Road Safety & Indigenous Communities
Safe Systems Approach
Motor vehicle traffic deaths affect indigenous communities at a disproportionate rate as compared to the overall United States population. For children and youth ages 0-19, motor vehicle traffic death rates among American Indian and Alaska Native children and youths are up to 8 times higher than those of other racial and ethnic groups. This is often due to structural barriers in tribal communities such as lack of lighting, potholes, cattle, etc. This course dives specifically into the effectiveness of taking a Safe Systems approach to road safety in tribal communities.
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Motor vehicle traffic deaths affect indigenous communities at a disproportionate rate as compared to the overall United States population. For children and youth ages 0-19, motor vehicle traffic death rates among American Indian and Alaska Native children and youths are up to 8 times higher than those of other racial and ethnic groups. This is often due to structural barriers in tribal communities such as lack of lighting, potholes, cattle, etc. This course dives specifically into the effectiveness of taking a Safe Systems approach to road safety in tribal communities.
Motor vehicle traffic deaths affect indigenous communities at a disproportionate rate as compared to the overall United States population. For children and youth ages 0-19, motor vehicle traffic death rates among American Indian and Alaska Native children and youths are up to 8 times higher than those of other racial and ethnic groups. This is often due to structural barriers in tribal communities such as lack of lighting, potholes, cattle, etc. This course dives specifically into the effectiveness of taking a Safe Systems approach to road safety in tribal communities.
Perspectives from Safe Systems experts and tribal partners on safe systems approaches to road safety are highlighted as examples from specific communities. The course provides historical context to road safety and specific considerations for roads in tribal nations. Next, the course focuses on how to intervene to create a safe system in communities. In addition, this course will prepare you with information on how to apply for an SS4A grant, with examples from specific communities who have successfully obtained the grant. Throughout the course, resources are provided with tools on how to apply for SS4A grant and how to implement a safe systems approach.
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Setting the Stage
Intervening to Create a Safe System in your Community
Putting Safe System Interventions in Place
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Review Road Safety in the US
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Refresh your knowledge of road safety in the US to build a solid foundation for understanding the course materials.
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Traffic Safety
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Read the following articles:
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Summarize the key points of the articles.
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Identify areas where you need further clarification.
Read and review 'Road Safety Audit Manual for Developing Countries'
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Review the principles and practices of road safety audits to enhance your understanding of the Safe Systems approach.
View
World Report on Road Traffic Injury Prevention
on Amazon
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Read the book thoroughly, taking notes on key concepts and recommendations.
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Identify specific sections or chapters that are most relevant to your tribal community.
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Summarize the main findings and recommendations in your own words.
Practice using the Safe Systems Assessment Tool
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The Safe Systems Assessment Tool can help you identify road safety hazards and develop mitigation strategies.
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Download and familiarize yourself with the Safe Systems Assessment Tool.
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Identify a specific road or intersection in your community to assess.
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Conduct the assessment using the tool's guidelines and criteria.
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Document the findings and identify potential road safety improvements.
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Gather community and stakeholder input on road safety concerns and priorities
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By proactively gathering input, you can ensure that the Safe Systems approach is tailored to the specific needs and concerns of your community.
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Community Engagement
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Identify and reach out to key community members and stakeholders, including tribal leaders, elders, parents, youth, and law enforcement.
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Conduct surveys, focus groups, or interviews to gather feedback on road safety issues and concerns.
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Document the input received and analyze it to identify common themes and priorities.
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Share the findings with the community and stakeholders to build consensus and support.
Attend a Safe Systems Road Safety Assessment Workshop
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Gain hands-on experience in conducting road safety assessments to identify hazards and develop mitigation strategies.
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Research and identify upcoming Safe Systems Road Safety Assessment Workshops.
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Register for a workshop that aligns with your schedule and interests.
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Actively participate in the workshop, taking notes and asking questions.
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Apply the learnings from the workshop to your tribal community.
Find a mentor who can guide you in implementing a Safe Systems approach
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A mentor can provide valuable advice, support, and encouragement as you navigate the process of implementing a Safe Systems approach.
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Mentorship
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Identify potential mentors within your community or network.
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Reach out to your chosen mentor and express your interest in working with them.
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Establish clear expectations and goals for the mentorship.
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Regularly meet with your mentor to discuss progress and challenges.
Develop a Safe Systems Action Plan for your community
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By creating a comprehensive action plan, you can provide a roadmap for implementing the Safe Systems approach in your community.
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Strategic Planning
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Review the Safe Systems principles and guidelines.
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Identify specific road safety issues and priorities based on the community input you have gathered.
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Develop a set of goals and objectives for the action plan.
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Outline specific actions, timelines, and responsibilities for implementing the plan.
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Secure funding and resources to support the implementation.
Join a peer learning group or forum to connect with others implementing Safe Systems
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Connecting with peers can provide you with a sense of community, support, and the opportunity to share ideas and best practices.
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Join a peer learning group or forum focused on Safe Systems implementation.
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Actively participate in discussions and share your experiences.
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Learn from the experiences and insights of other members.
Volunteer with a local road safety organization or project
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By volunteering your time, you can gain practical experience and contribute to road safety in your community.
Show steps
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Identify local road safety organizations or projects that you can support.
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Reach out to the organization or project and inquire about volunteer opportunities.
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Commit to a regular volunteering schedule.
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Participate actively in the organization's or project's activities.
Review Road Safety in the US
Show steps
Refresh your knowledge of road safety in the US to build a solid foundation for understanding the course materials.
Browse courses on
Traffic Safety
Show steps
- Read the following articles:
- Summarize the key points of the articles.
- Identify areas where you need further clarification.
Read and review 'Road Safety Audit Manual for Developing Countries'
Show steps
Review the principles and practices of road safety audits to enhance your understanding of the Safe Systems approach.
View
World Report on Road Traffic Injury Prevention
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read the book thoroughly, taking notes on key concepts and recommendations.
- Identify specific sections or chapters that are most relevant to your tribal community.
- Summarize the main findings and recommendations in your own words.
Practice using the Safe Systems Assessment Tool
Show steps
The Safe Systems Assessment Tool can help you identify road safety hazards and develop mitigation strategies.
Show steps
- Download and familiarize yourself with the Safe Systems Assessment Tool.
- Identify a specific road or intersection in your community to assess.
- Conduct the assessment using the tool's guidelines and criteria.
- Document the findings and identify potential road safety improvements.
Gather community and stakeholder input on road safety concerns and priorities
Show steps
By proactively gathering input, you can ensure that the Safe Systems approach is tailored to the specific needs and concerns of your community.
Browse courses on
Community Engagement
Show steps
- Identify and reach out to key community members and stakeholders, including tribal leaders, elders, parents, youth, and law enforcement.
- Conduct surveys, focus groups, or interviews to gather feedback on road safety issues and concerns.
- Document the input received and analyze it to identify common themes and priorities.
- Share the findings with the community and stakeholders to build consensus and support.
Attend a Safe Systems Road Safety Assessment Workshop
Show steps
Gain hands-on experience in conducting road safety assessments to identify hazards and develop mitigation strategies.
Show steps
- Research and identify upcoming Safe Systems Road Safety Assessment Workshops.
- Register for a workshop that aligns with your schedule and interests.
- Actively participate in the workshop, taking notes and asking questions.
- Apply the learnings from the workshop to your tribal community.
Find a mentor who can guide you in implementing a Safe Systems approach
Show steps
A mentor can provide valuable advice, support, and encouragement as you navigate the process of implementing a Safe Systems approach.
Browse courses on
Mentorship
Show steps
- Identify potential mentors within your community or network.
- Reach out to your chosen mentor and express your interest in working with them.
- Establish clear expectations and goals for the mentorship.
- Regularly meet with your mentor to discuss progress and challenges.
Develop a Safe Systems Action Plan for your community
Show steps
By creating a comprehensive action plan, you can provide a roadmap for implementing the Safe Systems approach in your community.
Browse courses on
Strategic Planning
Show steps
- Review the Safe Systems principles and guidelines.
- Identify specific road safety issues and priorities based on the community input you have gathered.
- Develop a set of goals and objectives for the action plan.
- Outline specific actions, timelines, and responsibilities for implementing the plan.
- Secure funding and resources to support the implementation.
Join a peer learning group or forum to connect with others implementing Safe Systems
Show steps
Connecting with peers can provide you with a sense of community, support, and the opportunity to share ideas and best practices.
Show steps
- Join a peer learning group or forum focused on Safe Systems implementation.
- Actively participate in discussions and share your experiences.
- Learn from the experiences and insights of other members.
Volunteer with a local road safety organization or project
Show steps
By volunteering your time, you can gain practical experience and contribute to road safety in your community.
Show steps
- Identify local road safety organizations or projects that you can support.
- Reach out to the organization or project and inquire about volunteer opportunities.
- Commit to a regular volunteering schedule.
- Participate actively in the organization's or project's activities.
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