2012 Traffic Records Forum

“Taking it to the Streets: Local roles in traffic records”

October 28-31, 2012 - Biloxi, Mississippi


38th International Forum on Traffic Records & Highway Information Systems

Beau Rivage Hotel & Convention Center, Biloxi, Mississippi

The Traffic Records Forum provides an opportunity for traffic records professionals of all disciplines and in all types of organizations to share their experiences, innovations, studies, technologies, etc. in presentations, sessions and conversations.

In 2012, ATSIP will spot-light the contribution of local planners, health care providers, law Enforcement, clerks of court, prosecutors, and universities in the collection and use of traffic records. These presentations may be from the point of view of local professionals, or from others who work with them, support their activity or who make use of the data collected locally.

Presentations are welcome on all traffic records-related topics, but special consideration will be given to topics relating to local data. Information about paper submission will be forthcoming.

What is the Traffic Records Forum?

The Traffic Records Forum is a three or four-day opportunity to view or participate in presentations, exhibits, workshops, and seminars on topics of interest to the highway traffic safety and data communities, and to help guide national discourse about traffic records during the ATSIP general meeting.

The Traffic Records Forum Program includes a keynote speaker, one or more plenary sessions of general interest to all attendees, and multiple break-out sessions, with additional training sessions preceding the Forum proper. ATSIP sets a new Forum Program annually, under the direction of its Board and with the participation of member organizations. The Forum Theme and Program varies from year to year, based on current trends and needs.

Generally, presentations are given on all types of traffic records/highway safety data, and may address:

1) Usage,
2) Collection,
3) Analysis,
4) Current and Emerging Technologies,
5) Current Systems and Programs,
6) Research,
7) Current Issues and Emerging Needs, and
8) Many Other Related Topics.

Who Attends? State and Local law enforcement officials, engineers, motor vehicle officials, emergency medical services providers, judicial administrators, and highway safety personnel from across the United States and international communities.

Attendees can:

1) Attend sessions for the latest safety data collection methods and best practices,
2) Learn how to improve the accuracy of their traffic records and highway safety data,
3) Learn how to apply performance goals/measures in traffic records system improvements,
4) Learn about as well as how to implement a model traffic records system,
5) Learn about the importance of standards and guidelines for traffic records systems,
6) Find out how to organize and operate a successful traffic records committee,
7) Network with a variety of transportation and highway safety professionals, and
8) Discover how better data can help save lives.


To view information on past Traffic Records Forum, visit previous content on the Archive Forum page of the ATSIP website: http://www.atsip.org/pages/forum/Forum.htm