Third Senior Executive Transportation and Public Safety Summit: Final Report

Foreword

Safety is the top priority of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), and Traffic Incident Management (TIM) programs offer effective mechanisms to improve both the safety of travelers and responder communities. Recognizing the importance of expanding the practice of TIM, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in coordination with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the TIM Executive Leadership Group, held the Third Senior Executive Transportation and Public Safety Summit in November 2019. This summit brought together 120 executives that represent transportation, law enforcement, fire, rescue, emergency medical services (EMS), towing, public works, and transportation disciplines as well as federal, State, and local elected officials.

The summit highlighted the rapid change in technologies, novel sources of data, and new training delivery methods for National TIM Responder Training—all of which offer new opportunities for our Nation to better plan and coordinate the detection, response, and clearance of incidents on roadways.

As the daughter of a retired highway patrol officer, I appreciate how critical the work of TIM professionals is to the safe operation of our Nation's roadways. Through leading the National TIM Program, FHWA is proud of its role in advancing local, regional, Tribal and State programs that safeguard responders and motorists and open roads quickly. We look forward to working with existing and new TIM partners to bring the practice of TIM to every community.

Nicole R. Nason
Administrator

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