Tribal Transportation Safety Management System (SMS)
The Tribal Transportation Safety Management System (SMS) aims to implement effective transportation safety programs to save lives while respecting Native American culture and tradition by fostering communication, coordination, collaboration, and cooperation.
SMS Documents
- Strategic Highway Safety Plan for Indian Lands (Acrobat, 86 KB)
- Tribal Transportation Safety Management System Implementation Plan (Acrobat, 87 KB)
Tribal Safety Summits
These state level Tribal safety summits provide opportunities for various safety stakeholders in 4 Es (engineering, education, enforcement, and EMS) to discuss Tribal safety needs and solutions, share noteworthy practices, and identify available resources. The summits are sponsored by the Office of Federal Lands and hosted by Tribal and State entities.
Safety Summit Documents
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National
- National Tribal Transportation Safety Summit Report (Nov 19, 2009) (Acrobat, 617 KB)
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Alaska
- Tribal Transportation Safety Summit Report (December 1, 2010) (Acrobat, 856 KB)
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Arizona
- Tribal Transportation Safety Summit Agenda (May 14-15, 2008) (Acrobat, 85 KB)
- Tribal Transportation Safety Summit Report (May 14-15, 2008) (Acrobat, 1.11 MB)
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Minnesota
- Tribal Transportation Safety Summit Agenda (Oct 29-30, 2008) (Acrobat, 31 KB)
- Tribal Transportation Safety Summit Report (Oct 29-30, 2008) (Acrobat, 1.24 MB)
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New Mexico
- Tribal Transportation Safety Summit Agenda (Aug 18, 2009) (Acrobat, 480 KB)
- Tribal Transportation Safety Summit Report (Aug 18, 2009) (Acrobat, 399 KB)
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Oklahoma
- Tribal Transportation Safety Summit Report (April 27-28, 2010) (Acrobat, 927 KB)
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South Dakota
- Tribal Transportation Safety Summit Report (October 26-27, 2010) (Acrobat, 950 KB)
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Washington
- Tribal Transportation Safety Summit Agenda (May 27-28, 2009) (Acrobat, 38 KB)
- Tribal Transportation Safety Summit Report (May 27-28, 2009) (Acrobat, 788 KB)
Tribal Safety Plans
In coordination with other safety partners, FHWA provides assistance to Tribes that are interested in developing safety plans that are specific to the needs of their Reservations or communities. These plans are to bring to focus all approaches to solve safety problems within the reservations or communities. The plans identify and prioritize safety needs, include a safety policy or mission statement, and cover the areas of engineering, education, enforcement and emergency medical services (input from agencies representing these areas). Coordination among State, Tribal, and Federal governments is essential in the quest to reduce fatalities in Indian Country.
Safety Plan Documents
- Makah Indian Tribe Safety Management Plan (Acrobat, 19 KB)
- Nisqually Indian Tribe Safety Management Plan (Acrobat, 19 KB)
- Jamestown S’klallam Indian Tribe Safety Management Plan (Acrobat, 19 KB)
- Black Feet Nation Safety Management Plan (Acrobat, 43 KB)
- Fort Peck Tribes Safety Management Plan (Acrobat, 45 KB)
Contact Information
- Craig Genzlinger, craig.genzlinger@dot.gov, 406.441.3910