relationship established BIA DOT acknowledges need Structures identified owned by TCID EMS High Road ENGINEERING, INC. CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSULTING Phone Fax ewhitlock@highroadengineering.com

41 Tribal Transportation Safety Plan APPENDIX B

42 Fallon Tribal Transportation Safety Plan Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2017 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tribal Council Chambers, 676 Rio Vista Ave, Fallon, NV 1. Introductions - Sign-In Sheet attached Meeting Notes 2. Background and Overview of Tribal Safety Plan Presentation slides attached 3. Stakeholders / Working Group a. Partner with the Tribal Council, Tribal Departments, Tribal Police, Emergency Medical Services, Indian Health Service, National Indian Justice Center, Churchill County Road Department, County Sheriff, Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), Pyramid Lake Schools (Washoe County School District). b. Working Group core people should include: i. Len George Tribal Chairman ii. Sheri Hunter Chief Tribal Administrator iii. Nicholas Boyles Deputy Tribal Administrator iv. Susan Keller-Smith Transportation Dept. v. Jenevie Lucero Seniors vi. Sandra Williams Youth and Family Services vii. Jason Flanagan Tribal Police Dept. viii. Kevin Snodgrass Public Works Dept. ix. Ken Mammen- Nevada Dept. of Transportation x. Gary Fowkes Churchill County Road Department xi. Jackie Conway Emergency Management xii. Jason Hymer Indian Health Service Injury Prevention xiii. Carrie Brown Safety Circuit Rider, National Indian Justice Center

43 4. Vision, Mission Statement & Goals for the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe Vision Statement: Zero Fatalities, Drive Safe FPST (Dual language statement, Ms. Lucero will bring translation for Paiute and Shoshone.) Mission Statement: Zero Fatalities aims to eliminate serious injuries on tribal and local roadways through a multi-departmental approach that utilizes education, enforcement, engineering, and emergency service strategies. Goals: Reduce the number of injury crashes by 25% over the next 5 years. 5. Existing Safety Efforts a. Tribe uses State laws for seat belt use and cell phone use, but tribal laws have not been updated in a long time. b. Tribal Court is in place for traffic citations; sentencing is lacking; enforcement of vehicle insurance is lacking. c. Tribal Police do collect traffic incident and citation data; the Department can prepare reports from their system. d. No MOUs with surrounding law enforcement or emergency medical services, but there is a gentleman s agreement and they do respond on the Reservation and Colony properties; people call 911 for emergency response. e. Tribal policies in place for employee vehicle use - no driving and talking on the phone (or texting) and must use seat belts. f. No sign inventory, but some signs were replaced in the 2010 timeframe. 6. Available Crash Data a. State of Nevada Crash Data b. Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)

44 c. Tribal Police have citation and accident data available electronically Mr. Flanagan will provide data in Excel format if possible. 7. Review NDOT Crash Data / Review Possible Emphasis Areas See data attached a. Tribal laws have not been updated in a long time. b. DUI is a consistent problem. c. Farm equipment on the roads one fatal accident recently. d. Wildlife crashes should be reviewed. e. Lighting is lacking in the Reservation area (Colony has lighting). f. Need street crosswalk at Senior Center to cross to mailboxes. g. Younger drivers speeding and run-off-the-road incidents. h. Ice and snow is hazardous; roads get muddy and affects response; people getting stuck also. i. Street addressing a problem for response time. j. Communication is spotty outside of Fallon city area improve cellular capability. k. Narrow bridges are hazardous. l. Stillwater Road has steep embankments. 8. Next Steps in the Process See presentation slides 9. Next meeting date set for Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 10:00 am in the Council Chambers.

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46 TRIBAL SAFETY PLAN Elisabeth Whitlock, PE CIVIL ENGINEERING & CONSULTING Phone: Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe

47 Agenda Fallon Paiute- Shoshone Tribe Safety Plan Kick-Off Meeting 1. Introductions 2. Background 3. Overview of a Tribal Safety Plan 4. Stakeholders / Working Group 5. Vision, Mission Statement & Goals 6. Existing Safety Efforts 7. Available Crash Data 8. Review NDOT Crash Data 9. Next Steps in the Process 10. Next meeting date?

48 Safety Statistics in Indian Country Five year ( ) total of 2,677 Native American roadway fatalities (FARS) minimum From 1975 to 2002, fatal crash rates in the US declined for the overall population From 1975 to 2002, Native American and Alaska Native fatal crash rates increased 53% In many states, Native Americans are several times over represented in fatal crashes In Arizona, from , traffic death rates were 2 to 3 times higher for Native Americans.

49 Source: ITCA and Arizona Health Status and Vital Statistics 2005

50 Background To address the fatal crash and serious injury problems on Indian Lands, the Federal Highway Administration initiated efforts to improve safety Strategic Highway Safety Plan for Indian Lands & Safety Management System 2011 Update: Safety Management System Implementation Plan 2013 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund under MAP TTP Safety Fund continues under FAST Act 2017 Tribal Transportation Strategic Safety Plan

51 Background FAST Act (highway bill) provides a 2% Set Aside for Tribal Safety Funding (~$9.5 million/year). Funding limited to two categories: Transportation Safety Planning This project is funded under planning Other Eligible Activities as listed in 23 USC 148(a)(4) Engineering Projects Road Safety Audits Pedestrian, Bicycle, and ADA improvements Systemic safety improvements Correct or improve a hazardous location or feature Address a highway safety problem Consistent with a State strategic highway safety plan Tribes may apply for safety funding each year, and they can apply for more than one project each year. The intent for the first year of funding is for every Tribe to have a Safety Plan. Then, based upon the completion of your Safety Plan, projects are ranked for funding to implement solutions or strategies to improve safety in your communities.

52 What is a Tribal Transportation Safety Plan? The purpose of a Tribal Transportation Safety Plan (TTSP) is to identify key safety needs and guide investment decisions to achieve reductions in fatalities and serious injuries on local public roadways. A Tribal Transportation Safety Plan is o Not an Emergency Management Plan o Not a Worker Safety Plan o Not exactly a Safe Routes to School Plan It is your Tribal Government s strategic prioritization of transportation safety issues and multi-disciplinary strategies that, if implemented, will result in a reduction of fatal and serious injury crashes.

53 Engineering 4 E s of Safety Emergency Response Safety Plan Enforcement Education Comprehensive Approach! Work together with all Stakeholders! Small pieces add up to overall safety! Put out a unified message!

54 Benefits Fewer Fatalities and Serious Injuries Safer Roadways More Competitive for Safety Funding Proactive Approach Develop Partnerships Leverage Resources

55 Tribal Safety Plan Timeline Aug Sept Establish Leadership Determine Working Group Develop vision, mission statement and goals Determine partners Data collection Present crash data analysis Determine emphasis areas Identify strategies Prioritize emphasis areas and projects Write Plan Review strategies and approach to 4 E s Review Tribal Safety Plan document Meet to discuss comments Final Tribal Safety Plan complete

56 Developing a Tribal Transportation Safety Plan (TTSP) Think of the Four E s of Safety 6. Evaluate & Update the TTSP 1. Establish Leadership Engineering Enforcement Education Emergency Services 5. Prioritize & Incorporate Strategies 4. Identify Strategies 3. Determine Emphasis Areas 2. Analyze Safety Data Think of the Stakeholders and Partnerships in Transportation who play a role in safety efforts Police Officers EMS Providers CHR / IHS / BIA NDOT / County Roads TTAP / LTAP School District

57 Process of a Tribal Transportation Safety Plan (TTSP) Step 1: Establish Leadership Identify a Champion Convene a Working Group Identify and Contact Stakeholders Develop a Vision, Mission Statement & Goals * Support from Tribal Government Leaders

58 Stakeholders Who do you want to partner with? Fallon City County Engineers Local Law Enforcement Who do you want to invite to working group meetings? Local Fire Department NDOT School District Planning Organizations (MPO/RPO) BIA / IHS

59 Your Vision & Mission Example Vision Statements: To improve road safety within our communities in order to reduce the number of people being killed and seriously injured. All transportation users arrive safely at their destinations. Zero Fatalities, Drive Safe Nevada. A vision statement describes what the group is striving to achieve. Example Mission Statements: Implement effective transportation safety programs to save lives by fostering communication, coordination, collaboration, and cooperation. Toward Zero Deaths aims to eliminate fatalities on Delaware s roadways through a multiagency approach that utilizes education, enforcement, engineering, and emergency service strategies. The mission statement defines the purpose of the plan, what it does, and what it is about.

60 Your Goals Example Goals: To prevent and reduce the number of people killed and injured in transportation related crashes. Saving lives and preventing serious injuries over the next decade on our local county roads. Reduce the number of fatalities across the state by 15% over the next 5 years. What does the group hope to achieve in a specified amount of time? Goals should be realistic and measurable and can evolve over time.

61 Process of a TTSP Step 2: Analyze Safety Data Identify Existing Efforts Gather Data Data Analysis with Crash Data Data Analysis with other Safety Data This data can be formal or by local knowledge.

62 Existing Safety Efforts What are you doing currently? Do you have MOUs with law enforcement or EMS? Do you have a primary seat belt law? Do you have education programs? Policies or Ordinances Coordination with other local gov t Road Inventory Sign Inventory Driver Education Program Traffic Court Local Data Collection Substance Abuse Program Helmet Campaign

63 Data Collection Available Sources Potential Sources State of Nevada Crash Data Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) Data (includes Native American data) Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), Bureau of Transportation Statistics, USDOT Police Reports / Citations (speeding, etc.) Community Survey Other Agency Safety Programs Traffic Court Statistics Do we need to make data collection an Emphasis Area?

64 Process of a TTSP Step 3: Determine Emphasis Areas Identify Emphasis Area Objectives & Performance Measures List Problem Areas from Data Analyzes List Projects or Tasks to Address Safety Issues

65 Example Emphasis Areas Distracted and / or drowsy driving Occupant protection Impaired driving Speed management Teen drivers Hazardous locations Roadway departures Intersection safety Older drivers Incident response time Nighttime crashes Crash data collection

66 Process of a TTSP Step 4: Identify Strategies Categorize and Review Propose Ordinances & Policies Propose Actions

67 Example Strategies Emphasis Area: Road Departures / Rollovers Rumble Strips Pavement Markings Shoulder Widening Improve design of roadside hardware Improve design of barrier & attenuation systems Remove/relocate objects in hazardous locations Delineate objects with reflective tape Increase penalty for offenders Tribal Newsletter Increase Enforcement Emphasis Area: Speed Management Signage Speed Humps or Dips Increase Enforcement Driver Feedback Signs Tribal Newsletter Billboards Emphasis Area: Occupant Protection Child seat / booster seat program Seat belt technician training Booth at Tribal Health Fair Emphasis Area: Identify Roadway Hazards Perform Road Safety Audit along SR66 Perform engineering analysis at known locations Perform traffic counts at intersection(s) Collect speed data Emphasis Area: Distracted or Drowsy Driving Education outreach Partner with Driver s Ed Classes Rumble strips Review roadside distractions

68 Process of a TTSP Step 5: Prioritize and Incorporate Strategies Identify Priorities Determine Implementation Approach for Strategies Outline an Action Plan

69 Process of a TTSP Step 6: Evaluate and Update the TTSP Monitor Progress Plan Evaluation are the strategies working? Living Document update yearly with annual planning

70 Resources Federal Lands Highway Tribal Transportation Program Safety Section Nevada Department of Public Safety Zero Fatalities, Drive Safe Nevada NDOT Traffic Crash Reports Safe Road Maps National Highway Traffic Safety Administration State Traffic Safety Information FARS Data Tables Native American Traffic Safety Facts FARS Mapping

71 Questions or Ideas? Contact me: Elisabeth Whitlock, PE High Road Engineering, Inc. Phone: Next meeting date August 22 nd (next Tuesday) Civil Engineering & Consulting

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74 8/21/17, 11:38 PM Min/Max Legend Native American Traffic Safety Facts 1. Total Traffic Fatalities a. All Native American Fatalities Total Fatalities Visible in Parenthesis Note: Each marker on the map represents a crash location. Each crash can have multiple fatalities. Toggle Years: 2010 (438 ) 2011 (569 ) 2012 (553 ) 2013 (511 ) 2014 (606 ) Fataility Analysis Reporting System (FARS)

75 Traffic Safety Facts Churchill County, Nevada This Report Contains Data From the Following Sources: Fatality Data - NCSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS): Final File and 2015 Annual Report File (ARF) Population Data - U.S. Bureau of the Census 1

76 Fatalities by Person/Crash Type Fatality Type Fatalities Fatalities Per 100,000 Population Total Fatalities (All Crashes)* (1) Alcohol-Impaired Driving (BAC=.08+) Fatalities (2) Single Vehicle Crash Fatalities (3) Large Truck Involved Crash Fatalities (4) Speeding Involved Crash Fatalities (5) Rollover Involved Crash Fatalities (6) Roadway Departure Involved Crash Fatalities (7) Intersection (or Intersection Related) Crash Fatalities Passenger Car Occupant Fatalities Light Truck Occupant Fatalities Motorcyclist Fatalities Pedestrian Fatalities Bicyclist (or Other Cyclist) Fatalities (1) Crash Involved at Least One Driver or Motorcycle Rider With a BAC of.08 or Above (2) Crash Involved Only One Vehicle In Transport (3) Crash Involved at Least One Large Truck (4) Crash Involved at Least One Vehicle Speeding (5) Crash Involved at Least One Vehicle that Rolled Over (6) Crash Involved at Least One Vehicle that Departed the Roadway (FHWA Definition) (7) Crash Occured Within an Intersection or Within the Approach to an Intersection *A Fatality Can Be in More Than One Category. Therefore Sum of the Individual Cells Will Not Equal the Total Due to Double Counting 2

77 Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatalities by Restraint Use Restraint Use Fatalities Fatalities Per 100,000 Population Restrained Unrestrained Unknown Restraint Use Total Motorcyclist Fatalities by Helmet Use 3

78 Helmet Use Fatalities Fatalities Per 100,000 Population Helmet Used No Helmet Used Unknown Helmet Use Total

79 Fatalities by Person Type and Race/Hispanic Origin Person Type by Race/Hispanic Origin Occupants (All Vehicle Types) Hispanic White Non-Hispanic American Indian, Non-Hispanic/Unknown Asian, Non-Hispanic/Unknown Non-Occupants (Pedestrians, Pedalcyclists and Other/Unknown Non-Occupants) Total Hispanic White Non-Hispanic American Indian, Non-Hispanic/Unknown Asian, Non-Hispanic/Unknown Total Total Hispanic White Non-Hispanic American Indian, Non-Hispanic/Unknown Asian, Non-Hispanic/Unknown Total Race/Hispanic Origin Data is Not Yet Complete 5

80 NDOT Crash Data for Years Total Severe & Fatal Crashes for Fallon Area, NV Sum of Fatalities Total Sum of Severe Injured

81 25 Severe & Fatal Crashes by Collision Type for Fallon Area, NV ANGLE HEAD ON NON COLLISION REAR END SIDESWIPE, MEETING Sum of Fatalities 2 Sum of Severe Injured 1 1 UNKNOWN 250 Severe & Fatal Crashes by Injury Type for Fallon Area, NV Incapacitating Non Incapacitating Claimed Fatal (blank) Sum of Fatalities Sum of Injured

82 Severe & Fatal Crashes by Roadway for Fallon Area, NV WADE LN 1 US95N US50 TARZYN RD SR117 1 SR116 SR S SHERMAN ST 1 S ALLEN RD 4 RICE RD NEW RIVER PARKWAY N TAYLOR ST N HARMON RD LONE TREE RD INDIAN LAKES RD GUMMOW DR E STILLWATER AVE CASEY RD BOTTOM RD Sum of Severe Injured Sum of Fatalities

83 Severe & Fatal Crashes by Light Condition for Fallon Area, NV DUSK 1 1 DAYLIGHT 5 26 DAWN 1 DARK UNKNOWN LIGHTING 1 DARK SPOT LIGHTING 1 3 DARK NO LIGHTING Sum of Severe Injured Sum of Fatalities

84 18 Severe & Fatal Crashes by Year for Fallon Area, NV Sum of Fatalities Sum of Severe Injured

85 45 Total Severe & Fatal Crashes by Weather Condition for Fallon Area, NV CLEAR CLOUDY RAIN Sum of Fatalities Sum of Severe Injured 1

86 14 Total Severe & Fatal Crashes by Age of Driver for Fallon Area, NV (blank) Sum of Fatalities Sum of Severe Injured

87 40 Total Severe & Fatal Crashes by Highway Factors for Fallon Area, NV ACTIVE WORK ZONE GLARE NONE OTHER OTHER HIGHWAY ENVIRONMENTAL UNKNOWN Sum of Fatalities Sum of Severe Injured

88 Total Severe & Fatal Crashes by Driver Factor for Fallon Area, NV (blank) 3 9 OTHER IMPROPER DRIVING 1 7 OBSTRUCTED VIEW INATTENTION/DISTRACTED ILLNESS: DRUG INVOLVEMENT ILLNESS HAD BEEN DRINKING: OTHER IMPROPER DRIVING HAD BEEN DRINKING FELL ASLEEP, FAINTED, FATIGUED, ETC.: DRUG INVOLVEMENT FELL ASLEEP, FAINTED, FATIGUED, ETC. DRUG INVOLVEMENT APPARENTLY NORMAL Sum of Severe Injured Sum of Fatalities

89 Total Severe & Fatal Crashes by Vehicle Factor for Fallon Area, NV (blank) WRONG SIDE OR WRONG WAY: FAILURE TO KEEP IN PROPER LANE OR RUNNING OFF ROAD: OVER CORRECTING/OVER WRONG SIDE OR WRONG WAY: FAILURE TO KEEP IN PROPER LANE OR RUNNING OFF ROAD: DROVE LEFT OF CENTER: RAN OFF VISIBILITY OBSTRUCTED: UNKNOWN RAN OFF ROAD OVER CORRECTING/OVER STEERING: RAN OFF ROAD OPERATING VEHICLE IN ERRATIC, RECKLESS, CARELESS, NEGLIGENT OR AGGRESSIVE MANNER: RAN OFF ROAD OPERATING VEHICLE IN ERRATIC, RECKLESS, CARELESS, NEGLIGENT OR AGGRESSIVE MANNER FOLLOWED TOO CLOSELY FAILURE TO KEEP IN PROPER LANE OR RUNNING OFF ROAD: UNSAFE LANE CHANGE FAILURE TO KEEP IN PROPER LANE OR RUNNING OFF ROAD: OPERATING VEHICLE IN ERRATIC, RECKLESS, CARELESS, NEGLIGENT FAILED TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY: MADE AN IMPROPER TURN: VISIBILITY OBSTRUCTED FAILED TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY EXCEEDED AUTHORIZED SPEED LIMIT: OVER CORRECTING/OVER STEERING: RAN OFF ROAD EXCEEDED AUTHORIZED SPEED LIMIT: FAILURE TO KEEP IN PROPER LANE OR RUNNING OFF ROAD: OPERATING VEHICLE IN EXCEEDED AUTHORIZED SPEED LIMIT: DROVE LEFT OF CENTER: RAN OFF ROAD EXCEEDED AUTHORIZED SPEED LIMIT: DRIVING TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS: OPERATING VEHICLE IN ERRATIC, RECKLESS, 1 1 EXCEEDED AUTHORIZED SPEED LIMIT DROVE LEFT OF CENTER DISREGARDED TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS, ROAD MARKINGS: EXCEEDED AUTHORIZED SPEED LIMIT: DRIVING TOO FAST FOR Sum of Severe Injured Sum of Fatalities

90 2015 FARS Data Churchill Co. Ranking Total Fatalities 5 Alcohol Related Fatal Crashes 0 Speed Related Fatal Crashes 1 3rd Rollover Involved Fatal Crashes 5 2nd Roadway Departure Fatal Crashes 5 1st Intersection Fatal Crashes 1 Unrestrained Occupant Fatalities 1 Note: Data is for the whole county Data Analysis Outcome County Level Data Most fatal crashes involved: 1 st Road Departures 2 nd Rollover 3 rd Speeding Most fatalities occurred on US FARS Data Native Am. In Study Area Total Fatal Crashes 1 Unrestrained 1 Roll-Over 0 Speed Related Fatal Crashes 1 Road Departure 1 Intersection Related 0 Motorcycle 0

91 NDOT Data Fallon Area Ranking Total Fatalities 10 Total Serious Injuries 48 Alcohol Related Fatal Crashes 2 2nd Alcohol Related Serious Injury Crashes 13 Speed Related Fatal Crashes 2 3rd Distracted Driver Fatal Crashes 1 Roadway Departure Fatal Crashes 7 1st Head On Fatal Crashes 1 Rear End Fatal Crashes 2 Data Analysis Outcome Fallon Study Area Data Most fatal crashes involved: 1 st Road Departures 2 nd Alcohol Related many severe crashes 3 rd Speeding Most fatalities occurred on US 50 Non-collision crashes highest (single vehicle) Daylight conditions highest, but dark-no lighting is also high Younger and older drivers have highest incidents Distracted drivers also a problem

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93 Fallon Tribal Transportation Safety Planning Thursday, August 24, 2017 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Tribal Council Chambers, 676 Rio Vista Ave, Fallon 1. Introductions - Sign-In Sheet attached Meeting Notes 2. Review Meeting Notes from August 15, 2017 Add Sheri Hunter, Chief Tribal Administrator and Churchill County Roads to the list of Working Group Members. 3. Any Tribal crash data available Mr. Flanagan presented tribal police traffic related incidents for years Jason Hymer with Indian Health Service (IHS) also presented data from Seat Belt Observational Surveys conducted on FPST lands for years All available data will be included in the analysis. 4. Existing Safety Efforts add the following to previous meeting notes: a. Tribal Police report all traffic crashes to the State of Nevada on the standard Form 5 which is the same form the State Highway Patrol uses. b. Tribal Housing Department is installing three new bus shelters to keep the kids away from the main roads while waiting for the school bus. c. Police Department has ordered radio boosters for their vehicles to improve cellular communications in the outlying areas. Boosters should be installed soon. d. Emergency Management System is in place tribal wide. The management includes cellular notices and real time communications to key staff in case of emergency. This system has been tested and used in real emergency situations, and the system is working very well. The Tribe routinely participates in training and drills in preparation for emergencies of all types.

94 e. Tribe has a Bylaws Committee in place and they have been meeting recently to address the updating of tribal laws. f. NDOT has a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) for Road Safety Assessments and safety projects. The Tribe is eligible to apply for State HSIP funds. They have worked with other Tribes in the State to complete reservation wide Road Safety Assessments. There is a 5% match required on all projects. g. NDOT completed a statewide rumble strip program within the last 5 years. All roads meeting the eligibility requirements have received rumble strips. h. NDOT Road Safety Assessments (RSA) Completed along US 50: i. Corridor Evaluation US 50A/US 50 from Fernley to the Sheckler Cutoff in Fallon dated January 17, ii. RSA Report Intersection of US 50 and Sheckler Cutoff Road/Roberson Lane Post Construction Phase RSA dated April iii. RSA Report Intersection of SR 117, Sheckler Road at Power Line Road Post Construction Phase RSA dated April iv. Bicycle Focused RSA Report, US 50 from MP CH 0.00 to MP CH in Churchill County Post Construction Phase RSA dated January i. The State of Nevada does have a Graduated Licensing System for new drivers. The National Indian Justice Center has Alive at 25 training available to Tribes. j. BIA, Office of Justice Services has an Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP) available to Tribes for various traffic safety projects. This includes law enforcement, traffic records, child passenger safety, and impaired driving court. Applications come out each year and are usually due May 1 st. The child

95 passenger seat applications can be submitted at any time throughout the year. Carrie Brown with NIJC has the forms. Jason Hymer with IHS can assist with the child car seat program also. IHSP (BIA) has a BAT Mobile they will deploy to your location to conduct blood alcohol testing at sobriety checkpoints free of charge. 5. Determine emphasis areas from analysis County Wide Emphasis Areas 1) Road Departures 2) Rollover 3) Speeding 4) Most fatalities occurred on US 50 Fallon Study Area Emphasis Areas (including Tribal Police data) 1) Road Departures 2) Alcohol Related many severe crashes 3) Speeding 4) Most fatalities occurred on US 50 5) Non-collision crashes highest (single vehicle) combine into other categories 6) Dark-no lighting related crashes (lighting is lacking in the Reservation area) 7) Younger and older drivers have highest incidents 8) Distracted drivers also a problem 9) Tribal laws have not been updated in a long time 10) Farm equipment on the roads 11) Wildlife crashes delete from emphasis areas, data does not show problem 12) Need crosswalk at Senior Center put under Walkability/Road Safety Assessment 13) Ice and snow is hazardous; roads get muddy and affects response; people getting stuck also

96 14) Sign Inventory and systemic sign replacement 15) Street addressing a problem for response time put under Sign Inventory 16) Communication is spotty outside of Fallon city area improve cellular capability 17) Narrow bridges are hazardous 18) Stillwater Ave has steep embankments IHS Study Emphasis Areas 1) Occupant Protection seat belt and child seat use 2) Walkability Study no sidewalks or crosswalks anywhere 3) Reservation wide Road Safety Assessment 6. Identify strategies for each emphasis area (Think of the Four E s of Safety Engineering, Enforcement, Education, and Emergency Services. Think of the Stakeholders and Partnerships in Transportation who play a role in safety efforts.) Potential Strategies 1) Road Departures o Improve data collection and analysis for fatal run-off-the-road crashes o Increase fines for serious violations that result in run-off crashes o Evaluate pavement strategies (rumble strips, pavement markings) o Shoulder improvements / Recovery zone improvements 2) Rollovers o Shoulder improvements / Recovery zone improvements o Evaluate pavement strategies (rumble strips, pavement markings) o Increase seatbelt use

97 3) Speed Management o Develop public outreach o Add signage o Install driver feedback signs / radar ticketing o Increase enforcement (partner with County/NDOT/State) o Increase penalty for repeat offenders o Deliver educational packets for repeat offenders 4) Impaired Driving Drug and Alcohol Related o Increase sobriety checkpoints o Use BAT Mobile through BIA s IHSP o Create media campaigns o Strictly enforce DUI penalties o Strengthen Tribal Laws for repeat offenders o Employ screening and brief interventions in Health Care Settings o Require ignition interlocks as a condition for license reinstatement 5) Non-collision crashes highest (single vehicle) - delete from emphasis areas o Causes likely related to other categories o Use road departure, speed management, impaired driving, and distracted driving strategies 6) Dark-no lighting related crashes (lighting is lacking in the Reservation area) o Perform sign inventory and replace signage showing wear or reduced retro reflectivity

98 o Review locations of high nighttime incidents for possible addition of lighting o Improve traffic striping higher visibility 7) Younger drivers o Enact a graduated licensing system (done) o Add law for Zero Tolerance drinking and driving limit o Publicize and enforce laws pertaining to underage drinking and driving o Publicize and enforce seat belt laws o Encourage selection of safer vehicles for young drivers o Improve content and delivery of driver education/training o Participate in NIJC training targeting younger drivers 8) Older drivers o Provide education and training to specific driver populations o Increase seat belt use o Update procedures to assess medical fitness to drive (older drivers) o Improve roadway delineation / use raised channelization o Provide advance guide signs o Improve lighting at intersections and curves 9) Distracted drivers o Reduce roadside distractions o Stress no texting and driving in driver s education classes o Add rumble strips shoulder and/or centerline o Create media campaigns for distracted and/or drowsy driving

99 o Include no phone use or texting and driving in Tribal Laws 10) Update Tribal laws / Add specific laws for traffic safety o Form a tribal committee to propose updated laws (doing) o Work with National Indian Justice Center for model laws o Add specific laws for primary seat belt and child seat belt required o Add specific law for DUI Zero Tolerance for minors o Add specific law for distracted driving no texting or phone use 11) Farm equipment on the roads o Add Farm Equipment signage o Outreach to area farmers for improved hazard signs on equipment o Widen shoulders for equipment to be off the road more 12) Wildlife crashes delete from emphasis areas, data does not show problem o Collaborate with US Fish & Wildlife office for migratory routes o Add warning signs at known locations o Seek funding through USF&W (or NDOT) for signs or crossing structures 13) Need crosswalk at Senior Center include under Walkability Study / RSA o Evaluate the location in more detail to fully understand safety issues o Place advance warning signs for pedestrians o Add painted crosswalk striping 14) Ice and snow is hazardous; roads get muddy and affects response; people getting stuck also o Perform a road inventory to assess conditions o Prioritize roads for maintenance or improvements

100 o Install road hazard signs for snow or ice o Install road hazard signs for rough road or primitive road o Improve cellular communication for emergency response 15) Sign Inventory / Street Signs and Address Signs o Complete GIS maps for all roads within response area o Incorporate addresses in map for 911 response o Complete sign inventory and condition assessment o Replace signs reservation wide o Add address / house number signs at roadway for proper locating/response 16) Communication is spotty outside of Fallon city area improve cellular capability o Perform a cellular signal study o Consider installing cellular towers in outlying areas 17) Narrow bridges are hazardous o Install object markers o Install advance warning signs o Work with BIA WRO in bridge program to widen structures o Work with Truckee / Carson Irrigation District for canal bridges 18) Stillwater Ave has steep embankments o Reduce speed limits o Add guardrail on most hazardous sections o Install warning signs

101 19) Occupant Protection o Conduct outreach to teens o Work with IHSP for child seat use and seat belt technician training o Have child safety seats available to all tribal members give them out o Put safety messages in tribal newsletter o Work with Social Services Department for outreach and education o Pass primary seat belt and child safety seat law for the reservation o Work with Tribal Police for enforcement 20) Sidewalks / Walkability Study o Work with IHS and NIJC to conduct study o Evaluate crossing locations o Apply for Safe Routes to School study o Consider including sidewalks in roadway improvement projects 21) Road Safety Assessment Reservation Wide o Apply for NDOT HSIP Road Safety Assessment project (5% cost match) o Engineering analysis of known locations o Collect speed data 7. Prioritize emphasis areas and projects see table for ranking 8. Next Meeting Date set for Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 10:00 am in the Council Chambers.

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105 Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe Safety Plan Emphasis Areas Priority Ranking Emphasis Area A B C D E Average Overall Rank Impaired Driving (drug or alcohol) Speed Management Increase Occupant Protection Distracted Driving Younger Drivers Update Tribal Traffic Laws Street Addressing for emergency response Older Drivers Street Lighting Road Departures / Rollovers Single Vehicle Involved Farm Equipment on roadways Pedestrian Crosswalks Communications Reservation Wide Road Safety Assessment Poor road conditions on unpaved roads Stillwater Ave steep embankments Walkability Study Narrow Bridge Hazards Wildlife Crashes

106 Fallon Tribal Transportation Safety Planning Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 10:00 am Tribal Council Chambers, 676 Rio Vista Ave, Fallon 1. Sign-In Sheet attached Meeting Notes 2. Review Draft Tribal Transportation Safety Plan 3. Comments stated at the meeting: a. Senior Center has a looped drive which needs stop signs placed. People just drive out of the parking lot without stopping onto Agency Road. b. Change Emphasis Area #11 (Farm Equipment on Roadways) to be #6, and then bump all others below. c. Should Younger and Older Driver emphasis areas be change to a more sensitively correct description? This was decided to remain as those titles are consistent with the Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan descriptions. 4. The planning process is complete. The Deputy Administrator will take the Safety Plan to the Business Council for final approval.

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109 Contact List Local Tribal Contacts Cody Downs Edwin Conway Jenevie Lucero Jennifer Pishion Joe Herman Kevin Snodgrass Krystal Williams Len George Marshall Emerson Nicholas Boyles Rulan Stands Richard Black Scott Downs Sgt. Moser Susan Keller-Smith Vicki Moyle Jackie Conway Public Works Public Works Seniors Social Services Health Center Public Works Housing Chairman Tribal Police Deputy Tribal Admin Education Environmental Administration Tribal Police Transportation Housing Emergency Mgmt Jason Hymer, District Injury Prevention Coordinator Carrie Brown, Safety Circuit Rider Indian Health Service National Indian Justice Center Ken Mammen NDOT Gary Fowkes, Supervisor Churchill Co. Roads