Getting to Zero Together - South Region
October 26th & 27th, 2022
Atlanta, Georgia
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.](assets/images/invited-south-map.png)
South Region Draft Agenda*
*The agenda will be finalized based on the questions submitted by the States.
Day 1 Schedule
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08:00 AM
Registration and Networking
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09:00 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
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09:20 AM
Introductions and Icebreaker (Noteworthy Practices)
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10:05 AM
Topic 1 – Safe System Approach – Presentation and Roundtable
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11:50 AM
Lunch - On Your Own
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1:00 PM
Topic 2 – Countermeasures – Presentation and Roundtable
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3:00 PM
Topic 3 – HSIP Program Administration – Presentation and Roundtable
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4:45 PM
Day 1 Wrap-Up
Day 2 Schedule
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8:00 AM
Welcome and Networking
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9:00 AM
Day 1 Recap
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9:15 AM
Topic 4 – Project Delivery – Presentation and Roundtable
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10:30 AM
Topic 5 – Safety Innovations and Challenges – Presentation and Roundtable
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11:45 AM
Roundtable Wrap-Up
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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:
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](assets/images/hilton-canopy-atlanta.jpg)
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
Things to do
Contact Us with Questions
If you have any questions regarding the event, please reach out to Danielle Betkey and Jeff Gooch.