2008-Oct-21 Quick Clearance Work Group
Quick Clearance – 21 Oct 2008 meeting notes
Introductions – Major Melville, ISP
Agenda overview
Transition into IN-TIME concept
Last meeting of QC as presently structured
Multi-Lateral Working Agreement
Draft - handout
Agency directed - 1 vote each
Develop bylaws
Structure of groups
Steering Group
Regional groups/InDHS Districts (10)
Objectives
Legislative recommendations
Policy recommendations
Training recommendations
In-TIME meetings
Transition overview
Change name of website
Meeting 3rd Tues of month
Safety clothing presentation – Karen Stippich, FHWA
Texas PowerPoint presentation
NIMTC supports the requirement
Federal Requirement 23 CFR Part 634.2 - High Visibility Safety Apparel
Required as of Nov 24, 2008 - high visibility class II or class III
ANSI 107 Standards
Side coverage for class II
TSAvendor - website w/ standards
Examples of fatal/injuries to responders
Monroe Co Deputy Fatal
Moment of silence
Details of incident
Directing traffic
No visible safety apparel
Struck by 16 yr old female
Elderly couple just missed striking - also
Review of Agency Head meeting
ISP Superintendent fully supportive
How do we measure progress?
Sometimes - can measure - but positive outcomes
Reduce secondary crashes
Reduce congestion costs
Improve working relationships between agencies
