Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Negash Assefa’s organization
Jul 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Maryland Vision Zero Quarterly Meeting
The meeting focused on the launch of the 'Slow the Fast Down' campaign aimed at addressing dangerous speeding behaviors on roadways. Officials provided updates on the current trend of declining traffic fatalities and discussed the introduction of a new, interactive crash data dashboard. This dashboard, which replaces previous static benchmark reports, allows for detailed filtering of crash data by jurisdiction, date, time, and roadway type, and is scheduled to go live in October.
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The meeting included a review of fatality data trends, noting a reduction in deaths compared to previous years. There was a discussion on the legislative session, with a more comprehensive update scheduled for a future meeting. The primary focus of the session was a detailed case review of a motor vehicle crash to analyze human behavior, vehicle performance, the impact of safety systems, and how such reviews contribute to improving roadway safety.
Jan 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Vision Zero Quarterly Meeting
The meeting provided an update on traffic safety initiatives and performance in Maryland. Key topics included a review of the calendar year 2025 fatality data, which showed a significant reduction in total traffic, pedestrian, and motorcycle fatalities, despite a slight increase in vehicle miles traveled. Discussions also covered the development of the 2026-2030 Strategic Highway Safety Plan, emphasizing the 'safe system approach', community engagement efforts across the state, and the establishment of a new goal to achieve a 30% reduction in traffic fatalities by 2030 as a step toward the ultimate vision of zero deaths.
Jan 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Mva Meeting Minutes
The meeting minutes document covers discussions related to Drivers Education. Key topics included the distribution status of new MVA windshield stickers for new or repaired vehicles, the lack of reported issues with ride-alongs by compliance inspectors, and implementation details for HB 463 concerning the Roadway Safety Driving Education Program, specifically regarding the end-of-program test structure and the potential development of a portal query function for existing student ID numbers. Further discussions addressed the status and rollout timeline for the revised Driver Education Curriculum, the continuation of daily BTW data reporting, the inability to restore historical BTW data to the portal, and the scheduling of the Instructor Training and Apprentice Instructor Program review for 2026. Additionally, proposed revisions to COMAR 11.23.01 were reviewed, including clarification on the definition of a crime of moral turpitude and requests concerning office hour requirements and the language for the final exam. Finally, guidance was provided on handling students with disabilities and reportable medical conditions, and confirmation that the annual report requirement remains in place.
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