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Getting to Zero Together - South Region

Getting to Zero Together - South Region - A Safety Engineer Rountable

About The Event

The 2022 South Region Safety Engineer Roundtable meeting is taking place in-person in Atlanta, Georgia. The purpose of the roundtable is to provide an opportunity for States in the same region to discuss highway safety issues, concerns, and noteworthy practices with their peers.

Meeting Location:

One Midtown Plaza
1360 Peachtree Steet NE, AECOM Offices, Suite #500, Atlanta, Georgia 30309

Invited states: WV, VA, KY, TN, NC, SC, GA, AL, MS, AR, LA, FL, P.R.

South Region Draft Agenda*

*The agenda will be finalized based on the questions submitted by the States.

View/Download Agenda (PDF, 0.4MB)

Day 1 Schedule
October 26, 2022
  • 08:00 AM

    Registration and Networking

  • 09:00 AM

    Welcome and Opening Remarks

  • 09:20 AM

    Introductions and Icebreaker (Noteworthy Practices)

  • 10:05 AM

    Topic 1 – Safe System Approach – Presentation and Roundtable

  • 11:50 AM

    Lunch - On Your Own

  • 1:00 PM

    Topic 2 – Countermeasures – Presentation and Roundtable

  • 3:00 PM

    Topic 3 – HSIP Program Administration – Presentation and Roundtable

  • 4:45 PM

    Day 1 Wrap-Up

Day 2 Schedule
October 27, 2022
  • 8:00 AM

    Welcome and Networking

  • 9:00 AM

    Day 1 Recap

  • 9:15 AM

    Topic 4 – Project Delivery – Presentation and Roundtable

  • 10:30 AM

    Topic 5 – Safety Innovations and Challenges – Presentation and Roundtable

  • 11:45 AM

    Roundtable Wrap-Up

  • 12:00 PM

    Adjourn

Register for the Event
Please complete the registration form by September 21, 2022.

Transportation to the Event

FHWA is offering invitational travel for two DOT safety personnel per State. FHWA’s contractor will be in touch to coordinate and support preparation of your travel arrangements.

Attendees can use MARTA to travel between the airport, the hotel, and the meeting location. The Arts Center MARTA station is the closest stop to the hotel and the meeting location. Attendees are encouraged to use MARTA for travel within the City.

How to buy a MARTA Breeze Card

Walking Directions:

Airport to the MARTA

Airport (via MARTA) to Hotel

Hotel to Meeting Location

Event Accommodations

FHWA’s contractor has reserved a block of rooms at the Canopy by Hilton, Atlanta Midtown for October 25th through the 27th. On the registration form, please indicate if you would like a room in the room block, and the contractor will make the arrangements for you. The hotel is located at 1414 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309.

Lodging must be booked by October 10th.

Nighttime exterior photo of Hilton Canopy building, Atlanta Midtown

Additional hotel options are available nearby if you so choose, though attendees can only be compensated for the Federal Lodging per diem of $163/night.

Dining and Local Attractions

Our hosts at Georgia DOT organized a list of recommended restaurants and attractions that you may be interested in.

Looking for more? Beyond the locations listed below, the Visit Midtown website features lots of ideas.

Food

MetroFresh
Onsite/Lunch
Politan Row at Colony Square
Food Hall/Lunch/Dinner
Nan Thai
Lunch/Dinner
McCray’s Tavern
Lunch/Dinner

Things to do

Piedmont Park
Recreation/Sights
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Sights
High Museum of Art
Museum
Georgia Aquarium
Sights

Contact Us with Questions

If you have any questions regarding the event, please reach out to Danielle Betkey and Jeff Gooch.