Annual Traffic Inventory 1963
Annual Traffic Inventory
Ana lysis of Report for 1963
(Based on 1962 Data)
CONTENTS
Page
Letter trom Howard Pyle, President, National Safety Council
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I ntrod uction ............_............................_......................................._......................................................... l
Analysis Summary ................._.............................................................................................................. 3
Analysis ............__............................................................................................._..................................... 4
Death and Injury Record - The Accident Problem............................_.......................... 4
T ratfic Ordinances ............................................_.........._........................_....._....._....._._. 6
Accident Records..........._................_.._..........._..........._.............................................._.._._.. 7
Table I - Accident Records.._......_..............._..................._......................._..__......... 8
Traffic Engineering ..................................._......_......_...................._...............................___. 9
Table II - Traffic Engineering...._......................_............................................................_ lO
Police Traffic Supervision........._.................._....................................................................._.. l2
Table III - Police Traffic Supervision................................................................................ l,
Traffic Cou rts..................................._................._......................._..........-.......--.--..-.......-... l8
School Traffic Safety Education........................................................_................................... l
Table IV - School Traffic Safety Education........_..................................._................... 20
Public Traffic Safety Education................................_..................................._..................._ ~
Table V - Public Traffic Safety Education.........................................................._........ 2
Organization for Traffic Safety Improvement ............................................._.................. 25
Table VI - Organization for Traffic Safety Improvement...._................................... 28
Summary of Statewide Traffic Safety Needs .................................................................... 29
Selected Bibliography of Traffic Materials .........................................................................(Appendix)
Prepared by
THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
for
SALINA, KANSAS
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NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
CHICAGO
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
To Public Officials
and Citizen Leaders
The 41,000 traffic deaths this country experienced in 1962 set an
all-time record. The death rate per 100 million miles traveled
also went up for the first time since 1955. It is apparent that
the traffic problem is growing faster than our effort to cope
with it.
Since all accidents are local accidents, the national traffic
problem is the sum of what is happening in the fifty states and
in the thousands of counties and cities throughout the country.
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In terms of solutions, state and local officials can obtain a
wealth of information and help from the national level. To this
end, this Inventory analysis compares your local program with
the nationally-recommended standards and practices contained in
the Action Program of the President's Committee for Traffic Safety.
The Action Program should be used as a guide in all local and state
programs. At the close of this analysis is a list of selected
publications containing detailed recommendations and standards in
support of the Action Program.
We urge that the recommendations in this Inventory analysis, plus
other nationally-recommended standards, be used to the fullest in
improving your city's traffic program. It is believed that full
application of these standards throughout the country would reduce
the traffic accident toll by half. It is the responsibility of
each local and state jurisdiction to take the necessary actions.
Si cerely,
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INTRODUCTION
The Traffic Inventory is based on the Action Program of the President's Committee for Traffic
Safety. It is a program for assisting cities and states in administering and improving their traffic
safety and management activities. Its objective is to prevent traffic accidents. To accomplish this, it
is designed to do several things.
1. To provide a tool, a yardstick, by which cities and states can measure what
they are doing against what other cities and states are doing.
2. To enable each city and state to draw upon the collective thinking and
knowledge of a large number of people experienced in traffic work and to apply
the standards established by specialized national organizations.
3. To stimulate discussion, interest, and cooperation among officials and citizens
in solving traffic problems.
4. To point out specific deficiencies in each city's and state's traffic accident
prevention program and make recommendations for improvement.
5. To recognize outstanding accomplishments in cities and states through the
award programs of the National Safety Council, the International Association
of Chiefs of Police, the American Bar Association, and the American Asso-
ciation of Motor Vehicle Administrators.
WHAT THE INVENTORY IS NOT
The Traffic Inventory is not an instrument to appraise organizations or official departments. It
measures and evaluates functions only.
The Inventory is not intended to provide a complete survey of traffic management and accident
prevention but is one major tool for guiding and improving such programs. Inventory recommenda-
tions are based upon approved standards and what is being done by leading cities and states through-
out the country. Certain of these may not always fully apply to particular cities because of unusual
local conditions.
THE ADVISORY GROUPS
The National Safety Council acts as the administrative agency for the Traffic Inventory. Each
section is under an advisory group, each of which is drawn from the national professional organiza-
tion or group of persons best qualified by knowledge and experience to determine what an adequate
program in each area should be and to construct a report form and determine evaluation criteria on
that basis.
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These advisory groups are:
For DEATH AND INJURY RECORD AND ACCIDENT RECORDS-the
Committee on Uniform Traffic Accident Statistics.
For TRAFFIC ORDINANCES-the National Committee on Uniform Traffic
Laws and Ordinances.
For TRAFFIC ENGINEERING-Institute of Traffic Engineers.
For POLICE TRAFFIC SUPERVISION-International Association of Chiefs
of Police.
For TRAFFIC COURTS-the American Bar Association. (This section entirely
evaluated and analyzed by A.B.A., under its Traffic Courts program.)
For SCHOOL TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION-a Committee of specialists
in school safety education.
For PUBLIC TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION-a Committee of specialists
in public safety education.
For ORGANIZATION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT-a Com-
mittee from state and local official and citizen organizations.
The Inventory Coordinating Committee exercises overall policy guidance. It is composed of the
chairmen of all of the advisory groups, plus the chairman of the Inventory Awards Committee.
EVALUATING PERFORMANCE
A currently-recommended performance (criterion) is established for each item of each section in
the Inventory. These criteria vary according to population group. Some represent standards of
specialized national organizations; some are established by the advisory groups upon the basis of
collective knowledge and experience; others are determined from current reports and represent the
level of performance met or exceeded by 30 per cent of the cities of like size reporting.
A number of points is assigned to each item by the advisory groups on the basis of judgment as
to its relative importance. The number of possible evaluation points for each complete section is 100.
If a city achieves an evaluation of 100 per cent for a section, this means only that its perform-
ance was among that of the leading 30 per cent of cities of like size reporting. Other cities may
have more highly-developed programs.
Recommended performance on many items increases from year to year as traffic safety and man-
agement programs improve.
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ANALYSIS SUMMARY
CITY
SALINA
STATE
KANSAS
GROUP 8
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i REPORTED PERFORMANCE !
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i Death and Injury Record 100 100 i
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I Accident Records 66 66 I
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j Traffic Engineering 50 68 j
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l Police Traffic Supervision 50 45 i
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I Traffic Courts 59 62!
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I School Traffic Safety Education 36 67 I
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I Public Traffic Safety Education 16 34!
I Organization For Traffic Safety Improvement 34 0 I
I TOTAL PROGRAM 44 49 I
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Inventory Coordinator:
Captain Bud Tillett
Traf'f'ic Supervisor
The sutmllary table shows the evaluation achieved f'or each section of' the
inventory during the past two years. The percentage f'igures shown indicate
the degree to which each area of' your program fulf'illed the recommended
minimum.
A comparison between the two years shows that some progress has been made
in a f'ew areas of' the total program. This is to be commended.
It is hoped that the information and suggestions contained in this analysis
will be used and that they will be of help to off'icials and citizens of'
Salina in future improvement of your traffic saf'ety program.
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ANALYSIS
SALINA., KANSAS
DEATH AND INJURY RECORD
THE ACCIDENT PROBLEM
(Advisory Group: Committee on Uniform Traffic Accident Statistics)
POPULATION 43,200
REGISTRATION 23,470
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i FATAL ACCIDENT AND DEATH RECORD !
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iYear j Deaths j Accidents j i
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Salina reported no fatal accidents within its limits in 1962. Thus, the
rate was reduced to zero from the averages of the previous three years of'
2.3 fatal accidents per 100,000 population and 0.5 per 10,000 registered
vehicles. The national averages f'or cities in your population group in
1962 were 8.7 f'atal accidents per 100,000 population and 1.7 per 10,000
registered vehicles.
In addition to f'atal accident records, it is necessary to keep complete
and accurate records of non-fatal injury and property damage accidents to
determine the enf'orcement, engineering and educational needs.
Your city reported 302 non-fatal injury accidents in 1962. This was 76
above the average of' the preceding three years, although the 1962 fatal
accident rate was less when compared to the three year average rate. The
increase in non-f'atal injury accidents may be due to greater effort during
the year to get more complete reporting of these accidents.
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ANALYSIS
SALINA, KANSAS
DEATH .AND INJURY RECORD
The Accident Problem
(continued)
The number of traffic accidents occurring within a city's limits do not
fully reveal the dimensions of the city I S traffic accident problem. When
your residents travel in rural areas and in other cities, their skills,
attitudes, knowledge, and actions in relation to traffic will be determined
in part by how effective is the traffic safety program to which they are
exposed at home.
The following information is supplied to better determine the scope of the
traffic accident problem of your city. This information in no way affects
evaluation of your Inventory report, since all rates and scores are
calculated on the basis of accidents occurring within your city limits
only .
In 1962 there were no traffic deaths within your city. However, according
to the National Vital Statistics Division, there was a yearly average of
seven traffic deaths occurring outside the city among your residents during
the years 1958, 1959, and 1960.*
The National Safety Council estimates that out-of-city traffic accidents
occurring to your residents costs your community about $1,600,000 per year.
This estimate includes loss of earning power, medical and hospital expenses,
cost of motor vehicle repair or replacement, and the overhead cost of
insurance.
*Last year for which a final figure is available.
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TRAFFIC ORDINANCES
(Advisory Group: Notional Committee on Uniform
Traffic Lows and Ordinances)
All cities must have modern and uniform traffic ordinances to carry out an
efficient program of traffic control and operations.
These ordinances must be consistent with state law.
They should be modelled, in so far as is consistent with state law,
after the 1962 revision of the Model Traffic Ordinance of the
National Committee on Uniform Traffic Laws and Ordinances.
They should be consistent among the cities in each state.
The best and most economical way to achieve these objectives is:
1. For the cities in each state to cooperate in the development of a
state model traffic ordinance. This may be done under the auspices
of the state League of Municipalities, or similar organization.
2. For the state legislature to enact enabling legislation authorizing
cities to adopt the state model tiEl reference. II This simplifies
the procedure and does away with the cost of printing new ordinances
in their entirety in newspapers.
So far, 18 states have developed state model traffic ordinances. They are:
State
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Authori ty to Adopt
tlBy Reference II
California. . .
Colorado.
Florida . . .
Illinois.
Iowa. . . .
Kansas. . .
Louisiana .
Michigan.
Minnesota .
New Mexico.
North Dakota.
Ohio. . . .
Oregon. . .
Tennessee .
Utah. . .
Virginia. .
Washington. .
Wisconsin .
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Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
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ANALYSIS
SALINA, KANSAS
ACCIDENT RECORDS
(Advisory Group: Committee on Uniform TrofflC Accident Stotistics)
The "Manual on Classification of Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents" has
replaced the former manual "Uniform Definition of Motor Vehicle Accidents"
(Second Revision) and any mention of the manual in this Analysis will refer
to the new edition.
Salina'a accident records activities met 66 per cent of currently recommended
performance for this section, the same as was achieved for 1961.
The 1962 report reflected almost exactly the same needs for accident records
improvement in Salina as did the 1961 report. Therefore, the 1961 recom-
mendations still apply. Please refer to the Accident Records recomnendations
of the 1961 Analysis, and to Table I - Accident Records - in this analysis.
ADMINISTRATION.
Accident Reporting Legislation. The Model Traffic Ordinance recommends that
when a motor vehicle accident results in bodily injury to or death of any
person, or total property dama.ge to an apparent extent of $25 ($50, $100) or
more, the driver shall forward a written report of such accident to the police
department, or a copy of any report he is required to forward to the State.
This section shall not be applicable when the accident has been investigated
at the scene by a police officer while the driver was present. Salina
reported its traffic ordinance neither contained this provision nor were
written reports to the city by drivers covered by state law.
Recommendation:
1. That provisions of the Model Traffic Ordinance in regard to 1n-itten
reports of accidents by drivers be adopted.
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TABLE 1- ACCIDENT RECORDS - 1962 SALINA, KANSAS
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j State Accident Records Bureau? i Yes! Yes , Yes !
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i Written reports to city required by ! $25'($50,$100) 1 Ordinance ! !
! city ordinance or by state Jaw ! Total Damage (All Accidents) No !
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! city ordinance or by state law i Total Damage ! (All Acc~dents) !
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i special course in traffic accident records? ! Yes i Yes ! Yes .
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j Volume of Reporting: (Information only) ! 1 j !
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: AccIdent summanes and form : Q t I " M thly , Mo thly :
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I PERFORMANCE (In oercentage) i 66 ! 66 !
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(1) - Based on 200 man-days per 1,000 accidents.
(2) - Ai! ratios based on the average of four-year fatal accident experience.
(3) - (a) Accident Records Bureau under supervision of Traffic E!"lgineering Department, or
Copies of all accident reports to Traffic Engineer, or
A minimum of 130 man-days per 1,000 accidents by Engineering personnel in Records Bureau; plus
(b) A minimum of one special accident study (or equivalent) prepared by either Engineering or Accident
Records personnel for Engineering use.
(4) - (a) Accident Records Bureau und~r supervision of Public Traffic Safety Education Agency, or
A minimum of 70 man-days per 1,000 accidents by Educational personnel in Accident Records Bureau;
plus
(b) A minimum of one special accidf'nt study (or equivalent) prepared by either Educational or Accident
Records personnel for Education use.
(5) - (a) Routine monthly summaries of accidents, supplemented by regl.!lar spot maps; plus
(b) Comparison of accidents and enforcelT'ent in percentage, on baSIS of: hour of day, day of week, loca-
tion, and violation.
(6) - Per cent of maximum performance for this part of the Accident Records program.
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ANALYSIS
SALINA, KANSAS
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
(Advisory Group: Institute of T ra(f;e Engineers)
Traffic engineering activities fulfilled 68 per cent of currently-
recommended performance.
See Table II - Traffic Engineering - for a point-by-point comparison
of your city's performance with evaluation measures.
Reconunendations: (Based on a comparison ,nth evaluation measures)
1.
The number of man days spent on maintenance was low. A survey of
existing signs, signals, etc. will determine need for increasing
the total man days for maintenance of these various types of traffic
control devices.
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Salina should have a local planning agency.
3.
That Salina consider modern-type street lighting along arterial
streets.
4.
That all traffic control signals within 1,200 feet of one another
be coordinated to produce progression on as many streets as possible.
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TABLE If- TRAFFIC ENGINEERING - 1962 SALINA KANSAS
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: 1 parking facilities in connection with new 1 1 i i
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lB. 1 Maintenance of signs. signals. and i 1 ! i
i ~ pavement markinkTs - Man-days 1 2199 (1); 720 1 92!J. i
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lA. 1 Studies and Surveys: 1 i 1 i
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i b.[ Other studies: speed checks. volume 1 ~ i ~
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~ 2a.! Comprehensive transportation survey 1 1 i ~
! ~ for your city? ! Yes j - ~ Yes ~
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j (1)1 Comprehensive transportation survey i 1 ~ i
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iB. ~ Plans and Administration: ! ! ! 1
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l a.~ Does the comprehensive master plan l i 1 i
i j include a major street and highway plan? 1 Yes 1 .. j Yes i
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1 a.1 Does the official in charge of Traffic i i i j
I ! Engineering actively participate in the ill!
j i activities of the local p,lanning' agency? j Yes 1 - ; No j
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(continued on next page)
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TABLE II - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING - J 962 (continued) SALINA Y.ANSAS
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I ! i mended i 1961 1 1962 !
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! 6. i Arterial streets with street lighting I! l !
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i 7. ! Parking prohibited - at ail times !! I i
i i orduringrushhoursonly -Total Milesi 22(1)! 10.1 1 12.1 i
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I 7a. i Miles of arterial and business ! Iii
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! 9. j Turning movements prohibited - Total Number of Inter- i i i i
! : ..! : I :
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! 11a.! Isolated signalized intersections. !! i !
I : .. : : : E
i i vehicle actuated type - Per cent of total isolated! 50(1).1 0 i 0 i
................... ......... ..... .... ........... ..... ... ............ u....... ........ n...... ........... .......,", ................... .......... ................................... ....... ....'C'....................... ............_...... ............~...........u..............
! b.! Signalized intersections coordinated i i 'I' I
! i for progressive movement (4) i! : !
i l (within 1200' of each other) - Per cent of total 1 100 I 6! 10 i
:...............:....................................................................................................................................................................~.......................................................:..........................c
! c. j Signalized intersections with i j i i
i ! special pedestrian signal faces - Per cent of total! 30(1) 1 20 1 7 i
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is. j Minimum warrants outlined in the i i i i
! j "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" I 1 j I
! ! used to justify installation of signs. i Yes I Yes i Yes!
: :. I d t k' '1 I I I :
: ! sum a Sf an pavemen mar 1""5. :::!
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! 6. j Were major projects scheduled for I! 1 Ii
I . ,.. 19631 I . :
! ! comDletlon tn . ! Yes i Yes! Yes,
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i i PERFORMANCE (In percentage) i 50 i 68 1
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(1) The recommended performance levels are based en the information reported by other cities in your pOflulation
group. These should not be considered rigid standards, but are provided for your information and guidance.
(2) Registered Engineer, Institute of Traffic Engineers member, Graduate Engineer.
(3) "American Standard Practice for Street and Highway Lighting" sponsored by Illuminating Engineering Society
and approved by American Standards Association.
(4) Does not include signalized intersections reported as isolated.
(5) Per cent of maxim!.lm performance for Traffic Administration and Personnel.
(6) Per cent of maximum performance for Traffic Planning.
(7) Per cent of maximum performance for Traffic Control.
(8) Per cent of maximum performance for Traffic Engineering Projects.
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ANAIXSIS
Sl\.LINA, KANSAS
POLICE TRAFFIC SUPERVISION
(Advisory Group: International Association of Chiefs of Police)
The reported performance in police traffic operations 'WaS evaluated at 45
per cent for 1962, compared to the 50 per cent evaluation for 1961.
An appreciable improvement was made in the amount of enforcement against
hazardous traffic violations. This gain in performance 'Was offset by the
traf'f'ic training reported which appeared considerably weaker for 1962.
other noticeable declines were shown in the conviction rates, which, of
course, are a combined responsibility of both police and courts.
Facilities and Administration items are shown on an "information" basis.
Comparison betvleen the Salina status and recommended status in these areas
may be drawn from the accompa.nying analysis table.
Recommendations:
1. That all supervisors of uniformed personnel be qualified, at some time
during their careers, with at least two weeks of traffic administrative
training.
2. That in-service traffic training be substantially increased to prOVide
40 hours to all uniformed officers every two years.
3. That strong effort be directed at stricter enforcement in accident cases,
primarily through a more well-determined basis for evidence of violation
in such cases.
4. That effort be directed toward improvement of hit-and-run arrests.
5. That planning and direction of enforcement activity be selective -- in
close balance with accident factoro as to time, location, and violation
shown in past experience -- and that regular performance checks be mde
to evaluate this selective quality.
6. That, in relation to the accidents occurring in Salina, the number of
convictions for hazardous traffic law violations be further increased.
7. That police, courts, city administrators, officials, and citizen
support elements confer and act toward improvement of conviction rates
in hazardous violation cases, especially in accident arrests.
8. That lOOre effort be made to apprehend drinking drivers and convict
them on specific driver-intoxication charges.
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TABLE III - POLICE TRAFFIC SUPERVISION - 1962 SALINA KANSAS
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ls SUB J E Ci ! Measure !.._..~!!.~!V-!~E~....J
1 & Source i 1961 : 1962 !
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I Total poi ice strength (a) (b)....._......._..............................................................................-...-....-1...--............ 6~...d..........~~....L_2~.~j
i Clerk person nel (entire. depa rtment) (cL.........._........................m...................._...................._..i ._........_..._.~...~~.~............7....j ........_.9......1
I Per cent of total force motorized ..........._.............................._............................................._....._......L.................~9.~.~:..i..........9..7....j......JQ.Q....1
! Recruitment method (f) ! BWMOE *i BO i BME !
! Rad io equ ipment rating''(pe'r'"cenT"ofve'hl'Cies''witi;--2''or'3=wa'y'';.ad'loj'"''''''...-...............r...............IO'o.1lit"...ioo....r.......8.......i
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i AuMIa~ISIRAIIOI'I l i i i
i Traffic policies and procedures in writing (g)...................................................................................Lp.......~MIgg..:.L......J~...L.......~.Q...J
I Officer compensation for time in court ................................_.........._............................................L...~y...~.r..!!~~~..i)...1..t~.....L...N9.~....j
I ~~:~n~~~~~~~~vi~ ~~~~e..befo.re.pro.moHon.............................._.....................................................!!.9loi:~~~~.~t..........l9i.I..........lQ~'f
. ....................................................................................................................................~....<.............l.....
I Top monthly salary. patrolman grade.........................................._........._............................................L............l::!.?g.:.~.L.$3.35.....L.$3.4.Q.-1
I Police fleet accident rate .............................................................................................._............................. L.9.:.~..Qr...'.~.~.~..:~.J........7.JI.Q....L....5...9....~
: Participated NSC-IACP police fleet safety contest? j Yes * l No j No;
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I Al IN (1).......5.~:;t) 1 j i I
j Traffic command qualification rating (h) i 100 * j 'Z7 i 50!
! In-service traffic train ing hou rs per unjfor.me(rm~in..bie.ii.nrariy............................................'T...................4..()'*Ti~6.(NCT._....28....j
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I ~~!~.~.~U~.Y.~~;!8~~!g,~.:. (k)......29,.% i * I I !
! Accident investigation rate (per 100 reported accidents) ........................................m..........L....................~.~..itL.......9..Q.....L.......27.....~
I Acciaent citation and arrest rate (per 100 accidents investigated) ..............................-1.....................?~.....l.........29.....L........~Q....l
i Conviction rate for accident arrests (per 100 violator arrests).................................._.....L............_....~.?..~.L.......S?.5.....l..........g7.....l
i Evidence basis for citation or arrest in accidents? [ Yes *! No 1 No i
I ............................_..............-..................~................................:..................................._...~
i Hit-end-run clearance rate (per 100 hit-and-run accidents>...............................................f....................~.~..!.L._.....2!i...L...IQ.Q.....l
I H it-a nd-ru n a rrest rate (per 100 h it-a nd-ru n accidents) ............................__................... L................j~9....~:L......3.3......L_....27.....1
i Hit-and-run conviction rate (per 100 hit-and-run arrests)................_...._.........................L........_.........z.?..~4,.........~.5.._L........2.9..-1
i T!.~f.fif...y.y.L~!?.fQr.~~.m.~f.lJ:. (I) ......~.g~% j * I I i
! Selective enforcement (per cent score received) ............m.........................................................l....._...:.'.E.~.!!Y..'~.....L.........5.....i.............Q.....i
I Haza.rdous ~io~ation convictions with penalty (d-)..:....................................................................J.............3.~~.l.:.~.~..lJ2~....J...g3..~..!
i TraffIC conviction rate (per 100 hazardous Violation arrests) ............................................1...................9.~..~.L.......22....L.........~._.1
i Traffic contacts rate (i) (per officer per actual........~.fbhour weekt................__..........L...............g.l'.Q:~j......J~.2.-J.......gao-j
i Parking conviction rate (per 100 parking arrests) ....................................................................J......-..........J~~..~:..L........22....L...._.....J
! Convictions on pedestrian violation charges (e).........................................................................J......................23..i. L....... 2~...J.........5.2....!
Driver -i n toxication convicti ons per d ri n ki ng acciden t driver ................................................L..................1.:9....... L....J.~..Q..J...._1!.1.....!
Driver-intoxication conviction-with-penalty rate (per 100 OWl arrests) ......................L..................~~.~L.......29.....L.......~.sL..l
Driver-intoxication trial rate (per 100 OWl arrests) ; 95 ';l :NR i 100 i
,..........................._....._........_..........._............;..............................u.......................:...___._......oe
Chemical tests used--per cent of OWl arrests j 100 *1 :NR 1 100 i
: Alcoholic i nfl uence report forms used-per ceiiTof5Wf"a'r'rests::::::=::::::::::::::::::::::::::C::::::::::=jQ9.:~:r:::::::::::::Q::I::::::::::~Q]
i Prior driver record used in court? ! Yes *1 Yes j Yes ~
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! PERFORMANCE (In percentage) ! 50 I 45!
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I * - International Association of Chiefs of Police. ;
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(a-e) - Measures adapted to (a) population; (b) 48-hour week; (c) total police strength; (d) fatal and per-
sonal injury accidents; (e) pedestrian casualties.
- Background check, wtitten examination, medical examination, oral interview and educational require-
ments.
- Accident investigation, patrol method, tolerances, point control method and public relations.
- Per cent of supervisors qualified on basis of two weeks' minimum command training.
- Includes accidents investigated. arrests and warnings for vehicle and pedestrian hazardous violations.
- Per cent of maximum performance for Training.
- Per cent of maximum performance for Accident Investigation Operations.
- Per cent of maximum performance for Traffic Law Enforcement Operations.
-Includes 33 part-time personnel calculated as 12 equivalent :full-time officers.
(1)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(I)
(m)
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AN.f.LYSIS
SALINA, KANSAS
TRAFFIC COURTS
(Evaluated and Analyzed by American Bar Association)
T ra{f;c Court Program
This Analysis and Evaluation is based on information submitted on behalf
of your city in the Annual American Bar Association Traffic Court Inventory
by H. N. Eller, Judge. Any questions concerning the information submitted
for this Inventory, this Analysis or the ABA Traffic Court Award, should
be addressed to Director, Traffic Court Program, American Bar Association,
1155 East 60th Street, Chicago 37.
The suggestions in this analysis are designed to assist the traffic courts
in your city to meet important national standards in the administration of
justice as outlined in recommendations approved by the American Bar
Association, the President's Committee for Traffic Safety, and the
Conferences of Chief Justices of State Supreme Courts.
The Judge of the Salina Police Court is to be commended for filing the
1962 Inventory for your city and voluntarily submitting court's performance
for analysis and comment. The following suggestions are based solely
on the information submitted by the court to the American Bar Association
in this Inventory. There has been no independent investigation of the
performance of the court and none was contemplated.
General Information. The information on name, address and title of the
prosecuting attorney was incomplete.
The City Court of Salina in Salina reported as having jurisdiction in
traffic cases is not a court of record. The 1961 Traffic Courts Section of
the Action Program of the President's Committee for Traffic Safety recommends
courts of record status be provided for all traffic courts.
The Traffic Court Inventory listed the City Court of Salina as also
having jurisdiction over traffic cases in your city. No Inventory to
cover this court was received. The analysis for your city is incomplete as
a result of the other court failing to file its Inventory.
Traffic Court Trial Procedure. The Traffic Court Inventory reported that
the court had not adopted any written rules to govern procedures in traffic
cases. Write to the ABA for a copy of a suggested set of model rules on
this subject.
The Inventory reports that on a plea of not guilty the defendant is
not able to obtain an hl1L'qdiate trial on first hearing in court.
The Inventory of your traff~c court indicated that court is not opened
with a ceremony. An opening ceremony is necessary to obtain proper decorum
in the courtroom and to create a proper atmosphere for a dignified session
of the court.
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ANALYSIS
SALINA, KANSAS
TRAFFIC COURTS
(continued)
The Inventory indicated that appropriate remarks about traffic court
procedure were not made at each session. Judges handling traffic offenses
have an opportunity, indeed a responsibility, to discourage future violation,
which is as important as punishing for violations already committed.
Through appropriate remarks about traffic court procedure with some remarks
devoted to traffic safety at each session of the court, the judges can
impress defenctants with their aim to deter rather than merely to punish
and to provide an adequate opportunity for a proper court hearing.
The Inventory of your traffic court indicated that the oath to witnesses
is administered collectively. This is contrary to good practice and the
Canons of Judicial Ethics, which are available upon request made to the
American Bar Association.
Traffic Court Administration. A quadruplicate traffic ticket was not used
in Salina. The use of the Uniform Traffic Ticket and Complaint in
quadruplicate provides an easy method of keeping an account of each ticket,
eliminating the evil of ticket fixing. One copy of this form can be used
as the complaint and one copy as the abstract of record or report of
conviction, thus eliminating additional record keeping and clerical activity.
Trials of traffic cases were not separated from those of other offenses.
The problems and procedures involved in traffic cases differ in important
respects from those of other cases, civil or criminal. For this reason,
trials of traffic cases should be separate from other trials. Although
the extent of the separation depends on the volume of cases, most cities
will benefit from utilizing this procedure.
The Inventory failed to show that clerks were available to the court.
Several kinds of records pertaining to cases filed and to financial
transactions must be kept in connection with traffic courts that are not
necessary in other courts, and clerks should be available to record them
under the supervision and control of the judge. Even a single-judge court
is entitled to clerical assistance on a part-time basis, and it should
be provided.
The Inventory does not show the cost of operation of your court during
the last full fiscal period.
Judicial Statistics. Statistics reported by the court for 1962 compare as
follows with the 1961 Inventory:
1961
1962
Traffic cases pending January 1, 1962
New cases filed in 1962
Traffic cases heard by court in 1962
Traffic cases processed by Violation Bureau:
Moving violations
Non-moving and parking violations
Total disposed of in 1962
Traffic cases pending December 31, 1962
o
3, 058
1,529
o
3,437
2,379
o
o
o
3,437
o
3,058
o
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ANALYSIS
SALINA, KANSAS
TRAFFIC COURTS
(continued)
Traffic Court Penalization - Educational Activities. The traffic court
reported that it did not have a driver improvement school for traffic
violators. Properly used violator schools have a strong deterrent effect
on violators. Experience has shown that drivers who lack knowledge of
driving techniques or rules of the road and drivers with improper attitudes
usually benefit from attending such schools.
Conferences. The judge did not attend any traffic court or judicial con-
ferences during the year. Experience has shown that by attending such
meetings, judges are able to become more familiar with the various aspects
of the traffic problem, to keep abreast of new developments and exchange
ideas with other judges. This opportunity to review the handling of traffic
cases is of great benefit to the judge and the city.
The prosecutor did not attend any traffic court or judicial conferences
during the year. Experience has shown that by attending such meetings,
prosecutors are able to become more familiar with the various aspects of
the traffic problem, to learn more about court and prosecution problems,
and to exchange mutual experiences with other prosecutors. Participation
will benefit the court and the city.
Progr~. The Inventory shows little or no progress or improvement in
traffic court procedure or public relations during 1962. Such improvement
and progress is very important and indicates the court should make greater
efforts in this direction.
The judge should confer with the local bar association officials to secure
appointment of a committee to work with the court and assist it in securing
favorable consideration of suggested improvements or programs designed
to gain citizen or public support.
Recommendations:
1. That courts with jurisdiction in traffic cases should be courts of
record and change in status should be requested of the appropriate
authority.
2. That each court having jurisdiction over traffic cases within the
reporting city file a separate Traffic Court Inventory.
3. That a written set of rules governing procedure in traffic cases be
prepared for the guidance of the court and all persons having to
attend courts.
4. That steps be taken to make it possible for persons pleading not
guilty to be able to obtain an immediate trial on their first hearing
in court.
5. That all sessions of the court be opened with a ceremony.
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ANALYSIS
SALINA, KANSAS
TRAFFIC COURTS
(continued)
Recorr.mendations (continued):
6. That the judge make appropriate remarks about traffic court procedure
at each session. Some remarks may be devoted to traffic safety.
7. That the oath be administered to each witness individually.
8. Adoption and use of the Uniform Traffic Ticket and Complaint in the
form approved by the President's Committee for Traffic Safety, the
American Bar Association, and the National Conference of Commissioners
on Unifona State Laws.
9. That the trial of traffic cases be separated from other offenses.
10. That a clerk or clerks be available to the court on a full-time or
part-time basis depending upon the volume of work.
11. That a driver improvement school for traffic violators be available
for referral of defendants by the court. This school to be under the
supervision of the court.
12. That the judge participate in one of the regional traffic court con-
ferences held at various law schools in cooperation with the American
Bar Association Traffic Court Program.
13. That the prosecutor participate in one of the regional traffic court
conferences held at various law schools in cooperation with the
American Bar Association Traffic Court Program.
14. That progress and improvement in traffic court procedure and public
relations be a continuing effort.
15. That a traffic court violations bureau be established under the
exclusive jurisdiction of the court.
For further information on traffic courts, refer to the following publications
available from the American Bar Association Traffic Court Program:
1. National Standards for Improving the Administration of Justice
in Traffic Courts
2. Action Program on Traffic Courts of the President's Committee
for Traffic Safety
3. Model Rules Governing Procedure in Traffic Cases
4. Calendar of Regional Traffic Court Conferences
5. Information Sheet of ABA Traffic Court Program
6. Book, "Traffic Court Procedure and Administration" ($5.00)
No attempt has been made in this analysis to commend the judge, prosecutor,
and the other court personnel on the many other activities performed in
accordance with national standards. The objective has been only to point
out other areas that should receive attention during the period subsequent
to the Inventory.
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ANALYSIS
SALINA, KANSAS
SCHOOL TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION
(Advisory Group: A Committee of Specialists in School T faffic Safety Education
Experienced in Programs on Local, Stote, and Notional Levels)
The suggestions in this analysis are designed to assist Salina in up-
grading and expanding its traffic safety education program in the schools.
An effective safety education program recognizes ever-changing needs;
provides administrative leadership; progressively reduces physical hazards;
and educates for safe living through instruction, example and participation.
It is concerned with school traffic safety education as it relates to every
child in the community.
The 1962 School Traffic Safety Education program reported by the public
school system was evaluated at 67 per cent of recommended performance, as
compared to 36 per cent for 1961.
This increase was due primarily to driver education and student accident
reporting.
See Table IV for a comparison of your city's public school performance with
standards recommended by the Advisory Group.
Recommendations for Public Schools:
1. One qualified school person should be responsible for coordinating and
supervising all safety education activities in the school system. (See
National Safety Council' B "Recommended standards for Administration of
Safety Education").
2. A good Traffic Safety Education program is subjected locally to a
constant self-appraisal. Your appraisal should also L~clude such
factors as testing instructional program, analysis of parent and
community reaction, analysis of pupil attitudes and behavior, and
corrective actions resulting from studies.
3. Teachers should be given the opportunity for more professional growth
in Traffic Safety Education through curriculum committees, seminars,
workshops, and conferences.
4. Summaries and anaJ.ysis of the student accident data should be used
for corrective action by school personnel.
5. Summaries and analysis of the student accident data should be used to
improve the Traffic Safety Education program.
In accordance with the recommendations made by the School Traffic Safety
Education Advisory Group, the non-public school reports were not evaluated
on a percentage basis. However, the report of each non-public school
system has been examined and analyzed if sufficiently complete information
was given.
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ANALYSIS
SALINA, KANSAS
SCHOOL TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION
(continued)
Recommendations for Catholic Schools:
1. Provisions for long-range planning should be made during the year for
curriculum development and revision, program improvement resulting
from Inventory analysis, coordinated planning with official and civic
group s .
2. Teachers should be given the opportunity for more professional growth
in Traffic Safety Education through curriculum committees, serndnars,
workshops, and conferences.
3. Addi tional instruction aids should be included in your Traffic Sai'ety
Education program, such as curriculum guides, current supplementary
material, radio, demonstrations, and resource people.
4. A student accident reporting system that records all accidents, including
traffic, occurring at any time of the day or night to all school
children should be established. (See National Safety Council "Standard
Student Accident Report Form").
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TABLE IV . SCHOOL TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION - 1962 SALINA KANSAS
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i SUB J E C T i Recom- ~ 1961 ~ 1962 !
i ; mended ~ i !
:......H...U.....u...............UIU'U....U..II..................U......fltI..IIUUnil ,u.It lunu""..n......"""UII"tI"U....tI "IUtl ""l UII flU I 'U"UII : III Ultlllllll U U HII It II:' "'Ull U 11111"111 f1I1'I: 'H lUll'" "' IIIIIIIIU.':
! i i i i
i ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION i i i !
!.......Qu~.iified. .sch.ooi..p.e~son...respo.~.sibie..fo ~ safety ed ucation progra m ?.........................L.......Y.~~..........!..............N.g......~..............N.Q.....J
l Per cent of time spent on supervision .......................................................................................1...........5.gb.......l.................9.......L,................Q.....J
il i i i i
P . ed dd' th ':: i
i rogram evaluatIon proc ures use unng e year: i i i i
i Testing in stru ctional program..............................................................................................J..........Y.~l?.........i ..............N.9......1..............N!;L....!
! Analysis of parent and community reaction.................................................................L........y~~..........L...........J~Q.......l............Jr~L..J
~ Analysis of pupil attitudes and behavior........................................................................L.......y.~~..........1..............N.g.......j..............NQ......l
I Corrective actions resulting from studies......................................................................~.........Y..~~.........l............JfQ......i ..............N.!;L....j
Ii Review of sa fety education ob jectives ............................................................................J .........Y..~~.........l..............NQ...... i ...........1.~f?.....j
. i ! I I
i : : : :
I Provisions for long-range planning made during the year: i i l i
i Curricu lum development and revision............................................................................ j .........'f~.L......L.............N.Q......L............N.Q....J
1 Program improvement resulting from Inventory analysis....................................L.......Y..~~..........L...........NQ......1............Jfg......1
! Coordinated planning with official and civic groups...............................................i.........Y.~~..........l..............Ng......j..............UQ......~
: i : : :
I Per cent of schools with active faculty-parent committees.............................................L....J.99.%.......L........lQQ......L.........;I.Q.o.....J
1 Per cent of schools with active student-faculty committees..........................................L...J.Q.Q~.......L................6.....)............lQQ......l
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i i : : :
! PROGRAM STIMULATION I I ! !
. ........................................................... . . . I
! School authority provided for traffic safety education by: i!! i
! Authorizi ng i ncl usion in cu rricu I u m.................................................................................. j .........Y.~.~..........L............N.o....... L........:r.'J.e.......1
r : Iii
I . ! 3 Iii
I ProfeSSIonal Growth: Ii: i
I Curricu !urn com mittees............................................................................................................L.......QB..........J..............~m.....j.............lIQ......1
I Sem i na rs, workshops, conferences ...................................................................................!............M............L...........lllL.... ~ .............lIa.....,!
i Extensi9n cou rses.............oM.......................................................... ....................._.......................l ...........Q............L............NIL.....L............No......!
I Summer sessions...........oM...........................................................................................................j............~............1..............NB.......1.............lIo.......i
i Teachers' meeti ngs ....................................................................................................................J............~............1.............1il1l.......1..........yes......l
i i i i j
i Instruction: I ! ! !
i C urricu I urn guides ......................................................................................................................! ...........?......oM... L............NJ3.......L............No.....J
l Audio visual aids...........................................................................................................................1........0R...........!.............1m.......1..........YBIJ.......i
i C u rre nt su pplementary material........................................... ..............................................L.......................)..............NB....... ~ .............N.o.......!
i Radio i M i .NB. i No i
I ~::!:~~~~~~==:~~~:=.:~~~=.~~~~:~~:.~~-:~.~:.~~J~~:~-:~i~~~E~..~~~~~.l
: i : i I
! Special ProJ'ects: Iii :
. ! . . :
i I nspection of bicycles ...... ...................................... ......................... ..........................................1............7............. ! .............~.......! .............U~).....j
i Determining safest way to and from school................................................................!..........OR..........~.............~.......1..........I~.e........!
! Teen-age traffic safety conference.....................................................................................!...........................!.............X'm.......! ............J!I'Q......,l
i Field tri ps.........................................................................................................-..............................! ...........M............!.............lij;t.....!............JiJQ.......!
i Student safety cou ncil.........................................._.................................................................1...........9............ ! .............NB....... l ..........x~J;!......J
! Safety patrol clinics ....................................................................................................................L..........R...........,L...........NB.......J..........y.e.s.......i
i Student traffic surveys_............................................................................................................!............~.............!.............NR......l.............U.o.......1
i 1 ! i j
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(continued on next page)
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! SUB J E C T j Recom- i 1961 ! 1962 !
~ : mended : ! :
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i i i i !
ilNSTRllCTION IN SPECIFIC PHASES i i ! !
.............'...............................................,....u.................... :. I: i
I Per cent of schools teaching pedestrian safety.....................................................................J.....J.Q.9?i!.....J...........j~3.......L.......l.Q.Q......i
j Per cent of schools having traffic safety patrols..................................................................l.....J.Q.9.%......L........lQQ.......L.........lQ.Q......l
I Per cent of schools teaching bicycle safety..............................................................................L...J.QQ~.....J..............OO.......L........lQQ......l
I Driver Education: I I' I I
! Clock hours in classroom i nstruction..............................................................................!..........~.Q...........~..............lQ.....J.............3.Q....J
i Clock hours in practice driving ...........................................................................................L...........~...........L...........lQ.......L...............6......j
I Per cent of graduates receiving classroom ihstruction..........................................L.....!.Q.Q~.......L...............a......,L...........9.Q......l
! Per cent of graduates receiving practice driving......................................................L...J.9.9.%......L.............2.......1.............9.9......J
I Cred it value given for d river education .......................................................................... j .........x~.~......... i ..........I~~L....! .........X~l;I.....j
! Per cent of driver education teachers cert;fjed..........................................................L..J.9.Q~.......L........lQQ.......L........lQQ.....J
! : 1 i :
,....,,,,......u......tu....,.......... ,...,............ nil" UI'I.....'..I'''.....I....III'.......'.III..'''III.....'I....U.I. "...'...,U..... "'UI...'tIU........'III'.'I; UII"""",,,,,,,.U"" ~"'''III''I......''..''.n i ..1.1.....I..I....I."n.,~
! STUDENT ACCIDENT REPORTING I ! ! !
,............,.................................................................... I I I I
i Per cent of schools reporting student accident information..........................................L.....lQQ.%......L..............o.......L.......~QQ......J
I Su mmary su bmitted to Nationa I Safety Counci I?................................................................. ~ .........X~.~.........L............NQ.......L...........1\1Q.......l
i Summaries and analyses used for corrective actjon?........................................................L.......Y.~~.........L..........NQ.......L.........liIo......J
i Information used to improve Traffic Safety Education program? ...............................L.......y.~.~.........L............NQ.......L...........NQ.......1
~ Used accident data compiled by Police and Engineering Departments?..............J........y.~.~........~.............NQ.......~............NQ.......l
: : : : :
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i : : i :
. I . . I
~ENVIRONMENT AND PROTECTIVE .MEASURES i ~ I ~
1...~..Stu.dy..made.to.deie;:mine..protection..riee(js.C::~....................................................................1 .........y.~.~.........! .........Yaa.......l .........YAs........!
1 Per cent of schools that followed recommendations ..........................................................L....1QQ%.......L.......1OO........L........100.......1
i i ~ ~ ~
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I COOPERATING SERVICES I I I i
............._............,...u........~...>o................ : . .. .
! Schools utilize services of official departments and agencies?..............................".....L........y.~~.."......L.......yes........L.......ye.s.......l
! Schools utilize services of non-official agencies7.................................................................l.........y.~~.........J.........Ye.s......."i.........:Ie.s......J
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~ PERFORMANCE (In percentage) i i ! i
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# - No High Schools.
N R - No Report.
2J.
ANALYSIS
SALINA, KANSAS
PUBLIC TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION
(Advisory Group: A Committee of Specialists ;n Safety Education
at Local, State, and Notional Levels)
The 1962 Public Traffic Safety Education program reported by Salina was
evaluated at 34 per cent of recommended performance.
Each part of the reported program 1s evaluated by comparison with the
performance equaled or exceeded by 30 per cent of the cities in your
population group reporting for 1962 or with recognized national standards.
These standards are shown in the RECOMMENDED column of Table V and can be
used as a program guide.
Recommendations:
1. That project needs be determined from a continuing analysis of local
accident 'records and other evidence indicating major local problems.
2. That more project activity aimed at major local problems be planned
and carried out.
3. That local newspaper 001 tors be encouraged to make traffic safety the
subject of cartoons. Table V shows what newspapers in lea.ding cities
your size did in 1962. Newspaper publicity and support for traffic
safety can best be encouraged by carrying out traffic safety projects
that are newsworthy.
4. That a traffic accident box score be published by one or more
newspapers on a regular basis. Such a box score may include any or
all of the following information for any period of time: Number of
traffic deaths in the city and/or state, number of injury accidents,
total number of accidents, comparisons between periods of time, etc.
5. That efforts be made to increase scheduling of traffic safety spot
announcements on local radio and television. See Table V.
6. That a list of qualified speakers on traffic safety be maintained.
7. That the local outdoor advertising company serving your city be
consulted concerning use of traffic safety billboards.
8. That use be made of traffic safety posters in various locations.
See Table V.
9. That distribution of the traffic laws in the form of a digest of your
city traffic ordinance in layman's language or the state driver
manual, or both, be increased. This is a major part of a public
traffic safety education program. Leading cities your size distribute
these digests or manuals in a quantity equal to at least 10 per cent
of the population annually.
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ANALYSIS
SALINA, KANSAS
PUBLIC TRAFFIC SAFEl'Y EDUCATION
(continued)
NarE: Station KBAL is congratulated on winning the Council's 1962 Public
Interest Award through traffic safety and other safety activities.
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Z iRecommendedi Your Catv !
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! erformance i 1961 i 1962 .
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1 PERSONNEL 1 Safety Cncl~SftyCnc~ PD i
i What agency is responsible for public traffic safety education? ! or pDwLcOOTl! and PD l lJ/"C'('\('m I
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! PROGRAM EMPHASIS l i i i
! Number of emphasis projects reported carried on __............_......_.._.........M...._..._..L............_.2.M._......LN.O,u!;L..MJ........__..2-t
, Number of groups or agencies participating...M..M.....................M......M........._..._.........Ml....m.....MM....5..........M..t_.M...:..........J.................5.....~
i Does this prollram fit your needs? 1 Fullv i _ i T.iH1",!
i.......... ~'I'........,....II.U.....lfu.tI..Uh 11......,"........1....."....................."1.............................u....t......It.............................. ~....t...u...tI......1....,.II.....': ......u......... .11.11-: tt.1rfIf1Il{.Wrh.lfu;
iNEWSPAPER SUPPORT * (Dailies and Weeklies) Iii I
! Number of traffic safety editorials per paper ....._.........M........................MM...._.................i..m............aQ.M.......J.........~2........L...........l5....J
~ Number of traffic safety cartoons per paper .........................m..........M.............._...............1.._.M........l2.............l....w.Qp.e........l....J~Que....J
! Number of sponsored ads on traffic safety per paper.................._...............................L...........J..Q.............L....~~........~...".......N.(::.MJ
i Was a traffic accident box score published regularly? ! Yes i XXX i No!
i .....-..--.......-.......-.........-..........--......-...............--.;.....-..........................................."i
i Other newspaper activity? .M.....................M..........M....._M..................M._....._..............._......._l.....M...._y.~.~...._._J...........fi{B........l.........yea.....i
i * Adiusted for cities ~javinQ no newsoaoers ! i i i
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IRADIO AND TELEVISION SUPPORT* I l ! i
! Stations using ~cheduled spot annou~ceme~ts ~egularly ......__...............m.......M....l...._....\'~!L....._......!....+.gf3........~....J?9.f.3.....j
! Number of traffIC safety spots per radIo station In year i 1'+00 ; lf17 i 365!
: ..................._.................._......"......M...........................J........................ ........................,
i Number of traffic safety spots per TV station in year ...........Mm......................_..M........L...........~.Q.~L..........L~9....m:'A.~..~....Ji9.p..~.....j
! Other radio and/or TV programming on traffic safety? ........................._....._............L........"':r.~~.._.........L.......~9.........4.........X~~...J
i * Adiusted for cities havinll no local stations ! i i !
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. IRAt-t-IC ;)ArEIf r lM;) l: : j
! Number of showings to groups (clubs, industry, etc.) ! 40 ! None 1 "::l0 I
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iTRAFFIC SAFETY MEETINGS i Iii
I Jl:~1:: ~;~~:tin:i~::~~~OOO..popuTation....M...M........M......................_......M....._M..........I..........._..2aM............I.............f........1...............!i.....j
I .............._......................._...M.........._.....__.............m...............M............................~...........lQ.....1
i Is a list of qualified speakers maintained? i Yes i No i "'T('\!
!..........."....UIU.'.."......'...'I.."'...'...',II............"........,"...........'..."...,..............1"............................,.........................i?I........."..I...nul..u..'I....:I...'tiU..,II.."'I....;.,'..'t1I...tl...........:
jPOSTERS AND OUTDOOR DISPLAYS : i i i
i Number ?f 24-sh~et poster months I I ! i
! on traffIC safety In 1962 ...M........M...........................................M............._.................._"'...........L.....M........J.Q.............L.N.Qp.~........~......N9.n~...J
i Number of different poster designs ...........M......................_.............._....M_......._...................L..._........s.:L..........L......~~.~.......j......N.one...J
i Total number of copies ......_..M..................M.m............._..............__...M........__..._.......................L............?5.Q.......__ i 2K~........L..._....:'_......i
I Do public transportation vehicles l! i i
I use traffic safet'l oosters? i Yes ! No ~ TIT('\ i
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iUTERATURE AND SPECIAL MATERIALS 1 1 i i
i Was a digest of the city traffic ordinance and/or !! i i
i copies of the state driver manual distributed?............M.................................M._............L............Y..~~......._._J.........:w.Q.........L......x~aTl
l To what per cent of the population?..............................._........~.......M........m......"'...M..............i...............;LQ'!.....M....L.....:::4.........L.._.... lEml
Other traffic safety literature distributed: Number of pieces ........M.......M......._..."....L........_.M...~...m.... L...........Qil......L............l.....~
. Quantity equivalent to what per cent of the population?__....M_..M._......._....M_.....~...............?M......_..._l..........~l.'.M...l..............J:~...!
! other printed items: Number of pieces ..............................................M............M......_..M.........L..__...._1,-_..1....._.m.;:a.......L.J~sm~......i
i Quantitv eauivalent to what oer cent of the oODulation! 1 1V-fD 1 C/o; - !
~ """,,".tl'" .1t'1,i1".IU"Ui, 14'.~,"1'1t 11'.t......,I......llft............"u.u...u........r.Ullt....U......u............Ulll.......U..u......."u..u......i:n..................................:...t........'"'" ,,,..I- l'fI' .H............",:
~OTHER ACTIVITY i i i !
i Was educational activity other than that covered !! I ;
l . '. Z
in regular report carried on? ! Yes ! NR ! NR I
. .tI"........,II..~"ltt"..It...h..."..III...lInil.....i..tt..II...,.."It.'."'N...flIU..t.......IiIIl......U."~"'.........tf.............u.n....."....I...........U.IU.,..U.......".."...."".: .1t~.,II"'.III...II.,'\ ""I.fI".II.IIH,It. :
I . . .
I PERFOI~MANCE (In percentage) ! 16 i 4 i
......".............I...M............"".."............".u................"'''................................u........."....................."'.............O...11I................................,....i.....,..................i...........J.........,.
NOTE: Recommended performance is based on recogni7.ed standards or is the level equaled or exceeded by 30 per
cent of cities of this size reporting.
XXX: No criterion or not asked before.
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ANALYSIS
SALINA I KANSAS
ORGAh!lZATION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT
(Advisory Group: Committee 'rom State and Local Official and Citizen Organizations)
Methods of traffic accident prevention are well advanced and are identified
in the "ACTION PROORAM" of the President's Committee for Traffic Safety.
The urgent need is for more extensive application of these measures in
states and cities. This requires the organized efforts of official agencies
working with non-official groups and with business and civic leaders.
Official responsibility for carrying out the local traffic program is
divided among many departments and among all the branches of local
government - executive, legislative, and judicial.
The need for coordination of official effort is immediately evident.
Executive coordination assures that all forces work toward the same ends.
It reinforces individual activities of the official agencies and the
collective development of the official traffic program. This coordination
process can best be accomplished through a COMMrITEE OF OFFICIALS meeting
regularly under the leadership of the Chief Executive.
In addition, there should be a CITIZENS' Safety Organization with adequate
budget and top citizen leadership to develop interest inl and support forI
needed traffic improvements.
Each of the above represents an important aspect of safety organization
needed within a communitYI with each being dependent upon the other for
effective dealings with the local traffic problem. Each has separate and
distinct responsibilities and can best function on an independent
oreanizational basis I but each must maintain a close working relationship
with the other on activity and program.
A detailed analysis of this section is not possible because no infor;mation
was submitted.
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CHART OF FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
BETWEEN OFFICIAL AGENCIES AND CITIZEN GROUPS
(Numberecl notes refer to corresponding numbers on chart)
CD
- _u __@______
TOP CITIZEN
LEADERSHIP
CDORDINATION DF
DFFICIAL ACTION
TRAFFIC
OTHERS AS NEEDED IN PROGRAMS
1. Coordinating Official Action. The programs of
all official agencies having responsibilities for safety
and/or traffic flow must be coordinated to provide
mutual reinforcement. Coordinating official activity
is, of course, the responsibility of the city's chief
executive. Coordination may be achieved on an in-
forma I bas i s through frequent cooperati ve contacts,
or a formal "coordinating committee" or traffic com-
mission may be required, depending in part on size of
the community. In some circumstances, it may be de-
sirable for officials to meet regularly under the chair-
manship of the mayor or city manager. There may
be official agencies having important responsibilities,
including county officials and officials of suburban
communities, not under the city's chief executive. Of-
ficials of independent government units may be in-
vited to attend coordinating meetings when matters of
mutual concern are to be discussed.
2. liaison between Officials and Citizen Groups.
If the citizen organization is to provide public sup-
port for constructive official action, it must be fully
informed on official programs and problems. Safety
Counci I staff must have continuous friendly contact
with officials. Where a formol traffic commission or
coordinating committee is employed, the safety coun-
ci I manager and one or more citi zen leaders may be
invited to serve as unofficial participants. In a num-
ber of cases, the safety counci I manager serves as
secretary to the group.
3. Top Citizen Leadership. Representing all ma-
jor community interests, this group directs the activi-
UEJ
G)
ties of the citizen organization and provides an influ-
ential core of informed public opinion to support con-
structive official action. It relies on critical evalua-
tion by competent staff, and on committee study and
review.
4. Operating Divisions or Committees. Depending
upon the scope of the organization's objectives, there
may be one or more operating divisions each with sub-
divisions or subcommittees composed of representa-
tives of various responsible unofficial agenc ies and
others chosen because of particular abi I ities or inter-
est.
5. Workinq Relationships. Staff of official agen-
cies must be available for consultation with council
staff and/or committees deal ing with problems con-
cerning that agency. This gives the official agency
more opportunity to involve the citizen group in prob-
lems and needs of the agency for wh ich support is re-
quired. Officials may be ex officio members of the
safety council, and/or its committees; but it usually
is to their advantage to serve rather in consulting
capacity, thus avoiding any possible charge of official
domination or self-interest, or on the other hand, of
relegating official responsibi lities to a non-official
group.
6. Council Staff. Depending on the size of the
community and complexity of its problems, staff may
perform some of the functions of committees.
ANALYSIS
SALINA, KANSAS
ORGANIZATION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT
(continued)
OFFICIAL ACTION (Part 1)
The city chief executive should establish a coordinating committee of
traffic officials and should be the active chairman. He should insure
tt~t the committee meets frequently and regularly, and he must accept
the responsibility for seeing that the committee's decisions are carried
out by the respective department heads.
The term "coordination" as used here, means the process by which traffic
Officials, chiefly in the executive branch of the local government) meet
regularly under the Chairmanship of the mayor or city manager to discuss
traffic safety responsibilities and activities, resolve their inter-
departmental problems) provide mutual support, appoint necessary sub-
committees to carry out decisions, plan jointly for traffic safety and
the relief of congestion, and prepare an official traffic safety program
keyed to priority needs revealed by pertinent surveys and studies of all
elements of official responsibilities. The municipal legislative body
may be repl~sented) and there will be times when it will be advisable to
invite citizen safety leaders. But "coordination" is primarily a managerial
device for facilitating teamwork among officials having traffic responsibil-
ities.
CITIZEN ACl'ION (Part 2)
Throughout the country, citizen groups are contributing in various ways
and in varying degrees to the cause of traffic safety. The great need,
in each state and community, is to mobilize the traffic safety interests
of all of them into a unified working force, coordinated by the citizen
safety organization.
A fully representative citizen safety organization is best able to study
the total traffic problem, and to speak out in a strong voice to inform
the public, to help develop positive attitudes, and to provide support
for sound official measures.
The report indicated there was no citizen safety organization functioning
in your city last year.
It is recommended that business and civic leaders and officials concerned
with traffic problems organize a citizens' safety organization for the
purposes outlined above.
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ANALYSIS
SALINA, KANSAS
ORGANIZATION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT
(continued)
JOINT OFFICIAL ~ CITIZEN ACTION (Part 3)
A close and cooperative working relationship between officials and the
citizen safety organization is essential for developing effective solutions
to specific traffic problems. The citizen safety organization must be
fully informed on official needs and programs. Likewise, the officials
must be fully informed of the program and activities of the citizen safety
organization.
Summary of Principal Recommendations:
(a) Official Action:
1. That the chief executive establish a coordinating committee
of officials.
2. That the coordinating committee of officials meet regularly.
3. That the chief executive serve as chairman of the coordinating
committee of officials.
(b) Citizen Action:
1. That a citizen safety orgar!ization be established.
(c) Joint Official and Citizen Action:
1. That a close and more cooperative working relationship be
developed between officials and the citizen safety organization.
Additional information and assistance is available from the person
presenting this analysis, or by writing to:
Field Service Department
National Safety Council
425 North ~tichigan Avenue
Chicago 11, Illinois
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TABLE VI- ORGANIZATION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT - 1962 SALINA, KANSAS
..............",.............""......u.......,..."...,"......"..........................,"""..........."......,"1.......................,'"............."..........'"."1.........."..,........"..........'...UH...Ut".'.....................
Is U B J E C T i Recommended LHH.......y.~~!..9.~_.._. i
I Performance 1 1961 i 1962 1
........."....."..".".....".IIt'IIH.H.'t"~"..................I......,tlUI"'..I".....""..""...ln"MI........,".'.........I"..........'III"''"'"U.. l""'I...........'"'.'I.'...,"...::....,U...".,.,.......O....."."""""hll
I. 9If.J.~~.!,.I'A~L_Q.~ I i ,i
A. Q.~S~.~!.~~!!.~!! ! i
Is there a Coordinating Committee of Officials?..H._...._.....HH......H.................H.L._.......x~~.........._..!........J'!Q...._..........JL......
Is there a set schedule of meetings?................................................__.........._............l..............y.~.~..............~.......~.......~.._................i
~~:~~~ o~:::~e~~:~U~i~~.~;~e..a.s..ch~i~;;:;;~'?'................_......._._..............._...........I.....~...9.r.y~;:.~.......+.....~...._..t.............._......l
....--.......................-...-................c....................-.............t.....H................"H....._........;
Are there written minutes of meetings?........................_"'......__.....H....._......._....i.._.........y.~..............J.......m.._.J_....._M...._1
Is there a written statement of coordinating objectives?...................................~._..........Y.~.~..............1......m.....~...._.............i
Is there a written statement of agreed upon needs?.............................................L............X.~~..............L.....~!:Q.\.......J.........Q......-i
Are priorities established?.....................................................................................................J..............y.~~..............l......2QQf.......L..........._.....l
Does the c?mmittee conduct functions other than coordination? ...............i...............!.~f:...H.........L....~~.......~..................~..i
~~.!!...~~~.IJ!.P..: Chief Executive........._...........__....._._...................................l.............y.~.~....H.........L....~~.._....!__................
Traffic Prosecutor......._.__......_...._.._......_................L............y.~~..............t......~....._~_.........H...
Chief of Police ! Yes l XXX !
....u............_......__.._...__............,.._............:-......--.......................,........................t................-...
~ab~~c ~ng~tn:eor ff:................_.........._...............H....._........1..............~~i.............t...._~..._+.....................J
u IC ea Icer......H_.._.........._...._..........._............~.._......_..............._:................................._.._1
City Council Representative...................................._...........4..............y.~.~........H_L.....~........!................_.H1
T ff' J d : Yes ! XXX i
ra IC u ge ....H................................._._..._............._............_"........._................._.... j.._........H.__............_._..
I S . t d t f S hI! Yes i XXX :
B. Activities upenn en en 0 C 00 s......-..-.........-........-.-..t.....-....-.........H....r......--...rH......-...-
I Num'j)er"of 1962 T raffle Inventory accorn plish ments .H.......................................1 .....J..9.r...T.!?r.~......J.._.......Q......1...__~L.......i
. Were there other maior surveys and studies? ! Yes i O! I
t"i'i~""..."C.iTiiE'N"ACTi..IIN"..."t""'""'n...."l\''..""""''"'..,,..,,'''...""..".."......-.."'..."'..."".."..".."."".;"..""......"".........""""r""...""""".."'1"1lI".."...."""J
I A. O.yaan'iia'tion....QH- tt: l i
..~.__.- i i
Is there a Citizen Safety Organization functioning?_...........................................J...............y~.~..............i.......!.~.~.......L............H.....
I Are there formally approved by-laws?.............................................................................L............y.~~..._........L.....x.fi:~.......L......_..........~
. Is there a written statement of general operating policies?..............................L...........J.~~.............L........N9........~.........~..........l
,& Is there a formal annual appraisal of operations?...................................................L...........Y.~.~..............L.........NQ.......l.............."'......i
Traffic Safety program expenditures.................................H..._.......................................L.............!f.I!.~.............J.......!.9S~.......L................_...
I (a) Employment of staff personnel?...................._..._.._..............................._.._......l.._............:................J..._....:...._..1..___
il ~)ti;~:s services provided by volunteers_.._........H....__H..._........_...................i.......H.......Z......_..+M....~_.r._H_....
B. .~._........... I I.
i (a) 1962 written program goals?,..............._......._......__............._.....H.............._...J_.._...r~!......_..!.._..N.Q...J...........~
Ii (b) Based on: Traffic Inventory ........_..._...__..._............_......H..l...._.....~l?_.........l..........~.Q..._.j...._...._.
Problems of officials ! Yes ! No :
I ..--......--.................................-.....................__........_...__..................,.u............_...
i other studies ! Inf. l XXX !
: -...--..-.---......-.......-......-..-........,..........-....-......--,..........................................
: Supported Statewide measures? .............._............._.............._......H.......................J........._..Y.l~..............i-JI.S?.._.1-...._.
i Work cooperatively with neighboring communitiesr........._._...............................L............Y.~!..............!.........1iQ-.....iu......-...:3....
I Significant traffic achievements reported ...................._........_..............H...................l.............1~.~.H...........L.J:QQL....i-..........9...
! Written oro,"am I10als to auide 1963 activitv i Yes I XXX ,
:.n'...H..n.,""UIUU.....,...lt.I".liii........,fi\................ft'......'..ul......n......u.......,,;4.'."'.,.....U......",.................UI...".........r...n.....m..................,ttf....u....II.......m.i.....m.......Ht....
Ii III. J.Q.!!:U..QfflCJ.(\..b.AN.Q..~.tI!Z.~.M..A~.I.l.Q.f:! ! j I
What is the working relationship between ! i t
I ~i~~~~~c~;:~~:nc;;;:'i:~O~~iion----._..._--t-_S?1!.~!!!.'!&.._j#-Y.!.\!.2'+_'__
I endorsement of new proposals?........_...............H..............._......................_...........~.............y.~~...........-f..._....!l2_.J......_~.._-
i (b) Does the citizen organization secure additional I ! I
I organizational support for endorsed proposals?...................H.........................l......_.....X~...._......1-'''~-'r: _H..
! Does the citizen organization provide public ! i
I :".:.:~~ 1~7:~~:~~ ~~::\.-:;:;;PS-he,;C====:::.:::::=h:2~!.:=~t::1=r==
I National. State. or :~g~~~:~;~~~:~~~~i~~,~~::~.~~........._...H...__.....__._HL.....H....y~~..._...l........~.......L.....~_.
. Bv Officials i Yes ! XXX! ~
:t.........".................Mu."'I....'",........",......d,u....n........'''...H......,............IIII.............................II"..................""....ut.......""...,.4..........."u.I.........."'"...,..",......,,".....,....,,
I IV. ~Jj'.W.!~SJ}'I!ML1I~~ Required...___.___...... ...... .n .i-...............H..._.....i-.....x~_..i-..._......H._
I n,,~ired I 5 ! XXX !
............n.......IH............tMu..".........."..'.U..,.'.........,.....".......,.,.......'..hi'un.."......H...................."........lHn..""..,,,...u."',...,,."....."'......III..III.........."....."I.....'''........"""....t"
xxx - Information not comparable or question not included previously.
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ANALYSIS
SALINA" KANSAS
SUMMARY OF STATEWIDE TRAFFIC SAFETY NEEDS
in
KANSAS
Despite improvements in Kansas' traffic safety programs during recent years,
present programs are inadequate to control a growing problem. Improvements,
such as those described in the Highway Safety Action Progre.m*, substantia.lly
will reduce deaths, injuries and economic losses in Kansas.
Following is a Na.tional Safety Council endorsed list of priority traffic safety
needs in Kansas. Needs 1 through 5 have been approved by the Kansas Citizens
Safety Council. Need 6 is a recommendation based on the National Safety Council's
analys:ts of Kansa.s' report in the NSC Annual Traffic Inventory.
Several other needs exist, but only the most urgent are listed.
You are urged to study them to determine how you can stimulate the support of
citizen organizations for the fulfillment of these needs.
Nt11IIDS
1. stricter requirements for obtaining and retaining driving privileges.
2. Substantial increase in Kansas Highwa.y Patrol uniformed personnel.
3. Implement recommendations of the state traffic court study by the American
Bar Association and Kansas Iegislative Council, thus reinforcing dispensation
of justice and creating respect for the law.
4. Establish a. state motor vehicle inspection program to maintain vehicles in
safe operating condition.
5. Greatly accelerated program of driver education in the schools, to include
behind-the-wheel and classroom training for all students before graduation.
6. Obtaining of sufficient leadership and financial support to esta.blish a
statewide citizens' safety organization with sufficient staff and bUdget
to mobilize citizen support behind the things which ~ to be done.
In addition, there is a need which a.pplies to all states. That is:
Participation with other states in interstate compacts (agreemnts
for exchange of records and information) on driver licensing and
vehicle equipment as recommended by the National Governors' Conference.
Compacts provide opportunities for improved driver license control and
vehicle equipment through interstate cooperation and uniformity.
*A summary of the Action Program is available either through the National Safety
Councilor the Superintendent of' Documents) U. S. Government Printing Office,
Washington 25, D. C.
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ANALYSIS
SALINA, KANSAS
.
SUMMARY OF STATEWIDE TRAFFIC SAFETY NEEDS IN KANSAS
( continued)
For further information, including a more complete "statement of the casell for
each need, get in touch with the contact listed below:
Kansas Citizens Safety Council
Claude R> McCa.mment, Director of Safety
State Office Building
Topeka, Kansas
Greater Kansas City Area Safety Council
Nannan Ledgin) M9.na.ging Director
City Hall - Ninth Floor
Kansas City 6, Missouri
(Serving some counties in Kansas)
Kansas Safety Council
Harold Pellegrino, Executive Secretary
Fourth Floor, State Office Building
Topeka, KanSas
.
May, 1963
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APPENDIX
.
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF BASIC TRAFFIC SAFETY REFERENCE MATERIAL
LAWS AND ORDINANCES
Model Traffic Ordinance for Municipalities (Supplementing the Uniform Vehicle Code for States)-Revised 1962-A
guide for cities in modernizing traffic ordinances. Available from the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Laws and
Ordinances, 711 Fourteenth St. NW, Washington 5, D. C. $1.00.
ACCIDENT RECORDS
Manual on Classification of Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents - Establishes standards for nationwide use so that uni-
form andcomparable accident statistics may be prepared. (Single copy free from National Safety Council; quantity
prices upon request.)
Traffic Safety Memo. #69 - Standard City Traffic Accident Reporting System - A guide for preparing and maintaining
a complete city traffic accident records system. This memo contains samples of all necessary report and summary
forms, plus a copy of the Manual on Classification of Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents. (Single copy free from National
Safety Counci I.)
Traffic Safety Memo #40 - Filing City Traffic Accident Reports by Location - A guide for preparing adequate traffic
accident location fil~crossofeference files, and how they can b;-most effectively utilized. (Single copy free from the
National Safety Council.)
Traffic Safety Memo. #75 - Traffic Accident Spot Maps for Cities - A guide for preparing, maintaining, and utilizing
spot maps to reveal traffic accident experience in the city.- (Sing Ie copy free from the Nati onal Safety Counci I.)
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Manual on Uni form Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways - Revi sed 1961 - A set of standards for cities and
states. Mandatory on federal-aid highways. Available from Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing
Office, Washington 25, D. C. $2.00.
Traffic Engineering Handbook - A comprehensive text of traffic engineering principles and practices. Useful to engi-
neers and others with traffic engineering responsibilities. Available after September, 1963, from the Institute of Traffic
Engineers, Suite 506, 1725 De Sales St. NW, Washington 6, D. C. -
Traffic Engineering Guide for Cities Under 50,000 Population - A guide to assist officials responsible for the engi-
neering regulation of traffic in cities, particularly in smaller cities and those without full-time traffic engineering staff.
Available from the National Safety Counci I. Single copy free.
Better Transportation for Your City - A planning guide for systematically collecting and organizing basic facts con-
cerning transportation needs in a city. Available from the National Committee on Urban Transportation, Public Admin-
istration Service, 1313 East 60th St., Chicago 37, III. $5.00.
POLICE TRAFFIC SUPERVISION
Traffic Safety Memo #107 - Accident Records as ~Base for City Enforcement Planning - A guide for developing
selective enforcement methods from comparison of accident experience and enforcement activities for selected periods.
The guide includes necessary forms. (Single copy free from the National Safety Council.)
International Association of Chiefs of Police Classification 2.f. Hazardous and Other Traffic Violations. (Single copy
free from Northwestern University Traffic Institute, 1804 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, III.)
TRAFFIC COURTS
The following publications are available free from the Traffic Court Program, American Bar Association, 1155 East 60th
Street, Chicago 37, III.:
.
-2-
.
We Can Have Effective Traffic Courts
--- --
Model Rules Governing Procedure in Traffic Cases
National Standards for Improving the Administration of Justice in Traffic Courts
Informati on Sheet ~ ABA Traffic Court Program
Effective Traffic Court with Penalties
SCHOOL TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION
What You Should Know About Standard Student Accident Reports - Explains kind of information secured through use of
standard accident report forms, what student injuries should be reported, how accident reports are used. Contains
sample report and summary forms. (Single copy free from the National Safety Counci I.)
Policies and Practices for Driver Education - Contains information on importance of driver education; planning instruc-
tion; teacher qualifications, preparation, and certification; organization and administration of course; role of state de-
partment of education. Available from the National Commi ssion on Safety Education of the National Education Associa-
tion, 1201 Sixteenth St. NW, Washington 6, D. C. $1.00.
Recommended Standards for Administration - Deals with the administration of safety in a school system, administra-
tive policy in safety, development of safety curricula, improvement of instruction, community coordination, evaluation of
safety program. (Single copy free from the National Safety Council.)
.
PUBLIC TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION
,
Public Traffic Safety Education - Some of the Ground Rules - A reprint from Traffic Safety magazine. (Single copy
free from the National Safety Counci I.)
Planned Pedestrian Program - A booklet describing in detail how to carry out an effective pedestrian safety program,
including education, enforcement, and engineering. Available from the American Automobile Association Foundation for
Traffic Safety, 1712 G Street NW, Washington 6, D. C. $2.00.
ORGANIZATION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT
Community Safety Organization - Principles, Policies, Programs - A manual for use by full-time staffed citizen
safety organizations. Each section deals with an important ingredient of such an organization. Available free from the
National Safety Council.
Let's Have a Safe Community - A manual for organizing and operating a volunteer safety organization. Checklists and
worksheets -;;re included. Available free from the National Safety Council.
Are Chief Executives Delegating Death? - A reprint from Traffic Safety magazine explaining official coordination.
Available free from the National Safety Council.
,
.