The National Center for Rural Road Safety (NCRRS) is a premier center of excellence for training, resources, technical assistance, and education on rural road safety issues. Funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the NCRRS equips rural communities to prevent all deaths and serious injuries on their roadways.
Traffic Safety Events
4th of July – Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
June 30 – July 6, 2025
In 2023, 617 people died in traffic crashes during the Fourth of July holiday period. NHTSA has prepared talking points related to this topic.
New! Vehicle Theft Prevention Month
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
July 2025
Vehicle theft can happen anytime, anywhere, to anyone. Informing drivers of theft prevention is essential. This material includes resources to help drivers better protect their vehicle.
Free Webinars
Comprehensive Solutions for Safer, Smarter Connected Roadways
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
June 26, 2025
9:00 am – 10:00 am PT
Join presenters from Q-Free, Cisco, Verizon, and Neutron Edge for a webinar that showcases transformative solutions for connected roadways. Designed specifically for traffic engineers, this webinar highlights how advanced technologies are addressing real-world transportation challenges, particularly during large-scale events, and emergency response scenarios. For more information about this training, please see the ITE webpage.
Evolution of Bicycle Infrastructure and the AASHTO Bike Guide
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
June 26, 2025
10:00 am – 11:30 am PT
This session introduces the historical context, design philosophy, and major updates in the 2024 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Bike Guide. By grounding the audience in the evolution of bicycle infrastructure design, it sets a strong foundation for understanding the rationale behind modern best practices. Webinar includes:
- Historical timeline of bicycle design guidance.
- Comparison of the 2012 and 2024 AASHTO Bike Guides.
- Introduction to safety-based principles and user-centered approaches to bicycle operations.
- Overview of bicycle planning tools and principles.
Benefits of Roadway Lighting
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
June 26, 2025
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PT
Members: free / Non-members: $79
This presentation aims to equip traffic engineers with actionable knowledge regarding roadway lighting, ultimately contributing to enhanced safety and operational efficiency. It will delve into the primary applications of roadway lighting, exploring how strategic illumination can mitigate risks at intersections, along high-speed corridors, and in pedestrian zones. Furthermore, the session will offer a comparative analysis of various lighting technologies, ranging from traditional high-intensity discharge lamps to modern, energy-efficient LED systems. For more information about this training, visit the ITE webpage.
Funding for Walkability
America Walks
July 10, 2025
11:00 am – 12:00 pm PT
Walkability is more popular than ever, but finding funding to promote it is more challenging than ever. Join America Walks and experts for a conversation about the changing mobility funding environment, with a particular emphasis on non-governmental sources.
America Walks will be joined by Martha Roskowski – who has 30 years of experience in transportation and helping organizations, foundations, and agencies develop strategies and connect to resources to advance systems change – and Rebecca Delphia, who oversees AARP’s Livable Communities program and the Community Challenge grant program. For more information about this training, visit America Walks.
Trainings
Virtual Road Safety Audits – From Concept to Results
International Road Federation (IRF)
June 23 – July 3, 2025
$1,500 – 2,200
Road safety audits and inspections serve the common purpose of identifying risk factors related to road design or traffic control that may lead to crashes, or make crashes more severe. Almost 85% of countries surveyed by the World Health Organization currently report implementing road safety audits or inspections, and it is important for all road safety professionals to understand how to design and implement them correctly for maximum safety benefits.
This online course includes access to the IRF Road Safety Audit Team Leader Certification Program. The lectures will be taught over a two-week period with live 2.5-hour on-line sessions held Monday through Thursday. For more information about this training, visit the IRF webpage.
Virtual Highway Safety Analysis Based on HSM/HSS
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
July 15 – 16, 2025
10:00 am – 2:00 pm PT
ITE Member: $320; Non-member: $400
This online course is designed for engineering, planning, and road safety professionals who want to be familiarized with the Predictive Methods of the Highway Safety Manual and their applications, with a focus on the Highway Safety Software (HSS). It is also designed to provide a solid foundation for those studying for the PE exam.
Experienced instructor(s) will provide an overview of the methodology steps, highlighting key concepts, best practices, and common limitations of the methods. Several example problems will be discussed in class, and students will have the opportunity to practice the use of the HSS to perform HSM predictive analyses. For more information about this training, please visit the ITE webpage.
Virtual Positive Culture Framework
Center for Health and Safety Culture (CHSC)
September 23 – 25, 2025
$600
The Positive Culture Framework is an approach based on our research about improving health and safety in communities and organizations. The Framework builds on shared values and beliefs that already exist in a culture to improve health and safety. It addresses key skills (the how), steps in a process (the what), and the context for doing the work (the where).
Virtual Implementing the Safe System Approach Course
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
October 8 – November 19, 2025
ITE Member: $600; Non-Member: $850
This online course is a new certificate-based blending learning course that provides an in-depth understanding of the Safe System Approach and its application. The Safe System Approach is a holistic and strategic level approach to achieving zero transportation-related severe injuries and fatalities. This approach is a change from traditional safety practice and is based on shared responsibility, redundancy, and proactive action across five elements: Safe Road Users, Safe Vehicles, Safe Roads, Safe Speeds, and Post-Crash Care.
This course will consist of pre-recorded modules delivered by subject matter experts and four live instructor-led discussion sessions. For more information about this training, please see the ITE webpage.
Conferences
Virtual APBP Virtual Summit
Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP)
September 25 – 26, 2025
APBP Member $199; Non-member $299
This fall, the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals will hold a live two-day, educational summit composed of two keynote speakers and six breakout sessions focused on the many facets of the active transportation field. For more information about this conference, visit the APBP webpage.
Virtual Safe Routes to School Summit
Safe Routes Partnership
October 28 – 30, 2025
$99
This three-day event will be filled with presentations and networking opportunities for Safe Routes practitioners, partners, and champions.
International Road Federation Global Roads to Tomorrow Conference
International Road Federation (IRF)
December 9 – 12, 2025
Los Angeles, CA
$599 – 999
Join the world’s premier event for road and mobility professionals as we explore how digitization, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge innovations are revolutionizing the roads and transportation sector. The IRF Global R2T Conference offers a dynamic platform for learning, collaboration, and forging influential partnerships – ensuring you stay at the forefront of a rapidly changing industry. For more information about this conference, please visit the IRF Global webpage.
For a full list of conferences outside of California, visit the National Center for Rural Road Safety website.
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