State of Arizona
Highway Safety Plan
Federal Fiscal Year 2017
Douglas A. Ducey
Governor
State of Arizona

Alberto C. Gutier

Director and
Governor’s Highway Safety Representative

State of Arizona
Highway Safety Plan
Federal Fiscal Year 2017

prepared for

U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

prepared by

Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
1700 West Washington Street
Executive Tower, Suite 430
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

date

July 1, 2016

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Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................................vi
Mission Statement ...................................................................................................... viii
1.0

2.0

Arizona’s Highway Safety Planning Process ................................................... 9
1.1 Planning Process ............................................................................................ 9
1.2

GOHS Organization .................................................................................... 12

1.3

Problem Identification ................................................................................ 13

1.4

Performance Measures ................................................................................ 15

1.5

Highway Safety Trends and Goals............................................................ 16

1.6
1.7

Additional Data and Analysis ................................................................... 33
Coordination with the Strategic Highway Safety Plan .......................... 38

Highway Safety Performance Plan................................................................... 46
2.1 Highway Safety Goals for FFY 2017 ......................................................... 46
2.2

3.0

Evidence-Based Traffic Safety Enforcement Program ............................ 48

Highway Safety Strategies and Projects .......................................................... 49
3.2 Occupant Protection Program Overview ................................................. 63
3.3

Speeding, Aggressive Driving, and Red Light Running Program
Overview....................................................................................................... 68

3.4

Motorcycle Safety Program Overview ..................................................... 73

3.5
3.6

Crash Investigation Program Overview................................................... 76
Emergency Medical Services Program Overview ................................... 78

3.7

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Overview ................................. 79

3.8

Traffic Records Program Overview .......................................................... 82

3.9

Planning and Administration Program Overview ................................. 84

3.10 NHTSA Equipment Approval ................................................................... 85
3.11 Paid Advertising .......................................................................................... 88
4.0

Performance Report ............................................................................................. 89

5.0

Cost Summary ...................................................................................................... 91

A.

Appendix: Arizona DUI Abatement Council (State Funds) ...................... A-1

B.

Appendix: Supporting Information ............................................................... B-1

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List of Tables
Table 1.1

Arizona Crash Factors as Percent of Total Fatalities 2015 ................... 13

Table 1.2

Arizona Performance Measures .............................................................. 15

Table 1.3

Arizona Highway Safety Trends ............................................................ 16

Table 1.4

Vehicle Occupant Fatalities Age 4 and Below ...................................... 33

Table 1.5

Vehicle Occupant Fatalities Age 5 and Above ...................................... 33

Table 1.6

Fatalities by Person Type and Race/Hispanic Origin ......................... 34

Table 1.7

Fatalities by Person Type ......................................................................... 35

Table 1.8

Fatalities by Crash Type ........................................................................... 35

Table 2.1

Performance Targets and Measures ....................................................... 46

Table 3.1

Performance Goals and Measures .......................................................... 55

Table 3.2

Impaired Driving Enforcement Program .............................................. 56

Table 3.3

Impaired Driving Enforcement Equipment Program .......................... 59

Table 3.4

Impaired Driving Training Program ...................................................... 60

Table 3.5

Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Program......................................... 61

Table 3.6

Impaired Driving Awareness Program ................................................. 62

Table 3.7

Impaired Driving Program Summary Budget ...................................... 62

Table 3.8

Performance Goals and Measures .......................................................... 63

Table 3.9

Safety Belt Survey ..................................................................................... 64

Table 3.10 Occupant Protection Enforcement Program ......................................... 65
Table 3.11 Occupant Protection High Risk Population Programs ........................ 66
Table 3.12 Occupant Protection Equipment Program ............................................ 66
Table 3.13 Occupant Protection Training and Education Program ...................... 67
Table 3.14 Occupant Protection Awareness Program ............................................ 68
Table 3.15 Occupant Protection Program Summary Budget ................................. 68
Table 3.16 Performance Goals and Measures .......................................................... 69
Table 3.17 Speeding, Aggressive Driving, and Red Light Running
Enforcement Program .............................................................................. 70
Table 3.18 Speeding, Aggressive Driving, and Red Light Running
Equipment Program ................................................................................. 71

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Table 3.19 Speeding, Aggressive Driving, and Red Light Running
Awareness Program.................................................................................. 73
Table 3.20 Speeding, Aggressive Driving, and Red Light Running Survey........ 73
Table 3.21 Speeding, Aggressive Driving, Red Light Running Program
Summary Budget ...................................................................................... 73
Table 3.22 Performance Goals and Measures .......................................................... 74
Table 3.23 Motorcycle Enforcement Program.......................................................... 74
Table 3.24 Motorcycle Safety Training and Awareness Program ......................... 75
Table 3.25 Motorcycle Safety Program Summary Budget ..................................... 75
Table 3.26 Performance Goals and Measures .......................................................... 76
Table 3.27 Crash Investigation Enforcement Program ........................................... 77
Table 3.28 Crash Investigation Equipment Program .............................................. 77
Table 3.29 Crash Investigation Training Program .................................................. 78
Table 3.30 Crash Investigation Program Summary Budget .................................. 78
Table 3.31 Performance Goals and Measures .......................................................... 78
Table 3.32 Crash Extrication Equipment Program .................................................. 79
Table 3.33 Emergency Medical Services Program Summary Budget................... 79
Table 3.34 Performance Goals and Measures .......................................................... 79
Table 3.35 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement Program .......................... 80
Table 3.36 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Awareness Program ............................. 81
Table 3.37 School Bus Safety ...................................................................................... 82
Table 3.38 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Summary Budget ................. 82
Table 3.39 Performance Goals and Measures .......................................................... 83
Table 3.40 Traffic Records Data Collection Equipment Program ......................... 83
Table 3.41 Data Collection, Evaluation, and Analysis ............................................ 84
Table 3.42 Traffic Records Program Summary Budget .......................................... 84
Table 3.43 Performance Goals and Measures .......................................................... 84
Table 3.44 Program Administration Cost Summary............................................... 85
Table 3.45 Equipment Program in Excess of $5,000.00 for NHTSA
Approval .................................................................................................... 86
Table 3.46 Paid Advertising Summary ..................................................................... 88

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Table A.1

Arizona DUI Abatement Council (State Funds) Grant Awards
as of July 1, 2016 ...................................................................................... A-1

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List of Figures
Figure 1.1 The Highway Safety Planning Process .................................................. 10
Figure 1.2 Organizational Chart ................................................................................ 12
Figure 1.3 Traffic Fatalities ......................................................................................... 18
Figure 1.4 Serious Traffic Injuries.............................................................................. 19
Figure 1.5 Fatality Rate ............................................................................................... 20
Figure 1.6 Unrestrained Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatalities .......................... 21
Figure 1.7 Unrestrained Occupant Fatalities on Rural Roads ............................... 22
Figure 1.8 Unrestrained Teenage Fatalities Age 15-20 ........................................... 23
Figure 1.9 Unrestrained Occupant Fatalities by County........................................ 24
Figure 1.10 Alcohol-Impaired Driving Fatalities ...................................................... 25
Figure 1.11 Speeding-Related Fatalities ..................................................................... 26
Figure 1.12 Motorcycle Fatalities ................................................................................. 27
Figure 1.13 Unhelmeted Motorcycle Fatalities .......................................................... 28
Figure 1.14 Drivers Age 20 or Younger in Fatal Crashes ......................................... 29
Figure 1.15 Pedestrian Fatalities .................................................................................. 30
Figure 1.16 Bicycle Fatalities ........................................................................................ 31
Figure 1.17 Percent Observed Seat Belt Use for Passenger Vehicles ...................... 32
Figure 1.18 Fatalities by County 2014 and 2015 ......................................................... 36
Figure 1.19 Crashes and Fatal Crashes by Day of Week 2015 ................................. 37
Figure 1.20 Crashes and Fatal Crashes by Month 2015 ............................................ 37
Figure 3.1 2016 Statewide Cinco de Mayo weekend DUI Enforcement
Media Advisory......................................................................................... 54
Figure 4.1 Progress in Meeting FFY 2016 Performance Targets............................ 90
Figure B.1 Arizona Statewide Roadway Fatalities Trend .................................... B-1
Figure B.2 Arizona Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities by Month ........................... B-2
Figure B.3 Arizona Traffic Fatalities Monthly Trend .............................................. B-3
Figure B.4 Arizona DUI Enforcement Statistics for Calendar Year 2015 ........... B-4

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Introduction
The Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) is the focal point for
highway safety issues in Arizona. GOHS is a cabinet agency that provides
leadership by developing, promoting, and coordinating programs; influencing
public and private policy; and increasing public awareness of highway safety.
The 2017 HSP is composed of seven sections – Arizona’s Highway Safety Planning
Process, Highway Safety Performance Plan, Highway Safety Strategies and
Projects, Performance Report and Program Cost Summary. The Planning Process
(Section 1.0) discusses the data sources and processes used to identify Arizona’s
highway safety problems and establish highway safety performance. It details,
through thoughtful and thorough data analysis and problem identification, the
progress Arizona is making in addressing its most significant behavioral safety
problems, including impaired driving, speeding and aggressive driving, and
occupant protection. These issues, which align with the national priority areas
identified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and
the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), are linked through specific
performance measures and targets to Arizona’s goal of reducing fatalities across
all program areas in the Performance Plan (Section 2.0). Arizona’s Evidence-Based
Traffic Safety Enforcement Program (Section 2.2) ensures that enforcement
resources are used efficiently and effectively.
The Highway Safety Strategies and Projects (Section 3.0) chapter describes the
projects and activities the Arizona GOHS will implement to achieve the goals and
objectives outlined in the Performance Plan. It details how Federal funds provided
under the Section 402 (Highway Safety Programs), 405 (National Priority Safety
Programs) grant programs, and other funding will be used to support these
initiatives along with Arizona’s traffic records system. Continued assessment and
investment in the latter is essential for maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness
of traffic records data collection and analysis.
The Performance Report (Section 4.0) focuses on Arizona’s success in meeting the
performance targets for the core performance measures identified in the FFY 2016
HSP. The Program Cost Summary (Section 5.0) details the proposed allocation of
funds (including carry-forward funds) by program area based on the goals
identified in the Performance Plan (Section 2.0) and the projects and activities
outlined in the Highway Safety Strategies and Projects (Section 3.0). The funding
level is based on what GOHS estimates its share will be under the Federal grant
programs for the 2017 Federal Fiscal Year.

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For FFY 2017, Arizona is applying for the following Section 405 incentive grants
programs:
•

Part 1 – 405b - Occupant Protection (23 CFR 1300.21);

•

Part 2 – 405c - State Traffic Safety Information System Improvements
(23 CFR 1300.22);

•

Part 3 – 405d - Impaired Driving Countermeasures (23 CFR 1300.23);

•

Part 4 – 405d II - Alcohol-Ignition Interlock Law (23 CFR 1300.23),

•

Part 7 – 405f - Motorcyclist Safety (23 CFR 1300.25), and

•

Part 9 – 405h - Nonmotorized Safety (23 CFR 1300.27).

The 405 application, which is signed by Arizona’s Governor’s Representative for
Highway Safety and includes the completed sections of the Appendix B to
Part 1300 – Application Requirements along with Appendix A to Part 1300 Certification and Assurances for Highway Safety Grants and the accompanying
documentation, will be sent separately to NHTSA.

Arizona GOHS slogan and logo.

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Mission Statement
GOHS, as the focal point for highway safety issues in Arizona, provides leadership
by developing, promoting, and coordinating programs; influencing public and
private policy; and increasing public awareness of highway safety.

GOHS Statewide DUI News Conference at the Arizona Capitol.

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1.0 Arizona’s Highway Safety
Planning Process
Arizona Revised Statute §28-602 designates the Arizona Governor’s Office of
Highway Safety (GOHS) as the appropriate agency to administer highway safety
programs in the State. Executive Order 2004-24 designates GOHS as the State
Highway Safety Agency to administer the Highway Safety Plan (HSP) on behalf
of the Governor.
GOHS produces the annual HSP to serve as the implementation guide for highway
safety projects throughout Arizona. The HSP also is an application for funding
through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Project
selection is data driven and utilizes state and national traffic safety data (e.g.,
crashes, fatalities, injuries, citations, etc.). Knowledge of the Arizona political,
economic, and demographic environments, as well as highway safety expertise on
the part of staff and other partners, also are taken into account where appropriate.
The three leading causes of death from vehicular collisions in Arizona are
speeding and aggressive driving, impaired driving, and unrestrained vehicle
occupants. Consequently, the majority of funding in the FY 2017 HSP is devoted
to Impaired Driving, Police Traffic Services, and Occupant Protection. GOHS has
established a channel of communication and understanding among the
Governor’s Office, the Legislature, state agencies, political subdivisions, and
community groups to address these and other aspects of the statewide highway
safety program.

1.1 PLANNING PROCESS
The GOHS will submit the HSP by July 1 to fund FFY 2017 grants on October 1,
2016. Programs starting on October 1 will be funded utilizing available carry
forward funds until GOHS receives current year funding from Congress.

Figure 1.1 below shows the Arizona Highway Safety Planning process.

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Figure 1.1

The Highway Safety Planning Process
January
• Receive Next FFY Proposals
• Proposals Due to GOHS by
Mid-February

December
• Request for Proposal Next FFY
• Annual Performance Report
(APR) for Previous FFY Completed

March/April
• “Major Agency Grant Proposals”
• Next FFY Proposals Evaluated &
Prioritized by Program Area

November
• Proposal Guide for Next Federal
Fiscal Year is Sent to Grantees
• November 1, Previous FFY Final
Reports of Cost Incured (RCI)
Due to GOHS

May
• Final Funding Decisions Made
and Selection Completed
• Agencies Notified of Status of
Their Grant Requests

October
• Federal Fiscal Year begins
October 1st
• Grants Implemented
• Agencies may start spending or
ordering

June/July
• Grant Contracts Prepared by
GOHS Staff
• Highway Safety Plan (HSP)
Developed and Completed for
Next FFY

September
• FFY Ends September 30th
• Next FFY Grants Finalized

August
• Final Agreements Reviewed and
Mailed to Agencies

In November of each year, a letter outlining the Proposal Process and priority
program areas is sent to political subdivisions, state agencies, and nonprofits
regarding the GOHS Proposal Process. All statewide law enforcement and
nonprofit agencies are encouraged to participate actively in Arizona’s Highway
Safety Program. In addition to the written notification, the letter and proposal
Guide are posted on the GOHS website.
Proposals are due to GOHS through the GOHS e-grants system at the end of
February. Each proposal is assigned a number and pertinent information is added
to an Excel spreadsheet.
Meetings with the GOHS Director, Assistant Director, Grant Manager,
Comptroller, and Project Coordinators to review the proposals take place from
March through April. During these meetings each proposal is discussed and the

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GOHS Grants Philosophy:
Grants for Performance
level of funding is determined. These discussions are centered on the following
Grants for Performance evaluation criteria:
•

Is the proposal eligible for funding?

•

Does the proposal address one or more of the priority areas identified in the
proposal letter?

•

Did the submitting agency follow the guidelines set forth in the Proposal
Guide; e.g., the agency provided:

•

–

Data;

–

Statistics;

–

A cover letter signed by agency head; and

–

Other.

Has the agency previously been included in the HSP?
–

If yes, how did they perform?

–

Were narrative and financial reports completed in accordance with
contractual requirements?

When evaluating grant applications, GOHS bases decisions on an agency’s past
performance. If an agency exhibits poor performance – operationally or
financially, the agency is less likely to receive funding. Conversely, GOHS
rewards top performing agencies with additional funding if requested and
needed.
GOHS requires grantees requesting $100,000 or greater and nonprofit applicants
to make formal presentations before GOHS staff. These presentations provide
agency background information and an overview of the project request. This
process allows the GOHS Director and staff to ask questions and better assess the
grant application. GOHS’ policy is to fund all proposals that meet the criteria to
ensure the HSP is representative of the entire State. Once the grants and funding
levels are determined by program area, Executive Staff begin HSP development
and Project Coordinators begin writing contracts so they can be mailed to grantees
by early September.
Agencies review grant contracts in September and gain approval (if necessary)
from appropriate governing boards and councils. Once completed, the GOHS
Director signs the contract and the agency can begin incurring costs pursuant to
the grant contract.

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1.2 GOHS ORGANIZATION
GOHS is led by the Director, Alberto C. Gutier, who is appointed by and reports
to the Governor of Arizona, Douglas A. Ducey. Mr. Gutier is supported by an
administrative staff headed by Assistant Director, Mari Hembeck; grant-funded
programs for a variety of agencies and other institutions headed by Grant
Manager, Renee Bracamonte; financial staff headed by the Comptroller, Megan
Darian; and project management staff. The dotted lines in Figure 1.2 depict the
Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor. This position is supported by GOHS and
housed in an office outside of the GOHS office.

Figure 1.2

Organizational Chart

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1.3 PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
GOHS supports activities having the greatest potential to save lives, reduce
injuries, and improve highway safety in Arizona. A broad range of data was
analyzed, together with highway safety research and the expertise of GOHS staff,
to identify the most significant safety problems in the State. The relative
magnitude of the various contributing crash factors was reviewed and tracked
over time, as were the demographic characteristics of drivers and crash victims
and whether they used, or did not use, appropriate safety equipment.
Sources of highway safety data and research used by GOHS include the following:
•

Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS);

•

National Occupant Protection and Use Survey;

•

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration;

•

Arizona Strategic Highway Safety Plan;

•

Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, Web Site Reporting System;

•

Arizona Department of Transportation, Information Technology Group;

•

Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division;

•

Arizona Department of Public Safety, Crime Lab Reports;

•

Arizona Department of Health Services, Health and Vital Statistics Section;

•

Arizona DUI Abatement Council (state funds);

•

Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police;

•

Arizona Sheriffs Association;

•

Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys Advisory Council; and

•

National Safety Council.

Table 1.1 below shows the relative importance of the various contributing crash
factors and demographics to crash fatalities in Arizona in 2015.

Table 1.1

Arizona Crash Factors as Percent of Total Fatalities
2015

Unrestrained
Vehicle
Occupant

Alcohol
Impaired
Driving

Speeding
Related

Pedestrians

35%

33%

34%

18%

Motorcycle

Drivers
Age 20 and
Younger

Bicyclists

15%

2%

3%

Source: ADOT.

These data show that speeding and aggressive driving, alcohol impairment, and
unrestrained occupants are the three most important factors contributing to crash
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fatalities in Arizona. Therefore GOHS is focusing its resources to address these
areas through the following Tier 1 program areas:
•

Police Traffic Services (PT) – To achieve and maintain compliance with traffic
laws such as aggressive driving, speeding, and red light running. Enforcement
must be consistent, impartial and uniformly applied to all street and highway
users.

•

Alcohol and Other Drugs (AL) – To reduce the number and severity of crashes
in which alcohol and/or drugs are contributing factors.

•

Occupant Protection (OP) – To increase the statewide seat belt/child safety
seat (CSS) usage rate of motor vehicle occupants and to increase public
information and education of the benefits of seat belt/CSS usage for adults and
children.

Other conditions and contributing crash factors also are addressed in the HSP and
are tracked through the following Tier 2 program areas:
•

Accident Investigation (AI) – To provide training and resources for vehicular
crimes units to more effectively aide in the investigation and prosecution of
fatal traffic collisions.

•

Emergency Medical Services (EM) – To support rural first responders with
emergency medical services (EMS) equipment.

•

Motorcycle Safety (MC) – To increase the public’s awareness and
understanding of and participation in motorcycle safety.

•

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety (PS) – To increase the public’s awareness and
understanding of and participation in pedestrian and bicycle safety.

•

Roadway Safety (RS) – To improve traffic conditions in identified corridors
and local jurisdictions by funding minor traffic engineering improvements,
correcting signing deficiencies and promoting safety programs.

•

Traffic Records (TR) – To develop a comprehensive data processing system
that brings together the engineering, enforcement, educational, medical,
behavioral health, prosecution, judicial, correctional, and emergency response
disciplines.

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1.4 PERFORMANCE MEASURES
The primary highway safety goal for Arizona is to reduce fatalities across all
program areas. GOHS tracks performance measures based on FARS data in
combination with several other data sources to understand trends and set safety
performance targets. Table 1.2 below summarizes the performance measures
tracked by GOHS.

Table 1.2

Arizona Performance Measures

Type

Program Area

Performance Measure

Data Source

Outcome

Overall

Number of traffic-related fatalities.

FARS and ADOT

Outcome

Overall

Number of traffic-related serious injuries.

ADOT

Outcome

Overall

Fatalities per 100 million VMT.

FARS and ADOT

Outcome

Alcohol and Other
Drugs (AL)

Number of fatalities involving a driver or
motorcycle operator with a BAC of
0.08 percent or greater.

FARS and ADOT

Outcome

Occupant Protection (OP)

Number of unrestrained vehicle occupant
fatalities in all seating positions.

FARS and ADOT

Behavior

Occupant Protection (OP)

Percent of front seat vehicle occupants who
are observed using safety belts.

Survey

Outcome

Police Traffic Services (PT)

Number of speeding-related fatalities.

FARS and ADOT

Outcome

Police Traffic Services (PT),
Alcohol and Other Drugs
(AL), Motorcycle, Bicycle,
and Pedestrian Safety
(MC/PS), and Occupant
Protection (OP)

Number of drivers age 20 or younger
involved in fatal crashes.

FARS and ADOT

Outcome

Motorcycle Safety (MC)

Number of motorcycle fatalities.

FARS and ADOT

Outcome

Motorcycle Safety (MC)

Number of unhelmeted motorcycle
fatalities.

FARS and ADOT

Outcome

Pedestrian Safety (PS)

Number of pedestrian fatalities.

FARS and ADOT

Outcome

Bicycle Safety (PS)

Number of bicycle fatalities.

FARS and ADOT

Activity

Occupant Protection (OP)

Number of Seat Belt Citations issued.

Grant Activity
Reports and GOHS
Web Site Reporting
System

Activity

Alcohol and Other Drugs
(AL)

Number of Impaired Driving arrests made
during grant-funded enforcement.

Grant Activity
Reports and GOHS
Web Site Reporting
System

Activity

Police Traffic Services (PT)

Number of Speeding Citations issued
during grant-funded enforcement.

Grant Activity
Reports and GOHS
Web Site Reporting
System

Sources: Arizona GOHS, ADOT (2010-2015) and FARS (2010-2015).

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1.5 HIGHWAY SAFETY TRENDS AND GOALS
Table 1.3 below shows the data points associated with the performance measures
identified in the previous section.

Table 1.3

Arizona Highway Safety Trends
2011

2012

2013

2014

2015 a

5-Year
Average

826

821

849

770

895

806

Serious Traffic Injuries

4,570

4,471

4,305

3,910

4,117

4,371

Fatalities/100M VMT

1.39

1.37

1.4

1.23

1.24

1.36

Passenger Unrestrained Vehicle
Occupant Fatalities

222

254

228

209

240

Alcohol Impaired Driving Fatalities
(BAC = 0.08%+)

212

230

219

199

226

Speeding-Related Fatalities

299

302

293

254

278

Total Motorcycle Fatalities

136

141

151

130

129

Unhelmeted Motorcycle Fatalities

73

70

83

69

67

Drivers Age 20 or Younger in Fatal
Crashes

116

99

119

86

100

Pedestrian Fatalities

147

122

151

141

144

Bicycle Fatalities

23

18

31

29

24

Percent Observed Belt Use for
Passenger Vehicles

82.9%

82.2%

84.7%

87.2%

86.6%

84.7%

Number of Seat Belt Citations Issued

21,828

29,710

27,840

24,848

25,623

25,970

Number of Impaired Driving Arrests
Made

31,561

32,174

31,905

29,250

27,647

30,507

Number of Other Citations (including
speed) Issuedb

331,269

377,992

482,190

565,827

583,289

468,113

Fatalities

Source:

Fatality Analysis Reporting System (all 2010 through 2014 data except serious injuries); ADOT for serious traffic
injury data and all 2015 data. GOHS Reporting System for number of Seat Belt citations, Impaired Driving Arrests
Made and Other Citations.

Notes:

a2015

data is from ADOT. For yearly ADOT fatality data going back to 1984 and monthly data back to 2005, please
see Figures B.1, B.2, and B.3 in Appendix B.

bFive-Year

Averages of fatalities are for 2010 through 2014, the most recent five years of FARS data. Averages for
Serious Traffic Injuries, Percent Observed Belt Use for Passenger Vehicles, Seat Belt Citations, Impaired Driving
Arrests and Other Citations are for 2011 through 2015.

cIn

2014, there were 583,289 citations issued for speed and aggressive driving which includes, speed not reasonable
or prudent, excessive speed, speed not right for conditions, and reckless driving while speeding or other citations
issued for other moving violations like red light running. Arizona is continually improving the capture of citation
data recorded in our tracking system.

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Data Sources and Figure Explanation
The following figures contain data from the following sources: Fatality Analysis
Reporting System (“FARS data”), Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts and ad-hoc
data retrieval prepared by the Arizona Department of Transportation
(“ADOT/ALISS data”) and the 2015 Arizona Seat Belt/Motorcycle Helmet Use
and Driver Survey prepared by the Behavior Research Center and Preusser
Research Group (“Seat Belt Survey”). FARS data were unavailable for 2015 at the
time of publication. Since GOHS is committed to providing the most accurate and
recent data available, ADOT data is included alongside FARS data in any figure
where possible.
For most performance measures FARS data and ADOT data match very closely.
In these cases GOHS strongly believes that 2015 FARS data (from which HSP goals
should be made) will match closely to the 2015 ADOT data and goals are made
accordingly. However, some performance measures have FARS data and ADOT
data that are consistently and significantly different. This is due to differences in
defining how fatalities fall into a particular category. For instance, in the alcoholimpaired driving fatalities data, the ADOT data is consistently higher than the
FARS data. GOHS uses this knowledge to predict that the missing 2015 FARS data
will be lower than the 2015 ADOT data and sets goals with this in mind.
The five-year moving averages in the following figures use FARS data for all years
except 2015. The five-year moving average for 2015 incorporates 2010-2014 FARS
data and 2015 ADOT data. In years where FARS data and ADOT data match
closely this moving average should be quite accurate. In years where the data do
not match as closely the average will be skewed slightly from what it would be
had the 2015 FARS data been available. It is GOHS’ sincere hope that in the future
FARS data will be available in a much more timely and accessible manner so that
GOHS and the public can make proper year-to-year comparisons and goals
without having to ‘predict’ what the final FARS data will be.

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Fatalities
The total number of traffic fatalities decreased significantly from 849 in 2013 to 770
in 2014. This trend quickly reversed based on Arizona ADOT crash data for 2015.
When 2015 FARS data becomes available, we anticipate an increase of over 100
fatalities in 2015 from 2014.

Figure 1.3

Traffic Fatalities

Explanation of Fatality Goal-Setting Process
In the 2016 HSP a goal of 767 fatalities was set for 2016. Due to the sharp increase
in fatalities in 2015 from ADOT crash data, GOHS has revised the 2016 goal to be
820 fatalities with a goal for 2017 of 780 fatalities.

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Serious Traffic Injuries
This is the third year serious traffic injuries have been included in the HSP.
Previous versions of the HSP have instead included total traffic injuries. Since
serious traffic injuries have not been tracked as far back as total traffic injuries, a
five-year moving average before 2011 is unavailable. However, it is still apparent
that there has been a slight decrease in serious traffic injuries over the past few
years.

Figure 1.4

Serious Traffic Injuries

Explanation of Serious Traffic Injury Goal-Setting Process
The 2016 HSP goal of 4,035 serious injuries is now revised up to 4,100 based on
2015 ADOT crash data. In 2017 GOHS aims to continue the decrease in serious
traffic injuries to 3,950. These goals aim to continue the trend of decreasing serious
traffic injuries seen in the five-year moving average, but do account for the likely
increase in crashes and injuries from the anticipated increase in road usage due to
a continued economic recovery.

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Fatality Rate
In recent years the VMT has remained fairly constant as evidenced in Figure 1.5.
The falling five-year average seen is due mostly to the high level of fatalities seen
in 2006, which led to a fatality rate of 2.07 per 100 million VMT. FARS Fatality rate
data for 2015 were unavailable at the time of publication.

Figure 1.5

Fatality Rate

Explanation of Fatality Rate Goal-Setting Process
The goal for 2016 is revised to be 1.21 per 100 million vehicle miles travelled. These
goals reflect the 2014 and 2015 trend of consistent decreased rates based on the
downward trend in the 5 year moving average. GOHS has set the 2017 goal of 1.17
to further reflect this decreasing rate of fatalities per 100 million VMT.

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Unrestrained Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatalities
2015 ADOT data shows unrestrained passenger vehicle occupant fatalities have
increased to levels as seen in 2012 data. The increase in ADOT fatalities should
correspond to a similar increase in 2015 FARS fatalities.

Figure 1.6

Unrestrained Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatalities

Explanation of the Unrestrained Passenger Vehicle Occupant Fatality
Goal-Setting Process
The drop in 2014 data shows promise compared to the State’s observed seat belt
use rate of 87.2 percent for the same year. Based on 2015 ADOT crash data,
GOHS is certain that the number of unrestrained fatalities will increase from
2014 numbers. Targets have been set in 2016 for 225 fatalities and a 2017 target of
215 fatalities. These targets reflect the slight bump in the moving average, but
take in to account its overall downward trend over the past 5 years.

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Unrestrained Occupant Fatalities on Rural Roads
FARS data has shown that unrestrained occupant fatalities on rural roads has been
up and down over the past 6 years. Official FARS data from 2010-2014 shows a 5
year moving average of 128. Preliminary 2015 FARS data shows a current fatality
rate of 128.

Figure 1.7

Unrestrained Occupant Fatalities on Rural Roads

Explanation of the Unrestrained Occupant Fatalities on Rural Roads GoalSetting Process
The relatively flat increase in fatalities from 2013-2014 showed that going under
100 fatalities may be possible in 2016 and 2017, but preliminary 2015 data shows
a spike in fatalities. GOHS has set targets for 2016 and 2017 unrestrained
occupant fatalities on rural roads at 110 and 105 respectively.

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Unrestrained Teenage Fatalities Age 15 - 20
FARS crash data from 2010 – 2014 shows a 5 year moving average of 46
unrestrained teenage fatalities. This high average is due to spikes in fatalities in
2012 and 2013. Preliminary 2015 FARS data shows that fatalities have returned to
levels of 2013 and 2014.

Figure 1.8

Unrestrained Teenage Fatalities Age 15-20

Explanation of the Unrestrained Teenage Fatalities Age 15-20 Goal-Setting
Process
The slight decrease in fatalities from 2013 to 2014, along with 2015 preliminary
data shows that there is only slight increases or decreases year over year. GOHS
has set 2016 and 2017 targets of 38 and 35 respectively in the hopes of starting a
downward trend in unrestrained teenage fatalities.

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Unrestrained Occupant Fatalities by County
2014 FARS data shows that approximately 70 percent of unrestrained occupant
fatalities have occurred in 5 of Arizona’s 15 counties. These counties include;
Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Yavapai, and Coconino. Through the use Occupant
Protection enforcement, education, and STEP enforcement measures, GOHS aims
to reduce total unrestrained occupant protection fatalities in all counties, but with
an emphases on first 5 counties listed in the table below.

Figure 1.9

Unrestrained Occupant Fatalities by County

Total Unrestrained Occupant Fatalities
by County

% of State

Maricopa County

85

40.7%

Pima County

24

11.5%

Pinal County

16

7.7%

Yavapai County

14

6.7%

Coconino County

11

5.3%

Navajo County

10

4.8%

Cochise County

9

4.3%

Graham County

7

3.3%

Mohave County

7

3.3%

Yuma County

7

3.3%

Gila County

6

2.9%

La Paz County

6

2.9%

Santa Cruz County

4

1.9%

Apache County

2

1.0%

Greenlee County

1

0.5%

209

100.0%

Source FARS 2014

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Alcohol-Impaired Driving Fatalities
ADOT crash data shows that alcohol impaired fatalities have increased in 2015
from 2014. FARS data are normally lower than ADOT data for alcohol-impaired
driving fatalities 1 so GOHS predicts that 2015 FARS data will end up being higher
than the 2012 level of 230 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities.

Figure 1.10

Alcohol-Impaired Driving Fatalities

Explanation of the Alcohol-Impaired Driving Fatality Goal-Setting Process
Arizona has some of the toughest impaired driving laws in the nation and is
nationally recognized as having the best trained officers in the detection of
alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers. Because of this strong enforcement GOHS
has set 2016 and 2017 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities goals of 210 and 205
respectively.

1

ADOT/ALISS data consider a fatality alcohol-impaired if the officer writing the crash report indicated
impairment by any person involved in a crash (driver, pedestrian or pedal cyclist) whereas FARS data only
count impairment if there is a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) from a driver of 0.08 or above. Thus those
crashes where a BAC reading for a driver did not exist, but the officer wrote ‘impaired’, would be counted in
ADOT but not FARS data.

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Speeding-Related Fatalities
According to ADOT crash data, speeding-related fatalities increased by 61 in 2015
from 2014. GOHS expects FARS data for 2015 to go above recent highs of 302
fatalities as seen in 2012 FARS data. 2014 data showed promise in continuing the
downward trend of decreased speed-related fatalities.

Figure 1.11

Speeding-Related Fatalities

Explanation of the Speeding-Related Fatality Goal-Setting Process
GOHS is revising the 2016 goal set in the 2015 HSP from 251 to 275 to account for
the recent increase in fatalities as shown in 2015 ADOT data. The 2017 goal is set
for 250 fatalities in the hopes that the moving average trend continues a downward
trend as seen in recent years.

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Motorcycle Fatalities
Motorcycle fatalities decreased from 151 in 2013 to 130 in 2014, but increased
slightly in 2015 to 134. Unhelmeted motorcycle fatalities account for the majority
of the decrease from 2013-2014. GOHS hopes this reversal of the 2010-2013 increase
in fatalities holds in the coming years.

Figure 1.12

Motorcycle Fatalities

Explanation of the Motorcycle Fatality Goal-Setting Process
Based on slight increase, GOHS has kept the 2016 goal of 125 in place. The 2017
goal for motorcycle fatalities is 120.

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Unhelmeted Motorcycle Fatalities
Unhelmeted motorcycle fatalities decreased from 83 in 2013 to 69 in 2014. GOHS
estimates that 2015 FARS data will show an increase in unhelmeted fatalities from
2014 data. According to 2015 ADOT Crash Facts, 3.6 percent of accidents involving
a motorcycle operator with a helmet resulted in a fatality, while 8.6 percent of
those involving an operator without a helmet resulted in a fatality.

Figure 1.13

Unhelmeted Motorcycle Fatalities

Explanation of the Unhelmeted Motorcycle Fatality Goal-Setting Process
Due to a slight increase in unhelmeted fatalities in 2015, GOHS has revised the
2016 goal to 65. The goal for 2017 is 60. Unhelmeted motorcycle fatalities
comprised almost half of the motorcycle fatalities in 2015.

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Young Drivers in Fatal Crashes
The number of drivers age 20 or younger involved in fatal crashes has been very
volatile since 2008. In 2014 FARS data, drivers age 20 or younger were involved in
86 fatal crashes, a drop of over 30. 2015 ADOT crash data shows a slight increase
to 94 fatalities.

Figure 1.14

Drivers Age 20 or Younger in Fatal Crashes

Explanation of the Drivers Age 20 or Younger in Fatal Crashes
Goal-Setting Process
The goal for 2016 will remain the same at 90 fatalities, while the 2017 goal is set at
85.

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Pedestrian Fatalities
2014 FARS data shows a slight decrease in pedestrian fatalities from 2013 numbers.
Furthermore, the level of pedestrian fatalities has remained fairly flat from 2010 to
2014.

Figure 1.15

Pedestrian Fatalities

Explanation of the Pedestrian Fatalities Goal-Setting Process
A light rail system was opened in Phoenix in December 2008 and has been steadily
expanded since then. GOHS hopes to continue to prevent pedestrian fatalities
through implementation of the Arizona Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Plan and
an enforcement program it started in 2014 to prevent pedestrians from crossing
light rail tracks in unsafe locations. Other programs aimed at pedestrian safety
target both children and adults in Arizona’s urban areas. Arizona and its major
cities are vehicle dependent due to population growth and travel distances.
Educating drivers and pedestrians in having mutual respect towards each other
will go a long way toward reducing fatalities. Through these measures, GOHS
hopes to decrease pedestrian fatalities from 161 in 2015 to a goal of 137 in 2016 and
135 in 2017.

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Bicycle Fatalities
This is the third year that bicycle fatalities are included in the HSP. While bicycle
fatalities are a small portion of total fatalities in the state of Arizona, they are
certainly a focus of GOHS. Up until 2012, bicycle fatalities hovered around 20
fatalities. However, in 2013 bicycle fatalities jumped to 31 and there was a slight
decrease to 29 fatalities in 2014. ADOT crash data shows this number is relatively
unchanged in 2015 with 29 reported bicycle fatalities.

Figure 1.16

Bicycle Fatalities

Explanation of the Bicycle Fatalities Goal-Setting Process
GOHS has set the goals for 2016 and 2017 to be 23 and 21 respectively. This will
return bicycle fatalities closer to the level seen before 2013. Arizona and its major
cities are vehicle dependent due to population growth and travel distances. GOHS
will continue implementation of the Arizona Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Plan
in 2017. Educating drivers and bicyclists in having mutual respect towards each
other, coupled with enforcement programs, will go a long way toward reducing
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Percent Observed Seat Belt Use for Passenger Vehicles
The observed seat belt rate decreased from 87.2 percent in 2014 to 86.6 percent in
2015. There has been a steady increase in the seat belt use rate since 2008 when
seat belt usage was only 79.9 percent.

Figure 1.17

Percent Observed Seat Belt Use for Passenger Vehicles

Explanation of the Percent Observed Seat Belt Use for Passenger Vehicles
Goal-Setting Process
Based on the trend data shown above, GOHS has revised the 2016 goal for
observed seat belt use at 88.0 percent. This continues the steady increases seen
since 2008. Even though Arizona is a secondary seat belt law state there has been
a continual increase in the seat belt rate.

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1.6 ADDITIONAL DATA AND ANALYSIS
GOHS analyzes a variety of other safety data as part of the problem identification
and performance goal setting process. In particular, GOHS analyzes safety data
related to who is being impacted (age and ethnicity), what types of vehicles are
involved, where the crashes are occurring (counties), and when they are taking
place (time of day, day of week, and month of year). These data are shown in the
following series of tables.
Tables 1.4 shows restraint use for vehicle occupants age 4 and under, while Table
1.5 shows restraint use for occupants age 5 and above.

Table 1.4

Vehicle Occupant Fatalities Age 4 and Below
2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

Restrained

3

2

3

5

2

Unrestrained

3

3

7

2

5

Unknown Restraint Use

7

7

1

2

2

13

12

11

9

9

Total
Source: ADOT: Arizona Crash Facts, 2011-2015.

Table 1.5

Vehicle Occupant Fatalities Age 5 and Above
2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

Restrained

221

240

240

196

195

Unrestrained

289

310

292

264

226

Unknown Restraint Use

125

111

113

120

91

Total

635

661

656

589

512

Source: ADOT: Arizona Crash Facts, 2011-2015.

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Table 1.6 shows fatalities among American Indian, Non-Hispanic/Unknown
increased from 86 in 2009 to 96 in 2013. These figures include occupants and nonoccupants (pedestrians, pedal cyclists, and unknown non-occupants).
GOHS can only impact two of the 23 tribes in Arizona with Federal grants because
the sovereignty issue in GOHS contracts is not waived by the other tribes. GOHS
attempts to provide grant assistance to other tribes, but has been told by these
tribes they object to the grant reporting requirements of data including impaired
driving arrests and convictions of tribal members in and around the reservations.

Table 1.6

Fatalities by Person Type and Race/Hispanic Origin

Person Type by Race/Hispanic Origin

2009

Occupants
(All Vehicle Types)

Hispanic

150

White, Non-Hispanic
Black, Non-Hispanic
American Indian,
Non-Hispanic/Unknown

2011

2012

2013

1

90

142

160

297

13

294

388

376

25

0

22

17

23

67

4

81

86

65

5

1

2

2

4

All Other Non-Hispanic

17

0

14

32

29

Unknown Race and
Unknown Hispanic

97

567

146

4

2

658

586

649

671

659

Hispanic

38

2

38

45

51

White, Non-Hispanic

49

6

55

65

82

Black, Non-Hispanic

7

0

4

7

10

19

4

31

28

31

Asian, Non-Hispanic/
Unknown

1

0

1

0

1

Multiple Races, NonHispanic/ Unknown

0

0

0

0

1

All Other Non-Hispanic

8

0

7

3

9

26

161

41

2

5

148

173

177

150

190

806

759

826

821

849

Asian, Non-Hispanic/
Unknown

Total
Non-Occupants
(Pedestrians,
Pedal cyclists and
Other/Unknown NonOccupants)

American Indian,
Non-Hispanic/Unknown

Unknown Race and
Unknown Hispanic
Total
Total

2010

Source: Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). 2014 Fatalities by Person Type and
Race/Hispanic Origin was not available at time of publication.

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Table 1.7

Fatalities by Person Type
2010

Person Type

No.

2011
%

No.

2012
%

No.

2013
%

No.

2014
%

No.

%

Passenger Car

195

26

200

24

222

27

209

25

216

28

Light Truck –
Pickup

113

15

97

12

100

12

116

14

74

10

Light Truck – Utility

101

13

121

15

124

15

100

12

81

11

Light Truck – Van

23

3

20

2

24

3

24

3

21

3

Light Truck – Other

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

1

0

Large Truck

5

1

16

2

11

1

11

1

9

1

Bus

6

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

Other/Unknown
Occupants

52

7

58

7

49

6

46

5

53

7

Total Occupants

495

65

513

62

530

65

508

60

456

59

Motorcyclists

Total Motorcyclists

91

12

136

16

141

17

151

18

130

17

Nonoccupants

Pedestrian

145

19

147

18

122

15

151

18

141

18

Bicyclist and
Other Cyclist

19

3

23

3

18

2

31

4

29

4

Other/Unknown
Nonoccupants

9

1

7

1

10

1

8

1

14

2

173

23

177

21

150

18

190

22

184

24

759

100

826

100

821

100

849

100

770

100

Occupants

Total Nonoccupants
Total

Source: FARS.

Table 1.8

Fatalities by Crash Type

Crash Type

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

Total Fatalities (All Crashes)

759

826

821

849

770

Single Vehicle

477

501

503

506

458

65

68

85

63

67

Involving Speeding

262

299

302

290

254

Involving a Rollover

264

277

299

259

217

Involving a Roadway Departure

258

316

378

377

301

Involving an Intersection (or Intersection-Related)

185

204

192

239

211

Involving a Large Truck

Source: FARS.

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Figure 1.18

Fatalities by County
2014 and 2015

Source: ADOT: Arizona Crash Facts, 2015.

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Figure 1.19

Crashes and Fatal Crashes by Day of Week
2015

Figure 1.20

Crashes and Fatal Crashes by Month
2015

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1.7 COORDINATION WITH THE STRATEGIC HIGHWAY
SAFETY PLAN
GOHS has been an active partner in Arizona’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan
(SHSP) process since the first plan which was adopted in 2007. GOHS participated
in the recent update of the SHSP which was released in 2014. The plan is datadriven and includes statewide goals, objectives, and emphasis areas which
represent the state’s crash problems. The 2014 plan includes the following
behavioral emphasis areas which are also addressed in the 2017 HSP:
•

Speeding and Aggressive Driving

•

Impaired Driving

•

Occupant Protection

•

Motorcycles

•

Nonmotorized Users (Pedestrians and Bicycles)

The first four emphasis areas are associated with Arizona’s highest number of
fatalities and serious injuries and have been designated by the SHSP Executive
Committee as a top focus emphasis area. Fact sheets for the above emphasis areas
are included in the following pages. It is clear from a review of the strategies
section on each fact sheet that GOHS plays a
major role in achieving a reduction in the State’s
fatalities and serious injuries. The FFY 2017 HSP
includes strong programs in these areas, which
will support SHSP implementation.
The GOHS Director is a member of the SHSP
Executive
Committee.
Director
Gutier
coordinated with ADOT to ensure the
performance measures common between the
HSP and their Highway Safety Improvement
Program, or HSIP, (fatalities, fatality rate, and
serious injuries) are defined identically as
coordinated through the SHSP. The Agency
will use the HSP and its resources to support the
behavioral emphasis areas included in the plan.
GOHS coordinates the HSP with the Highway
Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). Targets
for fatalities, serious injuries and the fatality
rate must be consistent between the FFY 2017 HSP and the HSIP. However, the
current HSIP does not include targets for these three performance measures. The
HSIP will begin having targets in 2017, at which time GOHS will ensure that the
HSP and HSIP targets are identical.

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2.0 Highway Safety Performance Plan
During the problem identification process, emphasis was given to assessing
changes in severity over a five-year period or a reduction over the previous year’s
data; whichever showed the most realistic incremental change for improved
highway safety. While the HSP is a one-year plan, behavioral change takes time.
A countermeasure instituted to address a particular traffic safety problem may not
show measurable impact for several years or more. For this reason, GOHS
establishes performance targets that reflect incremental but important gains in
safety. Measured over a series of years, these reductions in crashes and resulting
injuries and fatalities add up to safer travel for everyone on Arizona’s roadways.

2.1 HIGHWAY SAFETY GOALS FOR FFY 2017
Table 2.1 identifies the program areas, performance targets, and performance
measures which are the focus of the GOHS HSP efforts for FFY 2017. The three
national activity measures, are included, however no targets have been set for
them. Arizona will report progress on the grant activity measures annually.
Table 2.1

Performance Targets and Measures

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2.2 EVIDENCE-BASED TRAFFIC SAFETY ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM
A significant portion of Arizona’s highway safety grant funds is awarded to law
enforcement agencies each year. The GOHS has developed policies and
procedures to ensure that enforcement resources are used efficiently and
effectively to support the goals of the state’s highway safety program. Arizona
incorporates an evidence-based approach in its statewide enforcement program
through the following components:

Data-driven Problem Identification
The statewide problem identification process used in the development of the HSP
has been described in Section 1.0; the data analyses are designed to identify who
is involved in crashes and when, where and why crashes are occurring. Key results
summarizing the problems identified are presented in the statewide and
individual program area sections of the HSP.
All enforcement agencies receiving grant funding must also use a data-driven
approach to identify the enforcement issues in their jurisdictions. Data
documenting the highway safety issue identified must be included in the funding
application submitted to GOHS, along with the proven strategies that will be
implemented to address the problem.

Implementation of Evidence-based Strategies
To ensure that enforcement resources are deployed effectively, law enforcement
agencies are directed to implement evidence-based strategies using the data
provided. The HSP narrative outlines Arizona’s broad approach to address key
problem enforcement areas and guides the local jurisdictions to examine local data
and develop appropriate countermeasures (using Countermeasures That Work
and other proven methods) for their problem areas. Examples of proven strategies
include targeted enforcement focusing on specific violations, such as distracted
driving and speeding, or on specific times of day when more violations occur, such
as nighttime impaired driving road checks and seat belt enforcement. High
visibility enforcement, including participation in national seat belt and impaired
driving mobilizations, is also required. Several mandated holiday enforcement
blitzes are also included. The Data Driven Approach to Crime and Traffic Safety
(DDACTS) model and other strategies that use data to identify high crash locations
are also proven strategies. By implementing strategies that research has shown to
be effective, more efficient use is made of the available resources and the success
of enforcement efforts is enhanced. Multi-jurisdictional enforcement efforts are
encouraged and supported by the GOHS. Further detail on specific enforcement
efforts can be found in each of the program areas.

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Continuous Monitoring
Continuous monitoring of the implementation of enforcement programs is
another important element of the enforcement program. Enforcement agencies’
deployment strategies are continuously evaluated and adjusted to accommodate
shifts and changes in their local highway safety problems. Several methods are
used to follow-up on programs funded by GOHS. The law enforcement agencies
receiving grant funding are required to report on the progress of their programs
in their activity reports. These reports must include data on the activities
conducted, such as the area and times worked and the number of tickets issued.
Funding decisions for subsequent years are based on the effectiveness of the
implementation and performance of the enforcement project.
Enforcement grants are also monitored throughout the year by the GOHS.
Representatives of police agencies and associated Law Enforcement Liaisons
(LELs); contact with enforcement agencies is maintained through meetings,
conferences, grant monitoring sessions, phone calls and press events. Enforcement
deployment strategies are continuously evaluated for their impact, effectiveness
and modifications are made where warranted. A citation/arrest database is used
to track and monitor enforcement efforts. Special projects are implemented as
needed.

3.0 Highway Safety Strategies
and Projects
The Arizona FFY 2017 Highway Safety Plan (HSP) commences October 1, 2016 and
ends September 30, 2017. It is a flexible working document that can be revised to
accommodate necessary changes to existing programs, as well as to introduce new
programs. It contains a statewide overview and detailed summaries of traffic
safety data, as well as program and project descriptions and budgets for the
allocation of available funding.
Funding for FFY 2017 is estimated based on allocated amounts from prior years
plus carry forward funding. The amounts listed with each project are estimates as
of the submission date for this Highway Safety Plan. For FFY 2017, GOHS is
utilizing the remaining carry forward Section 402 and 405d funding for some
projects. Carry forward funding will fund Section 402 and 405d grants until all
FFY 2016 funds are expended and new Section 402 and 405d funding is received.
Additionally, GOHS manages funding from the Arizona DUI Abatement Fund.
These funds are not programmed through the HSP and are addressed separately
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The GOHS philosophy and
commitment is “Grants for
The GOHS philosophy and commitment
Performance”; in other words,
is “Grants for Performance”; in other
we treat every taxpayer dollar
words, we treat every taxpayer dollar
granted to law enforcement
granted to law enforcement agencies,
agencies,
nonprofits,
fire
nonprofits, fire districts and city and
districts, and city and county
county transportation departments with
transportation
departments
respect.
with respect. All funds are
devoted to improving safety on our roadways, and all grantees are required to
report their progress and expenditures in a timely manner, in addition to quarterly
and final reports of cost incurred. Our monitoring process is designed to fulfill
our commitment to the public we serve and ensure State and Federal compliance
with statutes, rules, and guidelines.
Program Overview
The number one predictor of traffic crashes is the amount of travel a state’s citizens
experience. The more we travel, the more we are exposed to the possibility of
crash involvement. Between 2006 and 2011, Arizona was among the states hardest
hit by a severe recession and an increase in fuel prices. Exemplary law
enforcement, training, education, and public awareness programs, together with
the troubled economy, resulted in the achievement of dramatic reductions in fatal
and serious injury crashes. Arizona’s economy has begun to stabilize and improve
since the 2007 recession. In 2010, Arizona realized the beginning of a recovery,
which resulted in more jobs, increased home values, and increased economic
activity. With a strengthened economy and lower fuel prices, our citizens bought
new vehicles. They traveled more often and for longer distances. As might be
expected, congestion increased on our highways, and with increased exposure,
crashes, fatalities and injuries began to increase. Despite the increase in economic
activity, there was a tremendous drop in traffic fatalities in 2014 to 770. This fall
from 849 traffic fatalities in 2013 is wonderful news.
The following sections provide
The emphasis areas in Arizona’s FFY
details on the program areas,
2017 HSP include speeding and
goals, performance measures,
aggressive driving, impaired driving,
strategies,
task
or
project
occupant protection, motorcycles,
descriptions, funding levels and
pedestrian and bicyclist safety, traffic
sources.
Multiple projects are
records, accident investigation, and
included under most strategies to
planning and administration.
provide consistency with the
Arizona
accounting
system.
Therefore, a summary budget is included at the end of each section. The emphasis
areas in Arizona’s FFY 2017 HSP include speeding and aggressive driving,
impaired driving, occupant protection, motorcycles, pedestrian and bicyclist
safety, traffic records, accident investigation, and planning and administration.
GOHS used Countermeasures That Work: A Highway Safety Countermeasure Guide for
State Highway Safety Offices, Eighth Edition, 2015 (CTW) as a primary reference aid
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in the selection of effective, evidence-based countermeasure strategies for the FFY
2017 HSP program areas. Citations referencing CTW provide the chapter and the
section number (e.g., CTW, Chapter 2, Section 2.1). The citations are identified in
the program/project descriptions and denote the effectiveness of the related
countermeasure strategy where appropriate. Note: the effectiveness of GOHS
administrative and management functions and activities is not evaluated or
referenced. The eighth edition of CTW can found on the NHTSA web site at:
www.nhtsa.gov/staticfiles/nti/pdf/812202-CountermeasuresThatWork8th.pdf.
Impaired Driving Program Overview
Drivers and pedestrians impaired by alcohol and both legal and illegal drugs
continue to be a challenge in Arizona. Reducing the number of alcohol-related
fatalities, and injuries occurring on the highways remains a top safety focus area
for Arizona. According to the NHTSA Fatality Analysis and Reporting System
(FARS), in 2014, 199 fatalities involving at least one driver with a BAC of
0.08 percent or greater occurred. This represents a 9.1 percent decrease from 2013.
Research shows sustained, long-term, highly visible enforcement coupled with
effective education programs reduces impaired driving crashes and fatalities.

Southeastern Arizona DUI Task Force.

In 2015, Arizona law enforcement agencies made over 1,025,000 traffic stops and
27,500 DUI arrests. Though Arizona has some of the toughest impaired driving
laws in the country, Arizona is experiencing an alarming increase in arrests
stemming from drug impaired driving. Prescription drug abuse is an epidemic,
and “medical marijuana” is legal. As drugged driving has become more prevalent
in Arizona arrests have increased dramatically, from about 700 in 2008 to about
5,700 in 2015. This increase is most likely due to the focus on drugged driving
recognition (DRE) training for law enforcement. The State has a cadre of superbly
trained officers in alcohol- and drug-impaired driver detection, but the challenges
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continue. Most law enforcement training in drugged driving recognition is
through the advanced roadside impaired driving enforcement (ARIDE) course.
This course is targeted to NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) certified
officers.
The Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety provides continuing support
for aggressive impaired driving enforcement. The law enforcement agencies work
closely with Director Alberto Gutier and the GOHS office to communicate the
impaired driving issues affecting their respective areas of responsibility. In turn,
grantees collaborate with local schools, civic groups and media organizations for
public awareness and education opportunities. Because of these working
partnerships, GOHS uses data collected on the GOHS DUI reporting website to
provide an effective distribution of funding in support of statewide impaired
driving enforcement needs.
In FFY 2016, GOHS allocated funding through 78 contracts to law enforcement
and non-law enforcement agencies, county sheriff’s departments, the state
highway patrol and other state agencies to participate in overtime enforcement
details and purchase equipment to enhance impaired driving enforcement
statewide, including participation in the national high-visibility enforcement
mobilization over the Memorial Day holiday period. The purchase of Portable
Breath Testing devices (PBTs), Intoxilyzers, Phlebotomy supplies, and mobile
Dual Channel Blood Alcohol Analyzers equipment are essential to improve the
efficiency of impaired driver processing in addition to decreasing the time an
arresting officer spends out of service for processing.
GOHS ensures mobility for the statewide impaired driving task force participants
through the purchase of DUI Processing Vehicles. The vehicles are often
conversion vans containing equipment, materials and supplies necessary to
process an impaired driver. Such equipment often includes phlebotomy chairs,
Intoxilyzers and booking capability to include LiveScan equipment. GOHS also
provides funding for larger DUI Processing Vehicles to allow law enforcement
officers the capability to process more than one suspect at a time in addition to
providing space for officers with special training to evaluate and identify drug
impaired drivers.
The purchase of capital outlay equipment such as Agilent GC/FID Blood Alcohol
Analysis equipment for the agency crime labs is a testament to the dedication
exhibited by GOHS toward removing impaired drivers from the roadways.
Current issues in impaired driving include not only alcohol but also drugimpaired drivers. The purchase of reliable, current equipment is necessary to
process blood evidence collected from drivers arrested for driving under the
influence. Properly analyzed evidence is an important component when
prosecuting an impaired driver.
GOHS developed a strategic, statewide impaired driving task force which
includes members from state, county, local, and tribal law enforcement personnel
in addition to non-law enforcement agencies. The strategic task force works to
increase impaired driver recognition training for law enforcement personnel and
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enhance enforcement efforts in addition to identifying best practices to increase
public awareness and education about the dangers and consequences of impaired
driving. The strategic task force coordinates with law enforcement agencies
statewide to encourage the implementation of additional HVE impaired driving
efforts such as saturation patrols, Wolf Packs, and Task Force details.
Each agency schedules enforcement details specific to the impaired driving issues
in their respective areas. Overtime details include sobriety checkpoints as well as
saturation patrols and DUI Task Force details set up to address holiday and special
event enforcement. Staffing for the overtime details includes full time officers,
deputies and detention officers, who detect, evaluate, arrest and process impaired
drivers.
Media Advisories are sent to all TV stations, their reporters and producers, radio
stations and their anchors as well as newspaper reporters, columnists and editorial
writers before major enforcement activities. After the holiday enforcement (Cinco
de May, Labor Day, etc.), news releases summarizing the arrests and citations
made during the activity are released.
During the Thanksgiving to New Year’s holiday, these news releases are sent often
to the media and they are used in a cumulative manner to show enforcement,
citations, and arrests through January 2nd of the New Year.
Figure 3.1 is a sample of the Arizona Statewide Cinco de Mayo weekend DUI
Enforcement Media Advisory (sent before enforcement begins).

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Figure 3.1

2016 Statewide Cinco de Mayo weekend DUI Enforcement
Media Advisory

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Table 3.1

Performance Goals and Measures

Performance Goal
Reduce alcohol impaired driving fatalities by 3.8 percent
from 213 (2010-2014 average) to 205 by 2017

Performance Measure
Number of fatalities involving a
driver or motorcycle operator with a
BAC of 0.08 percent or higher.

Strategies
To combat the prevalence of impaired driving, GOHS devotes significant
resources to overtime enforcement, equipment, and training for law enforcement
officers statewide. Arizona’s impaired driving program utilizes enforcement,
education, training, and public awareness to reduce the number of fatalities and
injuries resulting from alcohol- and drug-impaired collisions. GOHS will pursue
the following strategies in FFY 2017 to reduced impaired driving on our roadways.
1. DUI enforcement program;
2. Funding for equipment and supplies;
3. Training;
4. Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor; and
5. Public awareness activities.
GOHS will continue to fund these proven effective strategies to reduce the number
of alcohol and drug driving-related fatalities by increasing the number of DUI
arrests, training law enforcement on effective tools and techniques, and regularly
informing the public about the danger associated impaired driving and the threat
of arrest for those who break the laws. For an overview of Arizona DUI
Enforcement Statistics from 2005 through 2015, see Figure B.5 in Appendix B.

Programs and Projects
Project Title: Impaired Driving Enforcement Program
Project Number: Multiple project numbers are included under this strategy to
provide consistency with NHTSA’s Grant Tracking System (GTS) and the Arizona
accounting system (See Table 3.2).
Description: Arizona’s DUI enforcement program includes parallel enforcement
activities: 1) year-long sustained enforcement efforts and 2) periodic enhanced
enforcement campaigns, such as the Holiday DUI Task Force enforcement efforts.
Arizona’s DUI Enforcement Program mobilizes enforcement efforts where a high
frequency of fatal and/or serious injury impaired driving collisions occur. The
GOHS requires each of the 72 agencies receiving DUI enforcement funds to
conduct educational and public awareness campaigns in their respective
communities.

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Budget: $2,649,499.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW, Chapter 1, Sections 2.1, and 2.2

Table 3.2

Impaired Driving Enforcement Program

Project Number

Agency

Amount

Source

2017-AL-001

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY PD

$60,000.00

402

2017-AL-002

ARIZONA DEPT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND
CONTROL

$55,000.00

402

2017-AL-012

CHANDLER PD

$18,000.00

402

2017-AL-014

CHINO VALLEY PD

$10,000.00

402

2017-AL-015

CLIFTON PD

$4,000.00

402

2017-AL-016

COOLIDGE PD

$14,000.00

402

2017-AL-017

EL MIRAGE PD

$15,000.00

402

2017-AL-019

FLAGSTAFF PD

$30,000.00

402

2017-AL-021

HOLBROOK PD

$4,500.00

402

2017-AL-024

MARICOPA COUNTY SO

$30,000.00

402

2017-AL-025

MARICOPA COUNTY SO

$235,000.00

402

2017-AL-027

MESA PD

$80,000.00

402

2017-AL-028

NAVAJO COUNTY SO

$10,000.00

402

2017-AL-033

PHOENIX PD

$30,000.00

402

2017-AL-034

PHOENIX PD

$100,000.00

402

2017-AL-035

PHOENIX PD

$50,000.00

402

2017-AL-036

PIMA COUNTY SD

$70,000.00

402

2017-AL-038

PRESCOTT VALLEY PD

$25,711.00

402

2017-AL-040

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SO

$8,000.00

402

2017-AL-042

SNOWFLAKE-TAYLOR PD

$5,000.00

402

2017-AL-043

ST. JOHNS PD

$7,500.00

402

2017-AL-046

TEMPE PD

$55,000.00

402

2017-AL-047

UNIVERSITY OF AZ PD

$25,000.00

402

2017-AL-048

WILLCOX PD

$5,000.00

402

2017-AL-050

YUMA PD

$15,000.00

402

2017-II-001

AVONDALE PD

$50,000.00

405d

2017-II-002

BUCKEYE PD

$40,000.00

405d

2017-II-003

CASA GRANDE PD

$20,000.00

405d

2017-II-004

CLARKDALE PD

$4,000.00

405d

2017-II-005

COCHISE COUNTY SO

$45,000.00

405d

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Project Number

Agency

Amount

Source

2017-II-006

FLAGSTAFF PD

$30,000.00

405d

2017-II-007

GRAHAM COUNTY SO

$10,000.00

405d

2017-II-008

HUACHUCA CITY PD

$10,000.00

405d

2017-II-009

NOGALES PD

$10,000.00

405d

2017-II-010

PARKER PD

$8,000.00

405d

2017-II-011

SAFFORD PD

$7,500.00

405d

2017-II-012

SAHUARITA PD

$10,000.00

405d

2017-II-013

SAN LUIS PD

$10,000.00

405d

2017-II-014

SPRINGERVILLE PD

$5,000.00

405d

2017-II-015

SURPRISE PD

$30,000.00

405d

2017-II-017

THATCHER PD

$10,000.00

405d

2017-II-018

TOLLESON PD

$16,000.00

405d

2017-405d-001

APACHE JUNCTION PD

$30,000.00

405d

2017-405d-002

AZ DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

$80,000.00

405d

2017-405d-003

AZ GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT

$20,608.00

405d

2017-405d-004

CHANDLER PD

$45,000.00

405d

2017-405d-005

COTTONWOOD PD

$20,000.00

405d

2017-405d-006

DOUGLAS PD

$20,000.00

405d

2017-405d-007

EAGAR PD

$4,000.00

405d

2017-405d-008

FLORENCE PD

$15,000.00

405d

2017-405d-009

GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY PD

$30,000.00

405d

2017-405d-010

GILBERT PD

$100,000.00

405d

2017-405d-011

GLENDALE PD

$50,000.00

405d

2017-405d-012

GLOBE PD

$10,000.00

405d

2017-405d-013

GOODYEAR PD

$45,000.00

405d

2017-405d-014

JEROME PD

$2,000.00

405d

2017-405d-015

KINGMAN PD

$20,000.00

405d

2017-405d-016

LA PAZ COUNTY SO

$20,000.00

405d

2017-405d-017

MARANA PD

$50,000.00

405d

2017-405d-018

MARICOPA COUNTY SO

$25,000.00

405d

2017-405d-019

MARICOPA PD

$20,000.00

405d

2017-405d-020

MESA PD

$100,000.00

405d

2017-405d-021

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY PD

$10,080.00

405d

2017-405d-022

ORO VALLEY PD

$30,000.00

405d

2017-405d-023

PARADISE VALLEY PD

$15,000.00

405d
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Project Number

Agency

Amount

Source

2017-405d-024

PEORIA PD

$65,000.00

405d

2017-405d-026

PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PUBLIC
SAFETY

$20,000.00

405d

2017-405d-027

PIMA PD

$2,500.00

405d

2017-405d-028

PINAL COUNTY SO

$80,000.00

405d

2017-405d-029

PINETOP-LAKESIDE PD

$5,600.00

405d

2017-405d-030

PRESCOTT PD

$25,000.00

405d

2017-405d-031

SALT RIVER PIMA MARICOPA INDIAN
COMMUNITY

$50,000.00

405d

2017-405d-032

SCOTTSDALE PD

$100,000.00

405d

2017-405d-033

SIERRA VISTA PD

$25,000.00

405d

2017-405d-034

TEMPE PD

$100,000.00

405d

2017-405d-035

TOMBSTONE MARSHAL’S OFFICE

$3,000.00

405d

2017-405d-036

TUCSON PD

$95,000.00

405d

2017-405d-037

WICKENBURG PD

$6,000.00

405d

2017-405d-038

WILLIAMS PD

$3,500.00

405d

2017-405d-039

YAVAPAI COUNTY SO

$30,000.00

405d

Total

$2,649,499.00

Project Title: Impaired Driving Enforcement Equipment Program
Project Number: Multiple project numbers are included under this strategy to
provide consistency with GTS and the Arizona accounting system (See Table 3.3).
Description: GOHS provides funding for equipment that supports and enhances
impaired driving enforcement efforts. The equipment purchased includes
Portable Breath Testing Devices (PBT), phlebotomy
supplies, PBT and Intoxilyzer mouthpieces, drug
testing kits, urine and blood kits, and gas cylinders
used to calibrate PBTs, Intoxilyzers, and Livescan
Instruments. PBTs are handheld instruments used
in the field by law enforcement officers to indicate
the presence of alcohol in suspected impaired
drivers and underage alcohol offenders. Livescan
Instruments take electronic fingerprints, provide for
immediate comparison to check DUI suspects for
Yuma PD DUI Enforcement Motors
prior arrests, and assist officers in positive suspect
identification. 28 enforcement agencies will receive
funding for equipment under this program.
Budget: $238,165.00

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Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW, Chapter 1, Section 2.3 and improvements to
accuracy and timeliness of traffic records data.

Table 3.3

Impaired Driving Enforcement Equipment Program

Project Number

Agency

Amount

Source

2017-AL-001

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY PD

$5,000.00

402

2017-AL-002

AZ DEPT OF LIQUOR LICENSES AND
CONTROL

$1,000.00

402

2017-AL-003

AZ DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

$11,250.00

402

2017-AL-005

AZ DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

$59,989.00

402

2017-AL-010

BUCKEYE PD

$7,580.00

402

2017-AL-011

CHANDLER PD

$9,756.00

402

2017-AL-012

CHANDLER PD

$2,000.00

402

2017-AL-013

CHANDLER PD

$2,000.00

402

2017-AL-014

CHINO VALLEY PD

$1,000.00

402

2017-AL-015

CLIFTON PD

$2,365.00

402

2017-AL-016

COOLIDGE PD

$248.00

402

2017-AL-017

EL MIRAGE PD

$2,000.00

402

2017-AL-018

ELOY PD

$2,000.00

402

2017-AL-020

GLENDALE PD

$5,000.00

402

2017-AL-021

HOLBROOK PD

$1,000.00

402

2017-AL-025

MARICOPA COUNTY SO

$16,273.00

402

2017-AL-026

MARICOPA PD

$4,300.00

402

2017-AL-028

NAVAJO COUNTY SO

$3,700.00

402

2017-AL-029

ORO VALLEY PD

$3,000.00

402

2017-AL-030

PAGE PD

$6,536.00

402

2017-AL-031

PEORIA PD

$3,806.00

402

2017-AL-033

PHOENIX PD

$5,151.00

402

2017-AL-036

PIMA COUNTY SD

$4,529.00

402

2017-AL-037

PINAL COUNTY SO

$32,017.00

402

2017-AL-039

SAHUARITA PD

$22,000.00

402

2017-AL-041

SIERRA VISTA PD

$4,000.00

402

2017-AL-043

ST. JOHNS PD

$2,000.00

402

2017-AL-045

SURPRISE PD

$7,165.00

402

2017-AL-048

WILLCOX PD

$2,000.00

402

2017-AL-049

YAVAPAI COUNTY SO

$7,000.00

402

2017-AL-050

YUMA PD

$2,500.00

402

Total

$238,165.00

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Project Title: Impaired Driving Training Program
Project Number: Multiple project numbers are included under this strategy to
provide consistency with GTS and the Arizona accounting system (See Table 3.4).
Description: GOHS devotes significant resources toward the training of officers
in areas such as Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST), Drug Recognition Expert
(DRE), Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), DUI report writing and testimony,
law enforcement phlebotomy, Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement
(ARIDE), and Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals (DITEP).
As a result, Arizona continues to be a national leader in the Drug Recognition
Experts (DRE) program. Arizona’s robust DRE Certification Night program has
proven to be successful, consequently Arizona provides training to law
enforcement officials from other states and countries. GOHS has funded DRE
certification nights hosted by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for law
enforcement officials for over a dozen other states, and are now hosting the return
of DRE students from Canada. MCSO has DRE certification nights scheduled for
2016, and has nearly filled the calendar in 2017 with scheduled certification
nights.
During the last fiscal year, GOHS provided more than $160,000 in support of law
enforcement training programs, including support for: travel reimbursement,
training, books, materials and supplies, conference speakers in support of special
training knowledge, and conference registration to provide necessary updates to
the knowledge of Arizona’s DREs, as well as training for Law Enforcement
Phlebotomists are all covered by GOHS.
The majority of law enforcement training in drugged driving recognition is
through the Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) course.
This course targets NHTSA SFST certified officers. Arizona takes drugged driving
impairment seriously and to date all DPS officers are mandated to attend ARIDE
training. GOHS also conducts training for prosecutors and judges on DUI law
issues through the Arizona Prosecuting Attorney’s Advisory Council (“APAAC”)
and the Arizona Supreme Court.
Budget: $332,096.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW, Chapter 1, Section 7.1

Table 3.4

Impaired Driving Training Program

Project Number

Agency

Amount

Source

2017-AL-004

AZ DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

$41,536.00

402

2017-AL-006

AZ GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT

$25,088.00

402

2017-AL-008

AZ SUPREME COURT

$31,343.00

402

2017-AL-011

CHANDLER PD

$2,229.00

402

2017-AL-040

SANTA CRUZ CSO

$1,900.00

402

2017-AL-500

GOHS - LifeSavers Conference

$15,000.00

402
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2017-405d-501

GOHS – DRE/SFST Support/Training

$100,000.00

405d

2017-405d-502

GOHS – Judges Conference

$25,000.00

405d

2017-405d-504

GOHS – Phlebotomy

$60,000.00

405d

2017-405d-500

GOHS – 2017 DRE Conference

$30,000.00

405d

Total

$332,096.00

Project Title: Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Program
Project Number: 2017-405d-025
Description: Arizona’s Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor (TSRP) is housed in the
City of Phoenix Prosecutor’s Office. The TSRP assists prosecutors statewide in the
adjudication of impaired driving cases. The TSRP focuses on two goals:
1) increase the visibility of traffic safety cases with prosecutors and prosecutors’
visibility with the traffic safety community and 2) increase the confidence of
prosecutors in the courtroom. Funding is provided for personnel services,
employee-related expenses, materials and supplies, and travel. (Note: Additional
funding totaling $107,778.00 is provided by the Arizona DUI Abatement Council.
Budget: $107,778.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW, Chapter 1, Section 3

Table 3.5
Project Number
2017-405d-025

Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Program
Agency

Amount

Source

CITY OF PHOENIX PROSECUTOR’S
OFFICE

$107,778.00

405d

Project Title: Impaired Driving Awareness Program
Project Number: Multiple project numbers are included under this strategy to
provide consistency with GTS and the Arizona accounting system (See Table 3.6).
Description: The GOHS Director conducts press conferences and frequent media
interviews in English and Spanish throughout the year and during Holiday
enforcement campaigns. The event is widely covered by local TV, radio, and print
media. GOHS’ on-line DUI reporting system and press releases during planned
enforcement events are distributed daily to the media with updated impaired
driving statistics from the previous evening’s activity and prior events. These
releases provide constant news reports on DUI arrests and a plea to the public to
reduce these numbers. GOHS also conducts an annual survey to track public
perception and behavior with respect to impaired driving, occupant protection,
and speeding.
Earned media is supplemented by targeted paid media efforts. Targeted media
efforts include the following activities:

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•

Law enforcement agencies and fire departments conduct “Mock Crashes” to
educate high school students about the risks associated with underage alcohol
consumption;

•

SADD implements programs to education high school students on the dangers
of impaired driving;

•

MADD’s court monitoring programs informs GOHS, the TSRP, and others
about prosecution and adjudication practices;

•

GOHS develops, prints, and distributes public information and education
materials to promote public awareness of and compliance with Arizona’s DUI
laws;

•

GOHS “Public Safety Days” at the Arizona State Fair provide the public with
information and education about Arizona DUI laws, children, family and
general traffic safety issues; and

•

GOHS maintains a storage unit for DUI public information and education
materials to ensure they are available when needed.

Budget: $253,747.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW, Chapter 1, Sections 3.3, 5.2, and 6.5

Table 3.6

Impaired Driving Awareness Program

Project Number

Agency

Amount

Source

2017-AL-007

AZ SADD

$55,000.00

402

2017-AL-009

ARIZONA YOUTH PARTNERSHIP

$12,000.00

402

2017-AL-012

CHANDLER PD

$20,000.00

402

2017-AL-022

MADD

$35,000.00

402

2017-AL-023

MADD

$25,000.00

402

2017-AL-032

PHOENIX FIRE DEPARTMENT

$20,000.00

402

2017-AL-044

SURPRISE FIRE DEPT

$6,551.00

402

2017-II-016

SURPRISE PD

$7,500.00

405d

2017-AL-501

GOHS – PI&E

$7,500.00

402

2017-AL-502

GOHS – Public Safety Days

$30,000.00

402

2017-AL-503

GOHS – Storage Unit

$5,196.00

402

2017-405d-503

GOHS – Law Enforcement Conference

$30,000.00

405d

Total

Table 3.7

$253,747.00

Impaired Driving Program Summary Budget

Program Area
Impaired Driving Enforcement Program

Budget Amount
$2,649,499.00

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Impaired Driving Enforcement Equipment Program

$238,165.00

Impaired Driving Training Program

$332,096.00

Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Program

$107,778.00

Impaired Driving Awareness Program

$253,747.00

Total

3.2

$3,581,285.00

OCCUPANT PROTECTION PROGRAM OVERVIEW
According to 2014 FARS data, unrestrained fatalities decreased 8.3 percent from
228 in 2013 to 209 in 2014. GOHS accomplishes its goal of improving safety belt
and child safety seat use through strong, cohesive statewide enforcement and
education campaigns under the banner of “Buckle Up Arizona…It’s the Law!”
Arizona is a secondary safety belt violation state, but the law enforcement agencies
implement a zero-tolerance policy when they encounter nonuse of safety belts
coincidental to a stop for another traffic infraction. Occupant protection
enforcement is a consistent component of all grant supported traffic safety
projects. Enforcement is supported by extensive education and public awareness
activities conducted by GOHS together with public and private sector partners.
The activities include safety belt and child safety seat classes and inspections,
media awareness campaigns, participation in the national high-visibility
enforcement mobilization Click It or Ticket over the Memorial Day holiday period
and other events.

Table 3.8

Performance Goals and Measures

Performance Goal

Performance Measure

Reduce unrestrained passenger vehicle occupant
fatalities, all seat positions by 6.5 percent from 230
(2010-2014 average) to 215 by 2017

Number of unrestrained vehicle
occupant fatalities in all seating
positions.

Increase observed seat belt use for passenger vehicles,
front seat outboard occupants by 2.8 percentage points
from 86.6 percent in 2015 to 89.0 percent by 2017

Percent of front seat vehicle
occupants observed using safety
belts.

Strategies
GOHS will implement seven strategies for increasing the use of safety belts and
child safety, including:
1. An annual safety belt and child safety seat use survey;
2. Rigorous law enforcement;
3. High Risk Population Enforcement Program;
4. Equipment to support enforcement efforts;
5. Training and education;
6. Public awareness campaigns; and
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7. Program management.

Programs and Projects
Project Title: Safety Belt and Child Safety Seat Survey
Project Number: 2017-405b-500
Description: GOHS will contract to provide an annual safety belt and child safety
seat survey.
Budget: $58,800.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW Chapter 1, Section 1.2; Chapter 2, Section 2.1;
Chapter 3, Section 3.2; Chapter 4, 4.1

Table 3.9
Project Number
2017-405b-500

Safety Belt Survey
Agency
GOHS Annual Safety Belt Survey

Amount

Source

$58,800.00

405b

Project Title: Occupant Protection Law Enforcement
Project Number: Multiple project numbers are included under this strategy to
provide consistency with GTS and the Arizona accounting system.
Description: This task supports funding personnel services (overtime) and
associated employee-related expenses for law enforcement agencies to enforce
safety belt and child safety seat laws. Funding also is provided to fire departments
to conduct child safety seat clinics within their jurisdictions.
The Arizona enforcement community actively
participates in the Buckle Up Arizona…It’s the Law/
Click it or Ticket (CIOT) and Child Passenger Safety
campaigns and related events.
Funding is
provided to the top performing agencies as
measured by the number of citations written
during these periods in 2016.
GOHS will
determine these agencies in early January 2017. In
2016, twenty agencies received funding for
Children at a Car Seat Event
occupant protection enforcement. One additional
agency participated in an enforcement campaign using their own funding
mechanism.
In addition to the CIOT campaign, GOHS supports and funds high visibility
enforcement throughout the federal fiscal year. In addition to occupant protection
enforcement programs, as a secondary offense seatbelt law state, agencies
receiving high visibility traffic enforcement funds are encouraged to educate and
enforce seat belt law when making a traffic stop. The majority of seat belt and child
restraint enforcement and education occurs within the first 5 counties listed in
figure 1.9.
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Budget: $309,072.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW, Chapter 2, Section 2.1, 5.1, and 7.3

Table 3.10

Occupant Protection Enforcement Program

Project
Number

Agency

Amount

Source

2017-OP-001

AZ DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

$30,000.00

402

2017-OP-002

CHANDLER FIRE, HEALTH AND MEDICAL DEPT

$20,000.00

402

2017-OP-005

EL MIRAGE FIRE DEPT

$1,197.00

402

2017-OP-008

MARICOPA PD

$5,630.00

402

2017-OP-016

TEMPE PD

$20,000.00

402

2017-OP-018

TUCSON PD

$26,120.00

402

2017-405b-001

CHANDLER PD

$25,000.00

405b

2017-405b-003

GLENDALE PD

$20,000.00

405b

2017-405b-005

SHOW LOW PD

8,025.00

405b

2017-405b-503

CLICK IT OR TICKET (CIOT) ENFORCEMENT
WAVE

$154,000.00

405b

Total

$309,972.00

Project Title: Occupant Protection High Risk Population Programs
Project Number: Multiple project numbers are included under this strategy to
provide consistency with GTS and the Arizona accounting system.
Description: These projects provide support for extensive education and public
awareness activities conducted by GOHS together with public and private sector
partners. The activities focus on seat belt use, child restraint use awareness,
education, target drivers on rural roadways (small communities) and teenage
drivers. Figures 1.7 and 1.8 show data relating to these at-risk populations.
Effective enforcement and education will be paramount in reducing fatalities
related to these populations. In support of the high risk countermeasure program,
GOHS has community partnerships that focus the need of child safety restraint
awareness to low income Hispanic and Native American populations in Arizona.
Please see 405b application, attachment #3 for GOHS brochures and articles
relating to recent efforts to impact these high risk populations.
Budget: $147,932.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW, Chapter 2, Section 2.1, 5.1, and 7.3

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Table 3.11

Occupant Protection High Risk Population Programs
Agency

Project
Number

Amount

Source

2017-OP-012

PHOENIX FIRE DEPARTMENT

$95,832.00

402

2017-OP-013

PHOENIX PD

$35,100.00

402

2017-405b-002

FLORENCE PD

$5,000.00

405b

2017-405b-004

PIMA COUNTY SD

$12,000.00

405b

Total

$147,932.00

Project Title: Equipment and Child Safety and Booster Seats
Project Number: Multiple project numbers are included under this strategy to
provide consistency with GTS and the Arizona accounting system.
Description: This program provides equipment and child safety seats to support
enforcement and child safety seat fitting stations to fifteen agencies through a
competitive grant process which includes statistical review of agency enforcement
activities and data analysis of regions non-use and misuse of CPS devices.
Budget: $293,459.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW, Chapter 2, Section 7.2

Table 3.12

Occupant Protection Equipment Program

Project Number

Agency

2017-OP-002

CHANDLER FIRE, HEALTH AND MEDICAL DEPT

2017-OP-003

Amount

Source

$9,571.00

402

CHILD AND FAMILY RESOURCES – PINAL

$25,000.00

402

2017-OP-004

COCONINO COUNTY PHSD

$12,348.00

402

2017-OP-005

EL MIRAGE FIRE DEPT

$4,635.00

402

2017-OP-006

FRY FIRE DIST

$10,000.00

402

2017-OP-007

MARICOPA INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEM

$16,117.00

402

2017-OP-008

MARICOPA PD

$1,500.00

402

2017-OP-009

MARIPOSA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

$5,000.00

402

2017-OP-010

NOGALES PD

$3,839.00

402

2017-OP-011

PHOENIX CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

$30,000.00

402

2017-OP-014

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SO

$4,250.00

402

2017-OP-015

SNOWFLAKE-TAYLOR PD

$717.00

402

2017-OP-017

TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH CARE

$30,000.00

402

2017-OP-019

VERDE VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT

$8,000.00

402

2017-OP-020

YAVAPAI REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

$6,650.00

402

2017-405b-502*

GOHS – Car seats

$30,000.00

405b

Total

$293,459.00

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* GOHS plans to utilize project number 2017-405b-502 using the five percent limit
on distributed 405b funds to purchase and distribute child restraints to lowincome families provided by 23 CFR 1300.21 (f)(1)(vi).
Project Title: Occupant Protection Training and Education Program
Project Number: Multiple project numbers are included under this strategy to
provide consistency with GTS and the Arizona accounting system.
Description: GOHS facilitates the statewide Children are Priceless Passengers
(CAPP) program. The program is open to the general public, but is focused on
child passenger safety law violators. It provides an opportunity for education on
the proper installation and use of child safety seats. CAPP operates in 10 locations
and is expanding to additional locations in FFY 2017. GOHS also sponsors child
safety seat certification classes in three geographic areas across the State in
proximity to individuals who want to become certified technicians.
GOHS supports “Public Safety Days” at the Arizona State Fair to provide the
public information and education about Arizona occupant protection laws and
general traffic safety issues. A storage unit is maintained to ensure materials are
readily available when needed.
Budget: $87,500.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW, Chapter 2, Sections 3.1, 3.2, 6.1, 6.2, and 7.2

Table 3.13

Occupant Protection Training and Education Program

Project Number

Agency

2017-405b-501

GOHS – CAPP Support

$50,000.00

405b

2017-405b-505

Lifesavers Conference

$15,000.00

405b

2017-405b-507

GOHS – PI&E

$7,500.00

405b

2017-405b-508

GOHS – Public Safety Days

$10,000.00

405b

2017-405b-509

GOHS – Storage Unit

$5,000.00

405b

Total

Amount

Source

$87,500.00

Project Title: Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Paid Media
Project Number: Two project numbers are included under this strategy to provide
consistency with GTS and the Arizona accounting system.
Description: This task provides funding for the development and distribution of
paid media campaigns (electronic, print, radio, and broadcast) to promote public
awareness of and compliance with Arizona’s occupant protection, safety belt, and
child safety seat laws. This task also will provide funding for paid media for the
FFY 2017 Buckle Up Arizona…It’s the Law!/Click it or Ticket campaign.
Budget: $25,000.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW, Chapter 2, Sections 3.1, 3.2, 6.1, and 6.2
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Table 3.14

Occupant Protection Awareness Program

Project Number

Agency

2017-405b-504

GOHS – CIOT Paid Media

Table 3.15

Amount

Source

$25,000.00

405b

Occupant Protection Program Summary Budget

Program Area
GOHS Annual Safety Belt Survey

Budget Amount
$58,800.00

Occupant Protection High Risk Programs

$147,932.00

Occupant Protection Law Enforcement

$362,072.00

Equipment and Child Safety Seats

$293,459.00

Occupant Protection Training and Education Program

$87,500.00

GOHS – CIOT Paid Media

$25,000.00

Total

$974,763.00

3.3 SPEEDING, AGGRESSIVE DRIVING, AND
RED LIGHT RUNNING PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Speeding is the number one contributing factor in the State’s fatal crashes.
According to FARS data, in 2014, 254 speed-related fatalities occurred, which
constitutes an almost 13.3 percent decrease from 2013. Speeding-related fatalities
made up 33 percent of all traffic fatalities in 2014.
Throughout the year, the public hears about the number of persons arrested for
impaired driving and wonders about the danger on our streets and highways
posed by these dangerous drivers, but the public does not seem to perceive the
danger posed by speeders. Countless tragedies are caused by excessive speed
crashes, which injure and kill innocent people. Arizona’s wide thoroughfares are
conducive to driving far in excess of the posted speed limit, changing lanes,
tailgating, and passing dangerously on the daily commute. Some drivers ignore
the most important rules of safe driving, which are common sense and courtesy.
Law enforcement officers are aided by strong statutes governing speeding and
aggressive driving. Arizona has a “Double Fine” program to reduce persistent
speeding and aggressive driving violations in construction zones. The program
provides for a driver license suspension when eight or more points are
accumulated within a 12-month period. The “Double Fine” program also applies
to speeding in excess of the posted speed limit in construction zones when workers
are present. Enforcement deters speeders, but adjudication by prosecutors and the
courts also is essential. Posted speed limits are not a suggestion; they are the law.
Reasonable and prudent speeds require drivers to realize the dangers posed to
themselves and others while speeding.

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Arizona also aggressively prosecutes and adjudicates red light violators. In
addition to providing overtime for Selective Traffic Enforcement (STEP), GOHS
funds laser and radar guns, speed trailers, and aggressive driving vehicles for law
enforcement agencies.

Table 3.16

Performance Goals and Measures

Performance Goal
Reduce speeding-related fatalities by 11.3 percent
from 282 (2010-2014 average) to 250 by 2017

Performance Measure
Number of speeding-related fatalities.

Strategies
GOHS supports several strategies to reduce speeding, aggressive driving, and red
light running. They include:
1. Law enforcement overtime;
2. Equipment purchases;
3. Materials and support for public information and media campaigns;
4. Training for project and program managers (Lifesavers Conference);
5. An annual public opinion survey; and
6. Program management support.

Programs and Projects
Project Title: Law Enforcement Overtime
Project Number: Multiple project numbers are included under this strategy to
provide consistency with GTS and the Arizona accounting system.
Description: GOHS provides support for Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs
(STEP), which are sustained traffic enforcement campaigns conducted by law
enforcement agencies throughout the year. Participating law enforcement
agencies enforce speed, aggressive driving, red light running, and DUI laws. Law
enforcement funding is provided to: a) agencies with a proven track record of
aggressively enforcing Arizona’s traffic laws; b) agencies with a high number of
fatalities resulting from speeding or aggressive driving; and c) agencies
implementing unique speed management and aggressive driving enforcement
programs. This program provides support to 48 law enforcement agencies.
Budget: $841,856.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW, Chapter 3, Section 2.2

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Table 3.17

Speeding, Aggressive Driving, and Red Light Running
Enforcement Program

Project Number

Agency

Amount

Source

2017-PT-001

APACHE COUNTY SO

$14,900.00

402

2017-PT-003

AZ DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

$30,000.00

402

2017-PT-004

AZ DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

$20,000.00

402

2017-PT-005

AZ DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

$25,000.00

402

2017-PT-007

BUCKEYE PD

$3,000.00

402

2017-PT-010

CHINO VALLEY PD

$10,000.00

402

2017-PT-011

CLARKDALE PD

$4,000.00

402

2017-PT-012

CLIFTON PD

$4,000.00

402

2017-PT-013

COOLIDGE PD

$6,000.00

402

2017-PT-014

COTTONWOOD PD

$10,000.00

402

2017-PT-015

EAGAR PD

$4,000.00

402

2017-PT-016

EL MIRAGE PD

$5,000.00

402

2017-PT-018

FLORENCE PD

$13,000.00

402

2017-PT-020

GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY PD

$20,000.00

402

2017-PT-021

GLENDALE PD

$25,000.00

402

2017-PT-023

GLOBE PD

$3,500.00

402

2017-PT-025

GRAHAM COUNTY SO

$5,000.00

402

2017-PT-026

GREENLEE COUNTY SO

$20,000.00

402

2017-PT-027

JEROME PD

$2,000.00

402

2017-PT-028

MARANA PD

$40,000.00

402

2017-PT-029

MARICOPA COUNTY SO

$40,000.00

402

2017-PT-030

MARICOPA PD

$3,178.00

402

2017-PT-031

MESA PD

$70,000.00

402

2017-PT-033

NOGALES PD

$8,000.00

402

2017-PT-035

PARADISE VALLEY PD

$20,000.00

402

2017-PT-037

PAYSON PD

$8,000.00

402

2017-PT-038

PEORIA PD

$23,928.00

402

2017-PT-039

PHOENIX PD

$40,000.00

402

2017-PT-040

PIMA COUNTY SD

$15,000.00

402

2017-PT-042

PIMA PD

$2,500.00

402

2017-PT-043

PINAL COUNTY SO

$50,000.00

402

2017-PT-046

PINETOP-LAKESIDE PD

$5,600.00

402

2017-PT-047

PRESCOTT PD

$10,000.00

402
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Project Number

Agency

Amount

2017-PT-048

PRESCOTT VALLEY PD

$20,000.00

402

2017-PT-049

SAFFORD PD

$5,000.00

402

2017-PT-050

SAHUARITA PD

$10,000.00

402

2017-PT-051

SALT RIVER PIMA MARICOPA INDIAN
COMMUNITY

$10,000.00

402

2017-PT-052

SAN LUIS PD

$10,000.00

402

2017-PT-053

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SO

$5,000.00

402

2017-PT-057

ST. JOHNS PD

$7,500.00

402

2017-PT-058

TEMPE PD

$75,000.00

402

2017-PT-059

THATCHER PD

$10,000.00

402

2017-PT-060

TUCSON PD

$75,000.00

402

2017-PT-061

WELLTON PD

$5,000.00

402

2017-PT-062

WICKENBURG PD

$4,000.00

402

2017-PT-063

WILLIAMS PD

$1,750.00

402

2017-PT-064

YAVAPAI COUNTY SO

$8,000.00

402

2017-PT-065

YUMA COUNTY SO

$20,000.00

402

2017-PT-066

YUMA PD

$15,000.00

402

Total

Source

$841,856.00

Project Title: Law Enforcement Equipment
Project Number: Multiple project numbers are included under this strategy to
provide consistency with GTS and the Arizona accounting system.
Description: This task will fund equipment, such as police package motorcycles,
speed trailers, LASER and Radar guns and tint meters to aide in the enforcement
of Arizona traffic laws. Equipment is provided to 31 law enforcement agencies.
Budget: $457,865.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW, Chapter 3, Section 2.3

Table 3.18

Speeding, Aggressive Driving, and Red Light Running
Equipment Program

Project Number

Agency

Amount

Source

2017-PT-002

APACHE JUNCTION PD

$5,492.00

402

2017-PT-004

AZ DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

$68,100.00

402

2017-PT-007

BUCKEYE PD

$5,340.00

402

2017-PT-008

BULLHEAD CITY PD

$11,454.00

402

2017-PT-009

CASA GRANDE PD

$15,000.00

402
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Project Number

Agency

Amount

Source

2017-PT-010

CHINO VALLEY PD

$10,283.00

402

2017-PT-015

EAGAR PD

$3,140.00

402

2017-PT-016

EL MIRAGE PD

$9,500.00

402

2017-PT-017

ELOY PD

$6,000.00

402

2017-PT-019

GILA COUNTY SO

$11,000.00

402

2017-PT-021

GLENDALE PD

$16,500.00

402

2017-PT-022

GLENDALE PD

$6,770.00

402

2017-PT-024

GLOBE PD

$5,320.00

402

2017-PT-025

GRAHAM COUNTY SO

$5,000.00

402

2017-PT-029

MARICOPA COUNTY SO

$18,000.00

402

2017-PT-030

MARICOPA PD

$24,000.00

402

2017-PT-032

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY PD

$6,225.00

402

2017-PT-034

ORO VALLEY PD

$17,000.00

402

2017-PT-036

PARADISE VALLEY PD

$27,000.00

402

2017-PT-039

PHOENIX PD

$16,000.00

402

2017-PT-040

PIMA COUNTY SD

$10,000.00

402

2017-PT-041

PIMA COUNTY SD

$52,000.00

402

2017-PT-044

PINAL COUNTY SO

$37,209.00

402

2017-PT-045

PINAL COUNTY SO

$9,701.00

402

2017-PT-048

PRESCOTT VALLEY PD

$5,521.00

402

2017-PT-049

SAFFORD PD

$7,500.00

402

2017-PT-054

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SO

$9,570.00

402

2017-PT-055

SNOWFLAKE-TAYLOR PD

$340.00

402

2017-PT-056

SPRINGERVILLE PD

$14,100.00

402

2017-PT-066

YUMA PD

$4,800.00

402

2017-PT-067

YUMA PD

$20,000.00

402

Total

Project Title:
Campaigns

$457,865.00

Materials and Support for Public Information and Media

Project Number: Two project numbers are included under this strategy to provide
consistency with GTS and the Arizona accounting system.
Description: GOHS provides funding to organizations to reduce speeding and
aggressive driving around commercial vehicles and to promote “Share the Road”
programs with those vehicles.

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Budget: $35,000.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW, Chapter 3, Sections 2.2 and 4.1

Table 3.19

Speeding, Aggressive Driving, and Red Light Running
Awareness Program

Project Number

Agency

Amount

2017-PT-006

ARIZONA TRANSPORTATION
EDUCATION FOUNDATION

$20,000.00

402

2017-PT-500

GOHS PAID MEDIA

$15,000.00

402

Total

Source

$35,000.00

Project Title: GOHS Annual Survey to Track Public Attitudes and Behaviors
Project Number: 2017-PT-501
Description: GOHS conducts an annual survey to track public attitudes and
behaviors associated with red light running and speeding.
Budget: $12,000.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW, Chapter 4, Sections 2.1

Table 3.20

Speeding, Aggressive Driving, and Red Light Running
Survey

Project Number

Agency

2017-PT-501

GOHS Annual Survey

Table 3.21

Amount

Source

$12,000.00

402

Speeding, Aggressive Driving, Red Light Running
Program Summary Budget

Program Area

Budget Amount

Law Enforcement Overtime

$841,856.00

Law Enforcement Equipment

$457,865.00

Materials and Support for Public Information and Media Campaigns

$35,000.00

GOHS Annual Survey to Track Public Attitudes and Behaviors

$12,000.00

Total

$1,346,721.00

3.4 MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM OVERVIEW
According to 2014 FARS data, motorcycle fatalities in Arizona decreased from 151
in 2013 to 130 in 2014 – a decrease of 13.4 percent. GOHS provides grant funding
to support an annual motorcycle helmet survey, enforcement of legal motorcycle

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driving practices, training for safe motorcycle driving, and a motorcycle safety
awareness campaign geared to the general motoring public.
GOHS receives supplemental state funding derived from fees paid in conjunction
with motorcycle registration. These additional dollars support paid media and
other awareness campaigns and other awareness activities, safe motorcycle
training, and the publication of safety materials.

Table 3.22

Performance Goals and Measures

Performance Goal

Performance Measure

Reduce motorcyclist fatalities 7.7 percent from 130 (2010-2014
average) to 120 by 2017

Number of motorcycle
fatalities.

Reduce unhelmeted motorcyclist fatalities 13 percent from 69
(2010-2014 average) to 60 by 2017

Number of unhelmeted
motorcycle fatalities.

Strategies
GOHS will address motorcycle safety through the use of three strategies:
1. Track helmet use to measure the effectiveness of public information programs;
2. Enforce the laws governing motorcycle riding;
3. Raise public awareness, especially among passenger vehicle drivers, with
respect to motorcycle safety.
Project Title: Motorcycle Enforcement
Project Number: Three project numbers are included under this strategy to
provide consistency with GTS and the Arizona accounting system.
Description: Conduct overtime enforcement patrols to ensure motorcyclists and
motorists alike, conform to the traffic laws. These agencies conduct targeted
enforcement focusing on speeding, illegal lane changes, unsafe turns and licensing
issues.
Budget: $50,445.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW, Chapter 5, Section 2.1

Table 3.23

Motorcycle Enforcement Program

Project Number

Agency

2017-MC-001

CHANDLER PD

2017-MC-002

PEORIA PD

2017-MC-003

PHOENIX PD

Amount

Total

Source

$16,500.00

402

$8,945.00

402

$25,000.00

402

$50,445.00

Project Title: Motorcycle Safety Training and Awareness

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Project Number: 2017-405f-001
Description: This project will provide funding to the Arizona Motorcycle Safety
Awareness Foundation (AMSAF) to promote public awareness about motorcycles
and the need to be alert and watch for them. The campaigns also promote
motorcyclist compliance with Arizona’s traffic laws. This project includes
development of brochures and other collateral materials, as well as print,
electronic, and radio and broadcast media to include “Look out for Motorcycles”
and “Share the Road” messages.
AMSAF works diligently to increase the number of properly licensed motorcycle
riders in Arizona. AMSAF’s activities include, and are not limited to:
1. Monthly Rider Training Scholarship Contest (website link:
http://www.amsaf.org/scholarships/
2. AMSAF receives award winners from all over the State
3. AMSAF partners with GOHS and other Grantors to provide rider training funds.
AMSAF promotes rider awareness by promoting the motorcycle rider training
message via news sources. AMSAF also uses social media to promote rider
training and education on a weekly basis. AMSAF also posts billboards asking
motorists to “LOOK OUT FOR MOTORCYCLISTS” throughout the state, and
attends several events that promote rider training including:
•
•
•
•
•
•

Arizona Centennial
Arizona Bike Week
Westgate Bike Nights
Motorcycle Business Grand Openings
Phoenix Bike Fest
Riding for the Long Haul

Budget: $100,000.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW, Chapter 5, Sections 4.1 and 4.2

Table 3.24

Motorcycle Safety Training and Awareness Program

Project Number

Agency

Amount

2017-405f-001

AMSAF

$100,000.00

Table 3.25

Source
405f

Motorcycle Safety Program Summary Budget

Program Area
Motorcycle Enforcement Program

Budget Amount
$50,445.00

Motorcycle Safety Training and Awareness Activities

$100,000.00

Total

$150,445.00

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Arizona annually generates $205,000 in
state
funds
from
motorcycle
registrations. This money is deposited
into the GOHS account and is used for
programs
and
paid
awareness
campaigns. Some outreach is geared to
older adults in the heavy early winter
and spring travel periods, but all
Arizona’s motorcycle facilities are
spread among all groups of riders
including young students traveling at excessive speed on highways and streets.
GOHS also promotes the message of mutual respect in sharing the road and
cautions all road users on the need to watch out for motorcycles. This message is
included in awareness campaigns via paid media and other outreach efforts.
GOHS works in tandem with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, law enforcement
agencies and non-profit organizations to link new riders to specialized training
conducted by qualified instructors. These efforts provide motorcycle training,
covering a wide range of skill levels from beginning rider to advanced, offered in
communities across Arizona. GOHS hopes that linking more people to a wide
variety of training options will lead to greater numbers of motorcyclists who will
comply with licensing requirements, and practice safe driving to reduce injuries
and fatalities. All funded law enforcement agencies throughout the state enforce
motorcycle rider speeding, aggressive driving, and impaired riding.

3.5 CRASH INVESTIGATION PROGRAM OVERVIEW
GOHS provides funding to support three strategies related to crash investigations
and timely and accurate crash reconstruction of serious bodily injury and fatal
motor vehicle crashes.

Table 3.26

Performance Goals and Measures

Performance Goal
Increase the number of enforcement officers trained in the
use of crash investigation procedures and equipment

Performance Measure
Number of officers trained in
crash and reconstruction
techniques.

Strategies
GOHS will address motorcycle safety through the use of three strategies:
1. Enforcement overtime;
2. Training; and
3. Equipment.

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Programs and Projects
Project Title: Enforcement Overtime for Crash Investigations
Project Number: 2017-AI-003
Description: This project provides overtime funding to the Maricopa County
Sheriff’s Office, which serves over 65% of the population, for crash investigations
of serious bodily injury and fatal crashes.
Budget: $40,000.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW Chapter 1, Sections 2.5 and 6.2;

Table 3.27

Crash Investigation Enforcement Program

Project Number

Agency

Amount

2017-AI-003

MARICOPA CSO

$40,000.00

Source
402

Project Title: Crash Investigation Equipment
Project Number: 2017-AI-002
Description: This project supports equipment purchases for crash investigation
units, such as ARAS 360 HD Software, Sokkia, AIMS and Nikon Total Station units
to assist in accurate and timely reconstruction of traffic accident investigations that
may have involved an impaired driver. The new equipment will allow these
agencies to perform crash investigation without having to rely on other agencies’
expertise and equipment.
Budget: $18,296.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW Chapter 1, Sections 2.5 and 6.2

Table 3.28

Crash Investigation Equipment Program

Project Number

Agency

2017-AI-002

GLENDALE PD

Amount
$18,296.00

Source
402

Project Title: Crash Investigation Training
Project Number: Two project numbers are included under this strategy to provide
consistency with GTS and the Arizona accounting system.
Description: This project provides funding for crash investigation training
programs to support the ongoing efforts to stay trained on current investigation
techniques.
Training will produce accurate, timely and well organized
investigations to eliminate potential procedural mistakes that could lead to the
suppression of evidence in impaired driving cases. Training funds will be used to
provide the necessary training needed to develop and maintain skills of its
employees for investigating vehicular crimes.

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Budget: $30,520.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW Chapter 1, Sections 2.1, 2.4, 3.1, 5.1, 6.2

Table 3.29

Crash Investigation Training Program

Project Number

Agency

Amount

2017-AI-001

GLENDALE PD

$8,880.00

402

2017-AI-004

TUCSON PD

$21,640.00

402

Total

Table 3.30

Source

$30,520.00

Crash Investigation Program Summary Budget

Program Area

Budget Amount

Enforcement Overtime for Crash Investigations

$40,000.00

Crash Investigation Equipment

$18,296.00

Crash Investigation Training

$30,520.00

Total

$88,816.00

3.6 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
GOHS provides funding predominately to rural fire departments and fire districts
throughout Arizona.

Table 3.31

Performance Goals and Measures

Performance Goal

Performance Measure

Increase the number of fire departments/districts
receiving equipment

Number of new fire departments/
districts receiving equipment.

Increase the number of first responders receiving
training in the use of crash extrication equipment

Number of first responders trained.

Strategies
The strategies utilized are twofold:
1. Crash extrication equipment purchases; and
2. Training on use of the equipment.

Programs and Projects
Project Title: Crash Extraction Equipment Purchases
Project Number: Multiple project numbers are included under this strategy to
provide consistency with GTS and the Arizona accounting system.
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Description: This project provides funding for crash extraction equipment
purchases, including Spreaders, Cutters, Struts and Hydraulic Pumps. Equipment
will improve the timeliness of critical response care provided to seriously injured
occupants of crashes to improve their chances of survival and reduce long term
injuries.
Budget: $127,411.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: Michigan Rural Preventable Mortality Study, DOT HS
808 341; The REACT Project: Rural Enhancement on Access and Care for Trauma,
DOT HS 809 521.

Table 3.32

Crash Extrication Equipment Program

Project Number

Agency

Amount

2017-EM-001

COOLIDGE FIRE DEPT

$39,750.00

402

2017-EM-002

FLAGSTAFF FIRE DIST

$13,500.00

402

2017-EM-003

FOREST LAKES FIRE DIST

$10,500.00

402

2017-EM-004

SUN CITY FIRE DIST

$23,661.00

402

2017-EM-005

TOLLESON FIRE DEPT

$15,000.00

402

2017-EM-006

WHETSTONE FIRE DIST

$25,000.00

402

Total

Table 3.33

Source

$127,411.00

Emergency Medical Services Program Summary Budget

Program Area

Budget Amount

Extrication Equipment Purchases

$127,411.00

Total

$127,411.00

3.7 PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
GOHS provides support for a program to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety.

Table 3.34

Performance Goals and Measures

Performance Goal

Performance Measure

Reduce pedestrian fatalities by 4.3 percent from 141
(2010-2014 average) to 135 by 2017

Number of pedestrian fatalities.

Reduce bicyclist fatalities 12.5 percent from 24 (2010-2014
average) to 21 by 2017

Number of bicycle fatalities.

Strategies
The four strategies supporting this program include:
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1. Enforcement;
2. Equipment;
3. Education and awareness services; and
4. Signage to protect pedestrians and bicyclists.

Programs and Projects
Project Title: Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement Program
Project Number: Five project numbers are included under this strategy to provide
consistency with GTS and the Arizona accounting system.
Description: GOHS provides overtime funding for selected agencies representing
cities with identified problems, such as speeding through school zones and crashes
involving motor vehicles and pedestrians and bicycles. These agencies participate
in “Wolf Pack” enforcement details within their communities to aggressively
enforce school zone and pedestrian traffic laws.
Since April 14, 2014 the Phoenix Police Department in conjunction with the
Governor’s Office of Highway Safety have been improving the overall safety for
the pedestrians who frequent the light rail public transit system. The goal of this
Pedestrian Safety Program is to reduce the number of pedestrians who illegally
cross the light rail tracks/guideway. This will be accomplished by specifically
targeting pedestrians illegally crossing the light rail tracks through education and
enforcement.
Since the start of this program officers have issued numerous citations for
pedestrians crossing the light rail tracks illegally along with other citations such
as other light rail violations, hazardous/moving violations, and nonhazardous/non-moving traffic violations. This program has also resulted in
numerous arrests, several departmental reports, and several quality service
opportunities/educational contacts.
Budget: $100,903.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW Chapter 8, Sections 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4;
Chapter 9, Sections 3.3 and 3.4

Table 3.35

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement Program

Project Number

Agency

Amount

Source

2017-PS-006

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY PD

$4,000.00

402

2017-405h-001

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY PD

$3,080.00

405h

2017-405h-002

PHOENIX PD

$60,000.00

405h

2017-405h-003

TUCSON PD

$25,000.00

405h

2017-405h-004

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA PD

$8,823.00

405h

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Total

$100,903.00

Project Title:
Pedestrian and Bicycle
Community Education and Awareness.
Project Number: Multiple project numbers are
included under this strategy to provide
consistency with GTS and the Arizona
accounting system.

Description: GOHS supports the purchase
of bicycle helmets, bicycles, print and electronic

media, and other materials for bicycle and
pedestrian safety events throughout the state,
such as bicycle rodeos. This project also provides funding to GOHS for the
development of public education and awareness materials relating to pedestrian
and bicycle safety.

Maricopa PD Bicycle Rodeo

Budget: $115,061.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW Chapter 8 Sections 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3; Chapter 9
Sections 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 3.2 and 4.2.

Table 3.36

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Awareness Program

Project Number

Agency

Amount

2017-PS-001

CARDON CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER

$10,000.00

402

2017-PS-002

COCONINO COUNTY PHSD

$1,075.00

402

2017-PS-003

EL MIRAGE FIRE DEPT

$405.00

402

2017-PS-004

MARICOPA INTEGRATED HEALTH
SYSTEM

$5,033.00

2017-PS-005

MARICOPA PD

$4,200.00

402

2017-PS-007

PEORIA PD

$19,973.00

402

2017-PS-008

PHOENIX CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

$13,875.00

402

2017-PS-009

PHOENIX FIRE DEPARTMENT

$20,000.00

402

2017-PS-010

PHOENIX STREET TRANSPORTATION

$25,000.00

402

2017-PS-011

PHOENIX STREET TRANSPORTATION

$10,000.00

402

2017-PS-012

YAVAPAI COUNTY SO

$500.00

402

2017-PS-500

GOHS – PI&E

$5,000.00

402

Total

Source

402

$115,061.00

Project Title: School Zone and School Bus Operations Enforcement
Project Number: Three project numbers are included under this strategy to
provide consistency with GTS and the Arizona accounting system.
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Description: GOHS provides overtime funding to several agencies for school
zone and school bus operations enforcement. “Operation BUS" was designed to
target enforcement in school zones as well as violators who pass school buses
while loading and unloading children.
Budget: $76,480.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: CTW Chapter 8 Sections 2.2, 2.3, 4.1 and 4.4.

Table 3.37

School Bus Safety

Project Number

Agency

2017-SB-001

GILBERT PD

$50,000.00

402

2017-SB-002

PEORIA PD

$6,480.00

402

2017-SB-003

PIMA COUNTY SD

$20,000.00

402

Total

Table 3.38

Amount

Source

$76,480.00

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Summary Budget

Program Area

Budget Amount

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement Program

$100,903.00

Pedestrian and Bicycle Community Education and Awareness

$115,061.00

School Zone and School Bus Operations Enforcement Program

$76,480.00

Total

$292,444.00

3.8 TRAFFIC RECORDS PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The goal of Arizona’s Traffic Records program is to ensure GOHS, ADOT, and law
enforcement communities are able to access accurate and complete data. The data
are critical for identifying problem areas in need of attention by GOHS and its
partners.
ADOT’s Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) collects, manages, and analyzes traffic
records data for GOHS. With funding from GOHS, MVD, and the Traffic Records
Coordinating Committee (TRCC) maintain the database on motor vehicle fatalities
and injuries. Arizona made great strides in data processing improvement
including the redesign of the Crash Report Form and the implementation of AZ
TraCS (Traffic and Criminal Software) for data collection. The TRCC, at the
direction of GOHS and ADOT, continue to work on a number of projects to
enhance data collection.

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Table 3.39

Performance Goals and Measures

Performance Goal

Performance Measure

Improve the timeliness and accessibility of traffic records

Timeliness and accessibility of
traffic records.

Strategies
The strategies Arizona uses to address the traffic records program area include:
1. Equipment and materials purchases; and
2. Program management costs.

Programs and Projects
Project Title: Data Collection Equipment
Project Number: 2017-405c-002
Description: The purpose of this task is to provide Tough Pads and Dashboard
Software System to law enforcement agencies to assist officers entering data in a
timelier, accurate, complete, uniform and integrated manner with the GTS and
Arizona accounting system. This in turn will improve accessibility of the data for
analysis for the GOHS staff.
Budget: $40,000.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: Improved timeliness, accuracy, completeness,
uniformity, integration and accessibility of data.

Table 3.40

Traffic Records Data Collection Equipment Program

Project Number

Agency

Amount

2017-405c-002

LAKE HAVASU CITY PD

$40,000.00

Source
405c

Project Title: Data Collection, Evaluation, and Analysis
Project Number: 2017-405c-001
Description: This task provides funding to the Arizona Department of
Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Division to manage projects relating to the
timeliness, completeness and accessibility of traffic data throughout the State of
Arizona.
Budget: $354,000.00
Evidence of Effectiveness: Improved timeliness, completeness and accessibility
of traffic data.

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Table 3.41

Data Collection, Evaluation, and Analysis

Project Number

Agency
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION MVD

2017-405c-001

Table 3.42

Amount

Source

$354,000.00

405c

Traffic Records Program Summary Budget

Program Area

Budget Amount

Data Collection Equipment

$40,000.00

Data Collection, Evaluation, and Analysis

$354,000.00

Total

$394,000.00

3.9 PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Program Planning and Administration (PA) program areas include those
activities and costs necessary for the overall management and operations of the
Arizona GOHS. The Director of GOHS is responsible for Arizona’s Highway
Safety Program and serves as the Governor’s Highway Safety Representative.

Table 3.43

Performance Goals and Measures

Performance Goal

Performance Measure

Efficiently and effectively manage Arizona’s
Highway Safety Program

Required program and financial deadlines

Conduct a risk assessment for every subgrantee

Risk assessments completed and
documented before contracts signed

Prepare GOHS 2016 Annual Report

Submitted to Region 9 December 31, 2016

Closeout 2016 Highway Safety Program and move
unexpended funds into 2017 Highway Safety Plan

Submitted to Region 9 December 31, 2016

Strategies
GOHS personnel will administer and manage all 402 and 405 programs. Functions
include writing, managing, and monitoring grants and contracts. GOHS
personnel coordinate the activities outlined in the Highway Safety Plan and
provide status reports and updates on project activity to the GOHS Director and
other parties as required. GOHS personnel monitor project activity, ensure project
expenditures are allowable, reasonable, and compliant with regulations, prepare
and maintain project documentation and evaluate task accomplishments for their
grant portfolio. Personnel also coordinate training as well as fiscally manage and
audit funds. Funding will support personnel services, employee-related expenses,
and other operating expenses for GOHS fiscal and project coordinators.
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The GOHS embraces a Grants for Performance philosophy. Risk assessments are
completed and documented for every subgrantee before contracts are signed and
grant funds are awarded. Our monitoring process is designed to fulfill our
commitment to the public we serve and ensure State and Federal compliance with
statutes, rules, and guidelines and achievement of performance goals.

Programs and Projects
Project Title: Planning and Administration
Project Number: Multiple project numbers are included under this strategy to
provide consistency with GTS and the Arizona accounting system.
Description: This task funds salaries, materials, supplies, etc. to support overall
administration of GOHS and the Highway Safety Plan.
Budget: $1,100,000.00
Table 3.41 shows the cost summary for GOHS program administration.

Table 3.44

Program Administration Cost Summary

Project
Number

Program Area

2017-PA-300

Planning and Administration

2017-AI-300

Accident Investigation

2017-AL-300

Impaired Driving

2017-EM-300

Amount

Source

$600,000.00

402-PA

$10,000.00

402-AI

$140,000.00

402-AL

Emergency Medical Services

$20,000.00

402-EM

2017-OP-300

Occupant Protection

$25,000.00

402-OP

2017-PS-300

Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety

$10,000.00

402-PS

2017-PT-300

Police Traffic Services

$115,000.00

402-PT

2017-405b-300

Occupant Protection

$35,000.00

405b

2017-405d-300

Impaired Driving and Arizona Impaired
Driving Coordinator

$145,000.00

405d

Total

$1,100,000.00

3.10 NHTSA EQUIPMENT APPROVAL
GOHS provides funding for equipment to support and enhance highway safety
programs. The following tables list equipment purchases exceeding $5,000.00
from 405c and 402 funds. As equipment needs become apparent throughout a
fiscal year, GOHS will request NHTSA’s approval for the purchases.

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Table 3.45
Project
Number

Equipment Program in Excess of $5,000.00 for NHTSA
Approval
Agency

Equipment

2017-AI-002

GLENDALE PD

Intercomp LP600-RFX Low
Profile Mobile Scale System

2017-AL-010

BUCKEYE PD

2017-AL-011

Amount

Source

$18,296.00

402

One (1) Intoxilyzer 8000

$7,580.00

402

CHANDLER PD

One (1) Evidence
Refrigerator

$9,756.00

402

2017-AL-030

PAGE PD

One (1) DUI Graphics for
50/50 Vehicle

$6,536.00

402

2017-AL-037

PINAL COUNTY SO

DUI Van equipment

$32,017.00

402

2017-AL-039

SAHUARITA PD

One (1) DUI Message Board

$22,000.00

402

2017-AL-045

SURPRISE PD

One (1) Drager DrugTest
5000 Analyzer

$7,165.00

402

2017-AL-049

YAVAPAI COUNTY
SO

One (1) Intoxilyzer 8000

$7,000.00

402

2017-PT-009

CASA GRANDE PD

Two (2) Lidars

$15,000.00

402

2017-PT-016

EL MIRAGE PD

Raptor Radar Unit

$9,500.00

402

2017-PT-022

GLENDALE PD

One (1) Message Trailer

$6,770.00

402

2017-PT-025

GLOBE PD

One (1) STEP Radar Trailer

$5,320.00

402

2017-PT-036

PARADISE VALLEY
PD

One (1) Police Package
Motorcycle

$27,000.00

402

2017-PT-041

PIMA COUNTY SD

Two (2) Police Package
Motorcycles

$52,000.00

402

2017-PT-044

PINAL COUNTY SO

One (1) Police Package
Motorcycle

$37,209.00

402

2017-PT-045

PINAL COUNTY SO

One (1) STEP Mobile Light
Trailer

$9,701.00

402

2017-PT-054

SANTA CRUZ
COUNTY SO

One (1) STEP Message
Board

$9,570.00

402

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Project
Number

Agency

Equipment

Amount

Source

2017-PT-056

SPRINGERVILLE PD

One (1) STEP Message
Trailer

$14,100.00

402

2017-PT-067

YUMA PD

One (1) STEP Message
Trailer

$20,000.00

402

2017-EM-001

COOLIDGE FIRE
DEPT

Extrication Equipment

$39,750.00

402

2017-EM-002

FLAGSTAFF FIRE
DIST

Extrication Equipment

$13,500.00

402

2017-EM-003

FOREST LAKES FIRE
DIST

Extrication Equipment

$10,500.00

402

2017-EM-004

SUN CITY FIRE DIST

Extrication Equipment

$23,661.00

402

2017-EM-005

TOLLESON FIRE
DEPT

Extrication Equipment

$15,000.00

402

2017-EM-006

WHETSTONE FIRE
DIST

Extrication Equipment

$25,000.00

402

2017-405c-002

LAKE HAVASU
CITY PD

30 L-Tron License Reader
($9,747); TraCS Software
($6,289)

$16,036.00

405c

Total

$459,967.00

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3.11 PAID ADVERTISING
GOHS captures a large amount of earned media through the distribution of public
service announcements, media interviews, press conferences, and media alerts.
Arizona also uses paid media to support the national mobilizations in impaired
driving and occupant protection. The following table shows the amount and
distribution of these funds.

Table 3.46
Project Number

Paid Advertising Summary
Agency

Amount

Source

2017-405b-506

GOHS Paid Media

$25,000.00

405b

2017-405d-505

GOHS Paid Media

$100,000.00

405d

Total

$125,000.00

The Agency measures the effectiveness of these activities through a consultant
service that tracks the number of commercial images produced by a campaign and
reports on Gross Rating Points which show the frequency and value associated
with individual radio and television station activity.

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4.0 Performance Report
Table 4.1 shows Arizona’s progress in meeting the national core performance
measures identified in the FFY 2016 HSP. The end date for each performance
target, which is December 31, 2016, has been omitted from the figure below for
conciseness of presentation.

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Figure 4.1

Progress in Meeting FFY 2016 Performance Targets
2016

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015*

5-Year
Average a

Target

759

826

821

849

770

895

805

767

Decrease 7.7% from 4,371 (2009-2013 average) to 4,035 in 2016

4,600

4,570

4,471

4,305

3,910

4,275

4,371

4,035

Fatalities/100M VMT

Decrease 0.8% from 1.35 (2009-2013 average) to 1.34 in 2016

1.27

1.39

1.37

1.40

1.23

1.24

1.33

1.34

Unrestrained Passenger Vehicle
Occupant Fatalities

Decrease 6.4% from 237 (2009-2013 average) to 222 in 2016

235

222

254

228

209

313

230

222

Alcohol Impaired Driving Fatalities
(BAC = 0.08%+)

Decrease 2.8% from 216 (2009-2013 average) to 210 in 2016

206

212

230

219

199

295

213

210

Speeding-Related Fatalities

Decrease 12.9% from 288 (2009-2013 average) to 251 in 2016

262

299

302

293

254

300

282

251

Total Motorcycle Fatalities

Decrease 2.3% from 128 (2009-2013 average) to 125 in 2016

91

136

141

151

130

134

130

125

Unhelmeted Motorcycle Fatalities

Decrease 7.4% from 68 (2009-2013 average) to 63 in 2016

50

73

70

83

69

61

69

63

Drivers Age 20 or Younger in Fatal
Crashes

Decrease 11.8% from 102 (2009-2013 average) to 90 in 2016

79

116

99

119

86

94

100

90

Pedestrian Fatalities

Decrease 0.8% from 137 (2009-2013 average) to 136 in 2016

145

147

122

151

141

161

141

136

Bicycle Fatalities

Decrease 4.4% from 23 (2009-2013 average) to 22 in 2016

19

23

18

31

29

29

24

22

Percent Observed Belt Use for
Passenger Vehicles

Increase 1.6% from 87.2% in 2014 to 88.8% in 2016

81.8%

82.9%

82.2%

84.7%

87.2%

86.6%

83.8%

88.8

Number of Seat Belt Citations Issued

Target not required

5,439

21,828

29,710

27,840

24,848

25,623

25,970

Number of Impaired Driving Arrests
Made

Target not required

19,482

31,561

32,171

31,905

29,250

27,647

30,507

Number of Other Citations (including
speed) Issuedb

Target not required

101,848

331,269

377,992

482,190

565,827

583,289

468,113

Core Performance Measured
Fatalities

FFY 2016 Performance Targets
Decrease 5.7% from 813 (2009-2013 average) to 767 in 2016

Serious Traffic

Injuriesa

Sources:

Fatality Analysis Reporting System (all 2010 through 2014 data except serious injuries, citations and arrests); *ADOT for serious traffic injury data
and all 2015 data; GOHS Reporting System for citation and arrest data.

Notes:

a Five-Year Averages of fatalities are for 2010 through 2014, the most recent five years of FARS data. Averages for Serious Traffic Injuries, Percent
Observed Belt Use for Passenger Vehicles, Seat Belt Citations, Impaired Driving Arrests and Other Citations are for 2011 through 2015.
b In

2014 there were 565,827 citations issued for speed and aggressive driving which includes, speed not reasonable or prudent, excessive speed,
speed not right for conditions, and reckless driving while speeding or other citations issued for other moving violations like red light running.
Arizona is continually improving the capture of citation data recorded in our tracking system.

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5.0 Cost Summary

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A. Appendix: Arizona DUI
Abatement Council (State Funds)
The Oversight Council on Driving or Operating Under the Influence Abatement
(DUI Abatement Council) was established by the Arizona Legislature in 1996 and
became effective on October 1, 1997. GOHS was one of the agencies that created
and staffed the council twice before and began staffing it for the third time in June
2011 to the present. The funds are derived from a $250 assessment or fine on every
Extreme or Aggravated DUI Conviction in Arizona. These funds are used for DUI
Enforcement overtime and equipment and for Innovative programs as approved
by the Council. The GOHS Director, Alberto Gutier, is a statutory member of the
council and also a voting member as he represents the Arizona Speaker of the
House of Representatives since 1998. ARS-28-1401-1402.
28-1304. Driving under the influence abatement fund
A. The driving under the influence abatement fund is established consisting of monies
deposited pursuant to section 4-213, subsection J, section 5-396, subsection I, paragraph 2,
section 5-397, subsection D, paragraph 3 and subsection F, paragraph 3, section 28-1382,
subsection D paragraph 3 and subsection E paragraph 3 and section 28-1383, subsection J,
paragraph 2.
B. The oversight council on driving or operating under the influence abatement
established by section 28-1303 shall administer the fund.
C. Twenty-five per cent of the monies deposited in the fund shall be used for grants for
innovative programs pursuant to section 28-1303, subsection H, paragraph 2 and seventy
per cent of the monies in the fund shall be used for grants to political subdivisions and
tribal governments pursuant to section 28-1303, subsection H, paragraph 1.
D. Not more than five per cent of the monies deposited in the fund shall be used for both
of the following:
1. Administrative purposes of the oversight council on driving or operating under the
influence abatement.

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Table A.1

Arizona DUI Abatement Council (State Funds) Grant Awards as of July 1, 2016

Agency Name

Agreement

Title/Purpose

Executed (Start)

End

Awarded

Avondale PD

DUIAC-E-065

DUI Enforcement & Overtime

12/1/2015

9/30/2016

$20,000.00

AZ Department of Public Safety

DUIAC-E-074

DUI Enforcement & Overtime

3/21/2016

3/31/2017

$106,505.00

AZ Dept of Liquor Licenses & Control

DUIAC-E-075

Underage Drinking Enforcement

3/21/2016

3/31/2017

$25,000.00

BACIC

DUIAC-I-023

Own Up Campaign

12/1/2015

9/30/2016

$110,000.00

Glendale PD

DUIAC-I-025

Know Your Limit

3/21/2016

3/31/2017

$50,000.00

Goodyear PD

DUIAC-E-066

DUI Enforcement & Overtime

12/1/2015

9/30/2016

$30,000.00

Maricopa County SO

DUIAC-E-069

DUI Enforcement & Overtime

12/1/2015

9/30/2016

$30,100.00

Phoenix PD

DUIAC-E-070

DUI Enforcement & Overtime

12/1/2015

9/30/2016

$50,000.00

Phoenix Prosecutor’s Office

DUIAC-I-022

TSRP Program

12/1/2015

9/30/2016

$112,992.00

Pima County SD

DUIAC-E-072

DUI Enforcement & Overtime

3/21/2016

3/31/2017

$50,000.00

Pinal County SO

DUIAC-E-068

DUI Enforcement & Overtime

12/1/2015

9/30/2016

$30,000.00

Scottsdale PD

DUIAC-E-067

DUI Enforcement & Overtime

12/1/2015

9/30/2016

$100,000.00

Tucson PD

DUIAC-I-024

Know Your Limit

3/21/2016

3/31/2017

$60,000.00

Tucson PD

DUIAC-E-071

DUI Enforcement & Overtime

3/21/2016

3/31/2017

$75,000.00

Yuma County SO

DUIAC-E-073

DUI Enforcement & Overtime

3/21/2016

3/31/2017

$35,000.00

Total Awarded

$884,597.00

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B. Appendix: Supporting
Information
Know Your Limit Program
Starting as a pilot program in 2009, Scottsdale Police Department’s, “Know Your
Limit” program has turned in to a wildly successful campaign aimed at the
education and deterrence of impaired driving. Making contact with citizens at
night in front of crowded bar districts and areas, Scottsdale PD would let citizens
take a voluntary breath test to show them how easy it was to reach the legal BAC
limit in Arizona. Citizens are then educated on DUI laws in Arizona and the smart
decision to either take a taxi cab home or designate a sober driver for the night.
The Know Your Limit program quickly went from a once-in-a-while thing to an
every month campaign that now has 17 law enforcement agencies partnering in
conjunction with GOHS to provide this innovative program to the citizens of
Arizona.
In addition to police officers conducting the program around bars and nightlife
districts, Scottsdale PD leads the Know Your Limit program in conducting the
program at major sporting and entertainment events throughout the valley. These
major events include the annual PGA Tour Waste Management Open in
Scottsdale, where the program first took place, which draws in 200,000 fans on
Saturday. In recent years, agencies have conducted Know Your Limit details
during high profile events such as the Super Bowl and the College Football
Championship.
GOHS currently partners with 17 agencies in providing the Know Your Limit
program to citizens of Arizona. Each year, new agencies are provided funding to
conduct campaigns in their city or county.

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Below is the list of agencies currently partnering with GOHS

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Figure B.1

Arizona Statewide Roadway Fatalities Trend

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Figure B.2

Arizona Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities by Month
Wednesday, June 01, 2016
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - TRAFFIC RECORDS SECTION
*NOTE: TRAFFIC RECORDS IS CURRENTLY ENTERING MARCH 2016 REPORTS
ARIZONA MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC FATALITIES BY MONTH

MONTH
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
JANUARY
92
63
68
64
55
53
FEBRUARY
78
82
84
63
56
58
MARCH
112
91
90
61
70
71
APRIL
138
113
85
88
62
62
MAY
120
89
87
70
77
63
JUNE
106
95
67
89
51
69
JULY
130
97
85
60
65
70
AUGUST
119
87
88
61
70
85
SEPTEMBER
118
97
91
64
61
77
OCTOBER
115
88
73
57
63
78
NOVEMBER
92
92
66
66
67
72
DECEMBER
81
77
54
63
62
69
TOTAL
1,301
1,071
938
806
759
827
FATALITY RATE*
2.08
1.70
1.52
1.34
1.27
1.39
*FATALITY RATE IS THE NUMBER OF FATALITIES PER 100 MILLION VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED
NOTE: FATALITY DATA FOR 2016 IS BASED ON ALISS AND MAY DIFFER FROM FARS

ARIZONA CRASH HISTORY

YEAR

TOTAL
CRASHES

FATAL
CRASHES

INJURY
PDO
TOTAL
TOTAL
FATALITIES CRASHES INJURIES CRASHES

2006
143,504
1,126
1,301
45,395
70,013
96,983
2007
141,193
952
1,071
43,560
66,062
96,681
2008
120,557
843
938
37,515
56,539
82,199
2009
107,149
709
806
33,506
50,809
72,934
2010
106,900
695
759
33,419
50,463
72,786
2011
103,952
756
827
33,221
49,851
69,975
2012
103,926
738
821
33,586
50,072
69,602
2013
107,552
782
849
34,127
50,426
72,643
2014
109,664
709
774
34,509
50,989
74,446
2015
116,609
811
895
36,139
53,554
79,659
ALL DATA COLLECTED FROM ARIZONA MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH FACTS EXCEPT 2015

2012
65
60
85
68
76
71
70
71
72
66
52
65
821
1.37

2013
61
61
77
78
86
63
67
76
76
72
71
61
849
1.40

2014
47
52
79
67
79
64
46
72
57
71
74
66
774
1.24

TOTAL
71
69
84
64
87
81
77
76
64
76
80
66
895
N/A

2015
URBAN
38
40
47
32
50
41
35
38
33
43
40
34
471

RURAL
33
29
37
32
37
40
42
38
31
33
40
32
424

POPULATION, VEHICLE REGISTRATION, LICENSED DRIVERS, AND VMT
LICENSED REGISTERED
TOTAL
VEHICLE MILES
DRIVERS*
VEHICLES*
POPULATION**
TRAVELED***
YEAR
2006
4,091,789
4,748,957
6,239,482
62,486
2007
4,212,393
4,848,162
6,432,007
62,962
2008
4,360,711
4,842,188
6,534,921
61,628
2009
4,434,719
4,787,350
6,595,778
59,978
2010
4,537,653
4,805,904
6,392,017
59,906
2011
4,634,405
4,855,014
6,438,178
59,575
2012
4,736,517
4,969,620
6,498,571
60,129
2013
4,826,903
5,130,780
6,581,054
60,586
2014
4,922,676
5,300,980
6,667,241
62,631
2015
5,025,811
5,487,058
N/A
N/A
*SOURCE FOR LICENSED DRIVERS AND REGISTERED VEHICLES:
ADOT - MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION
**SOURCE FOR POPULATION DATA: ARIZONA DHS
***SOURCE FOR VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED: ADOT MPD - DATA BUREAU

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Figure B.3

Arizona Traffic Fatalities
Monthly Trend

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Figure B.4

Arizona DUI Enforcement Statistics for Calendar Year 2015

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