The Palouse RTPO is hosting its very first Palouse Driver Safety Summit to discuss Driver Safety in our region. The Palouse RTPO began the Palouse Driver Safety Campaign in 2016. The campaign was established to improve distracted and drowsy driving and to educate young inexperienced drivers on how to be safe and attentive drivers. As a part of this campaign, Palouse Driver Safety is hosting is very first one-day Summit to discuss, share and educate everyone about driver safety on the Palouse.We are delighted to have presenters from various local, regional and state agencies. Our presenters will include law enforcement, first responders, local businesses, insurance providers and driver ed teacher who all advocate for driver safety. We will also have experts from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) who all work every day to make our roads safer for everyone.
The goal of the Summit is to bring together the community, state, regional and local partners with driver and pedestrian safety enhancing projects, information and activities under one roof and to spread the driver safety awareness on the Palouse. The event is designed to update the community and leaders on the Palouse with informational updates from local, regional and state wide experts.The event is on September 20th beginning at 8 am at the Courtyard Marriott in Pullman. The Summit will consist of 6 sessions. Each session will focus on different aspects of driver safety. The day will begin with our key note speakers Pullman Mayor Glenn Johnson and Eastern Regional WSDOT Administrator Mike Gribner.
This event will focus on driver safety on the Palouse. Topics will include Washington State Target Zero, young and distracted driver updates, WSU Safety Strategies, law enforcement safety strategies, bike and pedestrian safety and hands on driving and car safety tips. This Summit will be filled with important information on what is being done in our area to improve driver and road safety as well as what the future looks like for driver and road safety on the Palouse.
We would like to invite community leaders and members, WSU, UI and High School students, elected officials, and staff from local government agencies, private and non-profit organizations, interested stakeholders and interested parties. If you are interested in or care about driver safety and the safety of our roadways, we want you to attend this Summit. This event is free for WSU, UI and high school students. Registration includes breakfast and lunch.
Event Details:
When: September 20, 8 am to 5 pm
Where: Courtyard Marriott in Pullman
Register on Eventbrite by following this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/palouse-driver-safety-summit-2019-registration-68050453739
