Teens across the country tuned in during the month of May 2021 to hear from experts in traffic safety in our 2021 Virtual Summit! This unique opportunity allowed us to share content and presentations from so many of our partners and other experts in youth transportation safety. In total, we were able to host over 30 sessions throughout the month with a majority still available to view on-demand. While we always appreciate being able to attend these sessions in person with our students and partners, participating virtually was a fun and interesting experience that we hope everyone was still able to enjoy. Check out some of the highlights and on-demand sessions below!
All-Star Reward Video:
Week 1: May 1–8
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Saturday, May 1 | 10:00a–11:30a CDT | TDS Summit Kick-Off Celebration: The Game-Winning 3: Dave Davlin 2021 All-Stars Awards Presentation (recording posted above): Youth Transportation Team |
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Monday, May 3 | 10:00a–10:45a CDT | Traffic Safety During COVID: Robert Wunderlich (TTI) |
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Wednesday, May 5 | 2:00p–2:45p CDT | Vaping and Driving: Ned Minevitz (TMCEC) Team Showcase (Teen Maze): Toombs County High School |
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Friday, May 7 | 9:00a–9:45a CDT | Trauma Surgeon Answers: Why We Buckle Up: Dr. Milton “Chip” Routt (Orthopedic Trauma Specialist) Team Showcase (Safety Event): Norfolk High School |
Week 2: May 10–14
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Tuesday, May 11 | 11:15a–12:00p CDT | Power of You(th): Emma Dugas (MADD) |
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Thursday, May 13 | 2:00p–2:45p CDT | Nighttime Driving: Rachael Horvath (NSC) Team Showcase (Nighttime Fashion Show): East Central High School |
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Friday, May 14 | 10:00a–11:00a CDT | Distracted Driving: Hang Up and Drive: Jacy Good and Steve Johnson You in the Driver Seat App: Russell Henk (TTI) – VIDEO AVAILABLE! |
Week 3: May 17–21
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Monday, May 17 | 10:00a–10:45a CDT | UPCARES Rail Safety: Buck Russel (Union Pacific) |
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Tuesday, May 18 | 2:00p–2:45p CDT | Street Smarts: Gabriella Kolodzy (TTI) Team Showcase (Chalk the Walk): Chattahoochee High School |
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Thursday, May 20 | 10:00a–10:45a CDT | Respect the Rig: Top 5 Risks Around Trucks: Jeff Langloss (FMCSA) Driver Walk Around: Allen Boyd and Alfonso Lewis (ATA) |
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Friday, May 21 | 11:30a–12:15p CDT | What to Do When You Get Pulled Over: El Paso Police Department Team Showcase (Fence Cups): Burges High School |
Week 4: May 24–28
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Tuesday, May 25 | 2:00p–2:45p CDT | Where Public Health and Transportation Collide: Morgan Drexler and Glendedora Dolce (NHTSA Fellows) |
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Wednesday, May 26 | 2:00p–2:45p CDT | Teen Influencers: Coping Strategies: Sofia Tovar (MADD) Social Media/Teen Influencer: JoAnn Mynar Melendrez & Trevor Sconyers |
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Thursday, May 27 | 11:15a–12:00p CDT | Taking Your Program From Peer-Driven to Peer-Led: Judith Tindall, Ph.D. (NAPPP) Team Showcase (TDS Surveys): Deer Park High School |
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Friday, May 28 | 10:20a–11:00a CDT | Collaborating With Teens for Peer-to-Peer Campaigns: Project Celebration in Texas: Mona Lisa Didelot (TxDOT) Teen Click It or Ticket Campaign: Ruby Martinez (TxDOT) Team Showcase (Virtual Activities): Young Women’s Leadership Academy |