ND Rural Transportation Safety & Security Summit
Introduction

A forum to discuss critical rural transportation safety and security issues, and to introduce stakeholders in the region to a new Center for research, education, and outreach.

Conference Highlights

• Increase awareness of the safety and security risks in our state and region.
• Exchange information on programs and activities in our state and region.
• Identify transportation safety and security stakeholders.
• Discuss roles for the new Rural Transportation Safety and Security Center.

Conference Objectives

• Inform participants of the status of transportation safety and security issues and activities within North Dakota and the nation.
• Obtain feedback from stakeholders on local and regional transportation safety and security concerns.
• Create an atmosphere that allows and encourages interaction, and develops long-term working relationships between stakeholders.
• Discuss potential roles for the Rural Transportation Safety and Security Center.

Expected Outcomes

• An awareness of the safety and security risks in our state and region.
• Sharing of information on the programs and activities that are being undertaken to improve safety and security for transportation in our state and region.
• Creation of stakeholder relationships that maximize resource utilization and enhance efforts to improve transportation safety and security.
• Identification of stakeholder transportation safety and security concerns.
• An understanding of the intent and purpose of the new Rural Transportation Safety and Security Center.

Who Should Attend?

• Public officials involved in safety, security, and transportation
• City and Regional Planning Councils
• Law enforcement and Emergency service personnel
• Insurance officials and Logistics coordinators
• Transit and Freight service providers
• Others interested in transportation safety and security