Speed Related

Educate law enforcement on the use of crash data and the need for accurate information. (Examples are to encourage periodic training for officers on crash reporting; better define contributing factors in instructions for law enforcement officers; and highlight the difference between failure to control speed and speeding over the limit.)

1. Identify stakeholders to tailor a program to local agencies. This program may be similar to the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) program.
   (Participating organization: TxDOT)
2. Document the importance and use of crash data, and the identification of contributing factors and other crash characteristics especially when aggregated. Provide examples of providing value back from aggregated statistics, including obtaining data-driven funding. Create a data dictionary for the CR-3.
   (Participating organization: TxDOT)
3. Set up liaisons and develop training programs (dual lines of communication).
   (Participating organization: TxDOT)
4. Set up a pilot program, get feedback from all involved, and analyze with law enforcement at all levels (the San Antonio Police Department has been identified as a pilot agency).
   (Participating organizations: TxDOT; the San Antonio Police Department; and the City of San Antonio Transportation and Capital Improvements Department)
5. Establish standardized metrics statewide to aid in consistent implementation.
   (Participating organization: TxDOT)
6. Roll out the statewide TxDOT program for law enforcement to implement. (Certify the program for Texas Commission on Law Enforcement credit and investigate linking it to STEP.)
   (Participating organization: TxDOT)

See above for each step.

• Lack of buy-in from all stakeholders.
• Identifying stakeholders.
• Setting up liaisons.