STATE OF ALASKA
STATE OF ALASKA
MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM C OMMERCIAL V EHICLE S AFETY P LAN
FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2011
July 30, 2010 To: Stakeholders Re: Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2011 Dear Stakeholder: I am pleased to enclose our Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan (CVSP) for Federal Fiscal Year 2011 (FFY11). This report provides information about our commercial vehicle programs and the results of the combined efforts of government and industry partners to improve commercial vehicle safety and security throughout the state. The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Division of Measurement Standards and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (MSCVE) is responsible for commercial motor vehicle safety and operations of Alaska. MSCVE is the lead agency responsible for planning, implementing and carrying out the safety programs and initiatives for the Department. The division engages in short and long term planning to ensure safe commercial vehicle operations and the free flow of freight within the state. Safe, reliable and efficient passenger and freight movement is critical in ensuring continued economic growth and development in our great state. This report is distributed to business and government leaders in the state. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or by email at any time.
Signature Page Available only on .pdf copy. Sincerely, s/o Dan Breeden Dan K. Breeden Director Encl. File
“Providing for the safe movement of people and goods and the delivery of state services.”
MSCVE Enforcement Units
Courtesy of U.S. Marshals
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CONTENTS MISSION
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GOAL STATEMENT ..............................................................3
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................5 Program Evaluation Summary.................................................................................................................................. 5 FY 2011 Plan Highlights ......................................................................................................................................... 13
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION....................................................................... 17 STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ............................................. 20 Alaska CMV Crash Reduction – Rural Roads........................................................................................................ 21 Alaska CMV Safety Improvement – Second Truck Population .............................................................................. 24 Alaska CMV Hazardous Material (HazMat) Transportation Safety ........................................................................ 28 Alaska Passenger Safety, Motor Coach Inspections ............................................................................................. 32 Alaska CMV Safety Data Quality............................................................................................................................ 36
NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS ............................................................ 39 Driver/Vehicle Inspections ...................................................................................................................................... 40 Traffic Enforcement ................................................................................................................................................ 43 Compliance Reviews .............................................................................................................................................. 46 Public Education & Awareness............................................................................................................................... 49 Data Collection ....................................................................................................................................................... 51
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ..................................................................... 53 Financial Summary................................................................................................................................................. 53 Line-Item Budget .................................................................................................................................................... 54 Equipment Description ........................................................................................................................................... 56 MOE Calculation Verification Report...................................................................................................................... 57
GRANT & CERTIFICATIONS DOCUMENTS ................................................... 60 PROGRAM CONTACTS .......................................................................... 66 DATA ANALYSIS & TRENDS ................................................................... 67 ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................... 93 State Training Plan ................................................................................................................................................. 93
LIST OF TABLES TABLE 1. TABLE 2. TABLE 3. TABLE 4. TABLE 5. TABLE 6.
NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS/FY 2011 NATIONAL EMPHASIS AREAS AND STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES PLACEMENT SUMMARY .............. 19 DRIVER/VEHICLE INSPECTION ACTIVITY PROJECTIONS FY 2011 ................... 42 VIOLATION SECTION 49 CFR 392–TREND ANALYSIS (NOT QUOTA) (2007-2009) ................................................................................................... 45 NON-INSPECTION TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (TE) STAFF HOURS AND ACTIVITY PROJECTIONS FY 2011 (NOT QUOTA) ................................................... 45 REVIEWS ACTIVITY PROJECTIONS FY 2011 ............................................. 48 MCSAP BASIC AND INCENTIVE EXPENDITURES – TREND ANALYSIS (FY 20082010) ........................................................................................... 53
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FY 2011 PROPOSED CVSP BUDGET ..................................................... 54 MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FY 2011 MCSAP MOE CALCULATION .................................................................................. 57
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ALASKA DEPARTMENT DIVISION
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PUBLIC FACILITIES
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT
The Mission of the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Division of Measurement Standards & Commercial Vehicle Enforcement is to enhance motoring public safety, protect public infrastructure and assure marketplace confidence and equitable trade. (NEW COMPATIBLE GOAL FOR 2011) The Goal of the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Division of Measurement Standards & Commercial Vehicle Enforcement is to reduce the number of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes below the rolling-three year average of 545. (CY06, 07, and 08 average is 545) The Fatality rate in Alaska has been (2005-current) under the FMCSA’s National Fatality Reduction Goal of no more than 0.16 fatalities per 100 Million Miles total VMT. With a baseline in 2005 of 0.10, Alaskan CMV fatality rates have been consistently below the FMCSA Fatality Rate since 2005, thus meeting Alaska’s previous goal on a consistent basis. As shown below, focusing Alaska’s goal on reducing fatalities does not produce any valuable or meaningful results due to that fact the number of fatalities are relatively small, thus creating wide swings in percentages. Alaska CMV Fatality Rate per 100 Million VMT 0.14
0.10
0.10 0.08
7 Fatals 5 Fatals CY05
4 Fatals CY06
5 Fatals CY07
CY08
Data Source: USDOT/FHWA, Highway Statistics (May 7, 2010); FARS
The State of Alaska will focus on the precursor to fatalities, crashes. Alaska’s efforts to reduce crashes and their possible causes will result in a goal consistent with the national goal, it will also produce meaningful, measurable results. As shown in the table below, the rolling-three year average for the prior three years (CY06, 07, and 08) is 545.
Alaska CMV Crashes as reported i n SafteyN et M ay 7, 2010
554
586 494 356
CY06
CY07
CY08
CY09
Data Source: SafetyNet, May 7, 2010
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SafetyNet shows that 356 CMV crashes (reportable and non-reportable) occurred in Alaska during CY09. It is important to note that electronic transmission of crash reports for the Anchorage Police Department have been untimely, many crash reports ware uploaded into SafetyNet well after 90 days of the crash. Because CY09 crash numbers are incomplete, the rolling-three year crash average is based on 2006, 2007 and 2008 year averages. The crashes in SafetyNet, as previously mentioned include the following federally reportable crashes.
AK - Federally Reportable CMV Crashes Truck
200
Motor Coach
44
150 100
22 13
50
4
67
32
14 25
2005
2006
2007
0
139 79
2008
2009
Data Source: USDOT/FHWA, MCMIS (March 26, 2010)
Through partnership agreements, training programs, seminars and joint planning meetings, the Division works to achieve the stated goal with the assistance of the following agencies:
FMSCA, Alaska Division Administrator State Division of Motor Vehicles State Highway Safety Office Alaska Court System National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Anchorage Police Department Anchorage Airport Police Department Alaska State Troopers Unalaska Police Department Valdez Police Department Ft. Wainwright (Military) Police Homer Police Department Sitka Police Department Wasilla Police Department North Pole Police Department Juneau Police Department Haines Police Department North Slope Borough Police Department
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Program Evaluation Summary: To ensure maximum operational effectiveness and efficiency, Alaska has dedicated MCSAP resources to support the following commercial motor vehicle programs:
Safety data collection Uniform driver and vehicle safety inspections Traffic enforcement Commercial driver’s license (CDL) verification and enforcement Hazardous materials training and enforcement Public information and education Compliance Review / CSA 2010 activities Equipment and services to support these activities
A review of the Alaska 2009 data indicated the following initiatives for highway safety are needed; CMV Rural Road Enforcement and 2nd Truck Population Enforcement. The 2010 CVSP contained these initiatives and they will continue as State Crash Reduction and Safety Improvement Objectives in this 2011 CVSP. Mobile inspections have been given a priority, given the majority of Alaska’s commercial vehicles and drivers do not regularly pass through a fixed weigh station. Since 2005, the State of Alaska has been successful in achieving the overall goal of highway safety and meeting Alaska’s goal of maintaining the CMV Fatality Rate below the National Rate (in Red) , as seen below.
Alaska CMV Fatality Rate per 100 Million VMT 0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.14 0.10
0.10 0.08
CY05
CY06
CY07
CY08
Data Source: USDOT/FHWA, Highway Statistics (May 7, 2010); FARS
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Revised Goal for the State of Alaska Alaska shares the FMCSA goal of saving lives and reducing injuries by preventing truck and bus crashes. The overall measure of effectiveness for the MCSAP program has been the Fatality Rate. Alaska CMV Fatality Rate for Federal Fiscal Year 2008 (latest complete data set available) is 0.10 per 100 million VMT. With a baseline in 2005 of 0.10, Alaskan CMV fatality rates are consistently below the FMCSA Fatality Rate, thus meeting Alaska’s goal on a consistent basis. However, focusing Alaska’s goal on reducing fatalities does not produce any statistically meaningful results due to the fact the number of fatalities is relatively small. (CY07-7, CY08-4, CY09 preliminary-2)1 Therefore, Alaska will focus on reducing all CMV crashes (Reportable and Non-Reportable) below a rolling-three-year average. As shown in the following table, the rolling-three year average for the prior three years (CY06, 07, and 08) is 545.
Alaska CMV Crashes 586
554
545
494 356
CY06
CY07
CY08
CY09 (incomplete)
CY06,07,08 average
Data Source: SafetyNet, May 7, 2010
In previous CVSPs the goal was that of the CMV Fatality Rate. The goal has been met consistently for over five years. A statewide crash reduction goal was never addressed in previous CVSPs. Therefore, FFY2011 will be the inaugural year for the Alaska Statewide CMV Crash Reduction Goal. The State has a goal to reduce CMV related crashes below the rolling-three year average of 545. (as seen above). Moving forward, individual State and National Efforts shall directly correlate to the Alaska Statewide CMV Crash Reduction Goal. Alaska’s efforts on CMV crash reduction will result in a goal compatible with the national goal and it will also produce concise, repeatable and measurable results. A summary of individual FFY10 State Specific Objectives and National Program Elements are as follows:
State-Specific Efforts, Federal Year 2010 in review Rural Road Crash Reduction Initiative – In keeping with the U.S. DOT Rural Road Safety Initiative and the Large Truck Crash Causation Study a clear risk to the motoring public is driver fatigue. “In crashes between trucks and passenger vehicles, driving too fast for conditions and fatigue were important factors cited for both drivers”2 In the FFY10 CVSP the State of Alaska proposed the following five year objective; to deploy the Mobile Inspection Station (MIS) and the Infra Red Inspection System (IRIS) to 10 rural locations for the purpose of CMV enforcement. The repeated, prolonged enforcement efforts in rural locations would produce a reduction of OOS rates, overall violations and crashes. Targeting analysis (’08-’09) in rural areas indicated an above average rate in Hours of Service (49CFR§395.1, etc.) violations in 10 rural locations. The purpose of this objective was to create a baseline for future deployments and the reduction of crashes by 2%. The effectiveness will be measured in FFY11 after the creation of the FFY10 baseline. Baseline area inspection data is underway in Eastern Alaska. The Mobile Inspection Station is deployed in Eastern Alaska with the purpose of conducting safety inspections. Currently only five rural areas are targeted, instead of the 10 rural locations proposed. The objective for FFY10
1 2
Data Source: USDOT/FHWA, Highway Statistics (annual series); FARS 07.01.2010 Hedlund,J., Blower,D., “Large Truck Crash Causation Study”, Publication #: FMCSA-RI-05-037, January 2006
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was changed to focus on Eastern Alaska in order to align with the Tok Weigh Station closure. Since the 2010 CVSP was originally accepted, funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provided the means for the reconstruction of the Tok weigh station and construction of a CMV inspection barn. The deployment of the Mobile Inspection Station, for the purpose of statewide rural road enforcement, will continue into the 4th quarter of FFY10. In FFY11 MIS deployments will resume in the 3rd and 4th quarters. MSCVE anticipates no challenges to completing the above-mentioned objective within the specified years. Safety Improvement: Second Truck Population – The Second Truck population does not regularly, if ever, pass through a weigh station. The inspection OOS trend (Weigh Station OOS rate v. Mobile OOS rate) on these trucks have lead to a conclusion that these second truck population carriers/drivers realize they have a low probability of being inspected and therefore driver training and vehicle maintenance programs are less emphasized. The performance objective of the Second Truck initiative was to reduce second truck population OOS rate to a level equal to the truck population that was regularly inspected at the weigh stations. The analysis of FFY08 and FFY09 2nd truck population data indicates that the “Alaska CMV Safety Improvement – Second Truck Population” State objective was not met. As seen in the following graph the difference between weigh station and mobile inspections increased during FFY09. In FFY08 the difference was 2.3 percentage points and in FFY09 it increased to 4.4 percentage points.
Alaska Weigh Station v. Mobile Inspections OOS Rates Weigh Station
Mobile
25.10%
24.40%
22.10%
20.70%
FFY08
FFY09
SafetyNet Snapshot June 24, 2010
Carriers who pass through fixed weigh stations generally have compliant trucks and drivers; OOS violations are less frequent than mobile operations. While the objective to reduce the second truck population OOS rate was not met in FFY 2009, the overall effectiveness of this objective is positive; increased attention to the second truck population have raised the OOS rates before lowering them. MSCVE will continue using highly visible CVEOs that are vigilant in their efforts in inspecting and violating CMVs that pose an immediate risk to all Alaska drivers. Enforcement efforts at roadside locations have visible violations (i.e. flat tire, non-functioning lights, seat belt, etc.) which upon further inspection, can lead to an OOS violation. The goal of reduction of roadside OOS rates remains consistent with the State of Alaska’s CMV crash reduction goal and therefore will remain the performance objective of this State Specific Objective. Training in Hazardous Materials – Hazardous Materials (HazMat) traveling on Alaskan roads present increased risk to drivers, passengers and the environment. The performance goal of training officers in Hazardous Material/Cargo Tank Inspections within 24 months was accomplished. Recently hired officers are to receive HazMat certification in FFY11 (see State Training Plan). The goal to inspect HazMat shipments in a timely manner was achieved with the certified officers.
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Alaska HazMat Cargo Inspections Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
Level V
547
520
FFY 07
300
FFY 08
FFY 09
FFY 10 as of 06.24.2010
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5
105
80 11
4
8
17
5
93
154
240
276
0
20
2
128
132
167
212
235
494
FFY 11 proj
SafetyNet Snapshot June 24, 2010
Enforcement officers have conducting HazMat inspections to remain certified and to date 538 HazMat inspections have been conducted. Passenger Safety, Motor Coach Inspections – During the summer months (May – September), a large commercial fleet of motor coaches comes out of winter storage or is shipped in from the continental United States, in preparation for tourists. The motor coach fleet in Alaska ages year after year, and MSCVE has been diligent in inspecting and removing unsafe motor coaches from the road. In an effort to reduce the number of motor coach crashes, safety inspections are conducted.
Alaska CMV Crashes Motor Coach
Truck
415
373
377
342 223
181
152
171
133
168
CY06
CY07
CY08
CY09
CY06,07,08 average
SafetyNet Snapshot June 24, 2010
As of June 24, 2010 the State has conducted 68 motor coach inspections.
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Alaska Motor Coach Inspections Level II
Level III
Level V
169
FFY 07
FFY 08
29 9
42
FFY 09
55 16
6
40
77 31
51
119
162
292
420
Level I
14
FFY 10 as of 06.24.2010
SafetyNet Snapshot June 24, 2010
The motor coach inspection goals of FFY09 were not attained and are not expected for FFY10. However the effectiveness of the program remains, due to the fact current 2009 data there have been no motor coach fatalities. Motor coach inspections during FFY09 and into FFY10 decreased due to a reduction in motor coach certified inspection officers. Recruitment of new inspection officers is underway in Anchorage and Fairbanks. Inspection officers hired during late FFY10 will undergo intensive classroom and supervised “hands on” training to perform size, weight, and safety inspections throughout the state. It is anticipated in FFY11 MSCVE will regain the certification of 6 officers and attain the inspection goals mentioned. Motor coach inspections are timely and complete in their upload to Safetynet and MCMIS as represented by the “GOOD” rating is SSDQ measures. Data Quality – During FFY10 the state had the performance goal to improve crash Timeliness from “POOR” to “FAIR” and Crash Accuracy from “FAIR” to “GOOD” as seen in the SSDQ measures. The FMCSA Overall State Rating Report currently has Alaska as “GOOD”. Both goals were achieved. Crash Timeliness improved from “POOR” to “FAIR” and Crash Accuracy improved from “FAIR” to “GOOD”. Increased crash reporting and training has attributed to the Overall State Rating of “GOOD”.
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In an effort to upgrade:
Non-Fatal Crash Completeness measure from “Insufficient Data” to “FAIR” Crash Record Completeness from “FAIR” to “GOOD” Crash Timeliness from “FAIR” to “GOOD”
Alaska will concentrate resources on crash report data transfer issues between the Anchorage Police Department, Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles and MSCVE.
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National Program Efforts, Federal Year 2010 in review Driver/Vehicle Inspection – Alaska continued their efforts to remove unsafe drivers and vehicles through its comprehensive commercial vehicle inspection program. Commercial vehicle officers conducted inspections throughout the state. Inspections were conducted on roadways (mobile), weigh stations (fixed) and at carrier terminals. The performance objective of conducting 9,000 statewide inspections will not be met. The Alaska comprehensive commercial vehicle inspection program is an effective program for safe Alaska roads. The program and its efforts serve as a frontline defense against dangerous drivers, unfit vehicles/loads and errant carriers. The effectiveness is evident as preliminary 2009 CMV crashes (356) are below the three-year average target (545). As of June 24, 2010 Alaska has completed 5,075 inspections for FFY10. Inspection completeness and timeliness, as seen in the SSDQ measures, has consistently been rated as “GOOD”. The unforeseen challenge during FFY09 and FFY10 was the reduction in certified enforcement officers (retirement, voluntary/ involuntary separations and medical leave). In an effort to address this challenge, recruitment of new inspection officers is underway in Anchorage and Fairbanks. Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
2550
FFY10 (as of 6/24/2010)
25
141
1000
1241
48
93
133
FFY09
25
2770
2488 1157
FFY08
Level 2
3500
42
38
267
222
FFY07
Level 1
4350
2956
2857
2821
Alaska CMV Inspections
4601
4505
2599
2206
FFY11 Proj
Data Source: SafetyNet, June 24, 2010
Alaska presents its own unique set of challenges. Weather is traditionally, Alaska’s largest challenge. Alaska has lengthy and extreme winters (October-March). Snow and ice accumulation at roadside locations (at times over six feet) and on the undercarriage (in excess of 1,000 pounds) of CMVs make NAS Level 1 inspections impractical and fundamentally dangerous for officers. As officer safety is a concern; the majority of vehicle inspections are completed during the 3rd and 4th quarters.
Traffic Enforcement – CVEOs are authorized to stop a CMV and perform a safety inspection on Alaska roads. In an effort to reduce crashes in Alaska, traffic enforcement actions are fulfilling the activities identified in §350.201(q)(2), Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers (CVEOs) are trained to, “recognize drivers impaired by alcohol or controlled substances.” Activities identified in §350.201(q)(1), are accomplished by requesting partner agencies provide roadside access to alcohol detection and measuring equipment. Alaska anticipated conducting 300 traffic enforcement actions during FFY10. These stops are an effort to curtail dangerous driving habits around large trucks, by the motoring public. As evident in preliminary 2009 CMV crash data the increased effectiveness of these front line enforcement actions are evident. The goal was accomplished during the 3rd quarter of FFY10 and traffic enforcement efforts continue. As of June 24, 2010 there have been 373 traffic enforcement activities. Alaska has met the performance goals set forth in the 2010 CVSP. There are no foreseeable challenges to meeting this State CMV Safety Program Objective in FFY 11.
Compliance Review –The State of Alaska had the objective to train and equip, at minimum, one Compliance Review certified enforcement officer to conduct 12 Compliance Reviews. As of July 8, 2010, the state has completed six Compliance Reviews and the State has conducted 34 assigned Safety Audits. Compliance Reviews are time and labor intensive. The all-encompassing Compliance Review is the largest timeconsuming enforcement activity. In a national effort to address this challenge, FMCSA has tested and made available the Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA2010) intervention model. The intervention model
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focuses attention on one or more seven Behavior Analysis Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Alaska will migrate to the CSA2010 intervention model in FFY11.
Public Education & Awareness – Public education and awareness activities are essential goals to educate the general public about sharing the road safely with commercial motor vehicles. Activities planned for FFY10 included: Staff a booth at the Alaska State Fair (late August), participate in “Click It or Ticket” campaign, conduct informational safety briefings with drivers/carriers and maintain an up-to-date website with contacts and events. The performance goals are ongoing and are anticipated to be met. As of June 24, 2010 the State participated in “Click It or Ticket” campaign aimed at CMV drivers. The Alaska 2010 CMV Seat Belt Survey is scheduled for completion in September. The one-stop MSCVE website is functioning better than expected. CMV drivers and carriers now have access to oversize and overweight permitting, Unified Carrier Registration fee information, PRISM registration requirements, statewide road conditions and various informative publications. Alaska has conducted nine safety briefings, one of which was on “Load Securement”. Violation analysis has indicated a load securement safety risk in locations through out the state.
Data Collection – See State CMV Safety Program Objective Data Quality (See page 9)
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FFY 2011 Plan Highlights: Enforcement has become more efficient and is using fewer people to provide increased presence. Advanced methods are being developed to screen (passively as well as actively) multiple commercial motor vehicles using Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). For FFY11, Alaska will focus a significant amount of resources to an overall crash reduction of (2% which is equal to 11 Crashes, and the violations that precipitate such crashes. Alaska will address five focus areas: Safer Drivers, Better Trained Emergency Responders & Outreach and Partnerships. To ensure maximum operational effectiveness and efficiency, Alaska will dedicate MCSAP resources to support:
Safety data collection Uniform driver / vehicle safety inspections with Seat Belt Enforcement CMV-related traffic enforcement; Commercial driver’s license (CDL) verification and enforcement; Hazardous materials training and enforcement; Public information and education; Compliance Review / CSA2010 activities; and, Equipment and services to support these activities.
A summary of the FFY11 State Specific Efforts and National Program Efforts are as follows:
State-Specific Efforts Crash Reduction Initiative –In an effort to reduce rural road crashes by 2% annually, utilizing ITS, MSCVE intends to deploy advanced mobile units to detect anomalies, inspect vehicles, check drivers and if necessary, issue OOS orders. The performance goal of the Crash Reduction Initiative is to reduce rural road crashes by 2% annually beginning FFY11. Enforcement activities and area crash rates in FFY10 will serve as a baseline for the deployment of the Mobile Inspection Station and the Infra Red Inspection System. The number of inspections are to be analyzed and reported quarterly. The inspections are to be timely in their uploading to SafetyNet and MCMIS, as seen in the SSDQ measures. Safety Improvement: Second Truck Population – The Second Truck population does not regularly pass through a weigh station. The inspection Out of Service (OOS) trend on these trucks has lead to a conclusion that the carriers/drivers realize they have a low probability of being inspected and may lack driver training and vehicle maintenance programs. The performance objective of the Second Truck initiative is to reduce second truck population OOS rate to a level equal to the truck population that was regularly inspected at the weigh stations. With the analysis of FFY08 and FFY09 2nd truck population data, the “Alaska CMV Safety Improvement – Second Truck Population” State objective has evolved. What started as non-weigh station enforcement objective has evolved into an urban enforcement/educational targeting tool. The activities planned for FFY11 are to conduct 3,000 mobile inspections. Alaska will continue mobile CMV enforcement with the use of MSCVE enforcement officers and local police department resources supporting the MCSAP program. The number of inspections are to be analyzed and reported quarterly. The inspections are to be timely in their uploading to SafetyNet and MCMIS, as seen in the SSDQ measures. Training in Hazardous Materials – Hazardous Materials traveling on Alaskan roads present increased risk to drivers, passengers and the environment. In an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and specifically reduce Hazardous material crashes by one (1) below the rolling-three year average of 6 crashes, Alaska’s proactive strategy is to educate CVEOs and enforce HazMat regulations statewide. Alaska is to ensure all new Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers attend the Hazardous Materials and Cargo Tank Inspection training courses within 24 months of hire and required inspections to retain certification Activities included to accomplish the performance goal include conducting 500 Hazardous Material (HazMat) cargo inspections. Inspections will be conducted at terminals, on roadsides and weigh stations within the state. If
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necessary, officers will violate and remove from the road, unsafe vehicles and drivers. HazMat inspections and certifications will be monitored quarterly and inspections are to maintain a ”GOOD” rating in Inspection Timeliness and Inspection Accuracy, as seen in the SSDQ measures. Motor Coach Inspections – A large commercial fleet of motor coaches comes out of winter storage or is shipped in from the continental United States, in preparation for tourists. The motor coach fleet in Alaska ages year after year. In an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and to reduce the number of Motor Coach crashes to below the rolling-three year average, Alaska’s performance strategy is to inspect and remove unsafe motor coaches and/or drivers from the road thereby reducing the risk of crashes. Key activities to attaining the performance goal include inspecting 200 motor coaches in FFY11. The motor coach inspections will be monitored to maintain a “GOOD” Inspection Timeliness and Inspection Accuracy, as seen in the SSDQ measures. Data Quality – The FMCSA Overall State Rating Report currently has Alaska as “GOOD”.
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In an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and reduce crashes (two) below the rolling-three year average, Alaska’s performance strategy is to upload complete and timely inspection and crash activity. The complete and timely uploading of inspection and crash data is paramount for enforcement targeting, thereby reducing the risk of crashes. Key activities to attaining the performance goal include upgrading:
Non-Fatal Crash Completeness measure from “Insufficient Data” to “FAIR”
Crash Record Completeness from “FAIR” to “GOOD”
Crash Timeliness from “FAIR” to “GOOD”
, Alaska will concentrate resources on crash report data transfer issues between the Anchorage Police Department, Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles and MSCVE. Alaska will concentrate resources on establishment of standardized crash data transfer protocol and the controls needed to ensure complete accountability. MSCVE will continue to promote enforcement contacts (2-5 per year) within the state to promote timely and accurate inspection data quality. As seen in states that currently participate in CSA, the migration to the CSA investigation model will increase DataQ’s challenges. Alaska has determined the increase in DataQ’s will be negligible and, in the short term, be absorbed with current administrative support staff.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
National Program Efforts Driver/Vehicle Inspection – In an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and reduce crashes (four) below the rolling-three year average, a comprehensive commercial vehicle inspection program is in place. To accomplish the goal of reducing crashes by removing unsafe drivers and vehicles from Alaska roads; activities include conducting CMV safety inspections throughout the state. In addition to conducting safety inspections, CVEOs enforce registration (operating) authority requirements under 49 U.S.C. 13902, 49 CFR part 365, 49 CFR part 368, and 49 CFR 392.9a by prohibiting the operation of (i.e., placing out of service) any vehicle discovered to be operating without the required operating authority or beyond the scope of the motor carrier’s operating authority. In compliance with the above mentioned §350.201(t)(1-2), at minimum, a Level III inspection will be conducted on CMVs in operation. Commercial vehicle officers are located throughout the state. All CMV officers are certified to inspect, cite and/or remove from service any driver/vehicle. Inspection sites are conducted on roadways (mobile), weigh stations (fixed) and at carrier terminals. Key activities to be accomplished include conducting approximately 7,100 CMV safety inspections. Approximately 3,100 Level III inspections will be conducted, representing greater than 30% of the total inspections. In an effort to ensure data quality, Alaska will maintain a “GOOD” rating on SSDQ score on Inspection Timeliness and Accuracy. Traffic Enforcement – The State of Alaska will continue enforcement activities to target errant drivers of and around commercial motor vehicles in an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and reduce crashes (one) below the rolling-three year average. Traffic enforcement activities will focus on driver violations by and around commercial motor vehicles: seat belt, improper lane change, speeding, etc. In order to fulfill the activities identified in §350.201(q)(2-3), professional development training (DIAP) in recognizing drivers impaired by alcohol or controlled substances and man hours for unannounced task forces and blitzes will be required in FFY11. In an effort to continue the Drug and Alcohol Interdiction Strategy, the activities (task forces and blitzes) will require additional funding and law enforcement partnerships. Currently the Alaska State Troopers and Local Law Enforcement assist MSCVE CVEOs by providing roadside access to alcohol detection and measuring equipment for interdiction activities affecting the transportation of controlled substances, as activities identified in §350.201(q)(1). Compliance Reviews – In an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and reduce crashes (one) below the rolling-three year average, MSCVEs strategy is to complete the migration of the Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010 investigation model. The CSA2010 investigation model enables investigators to systematically evaluate why safety problems are occurring, to recommend remedies, to encourage corrective action(s), and, where corrective action is inadequate, to invoke strong penalties. The State of Alaska will continue to have, at minimum, one Compliance Review certified enforcement officer. The activities include conducting six Compliance Reviews and six CSA interventions in FFY11. Public Education & Awareness – In an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and reduce crashes (one) below the rolling-three year average, public education and awareness activities play an essential role. The strategy is to educate the public (pedestrians, bicyclists, other drivers, etc.) about sharing the road safely with commercial motor vehicles. Activities planned for FFY11 include but are not limited to: Staff a booth at the Alaska State Fair, participate in “Click It or Ticket” campaign, conduct informational safety briefings with drivers/carriers and maintain an up-to-date website with contacts and events. Data Collection – See State Specific Effort – Data Quality (See page 14)
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Program Structure: The Division of Measurement Standards/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (MSCVE) of the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities is a comprehensive commercial motor vehicle enforcement agency. MSCVE is the lead agency enforcing operating authority, requirements under 49 U.S.C. 13902, 49 CFR Part 365, 49 CFR Part 368, and 49 CFR 392.9a by placing out of service any vehicle operating without the required authority or beyond the scope of the motor carrier’s operating authority. In addition to the laws pertaining to commercial vehicle safety and hazardous materials, MSCVE also enforces laws and regulations governing registration, size & weight, and over-dimensional loads. Additionally MSCVE enforces financial responsibility requirements under 49 U.S.C. 13906, 31138, 31139, and 49 CFR Part 387. Personnel: There are 48 positions in the Division with various levels of direct involvement in commercial vehicle enforcement: 1 1 4 30 1 1
Chief Training Officer Supervisors Enforcement Officers MSCAP Project Manager Research Analyst
1 1 4 1 2 1
Administrative Clerk Administrative Supervisor CVCSC Representatives ITS/CVO Program Planner Microcomputer / Network Specialist Transportation Planner
In an effort to have statewide CMV enforcement presence, the following officers conduct North American Standard CMV inspections within their respective areas. 14 5 1 1 4 2
Anchorage Police Department Alaska State Troopers Juneau Police Department Valdez Police Department Ft. Wainwright (Military) Police Homer Police Department
1 1 1 1 1 1
Wasilla Police Department North Pole Police Department Haines Police Department North Slope Borough Police Department Anchorage Airport Police Department Sitka Police Department
Activities: MSCVE uses multiple approaches for enforcement and compliance depending on each enforcement areas distinct issues and environment. Inspections are conducted at fixed facilities (weigh stations), roadside locations (IRIS van and Mobil Inspection Station), during traffic stops and at terminal locations. As part of the community outreach/education program, terminal safety inspections are conducted during winter months. Terminal inspections provide additional safety benefits for industry and training for MSCVE personnel. MSCVE partners with the Alaska State Troopers and Local Police Departments for targeted rural enforcement, outreach initiatives and to remove impaired CMV drivers from the highways. In keeping with the U.S.DOT Rural Safety Initiative, February 2008, Alaska will focus resources to Rural Road Safety in FFY11 and urban mobile inspections to “encompass a comprehensive approach, addressing five focus areas: Safer Drivers, Better Roads, Smarter Roads (ITS), Better Trained Emergency Responders & Outreach and Partnerships.”. Funding: To ensure maximum operational effectiveness and efficiency, Alaska has dedicated MCSAP resources to support the following commercial motor vehicle programs:
Safety data collection Uniform driver and vehicle safety inspections
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Traffic enforcement Commercial driver’s license (CDL) verification and enforcement Hazardous materials training and enforcement Public information and education Compliance Review / CSA 2010 activities Equipment and services to support these activities
MSCVE is funded through a combination of sources. The State of Alaska appropriations, Unified Carrier Registration receipts and the Federal government constitute 100% of the funding sources for all MCSAP safety efforts. The Division shall meet and/or exceed the 2011 budgeted Maintenance of Effort (MOE) amount and the required 20% grant matching by Unified Carrier Registration receipts and State of Alaska appropriated funding. MSCVE is financially sound and the information contained in this 2011 CVSP fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations at MSCVE, in conformity with accounting principals generally accepted in the United States of America.
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Table 1. National Program Elements/FY 2011 National Emphasis Areas and State CMV Safety Program Objectives Placement Summary
STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
National Program Elements &
Crash Reduction
Safety Improvement
FY 2011 National Emphasis Areas Driver/Vehicle Inspections - Driver-focused* - Enforcement of Federal Out-of-Service Orders (OOSO)*
HM Transportation Safety
Passenger Transportation Safety
p. 21 Activity 1
p.24 Activity 1
p.28 Activity 1
p.32 Activity 1
p.21 Activity 1
p.24 Activity 1
p.28 Activity 1
p.32. Activity 1
Traffic Enforcement
p.42 Activity 1
Compliance Reviews
p.45 Activity 1 p.48 Activity 1
Public Education and Awareness Data Collection - DataQs Challenges* - SSDQ Performance Measures* CSA Implementation*
Safety Data Quality
p.36 Activity 1
p.43 Activity 1
* Denotes a FY 2011 National Emphasis Area.
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STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES As required by §350.213, the performance-based Alaska Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan (CVSP) includes performance objectives to be achieved. Objectives include measurable and achievable benchmarks involving the safe operations of commercial motor vehicle drivers/vehicles in Alaska. The State Programs in the Alaska CVSP are as follows:
Alaska CMV Crash Reduction – Rural Roads Alaska CMV Safety Improvement – 2nd Truck Population Alaska CMV Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Transportation Safety Alaska Passenger Transportation Safety, Motor Coach Inspections Alaska CMV Safety Data Quality
*The SSDQ Ratings are available from FMCSA’s A&I Online website at: http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/DataQuality/DataQuality.asp.
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STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV CRASH REDUCTION
Alaska CMV Crash Reduction – Rural Roads YEAR INITIATED: Problem Statement:
YEAR
2010
OF
PLANNED COMPLETION:
2015
Alaska has extreme winters and vast distances between population hubs. CMVs on rural roads have a higher risk of crashing due to driver fatigue. Alaska has over 14,440 miles of road distributed over 656,000 square miles. Not all communities are connected by highway. Any and all enforcement and educational operation is time (actual man hours) and labor (training and equipment) intensive. Rural roads constitute approximately 75% of the 14,400 miles of road within the state. The rural corridors between cities are frequented by CMVs year round. Utilizing road classification and crashes found in SafetyNet; Crashes on rural roads represented 26.5% (2007), 18.5% (2008) and 18.9% (2009). The majority of crashes are occurring in urban areas (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Wasilla, and Juneau). The Alaska CMV Safety Improvement Objective – 2nd Truck Population addresses crash reduction in urban areas. As concluded in the Large Truck Crash Causation Study a clear risk to the motoring public is driver fatigue. “In crashes between trucks and passenger vehicles, driving too fast for conditions and fatigue were important factors cited for both drivers”4 In keeping with the U.S. DOT Rural Road Safety Initiative, MSCVE analyzed rural areas underrepresented by inspection activity in an attempt to target rural areas with above average driver fatigue violations. Analysis of the following rural areas indicated an above average HOS* violation rate (CY09 AK statewide rate 6.1%). # Driver Insp 16 77 130 20 51 20 44 4 *
Area CY2009 HOS vio. rate Glennallen 19% Tok 35% Delta Junction 28% Harding Lake 20% Healy/DNP 18% Nenana 40% Lower Dalton Hwy 66% Willow 25%
§395.8E
§395.8A/F1
False Record 0 17 19 1 2 3 10 1
No RODS 3 10 17 3 7 5 19 0
NOTE: In order to obtain an accurate account of “fatigue violations”, violations for §395.8 – Log violations (general/form and matter) were omitted for analysis. Given there were no violations for §395.1H1/2 – 15, 20, 70/80 HOS Alaska Property/Passenger, there is an indication drivers are deliberately concealing logbooks in an effort to avoid multiple 15, 20 and 70/80 HOS violations.
In the FFY10 CVSP the State of Alaska proposed the following five year objective; the reduction of crashes in rural areas by 2% annually and the reduction of OOS rates annually. Activities needed to accomplish the objective include the deployment of the Mobile Inspection Station (MIS) and the Infra Red Inspection System (IRIS) to 10 rural locations for the purpose of CMV enforcement. The repeated, prolonged enforcement efforts in rural locations would produce a reduction of OOS rates, overall violations and crashes. 4
Hedlund,J., Blower,D., “Large Truck Crash Causation Study”, Publication #: FMCSA-RI-05-037, January 2006
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STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV CRASH REDUCTION
Performance Objective:
In an effort to reduce rural road crashes by 2% annually and mitigate the crash risk of driver fatigue, the State of Alaska intends to deploy advanced mobile units to detect anomalies, inspect vehicles, check drivers and if necessary, issue OOS orders. The activities used to accomplish the above stated objective is to deploy the Mobile Inspection Station and the Infra Red Inspection System vehicle to 10 rural locations for the purpose of CMV enforcement, with the intention of returning on a yearly basis. The objective over the course of the project is to: 1. Reduce rural OOS rates (Annual decrease of 1-3%) 2. Reduce rural violations (Annual decrease 1-3%) 3. Reduce overall rural crashes (Annual decrease 1-3%)
Performance Measure:
The reduction, after the establishment of the baseline, reduction of OOS rates, number of violations and the number of rural crashes will remain the measure for this state CMV objective. Additionally, inspections done at the rural locations will be monitored for Inspection Timeliness and Inspection Accuracy, as seen in the SSDQ measures. Special Note: Alaska has extreme winters; the Mobile Inspection Station systems and Infra Red Inspection System have a decrease in capability in sub-zero degree weather. Therefore, the majority of deployments will be within the 3rd and 4th quarters of each federal fiscal year.
Status Update Section:
Baseline area inspection data is underway in Eastern Alaska. The Mobile Inspection Station is deployed in Eastern Alaska with the purpose of conducting safety inspections. Since the 2010 CVSP was originally accepted, funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provided the means for the reconstruction of the Tok weigh station and construction of a CMV inspection barn. Therefore, the objective for FFY10 was changed to focus on Eastern Alaska in order to align with the Tok Weigh Station closure limiting the focus to five rural areas instead of the planned 10. The deployment of the Mobile Inspection Station, for the purpose of statewide rural road enforcement, will continue into the 4th quarter of FFY10. In FFY11 MIS deployments will resume in the 3rd and 4th quarters. MSCVE anticipates no challenges to completing the above-mentioned objective within the specified years.
Strategy Section – Enforcement
Program Strategy:
The State will deploy the Mobile Inspection Station and Infra Red Inspection System vehicle to 10 rural locations for the purpose of enforcement.
Program Activity Plan:
The State will deploy the Mobile Inspection Station and Infra Red Inspection System vehicle, for the purpose of enforcement, to 10 rural locations within the following time frame:
0 deployment during the 1st Quarter of FY11
0 deployment during the 2nd Quarter of FY11
5 deployments during the 3rd Quarter of FY11
5 deployments during the 4th Quarter of FY11
Program Activity Measure: The reduction, after the establishment of the baseline, of OOS rates, number of violations and the number of rural crashes will remain the measure for this state CMV objective. Additionally, the number and location of inspections performed at these rural locations will be
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STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV CRASH REDUCTION
monitored for Inspection Timeliness and Inspection Accuracy, as seen in the SSDQ measures. Monitoring & Evaluation:
All enforcement activities will be recorded and utilized as a baseline for future analysis of State CMV Crash Reduction Objectives. Alaska will monitor and report the quantitative and qualitative progress toward meeting the activity goals to the Division Administrator. (Quarterly - Form 425 and MCSAP Formula Programs Monitoring Report) The State will also report any and all enforcement activities related to the Mobile Inspection Station and Infra Red Inspection System. A complete yearly summary, evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm).
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STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV SAFETY IMPROVEMENT Alaska CMV Safety Improvement – Second Truck Population YEAR INITIATED: Problem Statement:
YEAR
2005
OF
PLANNED COMPLETION:
2015
Analysis concludes CMVs and their drivers who do not regularly pass through a weigh station have a higher OOS rate than CMVs and their drivers the regularly pass through a weigh station. The majority of CMV crashes are in urban areas, away from weigh stations. Analysis of inspection data provides evidence of the continuing existence of two separate truck populations in Alaska. The “first truck population” consists of those carriers whose activities bring their CMV’s across the scales at weigh stations on a regular basis. These carriers know that their drivers and trucks have a high probability of being inspected and therefore devote significant resources to driver training and truck maintenance programs. The “Second Truck Population” does not regularly pass through weigh stations because they primarily operate in local areas of the state away from the weigh stations. These operators are commonly known as “local drivers”. These drivers tend NOT to devote significant resources to driver training and truck maintenance programs. Obtaining data from Safetynet (June 24, 2010 snapshot), the two truck populations have had the following annual OOS rates: FFY 07 non-WS inspections OOS 25.2% v. WS inspections OOS 26.3%. FFY 08 non-WS inspections OOS 24.4% v. WS inspections OOS 22.1%. FFY 09 non-WS inspections OOS 25.0% v. WS inspections OOS 20.7% With the analysis of FFY08 and FFY09 2nd truck population data, the “Alaska CMV Safety Improvement – Second Truck Population” State objective has evolved. What started as nonweigh station enforcement activities has evolved into an urban crash reduction and enforcement-targeting tool. Utilizing road functional classifications and crashes found in SafetyNet; Crashes on urban roads represented 73.5% (2007), 81.5% (2008) and 81.1% (2009) The majority of 2007-09 crashes are occurring in the urban areas of Anchorage (49.4%, 56.2, and 58.3%), Fairbanks (11.5%, 14.1% and 12.6%), and Wasilla (7.4%, 6.6%, and 5.6%). The following issues have arisen as crash risk safety concerns within Alaska’s 2nd truck population. CMV Drivers in violation for credentialing issues CMV Drivers in violation for size and weight, and load securement issues CMV Drivers - Credentialing FFY08 and FFY09 inspection data and officer feedback, reveals a strong trend in driver credential violations within the 2nd truck population. FFY08
FFY09
2.18% 35.19% 6.26%
1.34% percentage of total violations 383.23(a)2 (Operating w/o CDL) 23.76% percentage of total violations 391.41(a) (No Medical Card) 4.14% percentage of total violations 391.45(b) (Expired Med.Card) Data Source: A&I Online, FMCSA, MCMIS, Alaska Roadside InspectionsDriver Violations. Snapshot June 24, 2010
Inspections done at weigh stations in FFY09 increased from FFY08. Therefore, a conclusion can be made; as the percentage of inspections done at weigh stations decreases (FFY11), the
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STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV SAFETY IMPROVEMENT percentage of driver violations will increase. This is another clear indication drivers lacking the proper credentials do not pass through a weigh station and are frequent in urban areas. CMV Drivers – Oversize/Over weight Enforcement emphasis is placed on oversize/overweight CMVs because of the dangers to the road and public, concerning tire and axle load limits. i.e. A CMV (GVWR 12,000pounds) is loaded with rocks (25,000 pounds) on a axle designed for 12,000 pounds and tires designed for 12,500 pounds is placing extreme stress on the vehicle, possibly to the fracture point. Couple the structural stress to the force of the truck traveling at 50mph, the result is dangerous to the motoring public. As seen below, as inspections done at weigh stations increase, size and weight violations decrease. Therefore, a conclusion can be made; as the percentage of inspections done at weigh stations decreases (FFY11), the percentage of driver violations will increase. This is an indication size and weight violators do not regularly pass through a weigh station and are frequent in urban areas. FFY08 50.9% 0.07
FFY09 60.4% percentage of inspections at weigh stations 0.05
size and weight violations per inspection Data Source: SafetyNet Snapshot June 24, 2010
Traditionally, Alaska has lengthy and extreme winters (October-March). Snow and ice accumulation at roadside locations and on the undercarriage of CMVs make NAS Level 1 inspections impractical and dangerous for officers. As officer safety is a primary concern; mobile inspections done at roadside locations may be limited to Level 2 or 3 safety inspections and inspections resulting from traffic enforcement and crashes. Performance Objective:
The performance objective of the Second Truck initiative is reducing the second truck population OOS rate to a level equal to the truck population that regularly are inspected at the weigh stations. Alaska will continue mobile CMV enforcement with the use of MSCVE enforcement officers and local police department resources supporting the MCSAP program. Alaska intends to conduct 3,000 inspections with mobile units and quip local police departments and the Alaska State Troopers to conduct and report mobile CMV inspection activity. Based on previous years efforts and the limitations described in the Problem Statement, the following quarterly projections for FFY11 are: Quarter 1 – 200 inspections Quarter 2 – 100 inspections Quarter 3 – 1,000 inspections Quarter 4 – 1,700 inspections
Performance Measure:
The reduction of mobile OOS rates to those OOS rates of the weigh station will continue to be the measure. Additionally, inspections done at the rural locations will be monitored for Inspection Timeliness and Inspection Accuracy, as seen in the SSDQ measures. MSCVE will monitor and analyze the number of inspections uploaded into Safetynet to ensure complete and accurate data transfers (ASPIN-MCMIS-SafetyNet-SAFER). On a quarterly basis, inspection efforts will be analyzed and reported to area supervisors for target areas adjustments and scheduling enforcement efforts. All enforcement activities will be recorded and will be analyzed quarterly to the Division Administrator. A complete yearly summary, evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm).
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STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV SAFETY IMPROVEMENT Status Update Section:
FFY09 a total of 3,834 mobile inspections were conducted in the State of Alaska. The goal of 6,000 mobile inspections was not attained. Mobile inspections during FFY09 and into FFY10 reduced due to a reduction in MSCVE officers. With the analysis of FFY08 and FFY09 2nd truck population data, the “Alaska CMV Safety Improvement – Second Truck Population” State objective was not met. As seen in the following graph the difference between weigh station and mobile inspections increased during FFY09. In FFY08 the difference was 2.3 percentage points and in FFY09 it increased to 4.4 percentage points.
Alaska Weigh Station v. Mobile Inspections OOS Rates Weigh Station
Mobile
25.10%
24.40%
22.10%
20.70%
FFY08
FFY09
SafetyNet Snapshot June 24, 2010
During FFY10 a significant amount of resources were dedicated to mobile CMV enforcement. As such, Alaska can expect an increase in the difference between mobile and weigh station inspections. The difference is anticipated to peak in FFY11, followed by a gradual reduction. The reduction of roadside OOS rates remains consistent with the State of Alaska’s CMV crash reduction goal and therefore will remain the performance objective of this State Specific Objective.
Strategy Section - Enforcement
Program Strategy:
Mobile enforcement efforts will increase as new MSCVE officers are trained and certified. Enforcement actions on 2nd truck population carriers also provide a pathway to education. Trained and knowledgeable enforcement officers answer any questions CMV drivers may have. At times, drivers are unaware of new regulations regarding vehicle safety, it is these inspections that have a preemptive impact on overall crash reduction.
Program Activity Plan:
Alaska intends to conduct mobile inspections throughout the state. MSCVE will partner and provide CMV inspection training to local police departments and the Alaska State Troopers. Activities include conducing 3,000 mobile inspections throughout Alaska. Each inspection provides an educational opportunity for CMV drivers. The following enforcement activities (not quotas) for FFY11 are related to Alaska seasonal weather related limitations.
Quarter 1 – 200 inspections Quarter 2 – 100 inspections Quarter 3 – 1,000 inspections Quarter 4 – 1,700 inspections
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STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV SAFETY IMPROVEMENT Target areas for enforcement will be based on established State crash corridors, high crash areas; established by annual CMV crash mapping and The Freight Mobility Study (University of Alaska, April 2010). Target areas are subject to review and modification based upon quarterly analysis reports. Program Activity Measure: The number of inspections done at roadside locations will be measured against quarterly activity goals. Additionally, inspections are to be timely and accurate, as seen in the SSDQ measures. MSCVE will monitor and analyze the number of inspections uploaded into Safetynet to ensure complete and accurate data transfers (ASPIN-MCMIS-SafetyNetSAFER). Monitoring & Evaluation:
MSCVE will monitor and analyze the number of inspections uploaded into Safetynet to ensure complete and accurate data transfer. On a quarterly basis, inspection efforts will be analyzed and reported to area supervisors for adjustments to target areas and scheduling of enforcement efforts. Additionally, driver credentialing violations will be analyzed to suggest further enforcement/educational outreach to specific carriers. Enforcement/educational outreach actions may include but are not limited to CSA interventions, Safety Audits or Safety Briefings.
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STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV HM TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
Alaska CMV Hazardous Material (HazMat) Transportation Safety YEAR INITIATED: Problem Statement:
YEAR
2005
OF
PLANNED COMPLETION:
2015
Shipments of HazMat cargo on Alaskan roadways present increased risk to carriers, the motoring public and law enforcement personnel. HazMat cargo inspection requires increased knowledge and skills for drivers, officers and emergency spill response teams. In an effort to take a proactive crash and violation reduction approach, HazMat training and certification for new officers and yearly in-service training will be made available. Crashes (Reportable and Non-reportable) and resulting HazMat release are as follows:
Alaska ‐ HazMat Crashes (Reportable and Non‐reportable)
HazMat Crash
HazMat Released
12
6 4 2
3
2
1 CY07
CY08
CY09
3
CY10 (as of Aug, 31, 2010)
Source: SafetyNet, September 2, 2010
Performance Objective:
The proactive performance objective is to reduce Hazardous material crashes by one (1) below the rolling-three year average of 6 crashes, . Activities to support this objective include; ensure all new Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers (CVEOs) attend the Hazardous Materials and Cargo Tank Inspection training courses within 24 months of hire and ensure the required minimum number of inspections to retain certification conduct 500 HazMat Inspections at terminals, on roadsides and weigh stations within the state and respond to all CMV HM crashes. If necessary, officers will cite and remove from the road unsafe vehicles and drivers. Based on previous years efforts, the following quarterly projections for FFY11 are:
Performance Measure:
Quarter 1 – 50 inspections Quarter 2 – 50 inspections Quarter 3 – 150 inspections Quarter 4 – 250 inspections
The reduction of the number of crashes over the three year rolling average. In addition, the number of inspections conducted at roadside locations will be measured against quarterly activity goals. Additionally, inspections are to be timely and accurate, as seen in the SSDQ measures. MSCVE will monitor and analyze the number of inspections uploaded into
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STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV HM TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
Safetynet to ensure complete and accurate data transfers (ASPIN-MCMIS-SafetyNetSAFER). MSCVE will coordinate HazMat and Cargo Tank courses within the State (see Alaska State Training Plan) and ensure all new CVEOs attend and complete the course and maintain certification. MSCVE will report inspections and violations quarterly to the Division Administrator and analyze violations yearly for educational targeting (driver or vehicle) efforts in the following year. HazMat inspections will be monitored monthly to maintain a “GOOD” Inspection Timeliness and Inspection Accuracy, as seen in the SSDQ measures http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/DataQuality/dataquality.asp) Status Update Section:
Enforcement Efforts HazMat inspection goals were attained in FFY09 (979 inspections of a 900 goal).
Alaska HazMat Cargo Inspections Level I
520
Level III
Level IV
Level V
FFY 08
FFY 10 as of 06.24.2010
5
10
80 11
4
8
17
FFY 09
105
154
240
0
5
2
20
300
276 93
132
167
212
235
494
128
FFY 07
Level II
547
FFY 11 proj
SafetyNet Snapshot June 24, 2010
As of June 24, 2010, enforcement officers are conducting HazMat inspections. A total of 538 HazMat inspections have been conducted. (SafetyNet Snapshot June 24, 2010) Inspection timeliness and accuracy of HazMat inspections was “GOOD”, according to SSDQ measures dated May 21, 2010. Educational Efforts Due to lack of participants HazMat Cargo/Tank training for FFY10 was canceled. As recently hired/certified officers have 24 months to obtain certification, HazMat Cargo/Tank training will be offered in FFY11.
Strategy Section - Enforcement Program Strategy:
HazMat inspections on Alaskan roads serve to pre-empt crashes by inspecting and if necessary citing and removing from the road, unsafe vehicles and drivers. The number of HazMat inspections per year (by Level) will be compared to the yearly projections (not quotas). Inspections will be timely and accurate for future risk analysis.
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STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV HM TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
Program Activity Plan:
Alaska will conduct timely and complete inspections on HazMat carriers within the state. These inspections will be at fixed locations (weigh stations and carrier facilities) and with mobile units (mobile inspection station and roving officers). Level III inspections will account for at least 30% of the total inspections. Within the state, 500 HazMat inspections will be conducted. All inspection and violation trends will be analyzed for targeting efforts in the following years. The following HazMat inspections will be conducted:
80 Level I inspections 105 Level II inspections 300 Level III inspections 10 Level IV inspections 5 Level V inspections
Program Activity Measure: The number of HazMat inspections completed will be measured against quarterly activity goals. Quarter 1 – 100 inspections Quarter 2 – 25 inspections Quarter 3 – 125 inspections Quarter 4 – 250 inspections Additionally, inspections are to be timely and accurate, as seen in the SSDQ measures. MSCVE will coordinate one HazMat and Cargo Tank course within the State (see Alaska State Training Plan) and ensure all new CVEOs attend and complete the course and maintain certification. Monitoring & Evaluation:
All enforcement activities will be documented and utilized for future planning efforts. Alaska will monitor and report the quantitative and qualitative progress toward analyzing the two listed objectives and completing the two listed measures in the quarterly progress reports. A complete yearly summary, evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm).
Strategy Section - Education Program Strategy:
Ensure all new Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers complete the Hazardous Materials and Cargo Tank Inspection training courses within 24 months of hire and attend yearly inservice courses, and inspect the minimum required number of inspections to remain HazMat certified.
Program Activity Plan:
Coordinate HazMat and Cargo Tank courses within the State (see Alaska State Training Plan) and ensure all new CVEOs attend and complete the course and yearly in-service courses.
Program Activity Measure: Train 100% of new hires within 24 months and ensure 100% attendance of in-service training. Have all officers conduct required number of inspections to remain certified.
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STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV HM TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
Monitoring & Evaluation:
All educational activities will be documented as to time, content and audience. Alaska will monitor and report the quantitative and qualitative progress toward analyzing the two listed objectives and completing the two listed measures in the quarterly progress reports. A complete yearly summary, evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm)
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STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
Alaska Passenger Safety, Motor Coach Inspections YEAR INITIATED: Problem Statement:
2004
YEAR
OF
PLANNED COMPLETION:
2015
Crashes (precursor to fatalities and injuries) involving Motor Coaches5 have been increasing, on average, every year. During the summer months (May – September), a large commercial fleet of motor coaches comes out of winter storage or is shipped in from the continental United States, in preparation for tourists. About 883,000 cruise ship visitors are expected this summer (2010). In an effort to reduce the OOS violations of motor coaches, MSCVE is inspecting and removing unsafe motor coaches from the road. As shown in the graph below, while the total number of motor coach crashes for 2006, 2007 and 2008 hovers between 29% and 33%, the number of Reportable motor coach crashes is relatively small (CY06-14, CY07-13, CY08-44, CY09-22)6. Therefore, Alaska will focus on the total (Reportable and non-Reportable) motor coach crashes within the state, with a measureable goal of reducing all motor coach crashes by 2% under the three year average, which equates to a reduction of three crashes over a three year rolling average. . .
Data Source: SafetyNet, June24, 2010
The Bus Crash Causation Study Report to Congress, Nov. 2009, points to driver error as the “critical reasons for bus crashes in 90% of the cases.” The results of the BCCS were similar to those of the Large Truck Crash Causation Study, Jan. 2006. In Alaska. overall motor coach driver violations per inspection are increasing. The overwhelming driver violation is for hours of service (HOS).
5 6
The terms Motor Coach and Bus are communal in reference to inspections and crashes. MCMIS run March 26.2010
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
Percentage of Motor Coach Inspections resulting in a Driver Violation FFY07 11.9% Performance Objective:
FFY08 13.5%
FFY09 32.1%
FFY10 (as of June 24, 2010) 32.4%
The performance objective is for motor coach fatalities to remain under two per year and reduce crashes (one) below the three-year average (168). Based on previous years efforts, the following inspection projections for FFY11 are: 420
Alaska Motor Coach Inspections Level II
Level III
Level V
FFY 07
FFY 08
45
50
29 9
40
FFY 09
55 16
6
42
100
169
77 31
51
119
162
292
Level I
14
FFY 10 as of 06.24.2010
5 FFY 11 proj
Data Source: SafetyNet, June 24, 2010
In the past 6 years and in alliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Coach Safety Action Plan, (DOT HS 811 177, November 2009), motor coach enforcement efforts have focused on the following program concerns, to ensure safe motor coach drivers and vehicles on roadways. 1. Driver - Medical Certificates 2. Driver - Distraction and Fatigue (Hours of Service) 3. Vehicle safety - Lighting, Brakes, and Periodic Inspections) Performance Measure:
To measure effectiveness of the passenger transportation safety objective, the number of motor coach crashes will be reduced by three, compared to the three-year average (168) and fatalities are to remain under two per year. The number of Motor coach inspections completed will be measured against quarterly activity goals. Additionally, inspections are to be timely and accurate, as seen in the SSDQ measures. Inspection details will be obtained thru SafetyNet and reported to the Division Administrator on a quarterly basis. A complete yearly summary, evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm)
Status Update Section:
Enforcement Efforts Motor coach inspection goals were not attained during FFY09. Motor coach inspections during FFY09 and into FFY10 decreased due to a reduction in motor coach certified enforcement officers. Preliminary 2009 crash data (133 motor coach crashes) indicate enforcement and educational efforts have a positive effect on the motoring public. The preliminary 2009 motor coach crashes (133) are below the three-year average (168). During FFY11, MSCVE will focus special enforcement efforts on Commercial Vehicle Traffic operating in the towns of Skagway and Haines, two isolated communities located in the Alaska Panhandle. Although very rural, each of these towns is accessible by road from the main body of Alaska via Canada. Due to heavy seasonal tourist traffic Skagway, in particular, has ranked consistently over the past several years as one of the top 5 international
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
motor coach crossing points in the United States. According to the FFY10 Border Enforcement Grant National Technical Review Panel, the USDOT Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) report that 11,900 buses crossed the international border into the state of Alaska during 2008. To fulfill MSCVE’s strategies for this CMV safety program objective, MCSAP-Border Enforcement funds will be utilized. Inspection timeliness and accuracy were “GOOD”, according to SSDQ measures. Educational Outreach Efforts Utilizing FFY09 data regarding a 59% increase in motor coach driver violations, MSCVE has initiated targeted “driver” educational outreach programs.
Strategy Section - Enforcement
Program Strategy:
Inspections on Alaska roads serve to pre-empt crashes. Enforcement actions include inspecting and if necessary violating and removing from the road, unsafe motor coaches and/or the driver.
Program Activity Plan:
Alaska will conduct 200 timely and complete inspections on motor coaches within the state. These inspections will be at fixed locations (weigh stations and carrier facilities) and with mobile units (mobile inspection station and roving patrols). Traditionally, Alaska has a definite pattern of increased tourist motor coach activity.(May-September). Mobile inspections done at roadside locations are limited to empty motor coaches (with the exception of Traffic Enforcement) and crashes. Weigh Station inspections are done at the request of the motor coach operator. Based on previous years efforts, the following are the anticipated inspections for FFY11. 45 Level I inspections 50 Level II inspections 100 Level III inspections
5 Level V inspections
Program Activity Measure: The number of Motor coach inspections completed will be measured against quarterly activity goals. Quarter 1 – 5 inspections Quarter 2 – 10 inspections Quarter 3 – 150 inspections Quarter 4 – 35 inspections Additionally, inspections are to be timely and accurate, as seen in the SSDQ measures. Monitoring & Evaluation:
All enforcement activities will be recorded and reported quarterly to the Division Administrator. Alaska will monitor and report the quantitative and qualitative progress toward analyzing the objectives and completing the two listed measures in the quarterly progress reports. A complete yearly summary, evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm).
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
Strategy Section - Education
Program Strategy:
The State will obtain timely and accurate motor coach inspection data from SafetyNet for analysis. Motor coach violation analysis (on a yearly basis) will identify educational efforts for the following year.
Program Activity Plan:
The State will analyze motor coach inspection and violation data to determine the focus of future educational safety briefings. Educational literature will be offered and general questions will be answered. The State will conduct five motor coach Safety Briefings, with drivers/carriers, within a fiscal year.
Program Activity Measure: Educational safety briefings with the industry will be conducted by CMV officers and reported to the Division Administrator on a quarterly basis. A complete yearly summary of events and topics will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm) Monitoring & Evaluation:
All educational activities will be documented as to time, content and audience. Alaska will monitor and report the quantitative and qualitative progress toward analyzing the objectives and completing the two listed measures in the quarterly progress reports to the Division Administrator. A complete yearly summary, evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm)
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV SAFETY DATA QUALITY
Alaska CMV Safety Data Quality YEAR INITIATED: Problem Statement:
YEAR
2005
OF
PLANNED COMPLETION:
2015
Fatal and Non-fatal crash reports are not acquired and uploaded in a timely manner, due to the lack of established transfer protocols. Thorough analysis of data (AK DMV, SafetyNet, MCMIS, FMCSA a&i) and procedures, MSCVE has determined three main causations for the low SSDQ ratings in Non-Fatal Crash Completeness, Crash Record Completeness, and Crash Timeliness.
Access to reports. All reports (PD’s and AST) are relayed to the capital city of Juneau where they are uploaded into the state’s main repository; Department of Motor Vehicles. The only physical access to Juneau is boat or plane (weather conditions permitting). Over the past five years, efforts to extract data have been difficult and largely unsuccessful. Currently, we rely on Juneau and rural staff to forward (fax and mail) all CMV crash reports to our office in a timely manner. Questionable accuracy. The CMV crash reports that are forwarded to us are mailed photocopies of the original or a faxed copy. To date there are no established transfer protocols or controls. Of these crash reports supporting documentation is omitted or illegible. Timeliness in reporting of CMV crashes. In the past five years, complete and timely CMV crash reporting has been difficult because of two main factors: Lack of training in Juneau to forward CMV crash reports and the complete and timelines of crash reporting to Juneau.
As seen in states that currently participating in CSA, the migration to the CSA investigation model will increase DataQ’s challenges. Alaska has determined the increase in DataQ’s will be negligible and, in the short term, be absorbed with current administrative support staff.
Alaska DataQ Challenges Closed ‐ Action Taken
Closed ‐ No Action Taken 11
2 2
OCT
3
6
5 3
1 NOV
8
5
4
DEC
11
10
9
3
3
3 3
1
1 JAN
2009
5
4
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
2010
Source: FMCSA DataQ’s 09.01.2010
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV SAFETY DATA QUALITY
Performance Objective:
In an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and reduce crashes (two) below the rolling-three year average, Alaska’s performance strategy is to upload complete and timely inspection and crash activity. The complete and timely uploading of inspection and crash data is paramount for enforcement targeting, thereby reducing the risk of crashes. The final objective during FFY11, is the complete, secure, and timely crash data transfer between:
Performance Measure:
The State will improve the following SSDQ measures shown in (http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/DataQuality/dataquality.asp).
Status Update Section:
Police departments & Alaska State Troopers Department of Motor Vehicles (Juneau, the State crash repository) MSCVE
Non-Fatal Crash Completeness measure from “Insufficient Data” to “FAIR” Crash Record Completeness from “FAIR” to “GOOD” and Crash Timeliness from “FAIR” to “GOOD“
The benchmarks for the 2010CVSP have been met. During FY2010 Juneau Police Department improved its Crash Accuracy Reporting (SSDQ) to 100% and the Anchorage Police Department improved its Crash Accuracy Reporting to 100%. Moving forward, outreach efforts are on going with rural police departments and local enforcement officers. To date, outreach efforts have produced working contracts with: North Pole PD Juneau PD Valdez PD Haines PD Homer PD Alaska State Troopers Wasilla PD Problem: During October 2009 to May 2010 the Anchorage Police Department (APD) did not forward crash reports to Juneau. During FFY10, the challenge will be to ensure that the Anchorage Police Department continues to forward crash reports to Juneau. During June 2010 an informal temporary transfer protocol was established between APD and Juneau and scanned copies of Anchorage Police Department crash reports were electronically transferred to MSCVE. However, with no established controls in place, the actual number of crash reports (and any resulting fatalities) are unknown.
Strategy Section – Outreach Program Strategy:
During FFY11 establishment of a formal crash data transfer protocol is high priority. MSCVE will continue outreach activities to focus on promotion of TraCS crash reporting software and available CMV enforcement training. Additionally, MSCVE will provide technology and training (see State Training Plan) and assist in the support of rural areas with limited resources.
Program Activity Plan:
Complete data transfer issues will be analyzed at the state crash data repository level. Solutions on data transfer protocol will be addressed. Testing data transfer for completeness, accuracy and timeliness will follow. Quarterly controlled testing of transfer protocol to ensure good data for evaluations.
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV SAFETY DATA QUALITY
Outreach activities will focus on the promotion of TraCS crash reporting software and available CMV enforcement training. Program Activity Measure: The State will improve the following SSDQ measures shown in (http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/DataQuality/dataquality.asp).
Monitoring & Evaluation:
Non-Fatal Crash Completeness measure from “Insufficient Data” to “FAIR” Crash Record Completeness from “FAIR” to “GOOD” and Crash Timeliness from “FAIR” to “GOOD“
Quarterly reporting on data transfer progress and challenges will be reported to the Division Administrator. The State will report to the Division Administrator, any and all outreach and training activities related measures in A&I on a quarterly basis to the Division Administrator. All outreach and training activities will be recorded and will be evaluated on an annual basis for adjustments or renewal. With the approval of the Division administrator, Alaska will monitor and report the quantitative and qualitative progress toward meeting the objectives and measures in the quarterly progress reports. A complete yearly summary, evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm).
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS
NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS The State of Alaska, National Program Elements listed in 49 CFR 350.109, are:
Driver/Vehicle Inspections Traffic Enforcement Compliance Reviews Public Education and Awareness Data Collection
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS: DRIVER/VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
Driver/Vehicle Inspections Performance Objective:
Alaska shares the national objective to reduce crashes and injuries on roadways. Alaska continues to inspect commercial motor vehicles and carrier/driver credentials. Officers will continue to enforce Federal Out-of-Service Orders during CMV inspections. Inspection data is analyzed to identify violation trends and crash risk areas for enforcement targeting. The State of Alaska’s ongoing statewide commercial vehicle inspection program is a comprehensive program that incorporates partnerships with local police departments and the Alaska State Troopers to conduct CMV inspections throughout the year in locations throughout the State. In an effort to reduce Alaska CMV crashes (four) below the three-year average (545), both MSCVE and these agencies conduct North American Standard (NAS) Level 1-5 inspections. Fixed inspections are highly visible and mobile inspections are targeted at specific “high risk” locations, such as areas prone to CMV crashes, areas with a high density of CMV activity and rural areas where enforcement is absent. All commercial vehicle enforcement officers perform activities identified in §350.201(t)(1). Analysis of previous years’ performances project approximately 7,100 inspections during FFY11 will be conducted. Approximately 3,100 Level III inspections will be conducted, representing >30% of the total inspections. Alaska will maintain a “GOOD” rating SSDQ score on Inspection Timeliness and Accuracy as seen in: (http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/DataQuality/dataquality.asp). Traditionally, Alaska has lengthy and extreme winters (October-March). Snow and ice accumulation at roadside locations and on the undercarriage of CMVs make NAS Level 1 and 2 inspections impractical and fundamentally dangerous for officers. As officer safety is a priority, inspections done at roadside are conducted when a violation is clearly visible. Based on previous years efforts and the limitations previously described, the following inspection projections for FFY11 are in the following graph. Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
2550
FFY10 (as of 6/24/2010)
25
141
1000
1241
48
133 FFY09
93
1157
2488
25
2770
2599 FFY08
Level 2
3500
42
38
267
222 FFY07
Level 1
4350
2956
2857
2206
2821
Alaska CMV Inspections
4601
4505
FFY11 Proj
Data Source: SafetyNet, June 24, 2010
Performance Measure:
The reduction of violations and the number of crashes (four) below the three-year average will remain the measure for this national CMV objective. Additionally, quarterly inspection goals will be monitored for Inspection Timeliness and Inspection Accuracy, as seen in the SSDQ measures. MSCVE will monitor and analyze the number of inspections uploaded into Safetynet to ensure complete and accurate data transfers (ASPIN-MCMIS-SafetyNet-SAFER)
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS: DRIVER/VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
Strategy Section - Enforcement Program Strategy:
MSCVE will continue CMV enforcement with inspection activity within Alaska.
Program Activity Plan:
The State will conduct commercial motor vehicle inspections and activities identified in §350.201(t)(1) at roadside areas (Mobile Inspection Station , CVEO patrols and enforcement partnerships), fixed sites (weigh stations) and carrier terminals throughout the state. Inspections, crash data and traffic volumes will be analyzed for effective enforcement targeting. Based on previous years efforts and the limitations previously described, the following quarterly projections for FFY11 are: Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
2550
FFY10 (as of 6/24/2010)
25
141
1000
1241
48
133
FFY09
93
1157
2488
25
2770
2599
FFY08
Level 2
3500
42
38
267
222
FFY07
Level 1
4350
2956
2857
2206
2821
Alaska CMV Inspections
4601
4505
FFY11 Proj
Data Source: SafetyNet, June 23, 2010
Special Note: Mobile Inspections will be conducted primarily during May-September because large tractor-trailers may accumulate up to 1,500 lbs of ice. This ice is a hazard to officers therefore, Level I and Level II inspections conducted be done with caution. Terminal inspections provide additional safety benefits to carriers and officers because they are conducted during the winter months for training purposes. Program Activity Measure: Quarterly inspection activities will be measured against quarterly goals. Quarter 1 – 1,000 inspections Quarter 2 – 500 inspections Quarter 3 – 3,500 inspections Quarter 4 – 2,100 inspections Additionally, inspections will be monitored to maintain a “GOOD” in Inspection Timeliness and Inspection Accuracy, as seen in the SSDQ measures.7 A “GOOD” measure in SSDQ for inspections ensures inspection data will be timely and accurate for quarterly analysis. Monitoring & Evaluation:
7
MSCVE will monitor and analyze the number of inspections uploaded into Safetynet to ensure complete and accurate data transfers (ASPIN-MCMIS-SafetyNet-SAFER). A complete yearly summary, evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports.
http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/DataQuality/dataquality.asp
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS: DRIVER/VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
FY 2011 - Driver/Vehicle Inspection Activity Projections: Table 2. Driver/Vehicle Inspection Activity Projections FY 2011 Inspection Level
Non-HM Truck
HM Truck
Motorcoach
Other
Number
Number
Number
Number
Total Number
Percent
Level I
2,425
80
45
0
2,550
35.9
Level II
845
105
50
0
1,000
14.1
Level III
3,100
300
100
0
3,500
49.3
Level IV
15
10
0
0
25
0.4
Level V
15
5
5
0
25
0.4
7,100
100.0
Total 6,400 500 200 0 Notes: *Motorcoach includes school bus, +9 passanger bus, and limo vehicles.
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS: TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
Traffic Enforcement Performance Objective:
The State of Alaska will target traffic enforcement actions by and around commercial motor vehicles in an effort to reduce crashes below the three-year average (545). Alaska has a clear objective to reduce crashes (one) by changing unsafe and aggressive driving behavior by and around commercial motor vehicles. Commercial motor vehicle officers have authority to conduct traffic enforcement stops on commercial motor vehicles. The State of Alaska’s statewide commercial vehicle traffic enforcement program is comprehensive in that we utilize partnerships with local police departments and the Alaska State Troopers. Enforcement actions take place throughout the year in various locations, both announced and unannounced. Enforcement actions are timed at specific “high risk” locations; areas prone to crashes, areas with a high density of citation action and rural areas where enforcement is absent. Traffic enforcement stops are also conducted to curtail dangerous driving habits around large trucks, by the motoring public. Based on previous years activities, approximately 500 traffic enforcement actions will take place. Commercial vehicle officers are trained in; traffic stop techniques, drug and alcohol interdiction (DIAP) and speed gun (LIDAR) use.
Performance Measure:
The State of Alaska will continue enforcement activities to target errant drivers of and around commercial motor vehicles in an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and reduce crashes (one) below the rolling-three year average. Traffic enforcement activities will focus on driver violations by and around commercial motor vehicles: seat belt, improper lane change, speeding, etc. The number of traffic enforcement actions done at roadside locations will be measured against yearly activity goals (500). Additionally, inspections conducted in conjunction with traffic enforcement actions are to be timely and accurate, as seen in the SSDQ measures. MSCVE will monitor and analyze the number of inspections uploaded into Safetynet to ensure complete and accurate data transfers (ASPIN-MCMIS-SafetyNet-SAFER). Additionally traffic enforcement activities where a safety inspection is not conducted will account for less than 5% of basic MCSAP funds.
Strategy Section - Enforcement Program Strategy:
Traffic enforcement operations will focus on driver violations by and around commercial motor vehicles: following too closely, improper lane change and speeding, etc. Additionally, interdiction activities affecting the transportation of controlled substances, as activities identified in §350.201(q)(1-3).
Program Activity Plan:
Roving patrols will target unsafe driver actions of commercial motor vehicles and surrounding vehicles. Traffic enforcement operations will focus on driver violations by and around commercial motor vehicles: following too closely, improper lane change, speeding, etc. The recent shift to roadside inspections has increased the number of Traffic Enforcement actions. Based on previous years efforts, Alaska will conduct approximately 500 traffic enforcement activities in conjunction with a safety inspection.
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS: TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
Alaska Traffic Enforcement Activities 632 500 373 172 104
FFY07
FFY08
FFY09
FFY10 as of 06.24.2010
FFY11 proj.
Data Source: SafetyNet, June 24, 2010
Traffic enforcement activities where a safety inspection is not conducted will account for less than 5% of basic MCSAP funds. Program Activity Measure: The number of traffic enforcement actions performed at roadside locations will be measured against yearly activity goals (500). Additionally, inspections conducted in conjunction with traffic enforcement actions are to be timely and accurate, as seen in the SSDQ measures. MSCVE will monitor and analyze the number of inspections uploaded into Safetynet to ensure complete and accurate data transfers (ASPIN-MCMIS-SafetyNet-SAFER). Additionally traffic enforcement activities where a safety inspection is not conducted will account for less than 5% of basic MCSAP funds. Monitoring & Evaluation:
The State of Alaska will report quarterly to the Division Administrator, and a yearly evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm).
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS: TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
Violation Trend Analysis Table (2007-2009): Table 3. Violation Section 49 CFR 392–Trend Analysis (Not Quota) (2007-2009) FY
D1
D2
D3
2009
2290
545
289
2008
1519
685
2007
1326
533
D4
D5
V1
V2
V3
V4
8
1623
1612
2599
486
207
96
9
1461
1951
2652
576
106
8
1360
2058
4266
626
V5
V6
HM
982
4789
305
214
1126
5474
205
190
1023
5348
234
Driver Violations:
Vehicle Violations:
D1 – Documents – Medical Certificate – Misc. Hours of Service – False Records – No RODS/RODS not current D2 – Size & Weight D3 – Driving Actions D4 – Prohibited Items – Drugs – Alcohol – Radar Detectors D5 – Other Driver Violations
V1 – Brakes V2 – Lighting V3 – Load Securement V4 – Steering Mechanism V5 – Periodic Inspection V6 – Misc. – Emergency Equipment – Other Vehicle Defects
Hazardous Material Violations: HM – All
Non-Inspection Traffic Enforcement (TE) Staff Hours and Activity Projections FY 2011 - (Not Quota): Table 4. Non-Inspection Traffic Enforcement (TE) Staff Hours and Activity Projections FY 2011 (Not Quota) Traffic Enforcement
Staff Hours
Penalty Citations
Written Warnings
CMV TE
500
0
0
Non-CMV TE
50 *
0
0
Total
500
0
0
* Non-CMV Traffic Enforcement does not exceed 5% of MCSAP Basic Funds
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS: COMPLIANCE REVIEWS
Compliance Reviews Performance Objective:
To further reduce the risk of crashes, the State of Alaska will continue the statewide interstate* Compliance Review program. In FFY11, MSCVE will begin the migration to the Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010 investigation model. The 1984 Motor Carrier Safety Act directed the U.S. DOT to establish safety fitness standards for carriers. This established the safety fitness determination process and rating system based on on-site compliance reviews. The benefit will be an improved level of safety in the operation of commercial motor vehicles. In FFY11, MSCVE will begin the migration to the Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010 investigation model. The CSA2010 investigation model enables investigators to systematically evaluate why safety problems are occurring, to recommend remedies, to encourage corrective action(s), and, where corrective action is inadequate, to invoke strong penalties. Due to the fact that Alaska has only one Compliance Review certified enforcement officer, expanded participation of Compliance Reviews is not feasible. However, Alaska will continue the practice to conduct six Compliance Reviews and six CSA investigations in FFY11. It is anticipated that the increased efficiency of both the Compliance Review Program itself coupled with the increased safety measures of CSA2010 will contribute to the reduction of crashes. *Note: Currently, despite past attempts to introduce legislation, Alaska has no statutory authority to conduct intrastate compliance reviews. Alaska will once again attempt to introduce legislation to gain statutory authority to conduct intrastate compliance reviews within a year.
Performance Measure:
In an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and reduce crashes (one) below the rolling-three year average, MSCVEs strategy is complete the migration to the Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010 investigation model. Additionally the State will: Monitor and analyze the number of Compliance Reviews/CSA investigations uploaded to MCMIS to ensure complete and accurate data transfers. Measure violation/crash/fatality rates per 100 power units of the combined pre and post compliance review carriers, on a yearly basis Monitor the efficiency and productivity of the Compliance Review Officer. MSCVE will monitor and analyze the number of Compliance Reviews/CSA investigations uploaded to MCMIS to ensure complete and accurate data transfers.
Strategy Section – Enforcement/Educational Outreach Program Strategy:
The efficiency, productivity, quality and uniformity of the Compliance Review program is dependent on the work of the single Compliance Review officer. The officer attended a weeklong compliance review enforcement course, and has been working on increasing the efficiency, quality and uniformity of the program. The officer will continue to identify at-risk carriers for Compliance Review and determine carriers’ compliance with federal/state safety
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS: COMPLIANCE REVIEWS
regulations. If investigations indicate necessary action, the officer will follow up with identified carriers to address safety questions or concerns. Program Activity Plan:
Perform at least 12 Targeted Compliance Reviews/CSA investigations. The efficiency, productivity, quality and uniformity of the Compliance Review program is dependent on the work of the Compliance Review officer. The officer attended a week-long compliance review enforcement course, and has been working on increasing the efficiency, quality and uniformity of the program.
Program Activity Measure: MSCVE will monitor and analyze the number of Compliance Reviews/CSA investigations uploaded to MCMIS to ensure complete and accurate data transfers.
Monitoring & Evaluation:
As this is the inaugural year for the CSA investigations model, all Compliance Reviews/CSA investigations will be reported on a quarterly basis to the Division Administrator. The DOT number of identified high risk carriers will be forwarded to the Division Administrator and supervisors as they are identified.
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS: COMPLIANCE REVIEWS
Reviews Activity Projections FY 2011: Table 5. Reviews Activity Projections FY 2011 Type of Operation Review Type Motor Carrier Safety Compliance Reviews Total Passenger CRs HM CRs Non-Rated Reviews (excludes CSA Investigations & Security Contact Reviews (SCRs)) CSA Offsite InvestigationsTotal HM CSA Offsite CSA Onsite Focused Investigation Total HM CSA Onsite Focused CSA Onsite Comprehensive Investigation Total Passenger CSA Onsite Comprehensive HM CSA Onsite Comprehensive CSA Investigations Total Security Contact Reviews (SCRs)
Interstate Carrier
Intrastate Carrier
Cargo Tank Facility, Shipper
6
6
6
Cargo Tank Facility Reviews Shipper Reviews Reviews Subtotals: REVIEWS TOTAL:
12 12
Note: The State of Alaska has not implemented bail schedule for intrastate carriers, CSA investigations will be limited to interstate carriers only.
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS: PUBLIC EDUCATION & AWARENESS
Public Education & Awareness Performance Objective:
Outreach efforts improve the CMV awareness of all highway users to minimize the risk of a crash with a large truck, and the resulting injury and/or fatality. Through outreach and education efforts the State will o Staff a booth at the Alaska State Fair o Participate in “Click It or Ticket” campaign o Conduct informational safety briefings with drivers and carriers o Maintain a current web-site for driver/carrier information, contacts and regulatory actions With successful education and outreach programs that target all pedestrians and drivers, Alaska will continue to reduce the risk of crash and remain under the FMCSA National CMV Fatality Goal of 0.16 fatalities /100 million VMT) and reducing crashes on Alaska roads.
Performance Measure:
In an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and reduce crashes (one) below the rolling-three year average, public education and awareness activities play an essential role. The strategy is to educate the public (pedestrians, bicyclists, other drivers, etc.) about sharing the road safely with commercial motor vehicles.
Strategy Section – Education and Outreach Program Strategy:
The fundamental strategy is to educate the public (pedestrians, bicyclists, other drivers, etc.) about sharing the road safely with commercial motor vehicles. The State of Alaska will continue the current Public Education and Awareness Programs. Additionally, Alaska will continue working with commercial vehicle safety stakeholders to develop and deploy new avenues of timely information and effective outreach.
Program Activity Plan:
The State of Alaska will perform the following Education and Outreach efforts: o Staff a booth at the Alaska State Fair (August/September 2011) o Participate in “Click It or Ticket” campaign (4 weeks including Memorial Day weekend 2011) o Conduct informational safety briefings with drivers and carriers o Maintain a current web-site for driver/carrier information, contacts and changes in regulations o Conduct a safety meeting with the Anchorage Bicycle Club to heighten awareness of the hazards of bicycling around CMV’s.
Program Activity Measure: The State will measure activities as they are completed, as follows: o Report actual man hours utilized for staffing a booth at the Alaska State Fair (7.5 hrs x 12 days = 90 hours) o Report actual man hours utilized for the Participation in the “Click It or Ticket” campaign (4 hrs/day x 20 days = 80 hours) o Report the number and locations of formational safety briefings with drivers and carriers conducted. o Report the information on and hours utilized to maintain current web-site for driver/carrier information, contacts and regulatory actions (3hrs/week x 52 = 156 hrs)
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Monitoring & Evaluation:
The State of Alaska will monitor progress as each effort occurs and report quarterly to the Division Administrator.
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Data Collection Performance Objective:
In an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and reduce crashes (two) below the rolling-three year average, Alaska’s performance strategy is to upload complete and timely inspection and crash activity. The complete and timely uploading of inspection and crash data is paramount for enforcement targeting, thereby reducing the risk of crashes. The final objective is the complete, secure, and timely crash data transfer between Police departments, Alaska State Troopers, Department of Motor Vehicles and MSCVE. Thorough analysis of data (AK DMV, SafetyNet, MCMIS) and procedures, MSCVE has determined three main causations for the sub-par SSDQ ratings in Non-Fatal Crash Completeness, Crash Record Completeness, and Crash Timeliness.
Access to reports. All reports (PD’s and AST) are relayed to the capital city of Juneau where they are uploaded into the state’s main repository; Department of Motor Vehicles. The only physical access to Juneau is boat or plane (weather conditions permitting). Over the past five years, efforts to extract data have been difficult and largely unsuccessful. Currently, we rely on Juneau and rural staff to forward (fax and mail) all CMV crash reports to our office in a timely manner. Questionable accuracy. The CMV crash reports that are forwarded to us are mailed photocopies of the original or a faxed copy. To date there are no established transfer protocols or controls. Of these crash reports supporting documentation is omitted or illegible. Timeliness in reporting of CMV crashes. In the past five years, complete and timely CMV crash reporting has been difficult because of two main factors: Lack of training in Juneau to forward CMV crash reports and the complete and timelines of crash reporting to Juneau.
As seen in states that currently participating in CSA, the migration to the CSA investigation model will increase DataQ’s challenges. Alaska has determined the increase in DataQ’s will be negligible and, in the short term, be absorbed with current administrative support staff.
Alaska DataQ Challenges Closed ‐ Action Taken
Closed ‐ No Action Taken 11
2 2
OCT
3
2009
6
5 3
1 NOV
8
5
4
DEC
11
10
9
3
3
3 3
1
1 JAN
5
4
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
2010 Source: FMCSA DataQ’s 09.01.2010
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Performance Measure:
The state will improve the following SSDQ measures as seen in (http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/DataQuality/dataquality.asp).
Non-Fatal Crash Completeness measure from “Insufficient Data” to “FAIR” Crash Record Completeness from “FAIR” to “GOOD” and Crash Timeliness from “FAIR” to “GOOD“
Strategy Section - Outreach Program Strategy:
During FFY11 establishment of a formal crash data transfer protocol is high priority. MSCVE will continue outreach activities to focus on promotion of TraCS crash reporting software and available CMV enforcement training. Additionally, MSCVE will provide technology and training (see State Training Plan) and assist in the support of rural areas with limited resources.
Program Activity Plan:
Complete data transfer issues will be analyzed at the state crash data repository level. Solutions on data transfer protocol will be addressed on a case by case basis. Testing data transfer for completeness, accuracy and timeliness will follow. Quarterly controlled testing of transfer protocol to ensure good data for evaluations. Outreach activities will focus on the promotion of TraCS crash reporting software and available CMV enforcement training.
Program Activity Measure: The state will improve the following SSDQ measures as seen in (http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/DataQuality/dataquality.asp).
Monitoring & Evaluation:
Non-Fatal Crash Completeness measure from “Insufficient Data” to “FAIR” Crash Record Completeness from “FAIR” to “GOOD” and Crash Timeliness from “FAIR” to “GOOD“
Data transfer progress and challenges will be reported quarterly to the Division Administrator. The State will report to the Division Administrator, any and all outreach and training activities related measures in A&I on a quarterly basis to the Division Administrator. All outreach and training activities will be recorded and will be evaluated on an annual basis for adjustments or renewal. With the approval of the Division administrator, Alaska will monitor and report the quantitative and qualitative progress toward meeting the objectives and measures in the quarterly progress reports. A complete yearly summary, evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm).
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Financial Summary
To ensure maximum operational effectiveness and efficiency, Alaska has dedicated MCSAP resources to support the following commercial motor vehicle programs:
Safety data collection Uniform driver and vehicle safety inspections Traffic enforcement Commercial driver’s license (CDL) verification and enforcement Hazardous materials training and enforcement Public information and education Compliance review (CR) activities Equipment and services to support these activities
MSCVE is funded through a combination of sources. The Federal government and the State of Alaska provide all funds through grants and matching funds, respectively. The State of Alaska appropriations, Unified Carrier Registration receipts and the Federal government constitute 100% of the funding sources for all MCSAP safety efforts. The Division shall meet and/or exceed the 2011 budgeted Maintenance of Effort (MOE) amount and the required 20% grant matching by Unified Carrier Registration receipts and the State of Alaska appropriated funding. MSCVE is financially sound and the information contained in this 2011 CVSP fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations at MSCVE, in conformity with accounting principals generally accepted in the United States of America. Table 6. MCSAP Basic and Incentive Expenditures – Trend Analysis (FY 2008-2010) As of: March 31, 2010 FY 2008
FY 2009
FY 2010
Obligated Grant Funding
$ 880,000.00
$ 879,528.00
$ 880,449.00
Expended Grant Funding
$ 880,000.00
$ 879,528.00
$ 336,018.74
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Line-Item Budget Table 7. FY 2011 Proposed CVSP Budget
FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA BASIC/INCENTIVE GRANT FUNDS
PERSONNEL RESOURCES Number of Employees Who Perform MCSAP-Eligible Activities Number of Full Time Equivalent MCSAP-Eligible Workyears1
TOTAL MCSAP ELIGIBLE (Includes grant funds)
34.0 16.2
2MCSAP-ELIGIBLE EXPENSES
Personnel (Payroll Costs) Salary Fringe (Health, Life Insurance, Retirement, etc.) Overtime Other (Personal Services for Conferences and Training) Subtotal for Payroll Costs Program Travel (Routine MCSAP-related activities) Travel (Lodging/Meal Allowance) Travel for Training Travel for Conferences Subtotal for Program Travel Training & Conferences Travel for Training …see Personnel, Program Travel and Supplies Travel for Conferences …see Personnel, Program Travel and Supplies Subtotal for Training & Conferences Supplies Office Supplies Uniforms and Other Related Supplies Fuel Costs Fleet Cost (Mileage/Repair) Registration Fees for Training and Conferences Other Equipment (software maint., telecom, internet, manuals, etc.) Other (Specify) Subtotal for Supplies
$353,694 $282,954
$379,071 $303,256 $24,979
$4,000
$4,000
$640,648
$711,306
$25,669 $12,616
$31,260 $15,365
$5,221
$6,358
$43,506
$52,983
$0
$0
$954 $1,750 $50,000 $70,000 $1,500 $15,000
$1,500 $2,279 $50,000 $70,000 $1,500 $15,000
$139,204
$140,279
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Vehicles and Related Vehicle Equipment Vehicles (Insert number and type of vehicles in this space) Other Inspection Vehicle Equipment (Radios, printers, etc.) Lease Cost of MCSAP Vehicles Repair and Maintenance of Vehicles Subtotal for Vehicles and Equipment Equipment (Non-Vehicle) Computers (Insert number and type of computers in this space) Other Equipment Subtotal for Equipment Miscellaneous Expenses CVSA Annual Membership Police Inspection Agreements Other Subtotal for Misc. Expenses
$0
$0
$0
$0
$5,300 $50,000
$5,300 $52,000
$55,300
$57,300
$878,658
$961,868
See Data Analysis & Trends for Indirect Cost Approval Letters
$30,738
$30,738
Total Eligible Costs Budgeted
$909,396
$992,606
$727,517
$727,517
$181,879
$181,879
Subtotal for Direct Costs Indirect Costs (3.38%)3
4Federal Funds Budgeted (80%) 5State Matching Funds Budgeted (20%) 6MOE Funds Budgeted
$83,210
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Equipment Description As per 49 CFR Part 18, the State of Alaska will not purchase tangible, non-expendable, personal property having a useful life of more than one year and an acquisition cost of $5,000 or more per unit.
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MOE Calculation Verification Report Table 8. Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program FY 2011 MCSAP MOE Calculation
1
MCSAP-ELIGIBLE EXPENSES
Personnel (Payroll Costs) Salary Fringe Benefits (Health, Life Insurance, Retirement, etc.) Overtime Other (Specify) Subtotal for Payroll Costs Program Travel (Routine MCSAP related activities)
FY 2006
FY 2007
FY 2008
$303,294.73
$295,479.13
$340,017.30
$238,836.16
$248,249.47
$279,313.43
$9,744.36
$15,371.74
$30,873.98
$551,875.25
$559,100.34
$650,204.71
$21,368.17
$20,937.94
$40,377.57
$21,368.17
$20,937.94
$40,377.57
$24,442.30
$27,818.04
$32,012.91
$7,164.33
$9,372.95
$3,850.00
$31,606.63
$37,190.99
$35,862.91
$3,657.81
$5,623.29
$3,791.11
$11,006.87
$16,521.83
$3,929.97
$14,664.68
$22,145.12
$7,721.08
$31,712.76
$40,518.95
$48,294.25
$73,932.30
$106,102.51
$88,755.00
$105,645.06
$146,621.46
$137,049.25
(Exclude Training and Conference Travel included below)
Travel (Lodging/Meal Allowance) Subtotal for Program Travel Training & Conferences Training (Include travel costs, tuition) Conferences (Include travel costs, registration fees) Subtotal for Training & Conferences Supplies Office Supplies Uniforms and other related supplies Other (Specify) Subtotal for Supplies Vehicles and Related Vehicle Equipment Vehicles (Insert number and type of vehicles in this space) Other Inspection Vehicle Equipment (Radios, printers, etc.) Lease cost of MCSAP Vehicles Fuel Costs Repair and Maintenance of Vehicles Fleet Cost (Mileage/Repair) Subtotal for Vehicles and Equipment
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Equipment (Non-Vehicle) Computers (Insert number and type of computers in this space) Other Equipment (Not included above, specify) Subtotal for Equipment Miscellaneous Expenses Tellcom., internet, etc. Police Inspection Agreements Subtotal for Misc. Expenses
$19,276.60
$7,048.45
$14,802.38
$19,276.60
$7,048.45
$14,802.38
$38,181.87
$47,667.63
$69,000.74
$60,901.34
$63,783.00
$50,983.00
$99,083.21
$111,450.63
$119,983.74
Subtotal for Direct Costs
$843,519.60
$904,494.93
$1,006,001.64
Indirect Costs (Insert each year's approved rate in this cell) 2006-3.00%; 2007-3.87%; 2008-3.97%2
$26,574.74
$33,136.65
$33,964.91
SAFETEA-LU Documented CMV/Non-CMV Traffic Enforcement (if applicable, as documented below)
$ 2,847.05
$ 20,429.45
$ 8,135.85
Total MCSAP Eligible Costs Expended Federal Grant Funds Expended for the Fiscal Year (80%) Associated State Grant Matching Funds Expended (20%) Total Grant Funds Expended3
$ 870,141.39
$ 937,811.03
$1,048,102.40
$ 671,936.00
$ 705,457.00
$ 707,749.00
$ 167,984.00
$ 176,364.25
$ 176,937.25
$ 839,920.00
$ 881,821.25
$ 884,686.25
MOE Funds Expended
$ 30,221.39
$ 55,989.78
$ 163,416.15
Aggregate Average Maintenance of Effort for 2011
$
83,209.11
2 The ICAP rate runs on the State Fiscal Year (SFY) – July 1 – June 30. So with a federal grant awarded Oct 1 June 30 would be at one ICAP rate, with the last three months – July – Sept at another rate. To be able to calculate it properly, you would need to look and see what was billed from the start of the grant to June 30 and multiply it by the one rate, and then take what was billed July 1 and later and multiply it by the new rate.
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SAFETEA-LU Documented CMV/Non-CMV Traffic Enforcement (TE) w/o Safety Inspection Calculation: For use in calculating documented TE expenses not included in Personnel Costs above. CMV Driver Citations/Warnings Issued or Non-CMV Driver Citations/Warnings Issued to Improve CMV Safety (See State Programs Policy Reference Guideline SP-06-003-GE dated April 27, 2006) FY 2006
FY 2007
FY 2008
# of Citations/Warnings (w/o Inspection) Average Hourly Salary Average Hours Per Citation (i.e., 0.25 or 0.5, etc) MSCVE Documented TE Expenditures # Inspections Above PD Contract(s) Traffic Enforcement Activity Above PD Contract(s)3 Non-MSCVE Documented TE Expenditures
10 $18.82 0.25 $47.05 30 $2,800.00 $2,800.00
46 $19.40 0.25 $223.10 214 $20,206.35 $20,206.35
53 $23.46 0.25 $310.85 84 $7,825.00 $7,825.00
Total Documented TE Expenditures
$2,847.05
$20,429.45
$8,135.85
3 As each PD has a separate and unique contract, the following represents an approximate PD inspection rate. Level 1 - $ 90.00 Level 2 - $ 30.00 Level 3 - $ 25.00
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GRANT & CERTIFICATIONS DOCUMENTS Signature Authority Designation
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MCSAP-1 Grant Application:
The MCSAP-1 Grant Application is no longer required. Application is electronically filed at: www.grants.gov
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State Certification:
STATE CERTIFICATION - Fiscal Year 2011 I Dan Breeden, Director, on behalf of the State of Alaska, as requested by the Administrator as a condition of approval of a grant under the authority of 49 U.S.C. 31102, as amended, do hereby certify as follows: 1. The State has adopted commercial motor carrier and highway hazardous materials safety rules and regulations that are compatible with the FMCSRs and the HMRs. 2. The State has designated State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Division of Measurement Standards and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement as the lead agency to administer the CVSP for the grant sought and AK DOT&PF, MSCVE to perform defined functions under the plan. These agencies have the legal authority, resources, and qualified personnel necessary to enforce the State's commercial motor carrier, driver, and highway hazardous materials safety laws or regulations. 3. The State will obligate the funds or resources necessary to provide a matching share to the Federal assistance provided in the grant to administer the plan submitted and to enforce the State's commercial motor carrier safety, driver, and hazardous materials laws or regulations in a manner consistent with the approved plan. 4. The laws of the State provide the State's enforcement officials right of entry and inspection sufficient to carry out the purposes of the CVSP, as approved, and provide that the State will grant maximum reciprocity for inspections conducted pursuant to the North American Standard Inspection procedure, through the use of a nationally accepted system allowing ready identification of previously inspected CMVs. 5. The State requires that all reports relating to the program be submitted to the appropriate State agency or agencies, and the State will make these reports available, in a timely manner, to the FMCSA on request. 6. The State has uniform reporting requirements and uses FMCSA designated forms for record keeping, inspection, and other enforcement activities. 7. The State has in effect a requirement that registrants of CMVs declare their knowledge of the applicable Federal or State CMV safety laws or regulations. 8. The State must maintain the average aggregate expenditure of the State and its political subdivisions, exclusive of Federal assistance and State matching funds, for CMV safety programs eligible for funding under the Basic program at a level at least equal to the average level of expenditure for fiscal years 2006, 2007, and 2008. These expenditures must cover at least the following four program areas, as applicable: a. Motor carrier safety programs in accordance with 49 CFR 350.109. b. Size and weight enforcement programs in accordance with 49 CFR 350.309(c)(1). c. Drug interdiction enforcement programs in accordance with 49 CFR 350.309(c)(2). d. Traffic safety programs in accordance with 49 CFR 350.309(d). 9. The State will ensure that CMV size and weight enforcement activities funded with MCSAP funds will not diminish the effectiveness of other CMV safety enforcement programs. 10. The State will ensure that violation fines imposed and collected by the State are consistent, effective, and equitable. 11. The State will establish a program to provide FMCSA with accurate, complete, and timely reporting of motor carrier safety information that includes documenting the effects of the State's CMV safety programs; participate in a
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national motor carrier safety data correction program (DataQs); participate in SAFETYNET; and ensure information is exchanged in a timely manner with other States. 12. The State will ensure that the CVSP, data collection, and information systems are coordinated with the State highway safety program under title 23, U.S. Code. The name of the Governor's highway safety representative (or other authorized State official through whom coordination was accomplished) is Cindy Cashen. 13. The State has undertaken efforts to emphasize and improve enforcement of State and local traffic laws as they pertain to CMV safety. 14. The State will ensure that MCSAP agencies have departmental policies stipulating that roadside inspections will be conducted at locations that are adequate to protect the safety of drivers and enforcement personnel. 15. The State will ensure that requirements relating to the licensing of CMV drivers are enforced, including checking the status of CDLs. 16. The State will ensure that MCSAP-funded personnel, including sub-grantees, meet the minimum Federal standards set forth in 49 CFR part 385, subpart C for training and experience of employees performing safety audits, compliance reviews, or driver/vehicle roadside inspections. 17. The State will enforce operating authority requirements under 49 CFR 392.9a by prohibiting the operation of any vehicle discovered to be operating without the required operating authority or beyond the scope of the motor carrier's operating authority. 18. The State will enforce the financial responsibility requirements under 49 CFR part 387 as applicable to CMVs subject to the provisions of 49 CFR 392.9a. 19. The State will include, in the training manual for the licensing examination to drive a non-CMV and the training manual for the licensing examination to drive a CMV, information on best practices for safe driving in the vicinity of noncommercial and commercial motor vehicles. 20. The State will conduct comprehensive and highly visible traffic enforcement and CMV safety inspection programs in high-risk locations and corridors. 21. The State will ensure that, except in the case of an imminent or obvious safety hazard, an inspection of a vehicle transporting passengers for a motor carrier of passengers is conducted at a station, terminal, border crossing, maintenance facility, destination, or other location where motor carriers may make planned stops.
Signature Page Available only on .pdf copy. Signature________________s/o Dan Breeden________________________________________ Dan Breeden, Director,
Date__________________July 28, 2010_____________________________________
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Regulatory Compatibility Review: A MCSAP Review was conducted between May 4-5, 2010, in Anchorage, Alaska by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) officials and contractors. As of August 2, 2010 (CVSP upload deadline) the Alaska MCSAP Review Final Report has not been completed.
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Annual Certification of Compatibility -
In accordance with 49 CFR, §350.331(c) and §355, as Director for the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Division of Measurement Standards and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, I do hereby certify the State of Alaska’s laws are compatible with appropriate parts of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR’s) and the Federal hazardous Material Regulations (FHMR’s) as follows: INTERSTATE MOTOR CARRIERS Alaska commercial vehicle enforcement laws and regulations are compatible with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Alaska has adopted 49 CFR, Parts 107, 171, 172, 173, 177, 178, 180, 385, 387, 390, 391, 392, 393, 396, 396, 397, 399 and Part 395 with exceptions, Updated October 2005. INTRASTATE MOTOR CARRIERS Under 17 AAC Chapter 25, “interstate’ and ‘intrastate’ have the same meaning, with exceptions, for the purposes of Alaska adoption of the FMCSR’s under 17 AAC 25.200 and 25.210.
Signature Page Available only on .pdf copy. Signature________________s/o Dan Breeden________________________________________ Dan Breeden, Director,
Date_________________July 28, 2010_____________________________________
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PROGRAM CONTACTS MCSAP Contact
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Dan K. Breeden, Director [email protected]
11900 Industry Way Bldg M-2 Anchorage AK 99515
PH: (907) 365-1210 FX: (907) 365-1220 DIAP Contact
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Dan K. Breeden, Director [email protected]
11900 Industry Way Bldg M-2 Anchorage AK 99515
PH: (907) 365-1210 FX: (907) 365-1220 CDL Contact
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Whitney Brewster, Director [email protected]
1300 W Benson Blvd Ste 300 Anchorage AK 99503
PH: (907) 269-5559 FX: (907) 333-3220 AK State Troopers Contact -
Audie Holloway, Director [email protected]
5700 E Tudor Rd Anchorage AK 99507
PH: (907) 269-0316 Alaska Highway Safety Office Contact
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Cindy Cashen, Administrator [email protected]
PO Box 112500 MS--2500 Juneau AK 99811
PH: (907) 465-4374 SafetyNet Contact
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Jessy Falldorf, Admin. Clerk III [email protected]
11900 Industry Way Bldg M-2 Anchorage AK 99515
PH: (907) 365-1206 FX: (907) 365-1243
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ATTACHMENTS State Training Plan The State shall describe its CMV safety training plan for staff during the grant period, both National Training Center (NTC)-authorized and State-mandated training programs reflected in the line-item budget. States must submit Schedule Intake Forms (SIFs) and download State Training Plans (STPs) online by going to: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/NTC/Security/Login. A separate SIF must be submitted online for each course requested. Once all the SIFs are entered online, the STP will need to be printed/downloaded and included with the CVSP as an attachment.
State Training Plan Uploads The State of Alaska and the Division Administrator have been advised of the following uploaded NTC courses.
Course: 000000 – Advanced NAS Level I Inspection Course: 510009 – Passenger Vehicle Inspection Course: 530023 – Other Bulk Packaging
TBD December 7-9, 2010 January 11-14, 2011
From: [email protected] To: Fant, Blair (DOT); [email protected] Sent: Thu Sep 02 08:58:36 2010 Subject: SI Approved Your Schedule Intake Form (SIF) has been approved. To view details for this SIF, please log on to the NTC site and select profile in the upper right hand corner, and a list of your SIFs can be found under the “My Items” header. Note that once the SIF is approved, changes will not be allowed online. For more information contact NTC. Details: CLASS Course: [510009 ] Passenger Vehicle Inspection Date: 12/7/2010 - 12/9/2010 Number of Students: 20
APPROVED September 2, 2010 APPROVED September 2, 2010
Course Status: Open INSTRUCTORS Yes. Number Requested: 2 CLASS LOCATION MS/CVE
11500 Industry Way Bldg M Anchorage , Alaska 99515 POINT OF CONTACT Title: Lt First Name: Blair Last Name: Fant Office Phone: Mobile Phone: Email: [email protected] Address: Industry way Bldg m Anchorage 99515
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MATERIAL SHIPPING ADDRESS Same as point of contact address. NOTES
None.
From: [email protected] To: Fant, Blair (DOT); [email protected] Sent: Thu Sep 02 09:00:25 2010 Subject: SI Approved
Yes. Number Requested: 2
Your Schedule Intake Form (SIF) has been approved. To view details for this SIF, please log on to the NTC site and select profile in the upper right hand corner, and a list of your SIFs can be found under the “My Items” header. Note that once the SIF is approved, changes will not be allowed online. For more information contact NTC.
POINT OF CONTACT Title: Lt. First Name: Blair Last Name: Fant Office Phone: Mobile Phone: Email: [email protected] Address:11900 Industry Way Bldg M Anchorage Alaska 99515
Details: CLASS Course: [530023 ] Other Bulk Packaging Date: 1/11/2011 - 1/14/2011 Number of Students: 20 Course Status: Open
CLASS LOCATION MS/CVE 11900 Industry Way Bldg M Anchorage , Alaska 99515
MATERIAL SHIPPING ADDRESS Same as point of contact address. NOTES None.
INSTRUCTORS
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FY 2011 STATE TRAINING PLAN State of Alaska
Date: July 1, 2010
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ESTIMATE D TRAVEL COST
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OTHER COSTS
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FAIRBANKS
YES
$ 3,000.00
$ 3,600.00
Advanced NAS Level I (40 hours) Advanced NAS Level I Instructor Development (40 hours)
15
$ 6,600.00
Uploaded TBD 4, 2010 Uploaded-August
NAS – Part A (40 hours)
Class ClassDate Date--TBD January 11-14, 2011 ##of ofStudents Students––15 20 Instructors InstructorsRequested Requested––22 Class ClassLocation Location––Anchorage, Anchorage,AK AK Point Pointof ofContact Contact––Lt. Lt.Blair BlairFant, Fant,Statewide StatewideSupervisor Supervisor
NAS - Part A Instructor Development (40 hours) NAS - Part B (40 hours) NAS – Part B Instructor Development (40 hours) General Hazardous Materials (40 hours) General Hazardous Materials Instructor Development (40 hours) 15
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$ 3,600.00
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FY 2011 STATE TRAINING PLAN State of Alaska
Date: July 1, 2010
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Uploaded August 4, 2010
HM Security Contact Review (16 hours)
Class Date - January 11-14, 2011 # of Students – 20 Instructors Requested – 2 Class Location – Anchorage, AK Point of Contact – Lt. Blair Fant, Statewide Supervisor
Cargo Tank Inspection (28 hours) Cargo Tank Inspection Instructor Development (40 hours) Other Bulk Packaging (28 hours)
APPROVED 09/02/2010
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ANCHORAGE
YES
$ 3,000.00
$ 4,500.00
$ 7,500.00
ANCHORAGE
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$ 7,500.00
Other Bulk Packaging Instructor Development (40 hours)
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FY 2011 STATE TRAINING PLAN State of Alaska
Date: July 1, 2010
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TOTAL COSTS
Compliance Review (CR) (80 hours) CR Instructor Development (40 hours) New Entrant Safety Audit (80 hours) New Entrant Safety Audit Workshop (16 hours) New Entrant Safety Audit Instructor Development (40 hours) Electronic On-Board Recording Devices (16 hours) SUBTOTALS
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FY 2011 STATE TRAINING PLAN
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NO. OF TRAINE ES Passenger Vehicle Inspection (40 hours) Passenger Vehicle Inspection Instructor Development (40 hours) Skill Performance Evaluation Certification Program (40 hours) CMV Safety Programs & Grants Management (40 hours)
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State of Alaska Date: July 1, 2010 4 3 5 NTC DESIRED ESTIMATED Associate Staff TRAVEL LOCATION Needed YES COST /NO ANCHORAGE
YES
$4,500.00
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OTHER COSTS *
TOTAL COSTS
$4,000.00
Uploaded August 4, 2010
APPROVED 09/02/2010
Class Date – December 7-9, 2010 # of Students – 20 Instructors Requested – 2 Class Location – Anchorage, AK Point of Contact – Lt. Blair Fant, Statewide Supervisor
Drug Interdiction Assistance Training (hours of training is negotiated based on agency training needs) Preventing Discrimination in the Federally-Assisted Motor Carrier Safety Programs (16 hours)
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SUBTOTALS
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YES
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$ 4,000.00
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OTHER STATE TRAINING COURSES Please use this form to identify any other planned training not sponsored by the FMCSA National Training Center, but funded by MCSAP. As set forth in the Hazardous Materials Memorandum of Understanding between the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) and FMCSA National Training Center, specialized hazardous materials training is available through TSI. For the limited number of State MCSAP officers/inspectors whose responsibilities require more specialized and advanced hazardous materials training, the costs of the specialized TSI courses are MCSAP eligible expenses. At this time, TSIs specialized hazardous materials training includes Explosives, Radioactive Materials, Cylinders, Hazardous Waste/Substances, International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG), Infectious Substances and Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) training courses. The need for this specialized hazardous materials training should be identified in the Training Plan below and justified in the CVSP. FY 2011 STATE TRAINING PLAN State of Alaska Date: July 1 ,2010 1
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TOTAL COSTS
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SUBTOTALS (Use additional sheets if needed.) GRAND TOTAL OF TOTAL COSTS: $ 22,600.00
STATE TRAINING PLAN PURPOSE: The State Training Plan (STP) is included as an appendix to the CVSP and should include a best estimate of training needs required through the National Training Center (NTC). The STP is used by the NTC to schedule and prioritize courses. Consideration should be given when scheduling courses over time periods that include holidays as this will lessen the availability of out-of-state instructors. Every effort will be made to accommodate requested training, courses will be approved based on available funding, and, the availability of out-of-state Associate Staff Instructors if required. If out-of-state instructors are required for any course and have not been secured 60 days prior to the start of the course, the course will be cancelled and rescheduled. Priority in scheduling will be given to courses included in the original STP. FORM INSTRUCTIONS: Column 1: Column 2: Column 3: Column 4: Column 5: Column 6: Column 7: Column 8:
Course provider, course title and number of course hours. Indicate the number of personnel you expect to train during the fiscal year for each course listed. Identify the anticipated course location (i.e., whether the course will be taken in-State, or in another State, or at a regional training academy). Indicate whether you will need an instructor from the National Training Center to instruct this course. If you have your own in-state instructor(s), please answer no in this column. Estimate the total travel cost for personnel attending the training course, taking into consideration the number of people to be trained and the course location. Estimate the total cost of per diem (i.e., meals, lodging, misc. expenses, etc.) for each course, taking into account the number of students, days in the classroom and travel time to and from course site. Identify any other costs associated with each course (i.e., classroom rental, equipment, etc.). Total the projected costs associated with each course (columns 5 + 6 + 7), and at subtotal sum for all courses planned. Recognizing that not all training is MCSAP funded, this projection should equal the total amount budgeted for training in the CVSP.
In completing page 5 of the STP under Column 1, please identify planned training not sponsored by the NTC, including course titles and vendors (i.e., specialized hazardous materials courses, etc.). This should assist in planning all training needs to be funded through MCSAP and included in the CVSP. Please be certain to see the instructions included at the top of page 5 of the STP related to specialized hazardous materials training available through the Research and Innovative Technology Administration’s Transportation Safety Institute.
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State of Alaska, Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Division of Measurement Standards & Commercial Vehicle Enforcement 11900 Industry Way Building M 2 Anchorage AK 99515 Phone: 1 (907) 365-1210 Fax 1 (907) 365-1220 Web Site: http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve
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MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM C OMMERCIAL V EHICLE S AFETY P LAN
FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2011
July 30, 2010 To: Stakeholders Re: Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2011 Dear Stakeholder: I am pleased to enclose our Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan (CVSP) for Federal Fiscal Year 2011 (FFY11). This report provides information about our commercial vehicle programs and the results of the combined efforts of government and industry partners to improve commercial vehicle safety and security throughout the state. The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Division of Measurement Standards and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (MSCVE) is responsible for commercial motor vehicle safety and operations of Alaska. MSCVE is the lead agency responsible for planning, implementing and carrying out the safety programs and initiatives for the Department. The division engages in short and long term planning to ensure safe commercial vehicle operations and the free flow of freight within the state. Safe, reliable and efficient passenger and freight movement is critical in ensuring continued economic growth and development in our great state. This report is distributed to business and government leaders in the state. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or by email at any time.
Signature Page Available only on .pdf copy. Sincerely, s/o Dan Breeden Dan K. Breeden Director Encl. File
“Providing for the safe movement of people and goods and the delivery of state services.”
MSCVE Enforcement Units
Courtesy of U.S. Marshals
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CONTENTS & LIST
OF
TABLES
CONTENTS MISSION
AND
GOAL STATEMENT ..............................................................3
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................5 Program Evaluation Summary.................................................................................................................................. 5 FY 2011 Plan Highlights ......................................................................................................................................... 13
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION....................................................................... 17 STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ............................................. 20 Alaska CMV Crash Reduction – Rural Roads........................................................................................................ 21 Alaska CMV Safety Improvement – Second Truck Population .............................................................................. 24 Alaska CMV Hazardous Material (HazMat) Transportation Safety ........................................................................ 28 Alaska Passenger Safety, Motor Coach Inspections ............................................................................................. 32 Alaska CMV Safety Data Quality............................................................................................................................ 36
NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS ............................................................ 39 Driver/Vehicle Inspections ...................................................................................................................................... 40 Traffic Enforcement ................................................................................................................................................ 43 Compliance Reviews .............................................................................................................................................. 46 Public Education & Awareness............................................................................................................................... 49 Data Collection ....................................................................................................................................................... 51
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ..................................................................... 53 Financial Summary................................................................................................................................................. 53 Line-Item Budget .................................................................................................................................................... 54 Equipment Description ........................................................................................................................................... 56 MOE Calculation Verification Report...................................................................................................................... 57
GRANT & CERTIFICATIONS DOCUMENTS ................................................... 60 PROGRAM CONTACTS .......................................................................... 66 DATA ANALYSIS & TRENDS ................................................................... 67 ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................... 93 State Training Plan ................................................................................................................................................. 93
LIST OF TABLES TABLE 1. TABLE 2. TABLE 3. TABLE 4. TABLE 5. TABLE 6.
NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS/FY 2011 NATIONAL EMPHASIS AREAS AND STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES PLACEMENT SUMMARY .............. 19 DRIVER/VEHICLE INSPECTION ACTIVITY PROJECTIONS FY 2011 ................... 42 VIOLATION SECTION 49 CFR 392–TREND ANALYSIS (NOT QUOTA) (2007-2009) ................................................................................................... 45 NON-INSPECTION TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (TE) STAFF HOURS AND ACTIVITY PROJECTIONS FY 2011 (NOT QUOTA) ................................................... 45 REVIEWS ACTIVITY PROJECTIONS FY 2011 ............................................. 48 MCSAP BASIC AND INCENTIVE EXPENDITURES – TREND ANALYSIS (FY 20082010) ........................................................................................... 53
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TABLE 7. TABLE 8.
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FY 2011 PROPOSED CVSP BUDGET ..................................................... 54 MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FY 2011 MCSAP MOE CALCULATION .................................................................................. 57
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MISSION
MISSION
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GOAL STATEMENT
GOAL STATEMENT
ALASKA DEPARTMENT DIVISION
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TRANSPORTATION
MEASUREMENT STANDARDS
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PUBLIC FACILITIES
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT
The Mission of the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Division of Measurement Standards & Commercial Vehicle Enforcement is to enhance motoring public safety, protect public infrastructure and assure marketplace confidence and equitable trade. (NEW COMPATIBLE GOAL FOR 2011) The Goal of the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Division of Measurement Standards & Commercial Vehicle Enforcement is to reduce the number of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes below the rolling-three year average of 545. (CY06, 07, and 08 average is 545) The Fatality rate in Alaska has been (2005-current) under the FMCSA’s National Fatality Reduction Goal of no more than 0.16 fatalities per 100 Million Miles total VMT. With a baseline in 2005 of 0.10, Alaskan CMV fatality rates have been consistently below the FMCSA Fatality Rate since 2005, thus meeting Alaska’s previous goal on a consistent basis. As shown below, focusing Alaska’s goal on reducing fatalities does not produce any valuable or meaningful results due to that fact the number of fatalities are relatively small, thus creating wide swings in percentages. Alaska CMV Fatality Rate per 100 Million VMT 0.14
0.10
0.10 0.08
7 Fatals 5 Fatals CY05
4 Fatals CY06
5 Fatals CY07
CY08
Data Source: USDOT/FHWA, Highway Statistics (May 7, 2010); FARS
The State of Alaska will focus on the precursor to fatalities, crashes. Alaska’s efforts to reduce crashes and their possible causes will result in a goal consistent with the national goal, it will also produce meaningful, measurable results. As shown in the table below, the rolling-three year average for the prior three years (CY06, 07, and 08) is 545.
Alaska CMV Crashes as reported i n SafteyN et M ay 7, 2010
554
586 494 356
CY06
CY07
CY08
CY09
Data Source: SafetyNet, May 7, 2010
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GOAL STATEMENT
SafetyNet shows that 356 CMV crashes (reportable and non-reportable) occurred in Alaska during CY09. It is important to note that electronic transmission of crash reports for the Anchorage Police Department have been untimely, many crash reports ware uploaded into SafetyNet well after 90 days of the crash. Because CY09 crash numbers are incomplete, the rolling-three year crash average is based on 2006, 2007 and 2008 year averages. The crashes in SafetyNet, as previously mentioned include the following federally reportable crashes.
AK - Federally Reportable CMV Crashes Truck
200
Motor Coach
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150 100
22 13
50
4
67
32
14 25
2005
2006
2007
0
139 79
2008
2009
Data Source: USDOT/FHWA, MCMIS (March 26, 2010)
Through partnership agreements, training programs, seminars and joint planning meetings, the Division works to achieve the stated goal with the assistance of the following agencies:
FMSCA, Alaska Division Administrator State Division of Motor Vehicles State Highway Safety Office Alaska Court System National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Anchorage Police Department Anchorage Airport Police Department Alaska State Troopers Unalaska Police Department Valdez Police Department Ft. Wainwright (Military) Police Homer Police Department Sitka Police Department Wasilla Police Department North Pole Police Department Juneau Police Department Haines Police Department North Slope Borough Police Department
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Program Evaluation Summary: To ensure maximum operational effectiveness and efficiency, Alaska has dedicated MCSAP resources to support the following commercial motor vehicle programs:
Safety data collection Uniform driver and vehicle safety inspections Traffic enforcement Commercial driver’s license (CDL) verification and enforcement Hazardous materials training and enforcement Public information and education Compliance Review / CSA 2010 activities Equipment and services to support these activities
A review of the Alaska 2009 data indicated the following initiatives for highway safety are needed; CMV Rural Road Enforcement and 2nd Truck Population Enforcement. The 2010 CVSP contained these initiatives and they will continue as State Crash Reduction and Safety Improvement Objectives in this 2011 CVSP. Mobile inspections have been given a priority, given the majority of Alaska’s commercial vehicles and drivers do not regularly pass through a fixed weigh station. Since 2005, the State of Alaska has been successful in achieving the overall goal of highway safety and meeting Alaska’s goal of maintaining the CMV Fatality Rate below the National Rate (in Red) , as seen below.
Alaska CMV Fatality Rate per 100 Million VMT 0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.14 0.10
0.10 0.08
CY05
CY06
CY07
CY08
Data Source: USDOT/FHWA, Highway Statistics (May 7, 2010); FARS
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Revised Goal for the State of Alaska Alaska shares the FMCSA goal of saving lives and reducing injuries by preventing truck and bus crashes. The overall measure of effectiveness for the MCSAP program has been the Fatality Rate. Alaska CMV Fatality Rate for Federal Fiscal Year 2008 (latest complete data set available) is 0.10 per 100 million VMT. With a baseline in 2005 of 0.10, Alaskan CMV fatality rates are consistently below the FMCSA Fatality Rate, thus meeting Alaska’s goal on a consistent basis. However, focusing Alaska’s goal on reducing fatalities does not produce any statistically meaningful results due to the fact the number of fatalities is relatively small. (CY07-7, CY08-4, CY09 preliminary-2)1 Therefore, Alaska will focus on reducing all CMV crashes (Reportable and Non-Reportable) below a rolling-three-year average. As shown in the following table, the rolling-three year average for the prior three years (CY06, 07, and 08) is 545.
Alaska CMV Crashes 586
554
545
494 356
CY06
CY07
CY08
CY09 (incomplete)
CY06,07,08 average
Data Source: SafetyNet, May 7, 2010
In previous CVSPs the goal was that of the CMV Fatality Rate. The goal has been met consistently for over five years. A statewide crash reduction goal was never addressed in previous CVSPs. Therefore, FFY2011 will be the inaugural year for the Alaska Statewide CMV Crash Reduction Goal. The State has a goal to reduce CMV related crashes below the rolling-three year average of 545. (as seen above). Moving forward, individual State and National Efforts shall directly correlate to the Alaska Statewide CMV Crash Reduction Goal. Alaska’s efforts on CMV crash reduction will result in a goal compatible with the national goal and it will also produce concise, repeatable and measurable results. A summary of individual FFY10 State Specific Objectives and National Program Elements are as follows:
State-Specific Efforts, Federal Year 2010 in review Rural Road Crash Reduction Initiative – In keeping with the U.S. DOT Rural Road Safety Initiative and the Large Truck Crash Causation Study a clear risk to the motoring public is driver fatigue. “In crashes between trucks and passenger vehicles, driving too fast for conditions and fatigue were important factors cited for both drivers”2 In the FFY10 CVSP the State of Alaska proposed the following five year objective; to deploy the Mobile Inspection Station (MIS) and the Infra Red Inspection System (IRIS) to 10 rural locations for the purpose of CMV enforcement. The repeated, prolonged enforcement efforts in rural locations would produce a reduction of OOS rates, overall violations and crashes. Targeting analysis (’08-’09) in rural areas indicated an above average rate in Hours of Service (49CFR§395.1, etc.) violations in 10 rural locations. The purpose of this objective was to create a baseline for future deployments and the reduction of crashes by 2%. The effectiveness will be measured in FFY11 after the creation of the FFY10 baseline. Baseline area inspection data is underway in Eastern Alaska. The Mobile Inspection Station is deployed in Eastern Alaska with the purpose of conducting safety inspections. Currently only five rural areas are targeted, instead of the 10 rural locations proposed. The objective for FFY10
1 2
Data Source: USDOT/FHWA, Highway Statistics (annual series); FARS 07.01.2010 Hedlund,J., Blower,D., “Large Truck Crash Causation Study”, Publication #: FMCSA-RI-05-037, January 2006
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was changed to focus on Eastern Alaska in order to align with the Tok Weigh Station closure. Since the 2010 CVSP was originally accepted, funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provided the means for the reconstruction of the Tok weigh station and construction of a CMV inspection barn. The deployment of the Mobile Inspection Station, for the purpose of statewide rural road enforcement, will continue into the 4th quarter of FFY10. In FFY11 MIS deployments will resume in the 3rd and 4th quarters. MSCVE anticipates no challenges to completing the above-mentioned objective within the specified years. Safety Improvement: Second Truck Population – The Second Truck population does not regularly, if ever, pass through a weigh station. The inspection OOS trend (Weigh Station OOS rate v. Mobile OOS rate) on these trucks have lead to a conclusion that these second truck population carriers/drivers realize they have a low probability of being inspected and therefore driver training and vehicle maintenance programs are less emphasized. The performance objective of the Second Truck initiative was to reduce second truck population OOS rate to a level equal to the truck population that was regularly inspected at the weigh stations. The analysis of FFY08 and FFY09 2nd truck population data indicates that the “Alaska CMV Safety Improvement – Second Truck Population” State objective was not met. As seen in the following graph the difference between weigh station and mobile inspections increased during FFY09. In FFY08 the difference was 2.3 percentage points and in FFY09 it increased to 4.4 percentage points.
Alaska Weigh Station v. Mobile Inspections OOS Rates Weigh Station
Mobile
25.10%
24.40%
22.10%
20.70%
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FFY09
SafetyNet Snapshot June 24, 2010
Carriers who pass through fixed weigh stations generally have compliant trucks and drivers; OOS violations are less frequent than mobile operations. While the objective to reduce the second truck population OOS rate was not met in FFY 2009, the overall effectiveness of this objective is positive; increased attention to the second truck population have raised the OOS rates before lowering them. MSCVE will continue using highly visible CVEOs that are vigilant in their efforts in inspecting and violating CMVs that pose an immediate risk to all Alaska drivers. Enforcement efforts at roadside locations have visible violations (i.e. flat tire, non-functioning lights, seat belt, etc.) which upon further inspection, can lead to an OOS violation. The goal of reduction of roadside OOS rates remains consistent with the State of Alaska’s CMV crash reduction goal and therefore will remain the performance objective of this State Specific Objective. Training in Hazardous Materials – Hazardous Materials (HazMat) traveling on Alaskan roads present increased risk to drivers, passengers and the environment. The performance goal of training officers in Hazardous Material/Cargo Tank Inspections within 24 months was accomplished. Recently hired officers are to receive HazMat certification in FFY11 (see State Training Plan). The goal to inspect HazMat shipments in a timely manner was achieved with the certified officers.
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Alaska HazMat Cargo Inspections Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
Level V
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520
FFY 07
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FFY 09
FFY 10 as of 06.24.2010
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154
240
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132
167
212
235
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FFY 11 proj
SafetyNet Snapshot June 24, 2010
Enforcement officers have conducting HazMat inspections to remain certified and to date 538 HazMat inspections have been conducted. Passenger Safety, Motor Coach Inspections – During the summer months (May – September), a large commercial fleet of motor coaches comes out of winter storage or is shipped in from the continental United States, in preparation for tourists. The motor coach fleet in Alaska ages year after year, and MSCVE has been diligent in inspecting and removing unsafe motor coaches from the road. In an effort to reduce the number of motor coach crashes, safety inspections are conducted.
Alaska CMV Crashes Motor Coach
Truck
415
373
377
342 223
181
152
171
133
168
CY06
CY07
CY08
CY09
CY06,07,08 average
SafetyNet Snapshot June 24, 2010
As of June 24, 2010 the State has conducted 68 motor coach inspections.
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Alaska Motor Coach Inspections Level II
Level III
Level V
169
FFY 07
FFY 08
29 9
42
FFY 09
55 16
6
40
77 31
51
119
162
292
420
Level I
14
FFY 10 as of 06.24.2010
SafetyNet Snapshot June 24, 2010
The motor coach inspection goals of FFY09 were not attained and are not expected for FFY10. However the effectiveness of the program remains, due to the fact current 2009 data there have been no motor coach fatalities. Motor coach inspections during FFY09 and into FFY10 decreased due to a reduction in motor coach certified inspection officers. Recruitment of new inspection officers is underway in Anchorage and Fairbanks. Inspection officers hired during late FFY10 will undergo intensive classroom and supervised “hands on” training to perform size, weight, and safety inspections throughout the state. It is anticipated in FFY11 MSCVE will regain the certification of 6 officers and attain the inspection goals mentioned. Motor coach inspections are timely and complete in their upload to Safetynet and MCMIS as represented by the “GOOD” rating is SSDQ measures. Data Quality – During FFY10 the state had the performance goal to improve crash Timeliness from “POOR” to “FAIR” and Crash Accuracy from “FAIR” to “GOOD” as seen in the SSDQ measures. The FMCSA Overall State Rating Report currently has Alaska as “GOOD”. Both goals were achieved. Crash Timeliness improved from “POOR” to “FAIR” and Crash Accuracy improved from “FAIR” to “GOOD”. Increased crash reporting and training has attributed to the Overall State Rating of “GOOD”.
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In an effort to upgrade:
Non-Fatal Crash Completeness measure from “Insufficient Data” to “FAIR” Crash Record Completeness from “FAIR” to “GOOD” Crash Timeliness from “FAIR” to “GOOD”
Alaska will concentrate resources on crash report data transfer issues between the Anchorage Police Department, Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles and MSCVE.
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National Program Efforts, Federal Year 2010 in review Driver/Vehicle Inspection – Alaska continued their efforts to remove unsafe drivers and vehicles through its comprehensive commercial vehicle inspection program. Commercial vehicle officers conducted inspections throughout the state. Inspections were conducted on roadways (mobile), weigh stations (fixed) and at carrier terminals. The performance objective of conducting 9,000 statewide inspections will not be met. The Alaska comprehensive commercial vehicle inspection program is an effective program for safe Alaska roads. The program and its efforts serve as a frontline defense against dangerous drivers, unfit vehicles/loads and errant carriers. The effectiveness is evident as preliminary 2009 CMV crashes (356) are below the three-year average target (545). As of June 24, 2010 Alaska has completed 5,075 inspections for FFY10. Inspection completeness and timeliness, as seen in the SSDQ measures, has consistently been rated as “GOOD”. The unforeseen challenge during FFY09 and FFY10 was the reduction in certified enforcement officers (retirement, voluntary/ involuntary separations and medical leave). In an effort to address this challenge, recruitment of new inspection officers is underway in Anchorage and Fairbanks. Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
2550
FFY10 (as of 6/24/2010)
25
141
1000
1241
48
93
133
FFY09
25
2770
2488 1157
FFY08
Level 2
3500
42
38
267
222
FFY07
Level 1
4350
2956
2857
2821
Alaska CMV Inspections
4601
4505
2599
2206
FFY11 Proj
Data Source: SafetyNet, June 24, 2010
Alaska presents its own unique set of challenges. Weather is traditionally, Alaska’s largest challenge. Alaska has lengthy and extreme winters (October-March). Snow and ice accumulation at roadside locations (at times over six feet) and on the undercarriage (in excess of 1,000 pounds) of CMVs make NAS Level 1 inspections impractical and fundamentally dangerous for officers. As officer safety is a concern; the majority of vehicle inspections are completed during the 3rd and 4th quarters.
Traffic Enforcement – CVEOs are authorized to stop a CMV and perform a safety inspection on Alaska roads. In an effort to reduce crashes in Alaska, traffic enforcement actions are fulfilling the activities identified in §350.201(q)(2), Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers (CVEOs) are trained to, “recognize drivers impaired by alcohol or controlled substances.” Activities identified in §350.201(q)(1), are accomplished by requesting partner agencies provide roadside access to alcohol detection and measuring equipment. Alaska anticipated conducting 300 traffic enforcement actions during FFY10. These stops are an effort to curtail dangerous driving habits around large trucks, by the motoring public. As evident in preliminary 2009 CMV crash data the increased effectiveness of these front line enforcement actions are evident. The goal was accomplished during the 3rd quarter of FFY10 and traffic enforcement efforts continue. As of June 24, 2010 there have been 373 traffic enforcement activities. Alaska has met the performance goals set forth in the 2010 CVSP. There are no foreseeable challenges to meeting this State CMV Safety Program Objective in FFY 11.
Compliance Review –The State of Alaska had the objective to train and equip, at minimum, one Compliance Review certified enforcement officer to conduct 12 Compliance Reviews. As of July 8, 2010, the state has completed six Compliance Reviews and the State has conducted 34 assigned Safety Audits. Compliance Reviews are time and labor intensive. The all-encompassing Compliance Review is the largest timeconsuming enforcement activity. In a national effort to address this challenge, FMCSA has tested and made available the Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA2010) intervention model. The intervention model
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focuses attention on one or more seven Behavior Analysis Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Alaska will migrate to the CSA2010 intervention model in FFY11.
Public Education & Awareness – Public education and awareness activities are essential goals to educate the general public about sharing the road safely with commercial motor vehicles. Activities planned for FFY10 included: Staff a booth at the Alaska State Fair (late August), participate in “Click It or Ticket” campaign, conduct informational safety briefings with drivers/carriers and maintain an up-to-date website with contacts and events. The performance goals are ongoing and are anticipated to be met. As of June 24, 2010 the State participated in “Click It or Ticket” campaign aimed at CMV drivers. The Alaska 2010 CMV Seat Belt Survey is scheduled for completion in September. The one-stop MSCVE website is functioning better than expected. CMV drivers and carriers now have access to oversize and overweight permitting, Unified Carrier Registration fee information, PRISM registration requirements, statewide road conditions and various informative publications. Alaska has conducted nine safety briefings, one of which was on “Load Securement”. Violation analysis has indicated a load securement safety risk in locations through out the state.
Data Collection – See State CMV Safety Program Objective Data Quality (See page 9)
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FFY 2011 Plan Highlights: Enforcement has become more efficient and is using fewer people to provide increased presence. Advanced methods are being developed to screen (passively as well as actively) multiple commercial motor vehicles using Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). For FFY11, Alaska will focus a significant amount of resources to an overall crash reduction of (2% which is equal to 11 Crashes, and the violations that precipitate such crashes. Alaska will address five focus areas: Safer Drivers, Better Trained Emergency Responders & Outreach and Partnerships. To ensure maximum operational effectiveness and efficiency, Alaska will dedicate MCSAP resources to support:
Safety data collection Uniform driver / vehicle safety inspections with Seat Belt Enforcement CMV-related traffic enforcement; Commercial driver’s license (CDL) verification and enforcement; Hazardous materials training and enforcement; Public information and education; Compliance Review / CSA2010 activities; and, Equipment and services to support these activities.
A summary of the FFY11 State Specific Efforts and National Program Efforts are as follows:
State-Specific Efforts Crash Reduction Initiative –In an effort to reduce rural road crashes by 2% annually, utilizing ITS, MSCVE intends to deploy advanced mobile units to detect anomalies, inspect vehicles, check drivers and if necessary, issue OOS orders. The performance goal of the Crash Reduction Initiative is to reduce rural road crashes by 2% annually beginning FFY11. Enforcement activities and area crash rates in FFY10 will serve as a baseline for the deployment of the Mobile Inspection Station and the Infra Red Inspection System. The number of inspections are to be analyzed and reported quarterly. The inspections are to be timely in their uploading to SafetyNet and MCMIS, as seen in the SSDQ measures. Safety Improvement: Second Truck Population – The Second Truck population does not regularly pass through a weigh station. The inspection Out of Service (OOS) trend on these trucks has lead to a conclusion that the carriers/drivers realize they have a low probability of being inspected and may lack driver training and vehicle maintenance programs. The performance objective of the Second Truck initiative is to reduce second truck population OOS rate to a level equal to the truck population that was regularly inspected at the weigh stations. With the analysis of FFY08 and FFY09 2nd truck population data, the “Alaska CMV Safety Improvement – Second Truck Population” State objective has evolved. What started as non-weigh station enforcement objective has evolved into an urban enforcement/educational targeting tool. The activities planned for FFY11 are to conduct 3,000 mobile inspections. Alaska will continue mobile CMV enforcement with the use of MSCVE enforcement officers and local police department resources supporting the MCSAP program. The number of inspections are to be analyzed and reported quarterly. The inspections are to be timely in their uploading to SafetyNet and MCMIS, as seen in the SSDQ measures. Training in Hazardous Materials – Hazardous Materials traveling on Alaskan roads present increased risk to drivers, passengers and the environment. In an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and specifically reduce Hazardous material crashes by one (1) below the rolling-three year average of 6 crashes, Alaska’s proactive strategy is to educate CVEOs and enforce HazMat regulations statewide. Alaska is to ensure all new Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers attend the Hazardous Materials and Cargo Tank Inspection training courses within 24 months of hire and required inspections to retain certification Activities included to accomplish the performance goal include conducting 500 Hazardous Material (HazMat) cargo inspections. Inspections will be conducted at terminals, on roadsides and weigh stations within the state. If
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necessary, officers will violate and remove from the road, unsafe vehicles and drivers. HazMat inspections and certifications will be monitored quarterly and inspections are to maintain a ”GOOD” rating in Inspection Timeliness and Inspection Accuracy, as seen in the SSDQ measures. Motor Coach Inspections – A large commercial fleet of motor coaches comes out of winter storage or is shipped in from the continental United States, in preparation for tourists. The motor coach fleet in Alaska ages year after year. In an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and to reduce the number of Motor Coach crashes to below the rolling-three year average, Alaska’s performance strategy is to inspect and remove unsafe motor coaches and/or drivers from the road thereby reducing the risk of crashes. Key activities to attaining the performance goal include inspecting 200 motor coaches in FFY11. The motor coach inspections will be monitored to maintain a “GOOD” Inspection Timeliness and Inspection Accuracy, as seen in the SSDQ measures. Data Quality – The FMCSA Overall State Rating Report currently has Alaska as “GOOD”.
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In an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and reduce crashes (two) below the rolling-three year average, Alaska’s performance strategy is to upload complete and timely inspection and crash activity. The complete and timely uploading of inspection and crash data is paramount for enforcement targeting, thereby reducing the risk of crashes. Key activities to attaining the performance goal include upgrading:
Non-Fatal Crash Completeness measure from “Insufficient Data” to “FAIR”
Crash Record Completeness from “FAIR” to “GOOD”
Crash Timeliness from “FAIR” to “GOOD”
, Alaska will concentrate resources on crash report data transfer issues between the Anchorage Police Department, Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles and MSCVE. Alaska will concentrate resources on establishment of standardized crash data transfer protocol and the controls needed to ensure complete accountability. MSCVE will continue to promote enforcement contacts (2-5 per year) within the state to promote timely and accurate inspection data quality. As seen in states that currently participate in CSA, the migration to the CSA investigation model will increase DataQ’s challenges. Alaska has determined the increase in DataQ’s will be negligible and, in the short term, be absorbed with current administrative support staff.
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National Program Efforts Driver/Vehicle Inspection – In an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and reduce crashes (four) below the rolling-three year average, a comprehensive commercial vehicle inspection program is in place. To accomplish the goal of reducing crashes by removing unsafe drivers and vehicles from Alaska roads; activities include conducting CMV safety inspections throughout the state. In addition to conducting safety inspections, CVEOs enforce registration (operating) authority requirements under 49 U.S.C. 13902, 49 CFR part 365, 49 CFR part 368, and 49 CFR 392.9a by prohibiting the operation of (i.e., placing out of service) any vehicle discovered to be operating without the required operating authority or beyond the scope of the motor carrier’s operating authority. In compliance with the above mentioned §350.201(t)(1-2), at minimum, a Level III inspection will be conducted on CMVs in operation. Commercial vehicle officers are located throughout the state. All CMV officers are certified to inspect, cite and/or remove from service any driver/vehicle. Inspection sites are conducted on roadways (mobile), weigh stations (fixed) and at carrier terminals. Key activities to be accomplished include conducting approximately 7,100 CMV safety inspections. Approximately 3,100 Level III inspections will be conducted, representing greater than 30% of the total inspections. In an effort to ensure data quality, Alaska will maintain a “GOOD” rating on SSDQ score on Inspection Timeliness and Accuracy. Traffic Enforcement – The State of Alaska will continue enforcement activities to target errant drivers of and around commercial motor vehicles in an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and reduce crashes (one) below the rolling-three year average. Traffic enforcement activities will focus on driver violations by and around commercial motor vehicles: seat belt, improper lane change, speeding, etc. In order to fulfill the activities identified in §350.201(q)(2-3), professional development training (DIAP) in recognizing drivers impaired by alcohol or controlled substances and man hours for unannounced task forces and blitzes will be required in FFY11. In an effort to continue the Drug and Alcohol Interdiction Strategy, the activities (task forces and blitzes) will require additional funding and law enforcement partnerships. Currently the Alaska State Troopers and Local Law Enforcement assist MSCVE CVEOs by providing roadside access to alcohol detection and measuring equipment for interdiction activities affecting the transportation of controlled substances, as activities identified in §350.201(q)(1). Compliance Reviews – In an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and reduce crashes (one) below the rolling-three year average, MSCVEs strategy is to complete the migration of the Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010 investigation model. The CSA2010 investigation model enables investigators to systematically evaluate why safety problems are occurring, to recommend remedies, to encourage corrective action(s), and, where corrective action is inadequate, to invoke strong penalties. The State of Alaska will continue to have, at minimum, one Compliance Review certified enforcement officer. The activities include conducting six Compliance Reviews and six CSA interventions in FFY11. Public Education & Awareness – In an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and reduce crashes (one) below the rolling-three year average, public education and awareness activities play an essential role. The strategy is to educate the public (pedestrians, bicyclists, other drivers, etc.) about sharing the road safely with commercial motor vehicles. Activities planned for FFY11 include but are not limited to: Staff a booth at the Alaska State Fair, participate in “Click It or Ticket” campaign, conduct informational safety briefings with drivers/carriers and maintain an up-to-date website with contacts and events. Data Collection – See State Specific Effort – Data Quality (See page 14)
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Program Structure: The Division of Measurement Standards/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (MSCVE) of the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities is a comprehensive commercial motor vehicle enforcement agency. MSCVE is the lead agency enforcing operating authority, requirements under 49 U.S.C. 13902, 49 CFR Part 365, 49 CFR Part 368, and 49 CFR 392.9a by placing out of service any vehicle operating without the required authority or beyond the scope of the motor carrier’s operating authority. In addition to the laws pertaining to commercial vehicle safety and hazardous materials, MSCVE also enforces laws and regulations governing registration, size & weight, and over-dimensional loads. Additionally MSCVE enforces financial responsibility requirements under 49 U.S.C. 13906, 31138, 31139, and 49 CFR Part 387. Personnel: There are 48 positions in the Division with various levels of direct involvement in commercial vehicle enforcement: 1 1 4 30 1 1
Chief Training Officer Supervisors Enforcement Officers MSCAP Project Manager Research Analyst
1 1 4 1 2 1
Administrative Clerk Administrative Supervisor CVCSC Representatives ITS/CVO Program Planner Microcomputer / Network Specialist Transportation Planner
In an effort to have statewide CMV enforcement presence, the following officers conduct North American Standard CMV inspections within their respective areas. 14 5 1 1 4 2
Anchorage Police Department Alaska State Troopers Juneau Police Department Valdez Police Department Ft. Wainwright (Military) Police Homer Police Department
1 1 1 1 1 1
Wasilla Police Department North Pole Police Department Haines Police Department North Slope Borough Police Department Anchorage Airport Police Department Sitka Police Department
Activities: MSCVE uses multiple approaches for enforcement and compliance depending on each enforcement areas distinct issues and environment. Inspections are conducted at fixed facilities (weigh stations), roadside locations (IRIS van and Mobil Inspection Station), during traffic stops and at terminal locations. As part of the community outreach/education program, terminal safety inspections are conducted during winter months. Terminal inspections provide additional safety benefits for industry and training for MSCVE personnel. MSCVE partners with the Alaska State Troopers and Local Police Departments for targeted rural enforcement, outreach initiatives and to remove impaired CMV drivers from the highways. In keeping with the U.S.DOT Rural Safety Initiative, February 2008, Alaska will focus resources to Rural Road Safety in FFY11 and urban mobile inspections to “encompass a comprehensive approach, addressing five focus areas: Safer Drivers, Better Roads, Smarter Roads (ITS), Better Trained Emergency Responders & Outreach and Partnerships.”. Funding: To ensure maximum operational effectiveness and efficiency, Alaska has dedicated MCSAP resources to support the following commercial motor vehicle programs:
Safety data collection Uniform driver and vehicle safety inspections
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Traffic enforcement Commercial driver’s license (CDL) verification and enforcement Hazardous materials training and enforcement Public information and education Compliance Review / CSA 2010 activities Equipment and services to support these activities
MSCVE is funded through a combination of sources. The State of Alaska appropriations, Unified Carrier Registration receipts and the Federal government constitute 100% of the funding sources for all MCSAP safety efforts. The Division shall meet and/or exceed the 2011 budgeted Maintenance of Effort (MOE) amount and the required 20% grant matching by Unified Carrier Registration receipts and State of Alaska appropriated funding. MSCVE is financially sound and the information contained in this 2011 CVSP fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations at MSCVE, in conformity with accounting principals generally accepted in the United States of America.
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Table 1. National Program Elements/FY 2011 National Emphasis Areas and State CMV Safety Program Objectives Placement Summary
STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
National Program Elements &
Crash Reduction
Safety Improvement
FY 2011 National Emphasis Areas Driver/Vehicle Inspections - Driver-focused* - Enforcement of Federal Out-of-Service Orders (OOSO)*
HM Transportation Safety
Passenger Transportation Safety
p. 21 Activity 1
p.24 Activity 1
p.28 Activity 1
p.32 Activity 1
p.21 Activity 1
p.24 Activity 1
p.28 Activity 1
p.32. Activity 1
Traffic Enforcement
p.42 Activity 1
Compliance Reviews
p.45 Activity 1 p.48 Activity 1
Public Education and Awareness Data Collection - DataQs Challenges* - SSDQ Performance Measures* CSA Implementation*
Safety Data Quality
p.36 Activity 1
p.43 Activity 1
* Denotes a FY 2011 National Emphasis Area.
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STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES As required by §350.213, the performance-based Alaska Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan (CVSP) includes performance objectives to be achieved. Objectives include measurable and achievable benchmarks involving the safe operations of commercial motor vehicle drivers/vehicles in Alaska. The State Programs in the Alaska CVSP are as follows:
Alaska CMV Crash Reduction – Rural Roads Alaska CMV Safety Improvement – 2nd Truck Population Alaska CMV Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Transportation Safety Alaska Passenger Transportation Safety, Motor Coach Inspections Alaska CMV Safety Data Quality
*The SSDQ Ratings are available from FMCSA’s A&I Online website at: http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/DataQuality/DataQuality.asp.
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STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV CRASH REDUCTION
Alaska CMV Crash Reduction – Rural Roads YEAR INITIATED: Problem Statement:
YEAR
2010
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PLANNED COMPLETION:
2015
Alaska has extreme winters and vast distances between population hubs. CMVs on rural roads have a higher risk of crashing due to driver fatigue. Alaska has over 14,440 miles of road distributed over 656,000 square miles. Not all communities are connected by highway. Any and all enforcement and educational operation is time (actual man hours) and labor (training and equipment) intensive. Rural roads constitute approximately 75% of the 14,400 miles of road within the state. The rural corridors between cities are frequented by CMVs year round. Utilizing road classification and crashes found in SafetyNet; Crashes on rural roads represented 26.5% (2007), 18.5% (2008) and 18.9% (2009). The majority of crashes are occurring in urban areas (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Wasilla, and Juneau). The Alaska CMV Safety Improvement Objective – 2nd Truck Population addresses crash reduction in urban areas. As concluded in the Large Truck Crash Causation Study a clear risk to the motoring public is driver fatigue. “In crashes between trucks and passenger vehicles, driving too fast for conditions and fatigue were important factors cited for both drivers”4 In keeping with the U.S. DOT Rural Road Safety Initiative, MSCVE analyzed rural areas underrepresented by inspection activity in an attempt to target rural areas with above average driver fatigue violations. Analysis of the following rural areas indicated an above average HOS* violation rate (CY09 AK statewide rate 6.1%). # Driver Insp 16 77 130 20 51 20 44 4 *
Area CY2009 HOS vio. rate Glennallen 19% Tok 35% Delta Junction 28% Harding Lake 20% Healy/DNP 18% Nenana 40% Lower Dalton Hwy 66% Willow 25%
§395.8E
§395.8A/F1
False Record 0 17 19 1 2 3 10 1
No RODS 3 10 17 3 7 5 19 0
NOTE: In order to obtain an accurate account of “fatigue violations”, violations for §395.8 – Log violations (general/form and matter) were omitted for analysis. Given there were no violations for §395.1H1/2 – 15, 20, 70/80 HOS Alaska Property/Passenger, there is an indication drivers are deliberately concealing logbooks in an effort to avoid multiple 15, 20 and 70/80 HOS violations.
In the FFY10 CVSP the State of Alaska proposed the following five year objective; the reduction of crashes in rural areas by 2% annually and the reduction of OOS rates annually. Activities needed to accomplish the objective include the deployment of the Mobile Inspection Station (MIS) and the Infra Red Inspection System (IRIS) to 10 rural locations for the purpose of CMV enforcement. The repeated, prolonged enforcement efforts in rural locations would produce a reduction of OOS rates, overall violations and crashes. 4
Hedlund,J., Blower,D., “Large Truck Crash Causation Study”, Publication #: FMCSA-RI-05-037, January 2006
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STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV CRASH REDUCTION
Performance Objective:
In an effort to reduce rural road crashes by 2% annually and mitigate the crash risk of driver fatigue, the State of Alaska intends to deploy advanced mobile units to detect anomalies, inspect vehicles, check drivers and if necessary, issue OOS orders. The activities used to accomplish the above stated objective is to deploy the Mobile Inspection Station and the Infra Red Inspection System vehicle to 10 rural locations for the purpose of CMV enforcement, with the intention of returning on a yearly basis. The objective over the course of the project is to: 1. Reduce rural OOS rates (Annual decrease of 1-3%) 2. Reduce rural violations (Annual decrease 1-3%) 3. Reduce overall rural crashes (Annual decrease 1-3%)
Performance Measure:
The reduction, after the establishment of the baseline, reduction of OOS rates, number of violations and the number of rural crashes will remain the measure for this state CMV objective. Additionally, inspections done at the rural locations will be monitored for Inspection Timeliness and Inspection Accuracy, as seen in the SSDQ measures. Special Note: Alaska has extreme winters; the Mobile Inspection Station systems and Infra Red Inspection System have a decrease in capability in sub-zero degree weather. Therefore, the majority of deployments will be within the 3rd and 4th quarters of each federal fiscal year.
Status Update Section:
Baseline area inspection data is underway in Eastern Alaska. The Mobile Inspection Station is deployed in Eastern Alaska with the purpose of conducting safety inspections. Since the 2010 CVSP was originally accepted, funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provided the means for the reconstruction of the Tok weigh station and construction of a CMV inspection barn. Therefore, the objective for FFY10 was changed to focus on Eastern Alaska in order to align with the Tok Weigh Station closure limiting the focus to five rural areas instead of the planned 10. The deployment of the Mobile Inspection Station, for the purpose of statewide rural road enforcement, will continue into the 4th quarter of FFY10. In FFY11 MIS deployments will resume in the 3rd and 4th quarters. MSCVE anticipates no challenges to completing the above-mentioned objective within the specified years.
Strategy Section – Enforcement
Program Strategy:
The State will deploy the Mobile Inspection Station and Infra Red Inspection System vehicle to 10 rural locations for the purpose of enforcement.
Program Activity Plan:
The State will deploy the Mobile Inspection Station and Infra Red Inspection System vehicle, for the purpose of enforcement, to 10 rural locations within the following time frame:
0 deployment during the 1st Quarter of FY11
0 deployment during the 2nd Quarter of FY11
5 deployments during the 3rd Quarter of FY11
5 deployments during the 4th Quarter of FY11
Program Activity Measure: The reduction, after the establishment of the baseline, of OOS rates, number of violations and the number of rural crashes will remain the measure for this state CMV objective. Additionally, the number and location of inspections performed at these rural locations will be
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monitored for Inspection Timeliness and Inspection Accuracy, as seen in the SSDQ measures. Monitoring & Evaluation:
All enforcement activities will be recorded and utilized as a baseline for future analysis of State CMV Crash Reduction Objectives. Alaska will monitor and report the quantitative and qualitative progress toward meeting the activity goals to the Division Administrator. (Quarterly - Form 425 and MCSAP Formula Programs Monitoring Report) The State will also report any and all enforcement activities related to the Mobile Inspection Station and Infra Red Inspection System. A complete yearly summary, evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm).
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STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV SAFETY IMPROVEMENT Alaska CMV Safety Improvement – Second Truck Population YEAR INITIATED: Problem Statement:
YEAR
2005
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PLANNED COMPLETION:
2015
Analysis concludes CMVs and their drivers who do not regularly pass through a weigh station have a higher OOS rate than CMVs and their drivers the regularly pass through a weigh station. The majority of CMV crashes are in urban areas, away from weigh stations. Analysis of inspection data provides evidence of the continuing existence of two separate truck populations in Alaska. The “first truck population” consists of those carriers whose activities bring their CMV’s across the scales at weigh stations on a regular basis. These carriers know that their drivers and trucks have a high probability of being inspected and therefore devote significant resources to driver training and truck maintenance programs. The “Second Truck Population” does not regularly pass through weigh stations because they primarily operate in local areas of the state away from the weigh stations. These operators are commonly known as “local drivers”. These drivers tend NOT to devote significant resources to driver training and truck maintenance programs. Obtaining data from Safetynet (June 24, 2010 snapshot), the two truck populations have had the following annual OOS rates: FFY 07 non-WS inspections OOS 25.2% v. WS inspections OOS 26.3%. FFY 08 non-WS inspections OOS 24.4% v. WS inspections OOS 22.1%. FFY 09 non-WS inspections OOS 25.0% v. WS inspections OOS 20.7% With the analysis of FFY08 and FFY09 2nd truck population data, the “Alaska CMV Safety Improvement – Second Truck Population” State objective has evolved. What started as nonweigh station enforcement activities has evolved into an urban crash reduction and enforcement-targeting tool. Utilizing road functional classifications and crashes found in SafetyNet; Crashes on urban roads represented 73.5% (2007), 81.5% (2008) and 81.1% (2009) The majority of 2007-09 crashes are occurring in the urban areas of Anchorage (49.4%, 56.2, and 58.3%), Fairbanks (11.5%, 14.1% and 12.6%), and Wasilla (7.4%, 6.6%, and 5.6%). The following issues have arisen as crash risk safety concerns within Alaska’s 2nd truck population. CMV Drivers in violation for credentialing issues CMV Drivers in violation for size and weight, and load securement issues CMV Drivers - Credentialing FFY08 and FFY09 inspection data and officer feedback, reveals a strong trend in driver credential violations within the 2nd truck population. FFY08
FFY09
2.18% 35.19% 6.26%
1.34% percentage of total violations 383.23(a)2 (Operating w/o CDL) 23.76% percentage of total violations 391.41(a) (No Medical Card) 4.14% percentage of total violations 391.45(b) (Expired Med.Card) Data Source: A&I Online, FMCSA, MCMIS, Alaska Roadside InspectionsDriver Violations. Snapshot June 24, 2010
Inspections done at weigh stations in FFY09 increased from FFY08. Therefore, a conclusion can be made; as the percentage of inspections done at weigh stations decreases (FFY11), the
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STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV SAFETY IMPROVEMENT percentage of driver violations will increase. This is another clear indication drivers lacking the proper credentials do not pass through a weigh station and are frequent in urban areas. CMV Drivers – Oversize/Over weight Enforcement emphasis is placed on oversize/overweight CMVs because of the dangers to the road and public, concerning tire and axle load limits. i.e. A CMV (GVWR 12,000pounds) is loaded with rocks (25,000 pounds) on a axle designed for 12,000 pounds and tires designed for 12,500 pounds is placing extreme stress on the vehicle, possibly to the fracture point. Couple the structural stress to the force of the truck traveling at 50mph, the result is dangerous to the motoring public. As seen below, as inspections done at weigh stations increase, size and weight violations decrease. Therefore, a conclusion can be made; as the percentage of inspections done at weigh stations decreases (FFY11), the percentage of driver violations will increase. This is an indication size and weight violators do not regularly pass through a weigh station and are frequent in urban areas. FFY08 50.9% 0.07
FFY09 60.4% percentage of inspections at weigh stations 0.05
size and weight violations per inspection Data Source: SafetyNet Snapshot June 24, 2010
Traditionally, Alaska has lengthy and extreme winters (October-March). Snow and ice accumulation at roadside locations and on the undercarriage of CMVs make NAS Level 1 inspections impractical and dangerous for officers. As officer safety is a primary concern; mobile inspections done at roadside locations may be limited to Level 2 or 3 safety inspections and inspections resulting from traffic enforcement and crashes. Performance Objective:
The performance objective of the Second Truck initiative is reducing the second truck population OOS rate to a level equal to the truck population that regularly are inspected at the weigh stations. Alaska will continue mobile CMV enforcement with the use of MSCVE enforcement officers and local police department resources supporting the MCSAP program. Alaska intends to conduct 3,000 inspections with mobile units and quip local police departments and the Alaska State Troopers to conduct and report mobile CMV inspection activity. Based on previous years efforts and the limitations described in the Problem Statement, the following quarterly projections for FFY11 are: Quarter 1 – 200 inspections Quarter 2 – 100 inspections Quarter 3 – 1,000 inspections Quarter 4 – 1,700 inspections
Performance Measure:
The reduction of mobile OOS rates to those OOS rates of the weigh station will continue to be the measure. Additionally, inspections done at the rural locations will be monitored for Inspection Timeliness and Inspection Accuracy, as seen in the SSDQ measures. MSCVE will monitor and analyze the number of inspections uploaded into Safetynet to ensure complete and accurate data transfers (ASPIN-MCMIS-SafetyNet-SAFER). On a quarterly basis, inspection efforts will be analyzed and reported to area supervisors for target areas adjustments and scheduling enforcement efforts. All enforcement activities will be recorded and will be analyzed quarterly to the Division Administrator. A complete yearly summary, evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm).
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STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV SAFETY IMPROVEMENT Status Update Section:
FFY09 a total of 3,834 mobile inspections were conducted in the State of Alaska. The goal of 6,000 mobile inspections was not attained. Mobile inspections during FFY09 and into FFY10 reduced due to a reduction in MSCVE officers. With the analysis of FFY08 and FFY09 2nd truck population data, the “Alaska CMV Safety Improvement – Second Truck Population” State objective was not met. As seen in the following graph the difference between weigh station and mobile inspections increased during FFY09. In FFY08 the difference was 2.3 percentage points and in FFY09 it increased to 4.4 percentage points.
Alaska Weigh Station v. Mobile Inspections OOS Rates Weigh Station
Mobile
25.10%
24.40%
22.10%
20.70%
FFY08
FFY09
SafetyNet Snapshot June 24, 2010
During FFY10 a significant amount of resources were dedicated to mobile CMV enforcement. As such, Alaska can expect an increase in the difference between mobile and weigh station inspections. The difference is anticipated to peak in FFY11, followed by a gradual reduction. The reduction of roadside OOS rates remains consistent with the State of Alaska’s CMV crash reduction goal and therefore will remain the performance objective of this State Specific Objective.
Strategy Section - Enforcement
Program Strategy:
Mobile enforcement efforts will increase as new MSCVE officers are trained and certified. Enforcement actions on 2nd truck population carriers also provide a pathway to education. Trained and knowledgeable enforcement officers answer any questions CMV drivers may have. At times, drivers are unaware of new regulations regarding vehicle safety, it is these inspections that have a preemptive impact on overall crash reduction.
Program Activity Plan:
Alaska intends to conduct mobile inspections throughout the state. MSCVE will partner and provide CMV inspection training to local police departments and the Alaska State Troopers. Activities include conducing 3,000 mobile inspections throughout Alaska. Each inspection provides an educational opportunity for CMV drivers. The following enforcement activities (not quotas) for FFY11 are related to Alaska seasonal weather related limitations.
Quarter 1 – 200 inspections Quarter 2 – 100 inspections Quarter 3 – 1,000 inspections Quarter 4 – 1,700 inspections
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STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV SAFETY IMPROVEMENT Target areas for enforcement will be based on established State crash corridors, high crash areas; established by annual CMV crash mapping and The Freight Mobility Study (University of Alaska, April 2010). Target areas are subject to review and modification based upon quarterly analysis reports. Program Activity Measure: The number of inspections done at roadside locations will be measured against quarterly activity goals. Additionally, inspections are to be timely and accurate, as seen in the SSDQ measures. MSCVE will monitor and analyze the number of inspections uploaded into Safetynet to ensure complete and accurate data transfers (ASPIN-MCMIS-SafetyNetSAFER). Monitoring & Evaluation:
MSCVE will monitor and analyze the number of inspections uploaded into Safetynet to ensure complete and accurate data transfer. On a quarterly basis, inspection efforts will be analyzed and reported to area supervisors for adjustments to target areas and scheduling of enforcement efforts. Additionally, driver credentialing violations will be analyzed to suggest further enforcement/educational outreach to specific carriers. Enforcement/educational outreach actions may include but are not limited to CSA interventions, Safety Audits or Safety Briefings.
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STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV HM TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
Alaska CMV Hazardous Material (HazMat) Transportation Safety YEAR INITIATED: Problem Statement:
YEAR
2005
OF
PLANNED COMPLETION:
2015
Shipments of HazMat cargo on Alaskan roadways present increased risk to carriers, the motoring public and law enforcement personnel. HazMat cargo inspection requires increased knowledge and skills for drivers, officers and emergency spill response teams. In an effort to take a proactive crash and violation reduction approach, HazMat training and certification for new officers and yearly in-service training will be made available. Crashes (Reportable and Non-reportable) and resulting HazMat release are as follows:
Alaska ‐ HazMat Crashes (Reportable and Non‐reportable)
HazMat Crash
HazMat Released
12
6 4 2
3
2
1 CY07
CY08
CY09
3
CY10 (as of Aug, 31, 2010)
Source: SafetyNet, September 2, 2010
Performance Objective:
The proactive performance objective is to reduce Hazardous material crashes by one (1) below the rolling-three year average of 6 crashes, . Activities to support this objective include; ensure all new Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers (CVEOs) attend the Hazardous Materials and Cargo Tank Inspection training courses within 24 months of hire and ensure the required minimum number of inspections to retain certification conduct 500 HazMat Inspections at terminals, on roadsides and weigh stations within the state and respond to all CMV HM crashes. If necessary, officers will cite and remove from the road unsafe vehicles and drivers. Based on previous years efforts, the following quarterly projections for FFY11 are:
Performance Measure:
Quarter 1 – 50 inspections Quarter 2 – 50 inspections Quarter 3 – 150 inspections Quarter 4 – 250 inspections
The reduction of the number of crashes over the three year rolling average. In addition, the number of inspections conducted at roadside locations will be measured against quarterly activity goals. Additionally, inspections are to be timely and accurate, as seen in the SSDQ measures. MSCVE will monitor and analyze the number of inspections uploaded into
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV HM TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
Safetynet to ensure complete and accurate data transfers (ASPIN-MCMIS-SafetyNetSAFER). MSCVE will coordinate HazMat and Cargo Tank courses within the State (see Alaska State Training Plan) and ensure all new CVEOs attend and complete the course and maintain certification. MSCVE will report inspections and violations quarterly to the Division Administrator and analyze violations yearly for educational targeting (driver or vehicle) efforts in the following year. HazMat inspections will be monitored monthly to maintain a “GOOD” Inspection Timeliness and Inspection Accuracy, as seen in the SSDQ measures http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/DataQuality/dataquality.asp) Status Update Section:
Enforcement Efforts HazMat inspection goals were attained in FFY09 (979 inspections of a 900 goal).
Alaska HazMat Cargo Inspections Level I
520
Level III
Level IV
Level V
FFY 08
FFY 10 as of 06.24.2010
5
10
80 11
4
8
17
FFY 09
105
154
240
0
5
2
20
300
276 93
132
167
212
235
494
128
FFY 07
Level II
547
FFY 11 proj
SafetyNet Snapshot June 24, 2010
As of June 24, 2010, enforcement officers are conducting HazMat inspections. A total of 538 HazMat inspections have been conducted. (SafetyNet Snapshot June 24, 2010) Inspection timeliness and accuracy of HazMat inspections was “GOOD”, according to SSDQ measures dated May 21, 2010. Educational Efforts Due to lack of participants HazMat Cargo/Tank training for FFY10 was canceled. As recently hired/certified officers have 24 months to obtain certification, HazMat Cargo/Tank training will be offered in FFY11.
Strategy Section - Enforcement Program Strategy:
HazMat inspections on Alaskan roads serve to pre-empt crashes by inspecting and if necessary citing and removing from the road, unsafe vehicles and drivers. The number of HazMat inspections per year (by Level) will be compared to the yearly projections (not quotas). Inspections will be timely and accurate for future risk analysis.
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV HM TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
Program Activity Plan:
Alaska will conduct timely and complete inspections on HazMat carriers within the state. These inspections will be at fixed locations (weigh stations and carrier facilities) and with mobile units (mobile inspection station and roving officers). Level III inspections will account for at least 30% of the total inspections. Within the state, 500 HazMat inspections will be conducted. All inspection and violation trends will be analyzed for targeting efforts in the following years. The following HazMat inspections will be conducted:
80 Level I inspections 105 Level II inspections 300 Level III inspections 10 Level IV inspections 5 Level V inspections
Program Activity Measure: The number of HazMat inspections completed will be measured against quarterly activity goals. Quarter 1 – 100 inspections Quarter 2 – 25 inspections Quarter 3 – 125 inspections Quarter 4 – 250 inspections Additionally, inspections are to be timely and accurate, as seen in the SSDQ measures. MSCVE will coordinate one HazMat and Cargo Tank course within the State (see Alaska State Training Plan) and ensure all new CVEOs attend and complete the course and maintain certification. Monitoring & Evaluation:
All enforcement activities will be documented and utilized for future planning efforts. Alaska will monitor and report the quantitative and qualitative progress toward analyzing the two listed objectives and completing the two listed measures in the quarterly progress reports. A complete yearly summary, evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm).
Strategy Section - Education Program Strategy:
Ensure all new Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers complete the Hazardous Materials and Cargo Tank Inspection training courses within 24 months of hire and attend yearly inservice courses, and inspect the minimum required number of inspections to remain HazMat certified.
Program Activity Plan:
Coordinate HazMat and Cargo Tank courses within the State (see Alaska State Training Plan) and ensure all new CVEOs attend and complete the course and yearly in-service courses.
Program Activity Measure: Train 100% of new hires within 24 months and ensure 100% attendance of in-service training. Have all officers conduct required number of inspections to remain certified.
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV HM TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
Monitoring & Evaluation:
All educational activities will be documented as to time, content and audience. Alaska will monitor and report the quantitative and qualitative progress toward analyzing the two listed objectives and completing the two listed measures in the quarterly progress reports. A complete yearly summary, evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm)
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
Alaska Passenger Safety, Motor Coach Inspections YEAR INITIATED: Problem Statement:
2004
YEAR
OF
PLANNED COMPLETION:
2015
Crashes (precursor to fatalities and injuries) involving Motor Coaches5 have been increasing, on average, every year. During the summer months (May – September), a large commercial fleet of motor coaches comes out of winter storage or is shipped in from the continental United States, in preparation for tourists. About 883,000 cruise ship visitors are expected this summer (2010). In an effort to reduce the OOS violations of motor coaches, MSCVE is inspecting and removing unsafe motor coaches from the road. As shown in the graph below, while the total number of motor coach crashes for 2006, 2007 and 2008 hovers between 29% and 33%, the number of Reportable motor coach crashes is relatively small (CY06-14, CY07-13, CY08-44, CY09-22)6. Therefore, Alaska will focus on the total (Reportable and non-Reportable) motor coach crashes within the state, with a measureable goal of reducing all motor coach crashes by 2% under the three year average, which equates to a reduction of three crashes over a three year rolling average. . .
Data Source: SafetyNet, June24, 2010
The Bus Crash Causation Study Report to Congress, Nov. 2009, points to driver error as the “critical reasons for bus crashes in 90% of the cases.” The results of the BCCS were similar to those of the Large Truck Crash Causation Study, Jan. 2006. In Alaska. overall motor coach driver violations per inspection are increasing. The overwhelming driver violation is for hours of service (HOS).
5 6
The terms Motor Coach and Bus are communal in reference to inspections and crashes. MCMIS run March 26.2010
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
Percentage of Motor Coach Inspections resulting in a Driver Violation FFY07 11.9% Performance Objective:
FFY08 13.5%
FFY09 32.1%
FFY10 (as of June 24, 2010) 32.4%
The performance objective is for motor coach fatalities to remain under two per year and reduce crashes (one) below the three-year average (168). Based on previous years efforts, the following inspection projections for FFY11 are: 420
Alaska Motor Coach Inspections Level II
Level III
Level V
FFY 07
FFY 08
45
50
29 9
40
FFY 09
55 16
6
42
100
169
77 31
51
119
162
292
Level I
14
FFY 10 as of 06.24.2010
5 FFY 11 proj
Data Source: SafetyNet, June 24, 2010
In the past 6 years and in alliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Coach Safety Action Plan, (DOT HS 811 177, November 2009), motor coach enforcement efforts have focused on the following program concerns, to ensure safe motor coach drivers and vehicles on roadways. 1. Driver - Medical Certificates 2. Driver - Distraction and Fatigue (Hours of Service) 3. Vehicle safety - Lighting, Brakes, and Periodic Inspections) Performance Measure:
To measure effectiveness of the passenger transportation safety objective, the number of motor coach crashes will be reduced by three, compared to the three-year average (168) and fatalities are to remain under two per year. The number of Motor coach inspections completed will be measured against quarterly activity goals. Additionally, inspections are to be timely and accurate, as seen in the SSDQ measures. Inspection details will be obtained thru SafetyNet and reported to the Division Administrator on a quarterly basis. A complete yearly summary, evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm)
Status Update Section:
Enforcement Efforts Motor coach inspection goals were not attained during FFY09. Motor coach inspections during FFY09 and into FFY10 decreased due to a reduction in motor coach certified enforcement officers. Preliminary 2009 crash data (133 motor coach crashes) indicate enforcement and educational efforts have a positive effect on the motoring public. The preliminary 2009 motor coach crashes (133) are below the three-year average (168). During FFY11, MSCVE will focus special enforcement efforts on Commercial Vehicle Traffic operating in the towns of Skagway and Haines, two isolated communities located in the Alaska Panhandle. Although very rural, each of these towns is accessible by road from the main body of Alaska via Canada. Due to heavy seasonal tourist traffic Skagway, in particular, has ranked consistently over the past several years as one of the top 5 international
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
motor coach crossing points in the United States. According to the FFY10 Border Enforcement Grant National Technical Review Panel, the USDOT Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) report that 11,900 buses crossed the international border into the state of Alaska during 2008. To fulfill MSCVE’s strategies for this CMV safety program objective, MCSAP-Border Enforcement funds will be utilized. Inspection timeliness and accuracy were “GOOD”, according to SSDQ measures. Educational Outreach Efforts Utilizing FFY09 data regarding a 59% increase in motor coach driver violations, MSCVE has initiated targeted “driver” educational outreach programs.
Strategy Section - Enforcement
Program Strategy:
Inspections on Alaska roads serve to pre-empt crashes. Enforcement actions include inspecting and if necessary violating and removing from the road, unsafe motor coaches and/or the driver.
Program Activity Plan:
Alaska will conduct 200 timely and complete inspections on motor coaches within the state. These inspections will be at fixed locations (weigh stations and carrier facilities) and with mobile units (mobile inspection station and roving patrols). Traditionally, Alaska has a definite pattern of increased tourist motor coach activity.(May-September). Mobile inspections done at roadside locations are limited to empty motor coaches (with the exception of Traffic Enforcement) and crashes. Weigh Station inspections are done at the request of the motor coach operator. Based on previous years efforts, the following are the anticipated inspections for FFY11. 45 Level I inspections 50 Level II inspections 100 Level III inspections
5 Level V inspections
Program Activity Measure: The number of Motor coach inspections completed will be measured against quarterly activity goals. Quarter 1 – 5 inspections Quarter 2 – 10 inspections Quarter 3 – 150 inspections Quarter 4 – 35 inspections Additionally, inspections are to be timely and accurate, as seen in the SSDQ measures. Monitoring & Evaluation:
All enforcement activities will be recorded and reported quarterly to the Division Administrator. Alaska will monitor and report the quantitative and qualitative progress toward analyzing the objectives and completing the two listed measures in the quarterly progress reports. A complete yearly summary, evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm).
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
Strategy Section - Education
Program Strategy:
The State will obtain timely and accurate motor coach inspection data from SafetyNet for analysis. Motor coach violation analysis (on a yearly basis) will identify educational efforts for the following year.
Program Activity Plan:
The State will analyze motor coach inspection and violation data to determine the focus of future educational safety briefings. Educational literature will be offered and general questions will be answered. The State will conduct five motor coach Safety Briefings, with drivers/carriers, within a fiscal year.
Program Activity Measure: Educational safety briefings with the industry will be conducted by CMV officers and reported to the Division Administrator on a quarterly basis. A complete yearly summary of events and topics will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm) Monitoring & Evaluation:
All educational activities will be documented as to time, content and audience. Alaska will monitor and report the quantitative and qualitative progress toward analyzing the objectives and completing the two listed measures in the quarterly progress reports to the Division Administrator. A complete yearly summary, evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm)
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV SAFETY DATA QUALITY
Alaska CMV Safety Data Quality YEAR INITIATED: Problem Statement:
YEAR
2005
OF
PLANNED COMPLETION:
2015
Fatal and Non-fatal crash reports are not acquired and uploaded in a timely manner, due to the lack of established transfer protocols. Thorough analysis of data (AK DMV, SafetyNet, MCMIS, FMCSA a&i) and procedures, MSCVE has determined three main causations for the low SSDQ ratings in Non-Fatal Crash Completeness, Crash Record Completeness, and Crash Timeliness.
Access to reports. All reports (PD’s and AST) are relayed to the capital city of Juneau where they are uploaded into the state’s main repository; Department of Motor Vehicles. The only physical access to Juneau is boat or plane (weather conditions permitting). Over the past five years, efforts to extract data have been difficult and largely unsuccessful. Currently, we rely on Juneau and rural staff to forward (fax and mail) all CMV crash reports to our office in a timely manner. Questionable accuracy. The CMV crash reports that are forwarded to us are mailed photocopies of the original or a faxed copy. To date there are no established transfer protocols or controls. Of these crash reports supporting documentation is omitted or illegible. Timeliness in reporting of CMV crashes. In the past five years, complete and timely CMV crash reporting has been difficult because of two main factors: Lack of training in Juneau to forward CMV crash reports and the complete and timelines of crash reporting to Juneau.
As seen in states that currently participating in CSA, the migration to the CSA investigation model will increase DataQ’s challenges. Alaska has determined the increase in DataQ’s will be negligible and, in the short term, be absorbed with current administrative support staff.
Alaska DataQ Challenges Closed ‐ Action Taken
Closed ‐ No Action Taken 11
2 2
OCT
3
6
5 3
1 NOV
8
5
4
DEC
11
10
9
3
3
3 3
1
1 JAN
2009
5
4
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
2010
Source: FMCSA DataQ’s 09.01.2010
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV SAFETY DATA QUALITY
Performance Objective:
In an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and reduce crashes (two) below the rolling-three year average, Alaska’s performance strategy is to upload complete and timely inspection and crash activity. The complete and timely uploading of inspection and crash data is paramount for enforcement targeting, thereby reducing the risk of crashes. The final objective during FFY11, is the complete, secure, and timely crash data transfer between:
Performance Measure:
The State will improve the following SSDQ measures shown in (http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/DataQuality/dataquality.asp).
Status Update Section:
Police departments & Alaska State Troopers Department of Motor Vehicles (Juneau, the State crash repository) MSCVE
Non-Fatal Crash Completeness measure from “Insufficient Data” to “FAIR” Crash Record Completeness from “FAIR” to “GOOD” and Crash Timeliness from “FAIR” to “GOOD“
The benchmarks for the 2010CVSP have been met. During FY2010 Juneau Police Department improved its Crash Accuracy Reporting (SSDQ) to 100% and the Anchorage Police Department improved its Crash Accuracy Reporting to 100%. Moving forward, outreach efforts are on going with rural police departments and local enforcement officers. To date, outreach efforts have produced working contracts with: North Pole PD Juneau PD Valdez PD Haines PD Homer PD Alaska State Troopers Wasilla PD Problem: During October 2009 to May 2010 the Anchorage Police Department (APD) did not forward crash reports to Juneau. During FFY10, the challenge will be to ensure that the Anchorage Police Department continues to forward crash reports to Juneau. During June 2010 an informal temporary transfer protocol was established between APD and Juneau and scanned copies of Anchorage Police Department crash reports were electronically transferred to MSCVE. However, with no established controls in place, the actual number of crash reports (and any resulting fatalities) are unknown.
Strategy Section – Outreach Program Strategy:
During FFY11 establishment of a formal crash data transfer protocol is high priority. MSCVE will continue outreach activities to focus on promotion of TraCS crash reporting software and available CMV enforcement training. Additionally, MSCVE will provide technology and training (see State Training Plan) and assist in the support of rural areas with limited resources.
Program Activity Plan:
Complete data transfer issues will be analyzed at the state crash data repository level. Solutions on data transfer protocol will be addressed. Testing data transfer for completeness, accuracy and timeliness will follow. Quarterly controlled testing of transfer protocol to ensure good data for evaluations.
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
STATE CMV SAFETY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: CMV SAFETY DATA QUALITY
Outreach activities will focus on the promotion of TraCS crash reporting software and available CMV enforcement training. Program Activity Measure: The State will improve the following SSDQ measures shown in (http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/DataQuality/dataquality.asp).
Monitoring & Evaluation:
Non-Fatal Crash Completeness measure from “Insufficient Data” to “FAIR” Crash Record Completeness from “FAIR” to “GOOD” and Crash Timeliness from “FAIR” to “GOOD“
Quarterly reporting on data transfer progress and challenges will be reported to the Division Administrator. The State will report to the Division Administrator, any and all outreach and training activities related measures in A&I on a quarterly basis to the Division Administrator. All outreach and training activities will be recorded and will be evaluated on an annual basis for adjustments or renewal. With the approval of the Division administrator, Alaska will monitor and report the quantitative and qualitative progress toward meeting the objectives and measures in the quarterly progress reports. A complete yearly summary, evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm).
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS
NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS The State of Alaska, National Program Elements listed in 49 CFR 350.109, are:
Driver/Vehicle Inspections Traffic Enforcement Compliance Reviews Public Education and Awareness Data Collection
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS: DRIVER/VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
Driver/Vehicle Inspections Performance Objective:
Alaska shares the national objective to reduce crashes and injuries on roadways. Alaska continues to inspect commercial motor vehicles and carrier/driver credentials. Officers will continue to enforce Federal Out-of-Service Orders during CMV inspections. Inspection data is analyzed to identify violation trends and crash risk areas for enforcement targeting. The State of Alaska’s ongoing statewide commercial vehicle inspection program is a comprehensive program that incorporates partnerships with local police departments and the Alaska State Troopers to conduct CMV inspections throughout the year in locations throughout the State. In an effort to reduce Alaska CMV crashes (four) below the three-year average (545), both MSCVE and these agencies conduct North American Standard (NAS) Level 1-5 inspections. Fixed inspections are highly visible and mobile inspections are targeted at specific “high risk” locations, such as areas prone to CMV crashes, areas with a high density of CMV activity and rural areas where enforcement is absent. All commercial vehicle enforcement officers perform activities identified in §350.201(t)(1). Analysis of previous years’ performances project approximately 7,100 inspections during FFY11 will be conducted. Approximately 3,100 Level III inspections will be conducted, representing >30% of the total inspections. Alaska will maintain a “GOOD” rating SSDQ score on Inspection Timeliness and Accuracy as seen in: (http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/DataQuality/dataquality.asp). Traditionally, Alaska has lengthy and extreme winters (October-March). Snow and ice accumulation at roadside locations and on the undercarriage of CMVs make NAS Level 1 and 2 inspections impractical and fundamentally dangerous for officers. As officer safety is a priority, inspections done at roadside are conducted when a violation is clearly visible. Based on previous years efforts and the limitations previously described, the following inspection projections for FFY11 are in the following graph. Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
2550
FFY10 (as of 6/24/2010)
25
141
1000
1241
48
133 FFY09
93
1157
2488
25
2770
2599 FFY08
Level 2
3500
42
38
267
222 FFY07
Level 1
4350
2956
2857
2206
2821
Alaska CMV Inspections
4601
4505
FFY11 Proj
Data Source: SafetyNet, June 24, 2010
Performance Measure:
The reduction of violations and the number of crashes (four) below the three-year average will remain the measure for this national CMV objective. Additionally, quarterly inspection goals will be monitored for Inspection Timeliness and Inspection Accuracy, as seen in the SSDQ measures. MSCVE will monitor and analyze the number of inspections uploaded into Safetynet to ensure complete and accurate data transfers (ASPIN-MCMIS-SafetyNet-SAFER)
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS: DRIVER/VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
Strategy Section - Enforcement Program Strategy:
MSCVE will continue CMV enforcement with inspection activity within Alaska.
Program Activity Plan:
The State will conduct commercial motor vehicle inspections and activities identified in §350.201(t)(1) at roadside areas (Mobile Inspection Station , CVEO patrols and enforcement partnerships), fixed sites (weigh stations) and carrier terminals throughout the state. Inspections, crash data and traffic volumes will be analyzed for effective enforcement targeting. Based on previous years efforts and the limitations previously described, the following quarterly projections for FFY11 are: Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
2550
FFY10 (as of 6/24/2010)
25
141
1000
1241
48
133
FFY09
93
1157
2488
25
2770
2599
FFY08
Level 2
3500
42
38
267
222
FFY07
Level 1
4350
2956
2857
2206
2821
Alaska CMV Inspections
4601
4505
FFY11 Proj
Data Source: SafetyNet, June 23, 2010
Special Note: Mobile Inspections will be conducted primarily during May-September because large tractor-trailers may accumulate up to 1,500 lbs of ice. This ice is a hazard to officers therefore, Level I and Level II inspections conducted be done with caution. Terminal inspections provide additional safety benefits to carriers and officers because they are conducted during the winter months for training purposes. Program Activity Measure: Quarterly inspection activities will be measured against quarterly goals. Quarter 1 – 1,000 inspections Quarter 2 – 500 inspections Quarter 3 – 3,500 inspections Quarter 4 – 2,100 inspections Additionally, inspections will be monitored to maintain a “GOOD” in Inspection Timeliness and Inspection Accuracy, as seen in the SSDQ measures.7 A “GOOD” measure in SSDQ for inspections ensures inspection data will be timely and accurate for quarterly analysis. Monitoring & Evaluation:
7
MSCVE will monitor and analyze the number of inspections uploaded into Safetynet to ensure complete and accurate data transfers (ASPIN-MCMIS-SafetyNet-SAFER). A complete yearly summary, evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports.
http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/DataQuality/dataquality.asp
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS: DRIVER/VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
FY 2011 - Driver/Vehicle Inspection Activity Projections: Table 2. Driver/Vehicle Inspection Activity Projections FY 2011 Inspection Level
Non-HM Truck
HM Truck
Motorcoach
Other
Number
Number
Number
Number
Total Number
Percent
Level I
2,425
80
45
0
2,550
35.9
Level II
845
105
50
0
1,000
14.1
Level III
3,100
300
100
0
3,500
49.3
Level IV
15
10
0
0
25
0.4
Level V
15
5
5
0
25
0.4
7,100
100.0
Total 6,400 500 200 0 Notes: *Motorcoach includes school bus, +9 passanger bus, and limo vehicles.
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS: TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
Traffic Enforcement Performance Objective:
The State of Alaska will target traffic enforcement actions by and around commercial motor vehicles in an effort to reduce crashes below the three-year average (545). Alaska has a clear objective to reduce crashes (one) by changing unsafe and aggressive driving behavior by and around commercial motor vehicles. Commercial motor vehicle officers have authority to conduct traffic enforcement stops on commercial motor vehicles. The State of Alaska’s statewide commercial vehicle traffic enforcement program is comprehensive in that we utilize partnerships with local police departments and the Alaska State Troopers. Enforcement actions take place throughout the year in various locations, both announced and unannounced. Enforcement actions are timed at specific “high risk” locations; areas prone to crashes, areas with a high density of citation action and rural areas where enforcement is absent. Traffic enforcement stops are also conducted to curtail dangerous driving habits around large trucks, by the motoring public. Based on previous years activities, approximately 500 traffic enforcement actions will take place. Commercial vehicle officers are trained in; traffic stop techniques, drug and alcohol interdiction (DIAP) and speed gun (LIDAR) use.
Performance Measure:
The State of Alaska will continue enforcement activities to target errant drivers of and around commercial motor vehicles in an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and reduce crashes (one) below the rolling-three year average. Traffic enforcement activities will focus on driver violations by and around commercial motor vehicles: seat belt, improper lane change, speeding, etc. The number of traffic enforcement actions done at roadside locations will be measured against yearly activity goals (500). Additionally, inspections conducted in conjunction with traffic enforcement actions are to be timely and accurate, as seen in the SSDQ measures. MSCVE will monitor and analyze the number of inspections uploaded into Safetynet to ensure complete and accurate data transfers (ASPIN-MCMIS-SafetyNet-SAFER). Additionally traffic enforcement activities where a safety inspection is not conducted will account for less than 5% of basic MCSAP funds.
Strategy Section - Enforcement Program Strategy:
Traffic enforcement operations will focus on driver violations by and around commercial motor vehicles: following too closely, improper lane change and speeding, etc. Additionally, interdiction activities affecting the transportation of controlled substances, as activities identified in §350.201(q)(1-3).
Program Activity Plan:
Roving patrols will target unsafe driver actions of commercial motor vehicles and surrounding vehicles. Traffic enforcement operations will focus on driver violations by and around commercial motor vehicles: following too closely, improper lane change, speeding, etc. The recent shift to roadside inspections has increased the number of Traffic Enforcement actions. Based on previous years efforts, Alaska will conduct approximately 500 traffic enforcement activities in conjunction with a safety inspection.
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS: TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
Alaska Traffic Enforcement Activities 632 500 373 172 104
FFY07
FFY08
FFY09
FFY10 as of 06.24.2010
FFY11 proj.
Data Source: SafetyNet, June 24, 2010
Traffic enforcement activities where a safety inspection is not conducted will account for less than 5% of basic MCSAP funds. Program Activity Measure: The number of traffic enforcement actions performed at roadside locations will be measured against yearly activity goals (500). Additionally, inspections conducted in conjunction with traffic enforcement actions are to be timely and accurate, as seen in the SSDQ measures. MSCVE will monitor and analyze the number of inspections uploaded into Safetynet to ensure complete and accurate data transfers (ASPIN-MCMIS-SafetyNet-SAFER). Additionally traffic enforcement activities where a safety inspection is not conducted will account for less than 5% of basic MCSAP funds. Monitoring & Evaluation:
The State of Alaska will report quarterly to the Division Administrator, and a yearly evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm).
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Violation Trend Analysis Table (2007-2009): Table 3. Violation Section 49 CFR 392–Trend Analysis (Not Quota) (2007-2009) FY
D1
D2
D3
2009
2290
545
289
2008
1519
685
2007
1326
533
D4
D5
V1
V2
V3
V4
8
1623
1612
2599
486
207
96
9
1461
1951
2652
576
106
8
1360
2058
4266
626
V5
V6
HM
982
4789
305
214
1126
5474
205
190
1023
5348
234
Driver Violations:
Vehicle Violations:
D1 – Documents – Medical Certificate – Misc. Hours of Service – False Records – No RODS/RODS not current D2 – Size & Weight D3 – Driving Actions D4 – Prohibited Items – Drugs – Alcohol – Radar Detectors D5 – Other Driver Violations
V1 – Brakes V2 – Lighting V3 – Load Securement V4 – Steering Mechanism V5 – Periodic Inspection V6 – Misc. – Emergency Equipment – Other Vehicle Defects
Hazardous Material Violations: HM – All
Non-Inspection Traffic Enforcement (TE) Staff Hours and Activity Projections FY 2011 - (Not Quota): Table 4. Non-Inspection Traffic Enforcement (TE) Staff Hours and Activity Projections FY 2011 (Not Quota) Traffic Enforcement
Staff Hours
Penalty Citations
Written Warnings
CMV TE
500
0
0
Non-CMV TE
50 *
0
0
Total
500
0
0
* Non-CMV Traffic Enforcement does not exceed 5% of MCSAP Basic Funds
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Compliance Reviews Performance Objective:
To further reduce the risk of crashes, the State of Alaska will continue the statewide interstate* Compliance Review program. In FFY11, MSCVE will begin the migration to the Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010 investigation model. The 1984 Motor Carrier Safety Act directed the U.S. DOT to establish safety fitness standards for carriers. This established the safety fitness determination process and rating system based on on-site compliance reviews. The benefit will be an improved level of safety in the operation of commercial motor vehicles. In FFY11, MSCVE will begin the migration to the Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010 investigation model. The CSA2010 investigation model enables investigators to systematically evaluate why safety problems are occurring, to recommend remedies, to encourage corrective action(s), and, where corrective action is inadequate, to invoke strong penalties. Due to the fact that Alaska has only one Compliance Review certified enforcement officer, expanded participation of Compliance Reviews is not feasible. However, Alaska will continue the practice to conduct six Compliance Reviews and six CSA investigations in FFY11. It is anticipated that the increased efficiency of both the Compliance Review Program itself coupled with the increased safety measures of CSA2010 will contribute to the reduction of crashes. *Note: Currently, despite past attempts to introduce legislation, Alaska has no statutory authority to conduct intrastate compliance reviews. Alaska will once again attempt to introduce legislation to gain statutory authority to conduct intrastate compliance reviews within a year.
Performance Measure:
In an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and reduce crashes (one) below the rolling-three year average, MSCVEs strategy is complete the migration to the Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010 investigation model. Additionally the State will: Monitor and analyze the number of Compliance Reviews/CSA investigations uploaded to MCMIS to ensure complete and accurate data transfers. Measure violation/crash/fatality rates per 100 power units of the combined pre and post compliance review carriers, on a yearly basis Monitor the efficiency and productivity of the Compliance Review Officer. MSCVE will monitor and analyze the number of Compliance Reviews/CSA investigations uploaded to MCMIS to ensure complete and accurate data transfers.
Strategy Section – Enforcement/Educational Outreach Program Strategy:
The efficiency, productivity, quality and uniformity of the Compliance Review program is dependent on the work of the single Compliance Review officer. The officer attended a weeklong compliance review enforcement course, and has been working on increasing the efficiency, quality and uniformity of the program. The officer will continue to identify at-risk carriers for Compliance Review and determine carriers’ compliance with federal/state safety
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regulations. If investigations indicate necessary action, the officer will follow up with identified carriers to address safety questions or concerns. Program Activity Plan:
Perform at least 12 Targeted Compliance Reviews/CSA investigations. The efficiency, productivity, quality and uniformity of the Compliance Review program is dependent on the work of the Compliance Review officer. The officer attended a week-long compliance review enforcement course, and has been working on increasing the efficiency, quality and uniformity of the program.
Program Activity Measure: MSCVE will monitor and analyze the number of Compliance Reviews/CSA investigations uploaded to MCMIS to ensure complete and accurate data transfers.
Monitoring & Evaluation:
As this is the inaugural year for the CSA investigations model, all Compliance Reviews/CSA investigations will be reported on a quarterly basis to the Division Administrator. The DOT number of identified high risk carriers will be forwarded to the Division Administrator and supervisors as they are identified.
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NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS: COMPLIANCE REVIEWS
Reviews Activity Projections FY 2011: Table 5. Reviews Activity Projections FY 2011 Type of Operation Review Type Motor Carrier Safety Compliance Reviews Total Passenger CRs HM CRs Non-Rated Reviews (excludes CSA Investigations & Security Contact Reviews (SCRs)) CSA Offsite InvestigationsTotal HM CSA Offsite CSA Onsite Focused Investigation Total HM CSA Onsite Focused CSA Onsite Comprehensive Investigation Total Passenger CSA Onsite Comprehensive HM CSA Onsite Comprehensive CSA Investigations Total Security Contact Reviews (SCRs)
Interstate Carrier
Intrastate Carrier
Cargo Tank Facility, Shipper
6
6
6
Cargo Tank Facility Reviews Shipper Reviews Reviews Subtotals: REVIEWS TOTAL:
12 12
Note: The State of Alaska has not implemented bail schedule for intrastate carriers, CSA investigations will be limited to interstate carriers only.
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FY 2011 MCSAP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY PLAN
NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS: PUBLIC EDUCATION & AWARENESS
Public Education & Awareness Performance Objective:
Outreach efforts improve the CMV awareness of all highway users to minimize the risk of a crash with a large truck, and the resulting injury and/or fatality. Through outreach and education efforts the State will o Staff a booth at the Alaska State Fair o Participate in “Click It or Ticket” campaign o Conduct informational safety briefings with drivers and carriers o Maintain a current web-site for driver/carrier information, contacts and regulatory actions With successful education and outreach programs that target all pedestrians and drivers, Alaska will continue to reduce the risk of crash and remain under the FMCSA National CMV Fatality Goal of 0.16 fatalities /100 million VMT) and reducing crashes on Alaska roads.
Performance Measure:
In an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and reduce crashes (one) below the rolling-three year average, public education and awareness activities play an essential role. The strategy is to educate the public (pedestrians, bicyclists, other drivers, etc.) about sharing the road safely with commercial motor vehicles.
Strategy Section – Education and Outreach Program Strategy:
The fundamental strategy is to educate the public (pedestrians, bicyclists, other drivers, etc.) about sharing the road safely with commercial motor vehicles. The State of Alaska will continue the current Public Education and Awareness Programs. Additionally, Alaska will continue working with commercial vehicle safety stakeholders to develop and deploy new avenues of timely information and effective outreach.
Program Activity Plan:
The State of Alaska will perform the following Education and Outreach efforts: o Staff a booth at the Alaska State Fair (August/September 2011) o Participate in “Click It or Ticket” campaign (4 weeks including Memorial Day weekend 2011) o Conduct informational safety briefings with drivers and carriers o Maintain a current web-site for driver/carrier information, contacts and changes in regulations o Conduct a safety meeting with the Anchorage Bicycle Club to heighten awareness of the hazards of bicycling around CMV’s.
Program Activity Measure: The State will measure activities as they are completed, as follows: o Report actual man hours utilized for staffing a booth at the Alaska State Fair (7.5 hrs x 12 days = 90 hours) o Report actual man hours utilized for the Participation in the “Click It or Ticket” campaign (4 hrs/day x 20 days = 80 hours) o Report the number and locations of formational safety briefings with drivers and carriers conducted. o Report the information on and hours utilized to maintain current web-site for driver/carrier information, contacts and regulatory actions (3hrs/week x 52 = 156 hrs)
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Monitoring & Evaluation:
The State of Alaska will monitor progress as each effort occurs and report quarterly to the Division Administrator.
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NATIONAL PROGRAM ELEMENTS: DATA COLLECTION
Data Collection Performance Objective:
In an effort to remain under the 0.16 fatalities /100 million total VMT target and reduce crashes (two) below the rolling-three year average, Alaska’s performance strategy is to upload complete and timely inspection and crash activity. The complete and timely uploading of inspection and crash data is paramount for enforcement targeting, thereby reducing the risk of crashes. The final objective is the complete, secure, and timely crash data transfer between Police departments, Alaska State Troopers, Department of Motor Vehicles and MSCVE. Thorough analysis of data (AK DMV, SafetyNet, MCMIS) and procedures, MSCVE has determined three main causations for the sub-par SSDQ ratings in Non-Fatal Crash Completeness, Crash Record Completeness, and Crash Timeliness.
Access to reports. All reports (PD’s and AST) are relayed to the capital city of Juneau where they are uploaded into the state’s main repository; Department of Motor Vehicles. The only physical access to Juneau is boat or plane (weather conditions permitting). Over the past five years, efforts to extract data have been difficult and largely unsuccessful. Currently, we rely on Juneau and rural staff to forward (fax and mail) all CMV crash reports to our office in a timely manner. Questionable accuracy. The CMV crash reports that are forwarded to us are mailed photocopies of the original or a faxed copy. To date there are no established transfer protocols or controls. Of these crash reports supporting documentation is omitted or illegible. Timeliness in reporting of CMV crashes. In the past five years, complete and timely CMV crash reporting has been difficult because of two main factors: Lack of training in Juneau to forward CMV crash reports and the complete and timelines of crash reporting to Juneau.
As seen in states that currently participating in CSA, the migration to the CSA investigation model will increase DataQ’s challenges. Alaska has determined the increase in DataQ’s will be negligible and, in the short term, be absorbed with current administrative support staff.
Alaska DataQ Challenges Closed ‐ Action Taken
Closed ‐ No Action Taken 11
2 2
OCT
3
2009
6
5 3
1 NOV
8
5
4
DEC
11
10
9
3
3
3 3
1
1 JAN
5
4
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
2010 Source: FMCSA DataQ’s 09.01.2010
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Performance Measure:
The state will improve the following SSDQ measures as seen in (http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/DataQuality/dataquality.asp).
Non-Fatal Crash Completeness measure from “Insufficient Data” to “FAIR” Crash Record Completeness from “FAIR” to “GOOD” and Crash Timeliness from “FAIR” to “GOOD“
Strategy Section - Outreach Program Strategy:
During FFY11 establishment of a formal crash data transfer protocol is high priority. MSCVE will continue outreach activities to focus on promotion of TraCS crash reporting software and available CMV enforcement training. Additionally, MSCVE will provide technology and training (see State Training Plan) and assist in the support of rural areas with limited resources.
Program Activity Plan:
Complete data transfer issues will be analyzed at the state crash data repository level. Solutions on data transfer protocol will be addressed on a case by case basis. Testing data transfer for completeness, accuracy and timeliness will follow. Quarterly controlled testing of transfer protocol to ensure good data for evaluations. Outreach activities will focus on the promotion of TraCS crash reporting software and available CMV enforcement training.
Program Activity Measure: The state will improve the following SSDQ measures as seen in (http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/DataQuality/dataquality.asp).
Monitoring & Evaluation:
Non-Fatal Crash Completeness measure from “Insufficient Data” to “FAIR” Crash Record Completeness from “FAIR” to “GOOD” and Crash Timeliness from “FAIR” to “GOOD“
Data transfer progress and challenges will be reported quarterly to the Division Administrator. The State will report to the Division Administrator, any and all outreach and training activities related measures in A&I on a quarterly basis to the Division Administrator. All outreach and training activities will be recorded and will be evaluated on an annual basis for adjustments or renewal. With the approval of the Division administrator, Alaska will monitor and report the quantitative and qualitative progress toward meeting the objectives and measures in the quarterly progress reports. A complete yearly summary, evaluation and progress report will be included in the 2011-2015 MSCVE Annual Reports (http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve/main.cfm).
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Financial Summary
To ensure maximum operational effectiveness and efficiency, Alaska has dedicated MCSAP resources to support the following commercial motor vehicle programs:
Safety data collection Uniform driver and vehicle safety inspections Traffic enforcement Commercial driver’s license (CDL) verification and enforcement Hazardous materials training and enforcement Public information and education Compliance review (CR) activities Equipment and services to support these activities
MSCVE is funded through a combination of sources. The Federal government and the State of Alaska provide all funds through grants and matching funds, respectively. The State of Alaska appropriations, Unified Carrier Registration receipts and the Federal government constitute 100% of the funding sources for all MCSAP safety efforts. The Division shall meet and/or exceed the 2011 budgeted Maintenance of Effort (MOE) amount and the required 20% grant matching by Unified Carrier Registration receipts and the State of Alaska appropriated funding. MSCVE is financially sound and the information contained in this 2011 CVSP fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations at MSCVE, in conformity with accounting principals generally accepted in the United States of America. Table 6. MCSAP Basic and Incentive Expenditures – Trend Analysis (FY 2008-2010) As of: March 31, 2010 FY 2008
FY 2009
FY 2010
Obligated Grant Funding
$ 880,000.00
$ 879,528.00
$ 880,449.00
Expended Grant Funding
$ 880,000.00
$ 879,528.00
$ 336,018.74
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Line-Item Budget Table 7. FY 2011 Proposed CVSP Budget
FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA BASIC/INCENTIVE GRANT FUNDS
PERSONNEL RESOURCES Number of Employees Who Perform MCSAP-Eligible Activities Number of Full Time Equivalent MCSAP-Eligible Workyears1
TOTAL MCSAP ELIGIBLE (Includes grant funds)
34.0 16.2
2MCSAP-ELIGIBLE EXPENSES
Personnel (Payroll Costs) Salary Fringe (Health, Life Insurance, Retirement, etc.) Overtime Other (Personal Services for Conferences and Training) Subtotal for Payroll Costs Program Travel (Routine MCSAP-related activities) Travel (Lodging/Meal Allowance) Travel for Training Travel for Conferences Subtotal for Program Travel Training & Conferences Travel for Training …see Personnel, Program Travel and Supplies Travel for Conferences …see Personnel, Program Travel and Supplies Subtotal for Training & Conferences Supplies Office Supplies Uniforms and Other Related Supplies Fuel Costs Fleet Cost (Mileage/Repair) Registration Fees for Training and Conferences Other Equipment (software maint., telecom, internet, manuals, etc.) Other (Specify) Subtotal for Supplies
$353,694 $282,954
$379,071 $303,256 $24,979
$4,000
$4,000
$640,648
$711,306
$25,669 $12,616
$31,260 $15,365
$5,221
$6,358
$43,506
$52,983
$0
$0
$954 $1,750 $50,000 $70,000 $1,500 $15,000
$1,500 $2,279 $50,000 $70,000 $1,500 $15,000
$139,204
$140,279
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Vehicles and Related Vehicle Equipment Vehicles (Insert number and type of vehicles in this space) Other Inspection Vehicle Equipment (Radios, printers, etc.) Lease Cost of MCSAP Vehicles Repair and Maintenance of Vehicles Subtotal for Vehicles and Equipment Equipment (Non-Vehicle) Computers (Insert number and type of computers in this space) Other Equipment Subtotal for Equipment Miscellaneous Expenses CVSA Annual Membership Police Inspection Agreements Other Subtotal for Misc. Expenses
$0
$0
$0
$0
$5,300 $50,000
$5,300 $52,000
$55,300
$57,300
$878,658
$961,868
See Data Analysis & Trends for Indirect Cost Approval Letters
$30,738
$30,738
Total Eligible Costs Budgeted
$909,396
$992,606
$727,517
$727,517
$181,879
$181,879
Subtotal for Direct Costs Indirect Costs (3.38%)3
4Federal Funds Budgeted (80%) 5State Matching Funds Budgeted (20%) 6MOE Funds Budgeted
$83,210
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Equipment Description As per 49 CFR Part 18, the State of Alaska will not purchase tangible, non-expendable, personal property having a useful life of more than one year and an acquisition cost of $5,000 or more per unit.
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MOE Calculation Verification Report Table 8. Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program FY 2011 MCSAP MOE Calculation
1
MCSAP-ELIGIBLE EXPENSES
Personnel (Payroll Costs) Salary Fringe Benefits (Health, Life Insurance, Retirement, etc.) Overtime Other (Specify) Subtotal for Payroll Costs Program Travel (Routine MCSAP related activities)
FY 2006
FY 2007
FY 2008
$303,294.73
$295,479.13
$340,017.30
$238,836.16
$248,249.47
$279,313.43
$9,744.36
$15,371.74
$30,873.98
$551,875.25
$559,100.34
$650,204.71
$21,368.17
$20,937.94
$40,377.57
$21,368.17
$20,937.94
$40,377.57
$24,442.30
$27,818.04
$32,012.91
$7,164.33
$9,372.95
$3,850.00
$31,606.63
$37,190.99
$35,862.91
$3,657.81
$5,623.29
$3,791.11
$11,006.87
$16,521.83
$3,929.97
$14,664.68
$22,145.12
$7,721.08
$31,712.76
$40,518.95
$48,294.25
$73,932.30
$106,102.51
$88,755.00
$105,645.06
$146,621.46
$137,049.25
(Exclude Training and Conference Travel included below)
Travel (Lodging/Meal Allowance) Subtotal for Program Travel Training & Conferences Training (Include travel costs, tuition) Conferences (Include travel costs, registration fees) Subtotal for Training & Conferences Supplies Office Supplies Uniforms and other related supplies Other (Specify) Subtotal for Supplies Vehicles and Related Vehicle Equipment Vehicles (Insert number and type of vehicles in this space) Other Inspection Vehicle Equipment (Radios, printers, etc.) Lease cost of MCSAP Vehicles Fuel Costs Repair and Maintenance of Vehicles Fleet Cost (Mileage/Repair) Subtotal for Vehicles and Equipment
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Equipment (Non-Vehicle) Computers (Insert number and type of computers in this space) Other Equipment (Not included above, specify) Subtotal for Equipment Miscellaneous Expenses Tellcom., internet, etc. Police Inspection Agreements Subtotal for Misc. Expenses
$19,276.60
$7,048.45
$14,802.38
$19,276.60
$7,048.45
$14,802.38
$38,181.87
$47,667.63
$69,000.74
$60,901.34
$63,783.00
$50,983.00
$99,083.21
$111,450.63
$119,983.74
Subtotal for Direct Costs
$843,519.60
$904,494.93
$1,006,001.64
Indirect Costs (Insert each year's approved rate in this cell) 2006-3.00%; 2007-3.87%; 2008-3.97%2
$26,574.74
$33,136.65
$33,964.91
SAFETEA-LU Documented CMV/Non-CMV Traffic Enforcement (if applicable, as documented below)
$ 2,847.05
$ 20,429.45
$ 8,135.85
Total MCSAP Eligible Costs Expended Federal Grant Funds Expended for the Fiscal Year (80%) Associated State Grant Matching Funds Expended (20%) Total Grant Funds Expended3
$ 870,141.39
$ 937,811.03
$1,048,102.40
$ 671,936.00
$ 705,457.00
$ 707,749.00
$ 167,984.00
$ 176,364.25
$ 176,937.25
$ 839,920.00
$ 881,821.25
$ 884,686.25
MOE Funds Expended
$ 30,221.39
$ 55,989.78
$ 163,416.15
Aggregate Average Maintenance of Effort for 2011
$
83,209.11
2 The ICAP rate runs on the State Fiscal Year (SFY) – July 1 – June 30. So with a federal grant awarded Oct 1 June 30 would be at one ICAP rate, with the last three months – July – Sept at another rate. To be able to calculate it properly, you would need to look and see what was billed from the start of the grant to June 30 and multiply it by the one rate, and then take what was billed July 1 and later and multiply it by the new rate.
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SAFETEA-LU Documented CMV/Non-CMV Traffic Enforcement (TE) w/o Safety Inspection Calculation: For use in calculating documented TE expenses not included in Personnel Costs above. CMV Driver Citations/Warnings Issued or Non-CMV Driver Citations/Warnings Issued to Improve CMV Safety (See State Programs Policy Reference Guideline SP-06-003-GE dated April 27, 2006) FY 2006
FY 2007
FY 2008
# of Citations/Warnings (w/o Inspection) Average Hourly Salary Average Hours Per Citation (i.e., 0.25 or 0.5, etc) MSCVE Documented TE Expenditures # Inspections Above PD Contract(s) Traffic Enforcement Activity Above PD Contract(s)3 Non-MSCVE Documented TE Expenditures
10 $18.82 0.25 $47.05 30 $2,800.00 $2,800.00
46 $19.40 0.25 $223.10 214 $20,206.35 $20,206.35
53 $23.46 0.25 $310.85 84 $7,825.00 $7,825.00
Total Documented TE Expenditures
$2,847.05
$20,429.45
$8,135.85
3 As each PD has a separate and unique contract, the following represents an approximate PD inspection rate. Level 1 - $ 90.00 Level 2 - $ 30.00 Level 3 - $ 25.00
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GRANT & CERTIFICATIONS DOCUMENTS
GRANT & CERTIFICATIONS DOCUMENTS Signature Authority Designation
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MCSAP-1 Grant Application:
The MCSAP-1 Grant Application is no longer required. Application is electronically filed at: www.grants.gov
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State Certification:
STATE CERTIFICATION - Fiscal Year 2011 I Dan Breeden, Director, on behalf of the State of Alaska, as requested by the Administrator as a condition of approval of a grant under the authority of 49 U.S.C. 31102, as amended, do hereby certify as follows: 1. The State has adopted commercial motor carrier and highway hazardous materials safety rules and regulations that are compatible with the FMCSRs and the HMRs. 2. The State has designated State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Division of Measurement Standards and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement as the lead agency to administer the CVSP for the grant sought and AK DOT&PF, MSCVE to perform defined functions under the plan. These agencies have the legal authority, resources, and qualified personnel necessary to enforce the State's commercial motor carrier, driver, and highway hazardous materials safety laws or regulations. 3. The State will obligate the funds or resources necessary to provide a matching share to the Federal assistance provided in the grant to administer the plan submitted and to enforce the State's commercial motor carrier safety, driver, and hazardous materials laws or regulations in a manner consistent with the approved plan. 4. The laws of the State provide the State's enforcement officials right of entry and inspection sufficient to carry out the purposes of the CVSP, as approved, and provide that the State will grant maximum reciprocity for inspections conducted pursuant to the North American Standard Inspection procedure, through the use of a nationally accepted system allowing ready identification of previously inspected CMVs. 5. The State requires that all reports relating to the program be submitted to the appropriate State agency or agencies, and the State will make these reports available, in a timely manner, to the FMCSA on request. 6. The State has uniform reporting requirements and uses FMCSA designated forms for record keeping, inspection, and other enforcement activities. 7. The State has in effect a requirement that registrants of CMVs declare their knowledge of the applicable Federal or State CMV safety laws or regulations. 8. The State must maintain the average aggregate expenditure of the State and its political subdivisions, exclusive of Federal assistance and State matching funds, for CMV safety programs eligible for funding under the Basic program at a level at least equal to the average level of expenditure for fiscal years 2006, 2007, and 2008. These expenditures must cover at least the following four program areas, as applicable: a. Motor carrier safety programs in accordance with 49 CFR 350.109. b. Size and weight enforcement programs in accordance with 49 CFR 350.309(c)(1). c. Drug interdiction enforcement programs in accordance with 49 CFR 350.309(c)(2). d. Traffic safety programs in accordance with 49 CFR 350.309(d). 9. The State will ensure that CMV size and weight enforcement activities funded with MCSAP funds will not diminish the effectiveness of other CMV safety enforcement programs. 10. The State will ensure that violation fines imposed and collected by the State are consistent, effective, and equitable. 11. The State will establish a program to provide FMCSA with accurate, complete, and timely reporting of motor carrier safety information that includes documenting the effects of the State's CMV safety programs; participate in a
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national motor carrier safety data correction program (DataQs); participate in SAFETYNET; and ensure information is exchanged in a timely manner with other States. 12. The State will ensure that the CVSP, data collection, and information systems are coordinated with the State highway safety program under title 23, U.S. Code. The name of the Governor's highway safety representative (or other authorized State official through whom coordination was accomplished) is Cindy Cashen. 13. The State has undertaken efforts to emphasize and improve enforcement of State and local traffic laws as they pertain to CMV safety. 14. The State will ensure that MCSAP agencies have departmental policies stipulating that roadside inspections will be conducted at locations that are adequate to protect the safety of drivers and enforcement personnel. 15. The State will ensure that requirements relating to the licensing of CMV drivers are enforced, including checking the status of CDLs. 16. The State will ensure that MCSAP-funded personnel, including sub-grantees, meet the minimum Federal standards set forth in 49 CFR part 385, subpart C for training and experience of employees performing safety audits, compliance reviews, or driver/vehicle roadside inspections. 17. The State will enforce operating authority requirements under 49 CFR 392.9a by prohibiting the operation of any vehicle discovered to be operating without the required operating authority or beyond the scope of the motor carrier's operating authority. 18. The State will enforce the financial responsibility requirements under 49 CFR part 387 as applicable to CMVs subject to the provisions of 49 CFR 392.9a. 19. The State will include, in the training manual for the licensing examination to drive a non-CMV and the training manual for the licensing examination to drive a CMV, information on best practices for safe driving in the vicinity of noncommercial and commercial motor vehicles. 20. The State will conduct comprehensive and highly visible traffic enforcement and CMV safety inspection programs in high-risk locations and corridors. 21. The State will ensure that, except in the case of an imminent or obvious safety hazard, an inspection of a vehicle transporting passengers for a motor carrier of passengers is conducted at a station, terminal, border crossing, maintenance facility, destination, or other location where motor carriers may make planned stops.
Signature Page Available only on .pdf copy. Signature________________s/o Dan Breeden________________________________________ Dan Breeden, Director,
Date__________________July 28, 2010_____________________________________
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Regulatory Compatibility Review: A MCSAP Review was conducted between May 4-5, 2010, in Anchorage, Alaska by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) officials and contractors. As of August 2, 2010 (CVSP upload deadline) the Alaska MCSAP Review Final Report has not been completed.
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GRANT & CERTIFICATIONS DOCUMENTS
Annual Certification of Compatibility -
In accordance with 49 CFR, §350.331(c) and §355, as Director for the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Division of Measurement Standards and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, I do hereby certify the State of Alaska’s laws are compatible with appropriate parts of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR’s) and the Federal hazardous Material Regulations (FHMR’s) as follows: INTERSTATE MOTOR CARRIERS Alaska commercial vehicle enforcement laws and regulations are compatible with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Alaska has adopted 49 CFR, Parts 107, 171, 172, 173, 177, 178, 180, 385, 387, 390, 391, 392, 393, 396, 396, 397, 399 and Part 395 with exceptions, Updated October 2005. INTRASTATE MOTOR CARRIERS Under 17 AAC Chapter 25, “interstate’ and ‘intrastate’ have the same meaning, with exceptions, for the purposes of Alaska adoption of the FMCSR’s under 17 AAC 25.200 and 25.210.
Signature Page Available only on .pdf copy. Signature________________s/o Dan Breeden________________________________________ Dan Breeden, Director,
Date_________________July 28, 2010_____________________________________
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Dan K. Breeden, Director [email protected]
11900 Industry Way Bldg M-2 Anchorage AK 99515
PH: (907) 365-1210 FX: (907) 365-1220 DIAP Contact
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Dan K. Breeden, Director [email protected]
11900 Industry Way Bldg M-2 Anchorage AK 99515
PH: (907) 365-1210 FX: (907) 365-1220 CDL Contact
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Whitney Brewster, Director [email protected]
1300 W Benson Blvd Ste 300 Anchorage AK 99503
PH: (907) 269-5559 FX: (907) 333-3220 AK State Troopers Contact -
Audie Holloway, Director [email protected]
5700 E Tudor Rd Anchorage AK 99507
PH: (907) 269-0316 Alaska Highway Safety Office Contact
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Cindy Cashen, Administrator [email protected]
PO Box 112500 MS--2500 Juneau AK 99811
PH: (907) 465-4374 SafetyNet Contact
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Jessy Falldorf, Admin. Clerk III [email protected]
11900 Industry Way Bldg M-2 Anchorage AK 99515
PH: (907) 365-1206 FX: (907) 365-1243
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2006 Indirect Cost Approval Letter
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2007 Indirect Cost Approval Letter
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2008 Indirect Cost Approval Letter
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2009 Indirect Cost Approval Letter
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2010 Indirect Cost Approval Letter
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ATTACHMENTS State Training Plan The State shall describe its CMV safety training plan for staff during the grant period, both National Training Center (NTC)-authorized and State-mandated training programs reflected in the line-item budget. States must submit Schedule Intake Forms (SIFs) and download State Training Plans (STPs) online by going to: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/NTC/Security/Login. A separate SIF must be submitted online for each course requested. Once all the SIFs are entered online, the STP will need to be printed/downloaded and included with the CVSP as an attachment.
State Training Plan Uploads The State of Alaska and the Division Administrator have been advised of the following uploaded NTC courses.
Course: 000000 – Advanced NAS Level I Inspection Course: 510009 – Passenger Vehicle Inspection Course: 530023 – Other Bulk Packaging
TBD December 7-9, 2010 January 11-14, 2011
From: [email protected] To: Fant, Blair (DOT); [email protected] Sent: Thu Sep 02 08:58:36 2010 Subject: SI Approved Your Schedule Intake Form (SIF) has been approved. To view details for this SIF, please log on to the NTC site and select profile in the upper right hand corner, and a list of your SIFs can be found under the “My Items” header. Note that once the SIF is approved, changes will not be allowed online. For more information contact NTC. Details: CLASS Course: [510009 ] Passenger Vehicle Inspection Date: 12/7/2010 - 12/9/2010 Number of Students: 20
APPROVED September 2, 2010 APPROVED September 2, 2010
Course Status: Open INSTRUCTORS Yes. Number Requested: 2 CLASS LOCATION MS/CVE
11500 Industry Way Bldg M Anchorage , Alaska 99515 POINT OF CONTACT Title: Lt First Name: Blair Last Name: Fant Office Phone: Mobile Phone: Email: [email protected] Address: Industry way Bldg m Anchorage 99515
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MATERIAL SHIPPING ADDRESS Same as point of contact address. NOTES
None.
From: [email protected] To: Fant, Blair (DOT); [email protected] Sent: Thu Sep 02 09:00:25 2010 Subject: SI Approved
Yes. Number Requested: 2
Your Schedule Intake Form (SIF) has been approved. To view details for this SIF, please log on to the NTC site and select profile in the upper right hand corner, and a list of your SIFs can be found under the “My Items” header. Note that once the SIF is approved, changes will not be allowed online. For more information contact NTC.
POINT OF CONTACT Title: Lt. First Name: Blair Last Name: Fant Office Phone: Mobile Phone: Email: [email protected] Address:11900 Industry Way Bldg M Anchorage Alaska 99515
Details: CLASS Course: [530023 ] Other Bulk Packaging Date: 1/11/2011 - 1/14/2011 Number of Students: 20 Course Status: Open
CLASS LOCATION MS/CVE 11900 Industry Way Bldg M Anchorage , Alaska 99515
MATERIAL SHIPPING ADDRESS Same as point of contact address. NOTES None.
INSTRUCTORS
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FY 2011 STATE TRAINING PLAN State of Alaska
Date: July 1, 2010
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NTC COURSE TITLE
NO. OF TRAINEE S
DESIRED LOCATION
NTC - Associate Staff Needed YES /NO
ESTIMATE D TRAVEL COST
ESTIMATED PER DIEM COSTS
OTHER COSTS
TOTAL COSTS
FAIRBANKS
YES
$ 3,000.00
$ 3,600.00
Advanced NAS Level I (40 hours) Advanced NAS Level I Instructor Development (40 hours)
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$ 6,600.00
Uploaded TBD 4, 2010 Uploaded-August
NAS – Part A (40 hours)
Class ClassDate Date--TBD January 11-14, 2011 ##of ofStudents Students––15 20 Instructors InstructorsRequested Requested––22 Class ClassLocation Location––Anchorage, Anchorage,AK AK Point Pointof ofContact Contact––Lt. Lt.Blair BlairFant, Fant,Statewide StatewideSupervisor Supervisor
NAS - Part A Instructor Development (40 hours) NAS - Part B (40 hours) NAS – Part B Instructor Development (40 hours) General Hazardous Materials (40 hours) General Hazardous Materials Instructor Development (40 hours) 15
FAIRBANKS
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$ 3,000.00
$ 3,600.00
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FY 2011 STATE TRAINING PLAN State of Alaska
Date: July 1, 2010
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NTC - Associate Staff Needed YES /NO
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OTHER COSTS
TOTAL COSTS
Uploaded August 4, 2010
HM Security Contact Review (16 hours)
Class Date - January 11-14, 2011 # of Students – 20 Instructors Requested – 2 Class Location – Anchorage, AK Point of Contact – Lt. Blair Fant, Statewide Supervisor
Cargo Tank Inspection (28 hours) Cargo Tank Inspection Instructor Development (40 hours) Other Bulk Packaging (28 hours)
APPROVED 09/02/2010
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ANCHORAGE
YES
$ 3,000.00
$ 4,500.00
$ 7,500.00
ANCHORAGE
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$ 3,000.00
$ 4,500.00
$ 7,500.00
Other Bulk Packaging Instructor Development (40 hours)
SUBTOTALS
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FY 2011 STATE TRAINING PLAN State of Alaska
Date: July 1, 2010
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TOTAL COSTS
Compliance Review (CR) (80 hours) CR Instructor Development (40 hours) New Entrant Safety Audit (80 hours) New Entrant Safety Audit Workshop (16 hours) New Entrant Safety Audit Instructor Development (40 hours) Electronic On-Board Recording Devices (16 hours) SUBTOTALS
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NO. OF TRAINE ES Passenger Vehicle Inspection (40 hours) Passenger Vehicle Inspection Instructor Development (40 hours) Skill Performance Evaluation Certification Program (40 hours) CMV Safety Programs & Grants Management (40 hours)
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State of Alaska Date: July 1, 2010 4 3 5 NTC DESIRED ESTIMATED Associate Staff TRAVEL LOCATION Needed YES COST /NO ANCHORAGE
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$4,500.00
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ESTIMATED PER DIEM COSTS
OTHER COSTS *
TOTAL COSTS
$4,000.00
Uploaded August 4, 2010
APPROVED 09/02/2010
Class Date – December 7-9, 2010 # of Students – 20 Instructors Requested – 2 Class Location – Anchorage, AK Point of Contact – Lt. Blair Fant, Statewide Supervisor
Drug Interdiction Assistance Training (hours of training is negotiated based on agency training needs) Preventing Discrimination in the Federally-Assisted Motor Carrier Safety Programs (16 hours)
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OTHER STATE TRAINING COURSES Please use this form to identify any other planned training not sponsored by the FMCSA National Training Center, but funded by MCSAP. As set forth in the Hazardous Materials Memorandum of Understanding between the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) and FMCSA National Training Center, specialized hazardous materials training is available through TSI. For the limited number of State MCSAP officers/inspectors whose responsibilities require more specialized and advanced hazardous materials training, the costs of the specialized TSI courses are MCSAP eligible expenses. At this time, TSIs specialized hazardous materials training includes Explosives, Radioactive Materials, Cylinders, Hazardous Waste/Substances, International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG), Infectious Substances and Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) training courses. The need for this specialized hazardous materials training should be identified in the Training Plan below and justified in the CVSP. FY 2011 STATE TRAINING PLAN State of Alaska Date: July 1 ,2010 1
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SUBTOTALS (Use additional sheets if needed.) GRAND TOTAL OF TOTAL COSTS: $ 22,600.00
STATE TRAINING PLAN PURPOSE: The State Training Plan (STP) is included as an appendix to the CVSP and should include a best estimate of training needs required through the National Training Center (NTC). The STP is used by the NTC to schedule and prioritize courses. Consideration should be given when scheduling courses over time periods that include holidays as this will lessen the availability of out-of-state instructors. Every effort will be made to accommodate requested training, courses will be approved based on available funding, and, the availability of out-of-state Associate Staff Instructors if required. If out-of-state instructors are required for any course and have not been secured 60 days prior to the start of the course, the course will be cancelled and rescheduled. Priority in scheduling will be given to courses included in the original STP. FORM INSTRUCTIONS: Column 1: Column 2: Column 3: Column 4: Column 5: Column 6: Column 7: Column 8:
Course provider, course title and number of course hours. Indicate the number of personnel you expect to train during the fiscal year for each course listed. Identify the anticipated course location (i.e., whether the course will be taken in-State, or in another State, or at a regional training academy). Indicate whether you will need an instructor from the National Training Center to instruct this course. If you have your own in-state instructor(s), please answer no in this column. Estimate the total travel cost for personnel attending the training course, taking into consideration the number of people to be trained and the course location. Estimate the total cost of per diem (i.e., meals, lodging, misc. expenses, etc.) for each course, taking into account the number of students, days in the classroom and travel time to and from course site. Identify any other costs associated with each course (i.e., classroom rental, equipment, etc.). Total the projected costs associated with each course (columns 5 + 6 + 7), and at subtotal sum for all courses planned. Recognizing that not all training is MCSAP funded, this projection should equal the total amount budgeted for training in the CVSP.
In completing page 5 of the STP under Column 1, please identify planned training not sponsored by the NTC, including course titles and vendors (i.e., specialized hazardous materials courses, etc.). This should assist in planning all training needs to be funded through MCSAP and included in the CVSP. Please be certain to see the instructions included at the top of page 5 of the STP related to specialized hazardous materials training available through the Research and Innovative Technology Administration’s Transportation Safety Institute.
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State of Alaska, Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Division of Measurement Standards & Commercial Vehicle Enforcement 11900 Industry Way Building M 2 Anchorage AK 99515 Phone: 1 (907) 365-1210 Fax 1 (907) 365-1220 Web Site: http://dot.alaska.gov/mscve
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