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Getting to Zero Together - West Region

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

About The Event

The 2023 West Region Safety Engineer Roundtable meeting is taking place in-person in Phoenix, Arizona. The purpose of the roundtable is to provide an opportunity for States in the same region to discuss the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), highway safety issues, concerns, and noteworthy practices with their peers.

Meeting Location:

Arizona DOT Headquarters
206 South 17th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Invited states: ND, SD, NE, KS, OK, MN, IA, MO, WI, IL, MI, IN
Day 1 Schedule
November 29, 2023
  • 08:00 AM

    Registration & Networking

  • 09:00 AM

    Welcome & Opening Remarks

  • 09:15 AM

    Introductions and Icebreakers (Noteworthy Practices)

  • 10:00 AM

    Topic 1 - Safety Management - Presentation & Roundtable

  • 10:30 AM

    10-Minute Break

  • 11:45 AM

    Lunch

  • 1:00 PM

    Topic 2 - Vulnerable Road Users - Presentation & Roundtable

  • 2:50 AM

    10-Minute Break

  • 3:00 PM

    Topic 3 - Speed Management - Presentation & Roundtable

  • 4:45 PM

    Day 1 Wrap-Up

  • 5:00 PM

    Adjourn

Day 2 Schedule
November 30, 2023
  • 8:00 AM

    Registration & Networking

  • 9:00 AM

    Welcome & Day 1 Recap

  • 9:15 AM

    Topic 4 - Safety Data & Technology - Presentation & Roundtable

  • 10:20 AM

    10-Minute Break

  • 10:30 AM

    Topic 5 - Safety Performance - Presentation & Roundtable

  • 11:40 AM

    Roundtable Wrap-Up

  • 12:00 PM

    Adjourn

Event Registration
Registration for this event ended on October 6, 2023.

Transportation to the Event

The target audience for this roundtable meeting is State and Federal Safety Engineers, HSIP Managers, and other highway safety stakeholders.

FHWA will provide invitational travel for two representatives from each State, but other State and Federal representatives are welcome to attend at their own expense. Invitational travel includes all expenses incurred to attend the event, including transportation, lodging, and meals.

Travel to the hotel: For those interested in public transit, from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport take the light rail to Van Buren St & 10th Av and then walk 2 mins to the hotel. Access to the PHX Sky Train can be found on Level 3 from Terminal 4, where the gates and security checkpoints are located or from Terminal 3. Valley Metro Rail fare can be purchased at stations, the Sky Train terminal and participating retail locations. A 1-Ride fare on light rail is $2 and must be validated before boarding.

For those who would prefer to travel by car, please use Uber/Lyft/Taxi and ride share when possible. Keep your receipts for the light rail or Uber/Lyft/Taxi as this is a reimbursable expense.

Travel to the meeting: Information coming soon on traveling to/from the meeting to the hotel.

Event Accommodations

FHWA’s contractor has reserved a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix Downtown – State Capitol for November 28th through November 30th. 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 950 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85007.

Lodging must be booked by October 28th.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel

Additional hotel options are available nearby if you so choose, though attendees can only be compensated for the Federal lodging per diem of $156/night.

Dining and Local Attractions

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

Food

The Arrogant Butcher
Offers steak and new American comfort food
Blue Hound Kitchen and Coctails
Gastropub with shareable plates
Chico Malo
Mexican food and craft cocktails
The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub
Traditional tavern
Cornish Pasty Co.
Offers traditional and vegan Cornish plates, and other English favorites

Things to do

CityScape
Sights

Contact Us with Questions

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