This document is the final report for a marketing research project on BikeSafe N.C., a motorcycle safety initiative in North Carolina. The report summarizes research conducted to evaluate the scope of BikeSafe N.C.'s current marketing campaign and compare North Carolina motorcycle collision statistics to other states with safety programs. Research methods included literature reviews, focus groups, and an email survey. Key findings indicated over 75% of respondents were unaware of BikeSafe N.C. and that Idaho's STAR program and stricter licensing in D.C. may have contributed to lower collision rates compared to North Carolina. Recommendations included improving marketing at motorcycle events, working closer with transportation agencies, and offering different course levels.
The document provides information from a presentation given to the Lomond Bikers MCC on motorcycle law and accident claims. It discusses legal cases involving motorcyclists, evidence in court cases, filtering, speed, road defects, and selecting specialist motorcycle accident lawyers. Advice is given to not accept a solicitor appointed by insurance and to go directly to a solicitor experienced in motorcycle accident claims.
Motorcyclists are well aware that they can be involved in an accident at any time. Learn more about motorcycle accidents injuries in Wisconsin in this presentation.
What does the future look like? Is it a dark space where we’re suffering from varying degrees of techamphetamine or are we heading towards a Utopian fantasy of abundance and harmony?
Understanding that our basic human needs and wants barely change, we explore the future state of a range of topics; from our need for physical sustenance through to our age-long fascination of transcending the limitations of our biology.
Looking at the future from a human perspective, our potential for greatness is teetering on a fine line between darkness and hope. We’re banking on the latter.
BikeSafe NC is a motorcycle safety initiative in North Carolina that aims to reduce collisions and fatalities. It offers 5-hour classroom and on-road training courses in 31 counties. However, research found low awareness and attendance of the program. A literature review uncovered 17 monthly classes in various locations but a need for harder licensing requirements. Focus groups of students identified risks like speeding but lacked awareness of safety initiatives. Surveys suggested some attendees prioritized speed over safety. Recommendations included partnerships, expanded offerings, and incentives to increase attendance and awareness of the underutilized BikeSafe NC program.
The document provides guidelines for evaluating driver education programs. It discusses the need to systematically evaluate whether such programs are effective in improving driving skills and safety. A key goal is to identify program strengths and weaknesses so they can be improved to maximize safety impacts. The guidelines outline a 5-step process for evaluations, including focusing the scope, selecting methods, developing a data collection plan, gathering and analyzing results, and interpreting findings to guide improvements. Comprehensive and ongoing evaluation is important for progressing evidence-based driver education.
The document summarizes NHTSA's motorcycle safety program and research. Key points include:
- Alcohol impairment, speeding, and invalid licenses are common factors in motorcycle crashes. Helmet use reduces fatalities.
- Research focuses on impairment levels, crash causes, helmet laws, and rider education.
- Programs promote rider training and licensing, address impaired riding, encourage helmet and protective gear use, and raise motorist awareness. Grants support state safety efforts.
Developed in partnership with Alta Planning + Design, this Guide is intended to provide an overview for cities planning to enhance or implement a bike friendly community.
The document summarizes the E3 NCMEP eCar project, which partnered multiple agencies to provide sustainability assessments and assistance to North Carolina manufacturers. Over four years, 44 manufacturers received assessments identifying over $43 million in savings opportunities across areas like energy, environment, and safety. Manufacturers then implemented projects from assessment recommendations, realizing over $15 million in savings to date and creating jobs. The community-based model engaged local partners in each region to help deploy and support the program.
The document provides information from a presentation given to the Lomond Bikers MCC on motorcycle law and accident claims. It discusses legal cases involving motorcyclists, evidence in court cases, filtering, speed, road defects, and selecting specialist motorcycle accident lawyers. Advice is given to not accept a solicitor appointed by insurance and to go directly to a solicitor experienced in motorcycle accident claims.
Motorcyclists are well aware that they can be involved in an accident at any time. Learn more about motorcycle accidents injuries in Wisconsin in this presentation.
What does the future look like? Is it a dark space where we’re suffering from varying degrees of techamphetamine or are we heading towards a Utopian fantasy of abundance and harmony?
Understanding that our basic human needs and wants barely change, we explore the future state of a range of topics; from our need for physical sustenance through to our age-long fascination of transcending the limitations of our biology.
Looking at the future from a human perspective, our potential for greatness is teetering on a fine line between darkness and hope. We’re banking on the latter.
BikeSafe NC is a motorcycle safety initiative in North Carolina that aims to reduce collisions and fatalities. It offers 5-hour classroom and on-road training courses in 31 counties. However, research found low awareness and attendance of the program. A literature review uncovered 17 monthly classes in various locations but a need for harder licensing requirements. Focus groups of students identified risks like speeding but lacked awareness of safety initiatives. Surveys suggested some attendees prioritized speed over safety. Recommendations included partnerships, expanded offerings, and incentives to increase attendance and awareness of the underutilized BikeSafe NC program.
The document provides guidelines for evaluating driver education programs. It discusses the need to systematically evaluate whether such programs are effective in improving driving skills and safety. A key goal is to identify program strengths and weaknesses so they can be improved to maximize safety impacts. The guidelines outline a 5-step process for evaluations, including focusing the scope, selecting methods, developing a data collection plan, gathering and analyzing results, and interpreting findings to guide improvements. Comprehensive and ongoing evaluation is important for progressing evidence-based driver education.
The document summarizes NHTSA's motorcycle safety program and research. Key points include:
- Alcohol impairment, speeding, and invalid licenses are common factors in motorcycle crashes. Helmet use reduces fatalities.
- Research focuses on impairment levels, crash causes, helmet laws, and rider education.
- Programs promote rider training and licensing, address impaired riding, encourage helmet and protective gear use, and raise motorist awareness. Grants support state safety efforts.
Developed in partnership with Alta Planning + Design, this Guide is intended to provide an overview for cities planning to enhance or implement a bike friendly community.
The document summarizes the E3 NCMEP eCar project, which partnered multiple agencies to provide sustainability assessments and assistance to North Carolina manufacturers. Over four years, 44 manufacturers received assessments identifying over $43 million in savings opportunities across areas like energy, environment, and safety. Manufacturers then implemented projects from assessment recommendations, realizing over $15 million in savings to date and creating jobs. The community-based model engaged local partners in each region to help deploy and support the program.
The Slow Your Roll campaign aimed to reduce unsafe bicycle and vehicle behaviors among Flagler College students. Research found a disconnect between attitudes and behaviors regarding safety. The campaign executed on-campus events to educate students on traffic laws and influence their knowledge, beliefs, and compliance. Surveys before and after the campaign evaluated its effectiveness in meeting objectives of increasing safety awareness and compliance among the student body.
The Aggressive Driving and Road Rage Abolishers have established a program to combat aggressive driving and road rage in New Jersey. Their goal is to produce a continued driver education course and safety video to raise awareness about safe driving and reduce accidents. They will collect data on highways with high accident rates to implement their program and measure its impact by comparing accident rates in areas with and without the program. Their budget request is $20,000 to develop a program website.
This document outlines core competencies for youth development practitioners in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is intended to strengthen the youth development workforce by providing a framework for knowledge, skills, and abilities. The competencies are organized into four domains: as resources to youth, as partners with families, as partners with schools and communities, and as partners with colleagues and organizations. They describe expectations at three levels - direct service, program supervision/management, and administration. The document also discusses guiding principles of cultural competency and youth leadership. Its goal is to improve program quality through professional development aligned with the competencies.
Safer People, Safer Streets, and Safer Policies at USDOT
Track: Connect
Format: 90 minute moderated discussion
Abstract: This USDOT panel will provide details on the Department’s new bicycle and pedestrian safety initiative, including information on the Ped-Bike Safety Action Agenda, Road Safety for Transit Patrons initiative, bike-walk assessments, Road Diet Guide, an aggressive research agenda, and local partnerships, including how community members can get involved.
Presenter: Barbara McCann Office of Secretary, USDOT
Co-Presenter: Heidi Coleman National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Co-Presenter: Dan Goodman Office of Human Environment, Livability Team, FHWA
Co-Presenter: Joanne Waszczak Special Assistant, FTA Office of Budget and Policy
The document provides information about the DBEAR mentorship program for at-risk middle school students at Alliance Academy in Oakland, CA. The program aims to provide personalized mentorship to help students achieve academic success through building mentor-mentee relationships and enhancing students' educational experiences. The goals are to encourage growth and development of mentors and mentees, and build community awareness of the program. Key aspects of the program include aligning with California quality standards, providing training for mentors, and evaluating the program's impact. Demographic data is also presented on the racial diversity and transportation access in Oakland and the neighborhood around Alliance Academy.
Abbreviated Resume and Accomplishments, S. Beer 2016Sunshine Beer
Sunshine Beer is seeking career advancement opportunities in educational program leadership and administration. She has over 14 years of experience managing the Idaho STAR Motorcycle Safety Program, including developing strategic plans, managing a $1 million budget, and mentoring employees. Her achievements include enhancing the rider training curriculum to meet national standards and developing new training programs. She actively contributes to the national motorcycle safety community through committee leadership and presentations.
Brenda Lantz provides a summary of the third Western Regional Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit held in Denver, Colorado November 29-30, 2022. In addition, she details the resources that are available to help agencies and industry to reduce distracted driving and to improve CMV safety in work zones.
The document proposes a plan to increase bicycle commuting among high school students in Madison, Wisconsin. It begins with an outline of the potential benefits of biking to school, including reduced pollution, greenhouse gases, obesity, and car crashes. A preliminary survey found that most students at James Madison Memorial High School live within 2 miles of school and get there by car. The proposed plan would gather more data, educate students on biking benefits, enable biking through infrastructure and discounts, encourage biking with incentives, and assess the program's success in increasing biking rates. Partners like bike shops and organizations could help implement and expand the program.
The Daring Dolphins FLL team researched how to improve young driver safety. They visited the UNC Highway Safety Research Center and Cary Police Department to learn about teen driving statistics and initiatives. Research found teen crash rates are much higher than adults and existing solutions lacked feedback tools. The team proposes a mobile app that uses GPS and cameras to provide feedback on speeding, stopping at signs, distractions, and rewards safe driving. The app would need testing, funding, and promotion in schools to be implemented. The solution was shared with research and safety experts.
The document discusses the various organizations that are involved in administering the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award program. It explains the roles of the Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the American Society for Quality, the Board of Overseers, the Board of Examiners, award recipients, and the Alliance for Performance Excellence in supporting and overseeing the award program. It also provides brief descriptions of the annual Quest for Excellence conference and the physical Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award that is presented to recipients.
The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) team discusses their 5-year research project, funded by the Mid-America Transportation Center (MATC) and the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), to look at improving the cognitive and visual driving fitness of commercial drivers. Drivers are assessed using two tools: (1) participants fill out a self-assessment questionnaire, and (2) their driving log data is reviewed for near misses, speed violations, and accidents. Participants receive feedback that will assist them with identified concerns to help keep drivers safer, longer.
Brenda Hennessee Tengel has over 22 years of experience leading nonprofit organizations, with responsibilities including managing budgets over $4 million and staff teams of over 250 people. She has expertise in areas such as marketing, strategic planning, program development, and operations management. Notable achievements include launching successful fundraising events, cultivating strategic partnerships, analyzing operations to improve efficiency, and managing facility development projects. She holds certifications in Six Sigma and YMCA leadership and has worked in director-level positions for the YMCA of Greater Charlotte and other nonprofit organizations.
This document provides an executive summary for a company called MiiCycle that aims to develop a mobile navigation app for cyclists. It outlines the problem they seek to address which is a lack of cycling-specific navigation that prioritizes safety. Their solution is an app that routes cyclists to bike lanes and less busy roads using customized audio directions. Their target market is cyclists in the Washington D.C. area, estimated at 190,000 people. The document discusses their product, customers, competitors, marketing strategy, team, operations, finances, risks, and growth opportunities.
Ahmed RahhaliGrad 695Weekly journal #5My research seeks to.docxdaniahendric
Ahmed Rahhali
Grad 695
Weekly journal #5
My research seeks to expound on the way driver education reduces accidents rate and the associated costs. In addition, it explores other means of mitigating accidents and crashes rates. These means could either be in the form of incentives to the drivers, mitigating accident management costs and long-term changes is a hard task but can result in substantial cost savings and secure the lives of drivers and the general public. It is the mandate of every road safety authority to ensure that sufficient and proper training is provided, and all the vehicles have the recommended safety features.
Driver education and training are arguably paramount in every aspect of driver and road safety and the right educational and learning technologies must be implemented to achieve it. Several other factors should be strictly adhered to and applied as the essential rules and requirements. Incorporating a driver policy is one of them. Driving policies should be introduced and taught in appealing methods and group learning environment. The policies should guide the on-road driving behaviors, penalties applicable for poor driving, steps to take after an unfortunate collision incident, and the inspection to be carried out on the vehicles for pre and post route deliveries.
Drivers ought to be equipped with accurate information on past crush incidents and other severe accidents. Monitoring accidents goes beyond formal education and training. Drivers must be aware of recent incidents and make a considerable effort to learn from them. Such information should be accurately outlined and cover all the aspects of the accident i.e., the cause, casualties, and how the driver could have avoided it. Regular assessment of the drivers’ skills. Drivers should update their license and check on the health issues like the eyesight that may affect them on the road — ensuring that vehicles are roadworthy and might the safety standards and requirements. This can be achieved by installing up-to-date safety features, programs and regular repairs to avoid on-road breakups that compromise the driving dynamics.
Ahmed Rahhali
Grad 695
Weekly journal #6
Delivery Drivers, especially new and young drivers register high crash rates according to William (1999), States that young drivers are involved in more crashes as compared to drivers who have experience and have worked in this sector for some time. The reason for the high number of Accidents and Crashes in young drivers is due to lack of enough experience and lack of the necessary driving skills, which means maybe the training was not well conducted or it had some mishaps. This is due to the fact that driving is not an easy task as it is considered to self-paced and complex, at the same time requiring the combination of basic tasks, like steering, accelerating and braking and other complex skills lie problem solving and hazard perception, that are required for normal vehicle operation. The delivery ...
Title: Creating a Safer System Through State Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Campaigns
Track: Prosper
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: Hear about approaches used by North Carolina and Florida to develop, launch, and evaluate combined education and enforcement campaigns aimed at reducing pedestrian and bicyclists injuries and deaths.
Presenters:
Presenter: Laura Sandt Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
Co-Presenter: Lauren Blackburn North Carolina DOT
Co-Presenter: Lucas Cruse University of South Florida, Center for Urban Transportation Research
Co-Presenter: Billy Hattaway Florida DOT
Breakout Session 1 - 2015 Traffic Safety Conference
by Renee St. Louis, Education Coordinator, ATLAS Center/University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute
The webinar provided an overview of the Quality Mentoring Assessment Path (QMAP), a self-assessment tool for youth mentoring programs to evaluate their quality based on effective practice standards. It described the sections and benefits of the QMAP, announced two pilot projects for programs to test the tool, and outlined the steps for programs to register and participate in the pilots. The goal is to help programs improve their practices through self-reflection and technical assistance from the Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota.
1. CBA can provide a base-case scenario and conduct partial sensitivity analysis to test assumptions and increase confidence in results.
2. CBA can perform break-even analysis, best- and worst-case scenarios analysis, and Monte Carlo analysis to show the range of possible outcomes and that results are not guaranteed.
3. CBA can present benefits that accrue to different stakeholders like taxpayers, victims, and society separately to show who benefits.
4. Multiple CBAs can provide a menu of options and costs/benefits for each alternative to show what policymakers are choosing between.
The document describes the various organizations that are involved in administering the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award program. It explains that the Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award was created to permanently endow the award program. It also discusses the roles of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the American Society for Quality, the Board of Overseers, and the Board of Examiners in managing various aspects of the award program. Finally, it provides information on the annual Quest for Excellence conference where award recipients share best practices.
The survey of 158 UT students found that awareness of Kick Stand bike services was generally low. Only 49% were aware of Kick Stand benefits, 21% were aware of bike registration benefits, and 13% were aware of the bike locker service. Just 34% knew about purchasing accessories at garages. 38% were familiar with the Orange Bike Project. This shows that PTS needs a marketing strategy to better inform students about their bike services to encourage more biking on campus. When educated on benefits, students felt they would bike more and understood the importance of registration for linking bikes to owners.
The Slow Your Roll campaign aimed to reduce unsafe bicycle and vehicle behaviors among Flagler College students. Research found a disconnect between attitudes and behaviors regarding safety. The campaign executed on-campus events to educate students on traffic laws and influence their knowledge, beliefs, and compliance. Surveys before and after the campaign evaluated its effectiveness in meeting objectives of increasing safety awareness and compliance among the student body.
The Aggressive Driving and Road Rage Abolishers have established a program to combat aggressive driving and road rage in New Jersey. Their goal is to produce a continued driver education course and safety video to raise awareness about safe driving and reduce accidents. They will collect data on highways with high accident rates to implement their program and measure its impact by comparing accident rates in areas with and without the program. Their budget request is $20,000 to develop a program website.
This document outlines core competencies for youth development practitioners in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is intended to strengthen the youth development workforce by providing a framework for knowledge, skills, and abilities. The competencies are organized into four domains: as resources to youth, as partners with families, as partners with schools and communities, and as partners with colleagues and organizations. They describe expectations at three levels - direct service, program supervision/management, and administration. The document also discusses guiding principles of cultural competency and youth leadership. Its goal is to improve program quality through professional development aligned with the competencies.
Safer People, Safer Streets, and Safer Policies at USDOT
Track: Connect
Format: 90 minute moderated discussion
Abstract: This USDOT panel will provide details on the Department’s new bicycle and pedestrian safety initiative, including information on the Ped-Bike Safety Action Agenda, Road Safety for Transit Patrons initiative, bike-walk assessments, Road Diet Guide, an aggressive research agenda, and local partnerships, including how community members can get involved.
Presenter: Barbara McCann Office of Secretary, USDOT
Co-Presenter: Heidi Coleman National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Co-Presenter: Dan Goodman Office of Human Environment, Livability Team, FHWA
Co-Presenter: Joanne Waszczak Special Assistant, FTA Office of Budget and Policy
The document provides information about the DBEAR mentorship program for at-risk middle school students at Alliance Academy in Oakland, CA. The program aims to provide personalized mentorship to help students achieve academic success through building mentor-mentee relationships and enhancing students' educational experiences. The goals are to encourage growth and development of mentors and mentees, and build community awareness of the program. Key aspects of the program include aligning with California quality standards, providing training for mentors, and evaluating the program's impact. Demographic data is also presented on the racial diversity and transportation access in Oakland and the neighborhood around Alliance Academy.
Abbreviated Resume and Accomplishments, S. Beer 2016Sunshine Beer
Sunshine Beer is seeking career advancement opportunities in educational program leadership and administration. She has over 14 years of experience managing the Idaho STAR Motorcycle Safety Program, including developing strategic plans, managing a $1 million budget, and mentoring employees. Her achievements include enhancing the rider training curriculum to meet national standards and developing new training programs. She actively contributes to the national motorcycle safety community through committee leadership and presentations.
Brenda Lantz provides a summary of the third Western Regional Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit held in Denver, Colorado November 29-30, 2022. In addition, she details the resources that are available to help agencies and industry to reduce distracted driving and to improve CMV safety in work zones.
The document proposes a plan to increase bicycle commuting among high school students in Madison, Wisconsin. It begins with an outline of the potential benefits of biking to school, including reduced pollution, greenhouse gases, obesity, and car crashes. A preliminary survey found that most students at James Madison Memorial High School live within 2 miles of school and get there by car. The proposed plan would gather more data, educate students on biking benefits, enable biking through infrastructure and discounts, encourage biking with incentives, and assess the program's success in increasing biking rates. Partners like bike shops and organizations could help implement and expand the program.
The Daring Dolphins FLL team researched how to improve young driver safety. They visited the UNC Highway Safety Research Center and Cary Police Department to learn about teen driving statistics and initiatives. Research found teen crash rates are much higher than adults and existing solutions lacked feedback tools. The team proposes a mobile app that uses GPS and cameras to provide feedback on speeding, stopping at signs, distractions, and rewards safe driving. The app would need testing, funding, and promotion in schools to be implemented. The solution was shared with research and safety experts.
The document discusses the various organizations that are involved in administering the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award program. It explains the roles of the Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the American Society for Quality, the Board of Overseers, the Board of Examiners, award recipients, and the Alliance for Performance Excellence in supporting and overseeing the award program. It also provides brief descriptions of the annual Quest for Excellence conference and the physical Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award that is presented to recipients.
The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) team discusses their 5-year research project, funded by the Mid-America Transportation Center (MATC) and the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), to look at improving the cognitive and visual driving fitness of commercial drivers. Drivers are assessed using two tools: (1) participants fill out a self-assessment questionnaire, and (2) their driving log data is reviewed for near misses, speed violations, and accidents. Participants receive feedback that will assist them with identified concerns to help keep drivers safer, longer.
Brenda Hennessee Tengel has over 22 years of experience leading nonprofit organizations, with responsibilities including managing budgets over $4 million and staff teams of over 250 people. She has expertise in areas such as marketing, strategic planning, program development, and operations management. Notable achievements include launching successful fundraising events, cultivating strategic partnerships, analyzing operations to improve efficiency, and managing facility development projects. She holds certifications in Six Sigma and YMCA leadership and has worked in director-level positions for the YMCA of Greater Charlotte and other nonprofit organizations.
This document provides an executive summary for a company called MiiCycle that aims to develop a mobile navigation app for cyclists. It outlines the problem they seek to address which is a lack of cycling-specific navigation that prioritizes safety. Their solution is an app that routes cyclists to bike lanes and less busy roads using customized audio directions. Their target market is cyclists in the Washington D.C. area, estimated at 190,000 people. The document discusses their product, customers, competitors, marketing strategy, team, operations, finances, risks, and growth opportunities.
Ahmed RahhaliGrad 695Weekly journal #5My research seeks to.docxdaniahendric
Ahmed Rahhali
Grad 695
Weekly journal #5
My research seeks to expound on the way driver education reduces accidents rate and the associated costs. In addition, it explores other means of mitigating accidents and crashes rates. These means could either be in the form of incentives to the drivers, mitigating accident management costs and long-term changes is a hard task but can result in substantial cost savings and secure the lives of drivers and the general public. It is the mandate of every road safety authority to ensure that sufficient and proper training is provided, and all the vehicles have the recommended safety features.
Driver education and training are arguably paramount in every aspect of driver and road safety and the right educational and learning technologies must be implemented to achieve it. Several other factors should be strictly adhered to and applied as the essential rules and requirements. Incorporating a driver policy is one of them. Driving policies should be introduced and taught in appealing methods and group learning environment. The policies should guide the on-road driving behaviors, penalties applicable for poor driving, steps to take after an unfortunate collision incident, and the inspection to be carried out on the vehicles for pre and post route deliveries.
Drivers ought to be equipped with accurate information on past crush incidents and other severe accidents. Monitoring accidents goes beyond formal education and training. Drivers must be aware of recent incidents and make a considerable effort to learn from them. Such information should be accurately outlined and cover all the aspects of the accident i.e., the cause, casualties, and how the driver could have avoided it. Regular assessment of the drivers’ skills. Drivers should update their license and check on the health issues like the eyesight that may affect them on the road — ensuring that vehicles are roadworthy and might the safety standards and requirements. This can be achieved by installing up-to-date safety features, programs and regular repairs to avoid on-road breakups that compromise the driving dynamics.
Ahmed Rahhali
Grad 695
Weekly journal #6
Delivery Drivers, especially new and young drivers register high crash rates according to William (1999), States that young drivers are involved in more crashes as compared to drivers who have experience and have worked in this sector for some time. The reason for the high number of Accidents and Crashes in young drivers is due to lack of enough experience and lack of the necessary driving skills, which means maybe the training was not well conducted or it had some mishaps. This is due to the fact that driving is not an easy task as it is considered to self-paced and complex, at the same time requiring the combination of basic tasks, like steering, accelerating and braking and other complex skills lie problem solving and hazard perception, that are required for normal vehicle operation. The delivery ...
Title: Creating a Safer System Through State Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Campaigns
Track: Prosper
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: Hear about approaches used by North Carolina and Florida to develop, launch, and evaluate combined education and enforcement campaigns aimed at reducing pedestrian and bicyclists injuries and deaths.
Presenters:
Presenter: Laura Sandt Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
Co-Presenter: Lauren Blackburn North Carolina DOT
Co-Presenter: Lucas Cruse University of South Florida, Center for Urban Transportation Research
Co-Presenter: Billy Hattaway Florida DOT
Breakout Session 1 - 2015 Traffic Safety Conference
by Renee St. Louis, Education Coordinator, ATLAS Center/University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute
The webinar provided an overview of the Quality Mentoring Assessment Path (QMAP), a self-assessment tool for youth mentoring programs to evaluate their quality based on effective practice standards. It described the sections and benefits of the QMAP, announced two pilot projects for programs to test the tool, and outlined the steps for programs to register and participate in the pilots. The goal is to help programs improve their practices through self-reflection and technical assistance from the Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota.
1. CBA can provide a base-case scenario and conduct partial sensitivity analysis to test assumptions and increase confidence in results.
2. CBA can perform break-even analysis, best- and worst-case scenarios analysis, and Monte Carlo analysis to show the range of possible outcomes and that results are not guaranteed.
3. CBA can present benefits that accrue to different stakeholders like taxpayers, victims, and society separately to show who benefits.
4. Multiple CBAs can provide a menu of options and costs/benefits for each alternative to show what policymakers are choosing between.
The document describes the various organizations that are involved in administering the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award program. It explains that the Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award was created to permanently endow the award program. It also discusses the roles of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the American Society for Quality, the Board of Overseers, and the Board of Examiners in managing various aspects of the award program. Finally, it provides information on the annual Quest for Excellence conference where award recipients share best practices.
The survey of 158 UT students found that awareness of Kick Stand bike services was generally low. Only 49% were aware of Kick Stand benefits, 21% were aware of bike registration benefits, and 13% were aware of the bike locker service. Just 34% knew about purchasing accessories at garages. 38% were familiar with the Orange Bike Project. This shows that PTS needs a marketing strategy to better inform students about their bike services to encourage more biking on campus. When educated on benefits, students felt they would bike more and understood the importance of registration for linking bikes to owners.
CapTechTalks Webinar Slides June 2024 Donovan Wright.pptxCapitolTechU
Slides from a Capitol Technology University webinar held June 20, 2024. The webinar featured Dr. Donovan Wright, presenting on the Department of Defense Digital Transformation.
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two HeartsSteve Thomason
These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
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إضغ بين إيديكم من أقوى الملازم التي صممتها
ملزمة تشريح الجهاز الهيكلي (نظري 3)
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تتميز هذهِ الملزمة بعِدة مُميزات :
1- مُترجمة ترجمة تُناسب جميع المستويات
2- تحتوي على 78 رسم توضيحي لكل كلمة موجودة بالملزمة (لكل كلمة !!!!)
#فهم_ماكو_درخ
3- دقة الكتابة والصور عالية جداً جداً جداً
4- هُنالك بعض المعلومات تم توضيحها بشكل تفصيلي جداً (تُعتبر لدى الطالب أو الطالبة بإنها معلومات مُبهمة ومع ذلك تم توضيح هذهِ المعلومات المُبهمة بشكل تفصيلي جداً
5- الملزمة تشرح نفسها ب نفسها بس تكلك تعال اقراني
6- تحتوي الملزمة في اول سلايد على خارطة تتضمن جميع تفرُعات معلومات الجهاز الهيكلي المذكورة في هذهِ الملزمة
واخيراً هذهِ الملزمة حلالٌ عليكم وإتمنى منكم إن تدعولي بالخير والصحة والعافية فقط
كل التوفيق زملائي وزميلاتي ، زميلكم محمد الذهبي 💊💊
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Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptHenry Hollis
The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
1. BikeSafe N.C.
Rancho Santa Margarita
Final Report
BUS 462-002 Marketing Research
April 21, 2014
Prepared by:
Stacey Jennings: sljennin@ncsu.edu
Jessica Sadeckas: jmsadeck@ncsu.edu
Allie Koehler: alkoehle@ncsu.edu
Michael Lutz: mjlutz@ncsu.edu
David Stevens: dcsteven@ncsu.edu
2. Table of Contents
Executive Summary 1
Introduction (Research Objectives) 2
Background Information 2
Research Problem(s) 2
Methodologies 3
Literature Review 3
Qualitative 3
Quantitative 3
Results (Emphasis on Quantitative Findings) 4
Literature Review Findings 4
Qualitative Findings 6
Quantitative Findings 7
Limitations of your Research 9
Conclusions and Recommendations 9
Conclusions based on interpretation of results 9
Recommendations for future actions 9
Appendices 12
Data Collection Forms (Moderator‟s Guidebook, Survey) 12
Codebook 14
Exhibits not included in body (if necessary) 15
Bibliography 16
3. Executive Summary
BikeSafe NC is a motorcycle safety initiative, which offers Rider Skill Days for motorcyclists of
all ages and riding experience. Partnering with the North Carolina Governor‟s Highway Safety
Program (GHSP), the primary goal of this program is to reduce motorcycle collisions and
fatalities by offering professional riding techniques and safety courses covering topics such as
the system of motorcycle control and collision, collision causation factors, and security.
The purpose of our research is to (1) research the scope of the current BikeSafe NC marketing
campaign and (2) compare North Carolina motorcycle collision statistics with those of other
states who currently have their own motorcycle safety program in place. By the end of this
research process, we hope to offer recommendations for the program and its marketing to
increase attendance and awareness.
About the Research
Our research methodologies consisted of literature reviews, focus groups, and email surveys. The
focus groups consisted of North Carolina State University students between the ages of 18 and
21 who did not have motorcycle licenses and the email survey was administered only to North
Carolina State University students who had a motorcycle license.
Key Results
Over 75% of focus group and survey respondents had never heard of BikeSafe NC
2/3 of survey respondents who had attended the BikeSafe program consider self-identify
as being safe drivers
One of the most successful motorcycle safety initiatives is the STAR program in Idaho
More than 95% of focus group and survey respondents strongly agree that a helmet
should be required when riding a motorcycle.
Recommendation
Based on our research results, we offer a number of recommendations including:
1. Provide pamphlets and brochures at motorcycle events
2. Work more closely with the Department of Transportation and DMV
3. Have an experienced motorcyclist who is certified teach the course as opposed to a cop
4. Attend Harley-Davidson events
5. Provide a basic skills and experienced course to attract more riders.
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4. Introduction
Background Information
BikeSafe NC is a traffic safety initiative program that works with the Governor‟s Highway
Safety Program, the NC State Highway Patrol, as well as other local agencies, with the primary
purpose of reducing crashes and fatalities for motorcyclists.
An increase in motorcycle fatalities was recognized by the NC Highway Patrol, resulting in them
researching ways to minimize, and ultimately prevent, crashes and fatalities. BikeSafe NC is
modeled after BikeSafe London, a world-famous program created and taught by the
Metropolitan Police Department of London. Since the initiation of the program, London has had
a 25% reduction in motorcycle fatalities, the best results thus far.
London‟s program led North Carolina to adapt and enact the program. During 2007, Wake
County, NC held a pilot program that resulted in a reduction of motorcycle fatalities, a reduction
that was not found in other areas of the state. The Bike safety program brought the Federal
Highway Administration and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on board to help
reduce crashes and fatalities state-wide. In 2009 the program expanded and North Carolina saw
the first state-wide reduction in motorcycle fatalities in 5 years.
The program gives motorcyclists the chance to participate in “Rider Skills Days” that offer
assessments on present driving skills and gives advice that will ultimately make their experience
as a motorcyclist more enjoyable and safer. Topics include the system of motorcycle control,
collision causation factors, and security. The pre-booked days are held in 31 counties throughout
North Carolina. They are offered on the weekends and consist of classroom-based lessons and
on-road “ride-out” sessions with motor officers as well as other qualified motorcycle safety
assessors.
Whether you have a high powered motorcycle or a smaller commuter bike, you can attend the
classes. The only requirements to sign up are a current driver‟s license with legal motorcycle
endorsement and proof of insurance.
Research Problems
Research Problem 1: Research the scope of the campaign.
Questions answered will include, but are not limited to: how many safety classes are offered and
how often? Where are they located? Answers to these questions will lead to a better
understanding of the programs‟ marketing campaign and what changes should be implemented to
improve it.
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5. Research Problem 2: Compare statistics to different states offering similar programs.
By comparing the statistics of fatalities and crashes from other states, we will be able to research
their programs and determine any changes that should be made. The changes could be additions
or subtractions to the current N.C. program as a whole.
Methodologies
After the initial meeting with our client, we began the data collection process with exploratory
research. We chose this method because exploratory research would allow us to gain
information on our selected program, BikeSafe NC. In turn, we would be provided a platform
upon which a more descriptive research design can be utilized. In our case, this refers to the next
phase in our process—the quantitative section. The main benefits of the exploratory technique
are its versatility, low costs, and cost-efficiency. For our research, we collected secondary data
by engaging in a literature search, one of the quickest and least costly methods. In addition, we
gathered primary data by conducting two focus groups and creating an email survey for
motorcyclists to respond to.
Literature Review
In our literature review, we did thorough research of various websites including: the official
BikeSafe North Carolina website, the Governor‟s Highway Safety Association‟s website, the
program section of the North Carolina Department of Transportation site, and various websites
for state motorcycle safety programs in other states.
Qualitative
Our group utilized focus groups in order to obtain a better idea of how people feel about
motorcycles in general, the requirements for receiving a motorcycle license in the state of North
Carolina, and the rate of awareness these individuals may have on current motorcycle safety
initiatives in North Carolina. The primary goal of conducting these focus groups was to help
provide information based on Research Problem 1 (Research the scope of the campaign). This
research question involves determining the reach of current marketing efforts for the BikeSafe
NC campaign and any changes that should be implemented.
Quantitative
After conducting our qualitative research, we wanted to learn more about the individuals who
attend the BikeSafe NC courses. Our survey questions primarily focused on our first research
problems related to the scope of the campaign. We also were interested in seeing if reckless
drivers or safe drivers were the ones primarily attending this program.
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6. Results
Literature Review Findings
Despite the recent rise in its popularity, BikeSafeNC is still a fairly new program which made it
difficult to find scholarly resources that could be used for our project. Therefore, to find the
necessary information, we began with a comprehensive online search, using several well-known
search engines including Google, Bing, and Yahoo. We searched key phrases such as “Top
National Bike safety Programs”, “BikeSafeNC”, and “BikeSafe Collegiate Program”. By
searching these phrases we were able to find the necessary websites to aid in our exploration of
Bike safety.
When selecting which Bike safety programs to focus our research on, we took into consideration
their location in the Google, Yahoo, and Bing search results. This is relevant to developing an
accurate comparison of success rates of BikeSafeNC and motorcycle safety initiatives in other
states. The location of a state‟s program in the search results is related to marketing efforts of
these campaigns. Search Engine Optimization is crucial in marketing for a non-profit because
money is limited and needs to be spent primarily on the safety programs.
Research Problem 1
After researching the scope of the BikeSafe, we found that they offer 17 classes every month in
various locations throughout the state. These classes are offered in the following cities (not
limited to): High point, Garner, Fayetteville, Asheville, Jacksonville, Holly Springs, Cary,
Thomasville, Greenville, Raleigh, Apex, Durham, New Bern, and Franklin. These cities each
offer one class every month per city.
BikeSafeNC gives motorcyclists the chance to participate in “Rider Skills Days” that offer
assessments on present driving skills and gives advice will ultimately make their experience as a
motorcyclist more enjoyable and safer. The agenda also includes classroom discussion with
topics such as the system of motorcycle control, collision causation factors and security. The
pre-booked days are held in 31 counties throughout N.C. They are offered on the weekends and
consist of classroom-based advice and on-road “ride-out” sessions with motor officers as well as
other qualified BikeSafeNC assessors.
The main difference in North Carolina Motorcycle safety and D.C safety is that in D.C., in order
to be allowed to drive a motorcycle you are required to be 18 years old and take a safety test and
an "on the road test" before receiving your license. In N.C you teach yourself how to ride then
go to the DMV to complete a brief field test that takes a maximum of 20 minutes. D.C.
implements stricter restrictions to receive your license, which may explain why they only had
two motorcycle fatalities in 2012.
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7. Research Problem 2
As previously mentioned, based on their location in the Google, Yahoo, and Bing search results,
we chose to focus on three states which include North Carolina, Oregon, and Florida. To begin,
we compared the fatalities that have occurred in each of the selected states. The information was
compiled from two different time periods over a two-year span: January 2011 to June 2011 and
January 2012 to September 2012. The fatalities were recorded in a 6 month time period in 2011
and in the same 6 month time frame in 2012 in order to determine any differences in results. The
same scenario is then repeated with a 9 month time frame. The results are as follows:
State
2011
6 mos.
2012
6 mos.
Changes
from 2011
2011
9 mos.
2012
9 mos.
Changes
from 2011
North
Carolina
79 86 +7 134 141 +7
Oregon
19 15 - 4 34 45 +11
Florida
227 194 - 33 312 287 - 25
As you can see, the most fatalities occurred in Florida and the least amount occurred in Oregon.
North Carolina‟s fatalities fall in the middle between Oregon and Florida. Interestingly,
although Florida has the most fatalities by far, they are the only state of the three to have a
decrease over the recorded time with the exception of the first 6 months in Oregon.
Each state has its own Bike safety program: BikeSafe North Carolina, Ride Smart Florida, and
Team Oregon. Each of these programs are quite similar in that they all offer educational classes
for several levels of difficulty, offer „Rider Skills Days‟ which consist of on-road ride-outs
motorcycle courses as well as in classroom information sessions. Each state‟s program also
includes a section dedicated to safety precautions to take into consideration such as awareness,
physical capabilities, but mainly the appropriate apparel to wear whenever riding a motorcycle
which is consistent throughout each state‟s program. This appropriate apparel includes: a legal
helmet, eye protection, long sleeve shirts, long pants, full fingered gloves, over the ankle foot
protection, and rain gear.
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8. Qualitative Findings
By using convenience sampling, we created two focus groups each comprised of six North
Carolina State University students. The participants consisted of students currently in their
freshman, sophomore, or junior year of undergraduate studies. The age range was between 18
and 21 years of age, with eleven students from the United States and one student from China.
Each group was asked eight identical questions and held a discussion offering their ideas,
insights, and opinions. All interviews were recorded for later review.
After completing these focus groups, we learned quite a bit about how people view motorcycle
safety and what they know about various North Carolina safety initiatives.
When discussing the safety of motorcyclists, the only concern was of protective clothing such as
long sleeves, long pants, boots, gloves, and helmets. Like many motorists on the road, many
crashes are often caused by speeding and carelessness. For motorcyclists, however, these bad
decisions can be detrimental. Both groups agreed that many accidents are a result of adrenaline
and the „need for speed‟ attitude rather than lack of specific motorcycle training.
When asked if the age that an individual is allowed to obtain a motorcycle license should be
changed, most of the respondents argued that that is not an issue. One student stated, “If you can
drive a car, you should be able to drive a motorcycle.” On the other hand, all were in agreement
that it should be a harder process for someone to obtain a motorcycle license.
One of the last questions we asked was about the students‟ current awareness of any initiatives
specifically created for motorcycle safety. The response was unanimous across the board: as far
as they all were concerned, there aren‟t any initiatives in North Carolina. One participant said, “I
usually just see bumper stickers on the back of cars that say „look out for motorcyclists.‟”
Another stated, “I might have seen a billboard about motorcycle safety once.”
Below is a visual created from Wordle.com.Wordleis s a tool for creating a “text cloud” that uses
the size of the text to represent the frequency of each word in the given source sample. After
reviewing the recordings from the focus groups, we grouped each response into a certain
category including obtaining a license, crashes, safety, and protective clothing. Each phrase was
entered into the Wordle document and the image below was created.
The purpose of this diagram is to show which issues were brought up most frequently, either
those involving safety training requirements or those related to issues on the road and causes of
crashes. There are a large number of responses relevant to safety in general such as causes for
crashes and need for safety. The only noticeable response about training is related to making it
more difficult for individuals to obtain their motorcycle license.
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9. Quantitative Findings
After coding the results of our eight respondents, our general idea about the low awareness of
this program was confirmed. More than half of the respondents had never heard of the program.
Though our sample size is very small, the demographics of our respondents were all males
between 16 and 29. This is a positive because we are able to compare results across the same
gender and age group and their answers across the board to come to a general conclusion.
However, this is a negative as well because we are not able to explore the thoughts and
experiences of females or older individuals.
We also hoped to see if there was any correlation between the individuals who attend the
BikeSafe NC programs and whether they self-identify as being a reckless driver or not. Half of
the respondents considered themselves to be reckless drivers.However, of the three that had
taken the BikeSafe NC program, only one considered himself to be a reckless driver.
The last main focus of our survey was to see if motorcyclists would rather learn or gain riding
advice from a police officer or a professional motorcyclist. The results were unanimous,
everyone selected „strongly disagree‟ when asked how they felt about being taught by a police
officer. We believe that by changing who instructs the course could potentially make a
significant impact on attendance.
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10. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
License
Awareness
Relate
Ticket
Reckless
Helmet
Officer
Professional
More
BikeSafe NC participants vs
nonparticipants
Hasn't attended
Attended BikeSafe
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11. Limitations
One of the limitations that we had when doing our research was the lack of information/sources
on BikeSafe NC. When searching online any information we found was the same across all
boards. It consisted of basic information on BikeSafe NC, including its purpose, where classes
are held and when, what kind of training is offered, etc. There were plenty of statistics on
motorcycle fatalities and crashes but as far as the actual program itself, little was found. This
was not surprising seeing as how the focus of our report is to raise awareness for BikeSafe NC.
Another limitation was the lack of access to motorcyclists. After reaching out to the North
Carolina State University‟s transportation office with our survey, who we hopes would provide
us with a convenience sample, we received no reply. Our original quantitative research method
was to ask them to send our survey to any motorcyclist who was listed with their office from
parking pass purchases. After receiving no answer we had to find another convenient group of
motorcyclists, which was a challenge. After our research group members reached out to friends
and family to find motorcyclists to answer our survey, we ended up with a sample size of eight.
Although this did allow us the opportunity to thoroughly evaluate responses of college males,
this small sample size created a serious limitation. This created a limitation because we were able
to explore the thoughts and experiences of females or older individuals.
Conclusions and Recommendations
Conclusions Based on Interpretation of Results
Even though BikeSafe NC offers 17 classes each month, less than 100 people total sign up for
them.Attendance is extremely low, especially in the Research Triangle area where the majority
of training courses are being held. This low attendance could be linked to low awareness in this
area.
BikeSafe NC is a beneficial initiative created to help prevent crashes and fatalities for
motorcyclists. However, the low awareness of the program as well as the minimal attendance at
the program events has shown the ineffectiveness of its campaign. Therefore, through
exploratory research of other successful programs, we were able to make strong
recommendations that will hopefully increase brand name awareness, increase attendance at our
programs, and ultimately decrease the fatalities to zero in North Carolina.
Recommendations for Future Actions
One of the major limitations we found was the awareness of BikeSafe NC. To increase
awareness, we suggest working more closely with the Department of Transportation to help
promote the program. They have a complete website that has a list of programs offered but
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12. BikeSafe NC is not found on this website. Further, the Department of Transportation is
promoting the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. This would be an ideal spot to advertise the
BikeSafe NC program and offer a link to the website for potential motorcycle attendants to find a
location and time that fits his/her schedule.
We also found that many people didn‟t like that the class was conducted by a police officer.
Instead, we wanted to bring your attention to having the class taught by an experienced
motorcyclist. This person would be certified, just as the police officer was, but it may be less
intimidating for attendants if a cop was not the one instructing him/her.
Harley Davidson offers meetings, rides, and gatherings for motorcyclists. Working with Harley
Davidson and attending some of these events with pamphlets, brochures, t-shirt give-a-ways, and
other prizes may increase the awareness of our program among the motorcycle community.
Furthermore, Harley Davidson is a very well respected brand in this community. If we could get
Harley Davidson to endorse our efforts and promote the program, we may attract more people to
attend as well. For example, the Tilley Harley-Davidson of Salisbury, NC is having a Garage
Party on April 26, 2014. This event is given to specifically attract new riders to learn about the
Harley Davidson lifestyle and bikes. This would be an ideal opportunity to engage with new
riders and promote BikeSafe NC as the place this person should come to learn to safely ride a
motorcycle.
Another suggestion we have is to work with the DMV to make taking the BikeSafe NC course a
requirement to receive a motorcycle license. This will further ensure the motorcyclists safety on
the road. Beyond that, defensive riders will be able to better protect themselves from the cars on
the road. If a car and a motorcyclist were to have a collision, the car is not going to have near as
much damage as the individual on the motorcycle would have. Therefore, to keep causalities
down, motorcyclists should have to attend this course for their own safety.
Finally, we think one of the best ways to reach both experienced and inexperienced riders is to
introduce a two course program. The first course will be run very similar to our current program.
Going off of the Idaho STAR program, which has a nationally recognized program motorcycle
safety program, we want to implement the following to increase awareness and attendance at our
classes:
Basic Skills – This will be a continuation of our current program where we will provide
classroom and rider courses. This course will go over basic skills, regulations, and safety
requirements as well as include a short-ride where the riders will be initially assessed.
The riders will take a long-ride as well later in the day to be re-assessed and test the
riders‟ improvement of skills and knowledge. This class will also go over making
motorcyclists better defensive riders by covering basic in street strategies as well as what
to do in emergency response situations. This course should be a requirement to receive a
motorcycle license. Washington D.C. requires completion of a similar course and only
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13. had 2 fatalities in 2012 compared to North Carolina‟s 172. Therefore, completion of this
course could potentially improve the overall safety of NC riders. The ultimate goal of
this program is to have zero crashes and fatalities involving motorcyclists and the riders
need to know how to respond and react in any given situation.
Experienced - This part of the course will also include classroom and cycle time.
However, the curriculum will include a more diverse range of topics. This class will be
designed for the risk-adverted rider who is considered an “expert rider.” A minimum of
two years experience will be required for enrollment or the successful completion of the
Basic Skills course. An additional intensive focus will be placed on in street strategies
and hazard response skills that will include practice cornering, braking, and swerving.
Topics will also include master precision vehicle handling control, advanced low-speed
maneuvering, and hazard response skills.
After speaking with the director of Idaho Star, Stacey Axmaker, we wanted to reconstruct this
program and follow this already successful initiative. The phone conversation with him listed
the struggles that their organization faces with reaching the target market. It takes a good
amount of research to find out where and when these motorcyclists meet. However, it is crucial
that we attend these events to raise awareness of our program, attract potential and existing riders
to engage in our program, and show the importance of being a safe rider.
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14. Appendix
Data Collection Forms
i. Moderator‟s Guidebook
ii. Survey Questions
iii. Codebook
Moderator’s Guidebook
Focus Group Date Collection Form for BikeSafe NC
Moderator: Jessica Sadeckas
Engagement Questions:
1) When you see a person riding a motorcycle, what is your initial reaction? Keep in mind that
the term motorcycle can include a scooter as well as a moped.
2) What would you consider to be the most important safety precautions when riding a
motorcycle?
Exploration Questions:
3) What do you think initially provokes a person to want to become a rider? If you find yourself
interested, why?
4) What makes the idea of riding a motorcycle/scooter either appealing or unappealing to you?
5) Are there any specific types of accidents you think motorcyclists are particularly at risk for?
And what do you think the main causes of motorcycle accidents are?
6) How do you feel about it being required by law to receive proper knowledge and training of
motorcycle safety skills before being able to obtain a license?
7) How important do you think our state places on motorcycle safety awareness and training
initiatives? Have you heard of any in particular?
Exit Question:
8) Is there anything else you would like to say about the risks or rewards that are involved with
being a motorcyclist? Or anything involved with motorcycle safety?
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15. Survey Questions
1. Do you have your motorcycle license?
Yes No
2. How old were you when you obtained your motorcycle license?
_____
3. Have you ever heard of BikeSafe North Carolina?
Yes No
4. What do you relate this program to?
Bicycles Motorcycles Other_______
5. Have you ever taken the BikeSafe NC course?
Yes No
6. IF YES to #5, do you feel the course increased your knowledge about motorcycle safety?
Yes No
7. IF NO to #5, do you have any interest in taking a BikeSafe NC course to increase your
knowledge about motorcycle safety?
Yes No Not Sure Haven‟t Heard of this program
8. Have you ever received a ticket while riding a motorcycle?
Yes No
9. IF YES to #8, what was the reason for the ticket?
Speeding Drunk Driving Running a Light Other_______
10. Would you consider yourself to be a reckless driver?
Yes No Not sure
11. Have you or anyone you know ever been involved in a collision involving a motorcycle?
Yes No Not sure
Please indicate your agreement with the following statements:
12. It should be required by law to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
13. I am interested in learning more about Bike safety from a police officer.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
14. I would be more interested in taking a motorcycle safety course if the instructor was a
professional motorcyclist.
Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
15. Do you have an interest in learning more about BikeSafe NC?
Yes No
16. Please add any addition comments:
17. Please indicate your gender
Male Female
18. What is your age?
Less than 20 20-39 40-59 60 or older
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16. Codebook
Variable
Name
Description Response Options
ID Survey response ID 1 through 7
License Have motorcycle
license
1=yes N=no
Obtained Age when obtained Enter response
Awareness Heard of program 1=yes 2=no
Relate Relate program to 1=bicycles 2=motorcycl
es
3=other:
enter
response
Taken Taken program 1=yes 2=no
Yes Increase knowledge 1=yes 2=no
No Interest in program 1=yes 2=no 3=not sure 4=never heard
of it
Ticket Received a ticket 1=yes 2=no
Why Reason for ticket 1=speeding 2=drunk
driving
3=running
red light
4=other: enter
response
Reckless Considered reckless 1=yes 2=no 3=not sure
Collision Been involved 1=yes 2=no 3=not sure
Helmet Should be legal 1=strongly disagree 2=disagree 3=agree 4=strongly
agree
Officer Taught by officer 1=strongly disagree 2=disagree 3=agree 4=strongly
agree
Professiona
l
Taught by
professional
motorcyclist
1=strongly disagree 2=disagree 3=agree 4=strongly
agree
More Want to learn more 1=yes 2=no
Comments Additional comments Enter response
Gender Male/Female 1=male 2=female
Age Age options 1=less than 20 2=20-39 3=40-59 4=60 or older
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