Ohio Traffic Safety Summit 2024

May 20-21, 2024

Ohio Union – The Ohio State University
  1739 N High St
Columbus, OH 43210

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JOIN US MAY 20-21 IN COLUMBUS, OHIO!

Ohio Traffic Safety
Summit 2024
May 20-21, 2024

Ohio Traffic Safety
Summit 2024
May 20-21, 2024

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Buckle up for May 20-21 in Columbus, Ohio at the Ohio Union at OSU!
Hear from engaging speakers, participate in workshops, share resources and ideas, and network with colleagues and vendors.

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WHO’S SPEAKING AT THE SUMMIT?

Keynote Speakers

Dr. David Harkey

President, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

David Harkey is president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute.

Before taking the helm at IIHS-HLDI in 2018, Dr. Harkey led the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center for 11 years. There he directed numerous projects to improve roadway design and operations for all road users, develop tools and strategies for enhanced safety analysis and improved data collection, and create training materials for safety professionals. He has led major research programs and projects for the Federal Highway Administration, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other public agencies throughout his career and published numerous technical reports and peer-reviewed articles.

Dr. Harkey received a doctorate in civil engineering from North Carolina State University and a Master’s degree and Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He is actively involved in several professional organizations, including the Transportation Research Board and the Institute for Transportation Engineers.

  • DAY 1 — Monday, May 20
    Opening General Session @ 9:00 a.m.

Torine Creppy

President, Safe Kids Worldwide

Torine Creppy is the president of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global nonprofit dedicated to protecting kids from preventable injuries. For nearly 23 years, Ms. Creppy has dedicated her career to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, especially the most vulnerable. As president of Safe Kids, she works with partners, donors, legislators, and community leaders around the world to develop and implement strategic initiatives, create partnerships, and inspire behavior change to keep kids safe at home, on the road and at play. Ms. Creppy is a passionate advocate on Capitol Hill and is dedicated to finding new ways to reach high-risk and underserved communities. She also focuses on emerging issues such as child safety in automated vehicles.

In addition to her work at Safe Kids, Ms. Creppy is committed to other organizations who share her passion for helping children and families. She is on the YWCA National Capital Area Board of Directors, St. John’s Community Services Board of Directors, National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association (NCOOA), Hop Skip Drive Equitable Access to Transportation Advisory Council, a Lifesavers Board Member, Chair the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee of The International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO). She is also a member of the American Public Health Association, National Urban League, NAACP, the National Head Start Association, Junior League of Washington, a Lifetime member of Leadership Greater Washington, and a Chief Member. 2023 and 2024 Woman We Admire – Top Leader of Washington, DC.

Ms. Creppy enjoys volunteering in direct outreach and advocacy for homeless and food insecurity initiatives, reading autobiographies, 5K marathons for causes, youth mentoring and spending time with her teenage son. Ms. Creppy lives with her family in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

  • DAY 2 — Tuesday, May 21
    Closing Luncheon @ Noon

Summit 2024 Schedule

* All listed times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

DAY 1
Monday, May 20

Opening General Session and Workshops

Monday, May 20

8:00 a.m.

Registration & Coffee and Exhibits Open!

Check in to the Ohio Traffic Safety Summit 2024. Pick up your Summit materials, enjoy a cup of coffee, and visit our exhibitors in the exhibit hall.

Monday, May 20

9:00 - 10:15 a.m.

Opening General Session


EMCEE
Emily Davidson, Director, Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO)


DEPARTMENT WELCOME
Andy Wilson, Director, Ohio Department of Public Safety


KEYNOTE PRESENTER
Dr. David Harkey, President, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

Monday, May 20

10:30 a.m. - Noon

Workshop Block A


ELEMENTARY SEATBELT PROGRAM: BUCKLE UP WITH BRUTUS
Janelle Ozmun, Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO)
Deanne Hicks, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
Julie Mansfield (Bing), Ph.D., Injury Biomechanics Research Center, OSU
Ross Cowgill, SRO, Hocking County Sheriff’s Office
Jake Hartman, SRO, Delaware County


LAW ENFORCEMENT ROUNDTABLE
Jonlee Anderle, NHTSA Region 5
Chief Craig Bucheit, Hamilton Police Department
Major Nakia Hendrix, Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP)
Sheriff George Maier, Stark County Sheriff’s Office


OHIO HANDHELD CELL PHONE BAN: YEAR ONE REPORT
Michelle May, Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)
Jonathan Nelson, Missouri Department of Transportation (MO DOT)
Ryan McMahon, Cambridge Mobile Telematics
Jayne O’Donnell, Youthcast Media Group

Monday, May 20

Noon

Opening Luncheon

Delight in a delectable, provided "grab-n-go" lunch to sustain you through the rest of your day. Take a stroll through our exhibit hall to visit our vendors.

Monday, May 20

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Workshop Block B


TEEN LISTENING SESSION
Carol Lucio, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council Students
Youthcast Media Group Representative
SADD Students
FCCLA Ohio Student Representatives


TRAFFIC SAFETY IN THE AGE OF NON-MEDICAL MARIJUANA
Holly Reese, Ohio Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor
Captain Chris Kinn, Ohio Green Labs, Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP)
Sam Cole, Colorado Department of Transportation
Christine Frank, NHTSA


NONMOTORIZED ROAD USER SAFETY: THE PEDESTRIAN FATALITY PROBLEM
Lauren Cardoni, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC)
Harvey Miller, The Ohio State University
Letty Schamp, Hilliard Transportation and Mobility
Michael Liggett, City of Columbus Vision Zero

Monday, May 20

3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Workshop Block C


ESTABLISHING EQUITY FOR YOUTHFUL DRIVERS
Kimberly Schwind, Asst. Director, Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO)
Amy Eing, Athens-Meigs ESC
Richard Hall, Ohio Valley ESC Driving School
Megan Ryerson, Ph.D., UPS Chair of Transportation, Associate Chair


EXPERT OPINIONS: THE VALUE OF DREs
Captain Chris Kinn, Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP)
Sgt. Sam Criswell, Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), OH DRE
Rob Richardson, KY Office of Highway Safety
Nick Baldauf, Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) Crime Lab Tox


SCOOP! HOW TO ENCOURAGE MEDIA COVERAGE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
Judith Converse, Public Information Officer
Kristine Varkony, NBC4 News
Chrissy Morton, ABC6 News
Ray Santiago, Ohio State Highway Patrol PIO

DAY 2
Tuesday, May 21

Workshops, Closing Luncheon,
and Grant Recipient Meeting

Tuesday, May 21

8:00 a.m.

Registration & Coffee and Exhibits Open!

Check in to the Ohio Traffic Safety Summit 2024. Pick up your Summit materials, enjoy a cup of coffee, and visit our exhibitors in the exhibit hall.

Tuesday, May 21

8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Workshop Block D


PUTTING SEAT BELTS USE FIRST IN A SECONDARY STATE
Kimberly Schwind, Asst. Director, Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO)
Katie Mueller, National Safety Council (NSC)
Dean Fadel, Ohio Insurance Institute


PROACTIVE ENFORCEMENT — DATA DRIVEN APPROACHES
Lori Genzen, Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO)
Christy Phillips, Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP)
Brian Bautsch, OSHP, OSU, Honda Data Project
Melissa Richardson, Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS)
Gretchen Lopez-Martinez, Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP)


BEST PRACTICES IN MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
Michele Piko, Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO)
Michelle Atwell, NHTSA
John Bolte IV, Ph.D., Injury Biomechanics Research Center, OSU
Glenn Davis, Colorado Department of Transportation

Tuesday, May 21

10:30 a.m. - Noon

Workshop Block E


TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR NON-ENGLISH SPEAKERS
Emily Davidson, Director, Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO)
Lisanne K. Divine, The Center, Utica, NY
Pong Xiong, MN DPS Multilingual Virtual Assistant Pilot
Jason Via, Springfield, Deputy Dir. of Public Safety


SPEED MANAGEMENT
Jeff Anspach, Logan County Sheriff’s Office
Commander Eric Brown, Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP)
Lt. Tyler Harris, Hilliard Police Department
Ryan McMahon, Cambridge Mobile Telematics


OLDER ROAD USERS
Kimberly Schwind, Asst. Director, Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO)
Angie Wise, Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA)
Julie Dominik, Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

Tuesday, May 21

Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Closing Luncheon

EMCEE
Emily Davidson, Director, Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO)


KEYNOTE PRESENTER
Torine Creppy, President, Safe Kids Worldwide

Tuesday, May 21

1:30 p.m.

Summit Adjourns!

The Ohio Traffic Safety Summit 2024 comes to a close. Safe travels to your next destination.

Tuesday, May 21

2:00 - 4:30 p.m.

FFY 2024 Federal Grant Recipient Meeting

EDUCATIONAL LEADS
Lori Genzen, Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO)

WANT TO EXHIBIT OR CONTRIBUTE?

Exhibit Prices & Contributor Levels

Exhibits are $400, and Contributor Levels start at $1,000 with more and more benefits.
Get your organization and brand in front of 500+ constituents at the Ohio Traffic Safety Summit 2024.

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Exhibit Only

$400

  • One (1) table in exhibit hall
  • Free electricity at booth
  • Two (2) free lunches on both days
  • Logo in the digital program

NOTE: Exhibits are FREE for government agencies.

Supporter

$1,000

  • One (1) table in exhibit hall
  • Free electricity at booth
  • Two (2) free lunches on both days
  • Logo in the digital program
  • Logo on Summit website
  • Quarter-page ad in the digital program
  • Logo on easel signage
  • Logo in general session slideshow
  • Acknowledgement during general session

Partner

$2,500

  • Free electricity at booth
  • Two (2) free lunches on both days
  • Logo in the digital program
  • Logo on Summit website
  • Logo on easel signage
  • Logo in general session slideshow
  • Acknowledgement during general session
  • Half-page ad in the digital program
  • Two (2) tables in exhibit hall
  • Prime location in exhibit hall

Champion

$5,000

  • Two (2) tables in exhibit hall
  • Prime location in exhibit hall
  • Free electricity at booth
  • Two (2) free lunches on both days
  • Logo in the digital program
  • Logo on Summit website
  • Full-page ad in the digital program
  • Logo on full board signage
  • Logo on lunch signage
  • Full advertisement during general session
  • Acknowledgement as lunch sponsor during general session
  • Ten (10) minutes to address attendees during general session
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