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					SHSP Key Components
									**Lead Agency:**
						North Dakota Department of Transportation
        
									**Time Period Plan Covers:**
						2018
-2023
				
        					**Vision:**
						Establish a culture of personal responsibility where motor vehicle fatalities and serious injuries are recognized as preventable and not tolerated.
				
        					**Mission:**
						Eliminate fatalities and serious injuries caused by motor vehicle crashes.
				
        					**Plan's Goals:**
						Short-Term Goal: To reduce annual motor vehicle crash fatalities to fewer than 75 by 2025.
		
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					Emphasis Areas
        **Alcohol and/or Drug Use**

        **EA Type:**
      	Behavioral**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Conduct a comprehensive assessment of administrative licensing sanctions for both alcohol and drug-impaired driving.
    Implement an ignition interlock program (item requiring legislation to enact law.
    Limit the scope of administrative hearings to relevant facts and issues.
    Strengthen enhanced penalties for high BAC offenders.
  Education
    Expand officer Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) training and officer use of Drug Recognition Experts (DRE).
    Identify/implement approaches to effectively educate judges on DUI and drug enforcement protocol and importance of prosecuting alcohol and/or drug-impaired cases.
    Mandate alcohol server training as a condition of alcohol licensure (Policy).
    Strengthen prosecutor and law enforcement training on investigating and prosecuting alcohol and/or drug-impaired cases.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Maintain high visibility sobriety checkpoints.
    Strengthen highly publicized compliance checks and server training for alcohol retailers and merchants.        
      **Heavy Vehicles**

        **EA Type:**
      	CMV/Heavy Vehicles**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Improve safety through expanded truck maintenance programs, increased driver and vehicle inspections, and post-crash analysis.
  Engineering
    Improve commercial motor vehicle safety and size and weight compliance by using enhanced screening technologies.
    Improve roadway infrastructure for heavy vehicle operation by adding turn lanes at key intersections, developing/deploying rural safety corridors, and installing dynamic intersection warning systems at intersections determined to be at-risk.
    Reduce fatigue related crashes by improving the efficiency of existing truck parking spaces and by installing center and edgeline rumble strips.
  Education
    Increase safety awareness of the motoring public, motor carriers, and heavy vehicle drivers through Share the Road Safely/No-Zone education and outreach activities.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Conduct traffic enforcement, coupled with public outreach, with a special focus on higher-risk traffic areas/times, such the oil region, winter driving, and grain harvest season.
  Data
    Improve heavy vehicle safety data by increasing the accuracy and completeness of crash reports.        
      **Intersections**

        **EA Type:**
      	Infrastructure**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Engineering
    Install reduced conflict intersections.
    Install roundabouts (instead of traffic signals).
    Install rural intersection collision warning systems (RICWS).
    Install street lighting.
    Require access management (near intersections).
    Require confirmation lights on traffic signals to support red-light running enforcement efforts.        
      **Lane Departure**

        **EA Type:**
      	Infrastructure**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Engineering
    Add chevrons (curve warning signs).
    Embed wet reflective pavement markings.
    Implement shoulder paving (including edge-line rumble strips).
    Include longitudinal delineators.
    Install 6-inch-wide edge lines.
    Install edge and center line rumble strips.
    Install safety corridors.
    Median barriers.        
      **Local Systems Roadways**

        **EA Type:**
      	Other**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Engineering
    Rural Roads – Install chevrons (enhanced curve warning).
    Rural Roads – Install enhanced edge lines (6 inches and embedded wet-reflective).
    Rural Roads – Install intersection street lighting.
    Urban Roads – Install confirmation lights at traffic signals (to supplement enhanced enforcement of red-light running).
    Urban Roads – Install pedestrian enhancements – curb extensions, median refuge islands, countdown timers, and leading pedestrian interval at traffic signals.        
      **Oil-Impact Counties**

        **EA Type:**
      	Other**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Engineering
    Install left- and right-turn lanes.
    Install Rural Intersection Conflict Warning System (RICWS.)
    Install safety corridors.
    Install street lights at key intersections.        
      **Older Drivers**

        **EA Type:**
      	Vulnerable Users**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Establish a broad-based coalition to address older adults’ transportation needs.
    Implement localized license-driver testing to enable older drivers to maintain independent mobility through obtaining a restricted driver’s license within their local geographical area.
  Education
    Develop informational resource(s) and conduct public outreach for older driver safety; addressing driving skill assessment and screening, educational opportunities, licensing options, and safe mobility alternatives including shared-ride technology applications.
    Establish statewide one-stop, online resource to inform and guide the public on safety screening for law enforcement, family, and physicians to report at-risk drivers; driving skill assessments, educational courses, licensing options, and safe mobility alternatives.        
      **Pedestrians/Bicyclists**

        no result**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Engineering
    Adoption and Implementation of Bike Friendly Edge Rumble Strips (periodic gaps in the line of rumbles to allow bikes the opportunity to move from travel lanes to shoulders without traversing any grooves).
    Count Down Timers and Leading Pedestrian Intervals (at traffic signals).
    Curb Extensions (at urban intersections).
    High-Intensity Activated crossWalK (HAWK) Pedestrian Activated Signals.
    Median Refuge Islands (at urban intersection and mid-block crossings).
    Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons.
    Road Diets (convert urban 4-lane arterials and collectors to 3-lane facilities).        
      **Speeding/Aggressive Driving**

        **EA Type:**
      	Behavioral**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Increase fines for right-of-way and speed violations and enhance penalties for habitual offenders (item requiring legislation to enact law).
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Implement pilot automated enforcement projects (i.e., work or school zones), coupled with public outreach, and assess impact on aggressive driving and public acceptance. (Policy)
    Strengthen sustained, well-publicized speed enforcement resulting in greater speed detection and public perceived risk of being stopped and ticketed.        
      **Unbelted Vehicle Occupants**

        **EA Type:**
      	Behavioral**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Enact primary seat belt legislation that includes primary enforcement of seat belt use for all passengers, of all ages, in all seating positions.
    Enact stronger penalties for lack of seat belt use.
    Promote employer and insurance safety programs for noncompliance of belt use.
  Education
    Conduct outreach to tribal governments to enforce tribal primary seatbelt law and outreach to rural law enforcement to enforce North Dakota’s seatbelt law.
    Promote statewide education of child restraint best practices.        
      **Young Drivers**

        **EA Type:**
      	Vulnerable Users**Goals:**
      	The plan does not list goals for this Emphasis Area.**Objectives:**
      	The plan does not list objectives for this Emphasis Area.**Strategies (by type):**Legislative/Policy/Programmatic
    Enact primary seat belt legislation that includes primary enforcement of seat belt use for all passengers, of all ages, in all seating positions.
    Extend nighttime driving restriction to 6 months for all novice drivers under the age of 18.
    Implement a policy requiring a minimum age of 15 (or 16) for learner’s permit.
    Implement a policy requiring a minimum age of 17 to qualify for a full, unrestricted license.
    Implement hands-free cell phone law to aid in the detection and enforcement of distracted driving.
    Restrict passengers for 6 months for all novice drivers under the age of 18.
    Strengthen fines/penalties for speed violations.
  Education
    Require classroom education for licensure and incorporate educating novice drivers about driving risks.
    Require parent education as a driver education classroom component.
  Enforcement/Adjudication
    Enforce seat belt use for all passengers in all seating positions.
    Strengthen enforcement of underage drinking and driving.
		
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    Minnesota Department of Transportation
    North Dakota Department of Transportation
  State Gov't - EMS
    North Dakota Emergency Medical Service Advisory Committee
  State Gov't - Law Enforcement/Public Safety
    Minnesota State Patrol
    North Dakota Highway Patrol
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    North Dakota Department of Health
    North Dakota Department of Human Services
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    Minot Air Force Base
    North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission
    State’s Attorney’s Office
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    Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
    Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments
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    City of Bismarck
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    North Dakota State University Police
    University of North Dakota Police Department
    Watford City Police
    Williston Police Department
  Local Public Health/Human Services
    Bismarck Burleigh Public Health
    Cavalier County Health District
    Central Valley Health District
    City-County Health District
    Foster County Public Health
    Rolette County Public Health District
    Walsh County Health District
  Federal Gov't - Transportation
    Federal Highway Administration
    Federal Motor Carrier Administration
    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-Region 8
  University/Transportation Research
    North Dakota State University
    North Dakota State University, Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute
  Advocacy/Non-Profit
    Central North America Trade Corridor Association – Highway 52
    Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths
    Minot Area Chamber of Commerce
    North Dakota Active Transportation Alliance
    North Dakota Association of Counties
    North Dakota Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association
    North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund
    North Dakota League of Cities
    North Dakota Motor Carriers Association
    North Dakota Safety Council
    North Dakota Township Officers Association
    Safe Kids Grand Forks
  Hospital/Medical
    AirMed (Sanford Health)
    Alexander First Response
    Altru Ambulance
    Fargo-Moorhead Ambulance Service
    First Care Health Center
    Kidder County Ambulance
    Metro Ambulance
    Nelson-Griggs District Health Unit
    Oakes Ambulance
  Legal
    Cass County State’s Attorney’s Office
    McKenzie County State’s Attorney
    North Dakota Office of Attorney General-Crime Laboratory Division
    North Dakota Supreme Court
    Northeast Judicial District
    Northwest Judicial District
  Legislative
    North Dakota Legislature
  Private Company
    AAA The Auto Club Group
    Brosz Engineering, Inc.
    Houston Engineering Inc.
    Kalash Pettit Attorneys at Law
    North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance
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