Using the TACT e-Toolkit
FMCSA has developed the "Sharing Ideas to Save Lives" e-Toolkit to help States create the education and outreach materials necessary to successfully implement a high-visibility traffic enforcement program. We have also created individual State e-Toolkits so others can obtain creative ideas from States that have already conducted a TACT program.
The materials and strategies that we have outlined below can help you:
- Solicit funding
- Plan and implement a TACT Program
- Create and expand partnerships
- Raise public awareness about the positive impact your TACT Program will have in saving lives in your State
- Build and sustain support for your TACT Program
The e-Toolkit materials provide an explanation of the TACT Program and its components (Communications, Enforcement, and Evaluation), as well as tips and suggestions on effective ways to use these tools to launch, promote, and sustain yourTACT Program. Some of the materials can be printed and used as is, and some are templates that you can customize to reflect information that is specific to your State TACT program. Many of the materials are geared toward helping you launch your initiative, while others will help you start thinking about sustaining your TACT program.
Click on the links below to download the materials to use as part of your State TACT Program.
 | "What is TACT" BrochurePurpose, Mission, Strategy |
 | "Sharing Ideas to Save Lives" Resource Toolkit & User's GuideDownload, print, and use this Toolkit to help plan a TACT Program for your State. |
 | "A Guide for Planning and Managing the Evaluation of a TACT Program"The purpose of this Guide provides information on how to ensure that a TACT Program contains an effective and efficient evaluation component. |
| TACT Overview PresentationDownload, print, and use this PowerPoint presentation to help educate and enlist stakeholder participation in your TACT Program.
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 | TACT BrochurePlace a link to these brochures on your State TACT Web site for viewing or download.. |
 | TACT Program LogoPlace on your State TACT homepage and use as a link towww.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety-security/tact/index.htm |
 | TACT Road SignNote: The TACT Road Sign is currently being tested by FHWA and will not be available until results of the test are known. This sign is used to communicate the safe merging distance between cars and trucks. This sign is designed to increase awareness among motorists of the need to leave one car length for every ten miles of speed when merging in front of trucks. |
 | "Leave More Space" Posters and Print AdvertisementsIf you choose to use the "Leave More Space" safety message, download these posters to begin using immediately.
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| "Aggressive Driving" Posters and Print AdvertisementsIf you choose to use the "Aggressive Driving" message, download these posters to begin using immediately. This message is broader and targets several unsafe driving behaviors such as speeding, tailgating, cutting off, and unsafe lane changes. Download high-resolution "Aggressive Drivers will get Ticketed" poster(right click and "save as") |
 | TACT Talking PointsUse this document as a guide to develop local talking points that reflect the goals and objectives of your TACT Program. |
 | TACT Media Interview TipsUse this card to help you communicate your messages in a clear, concise, and media-savvy manner when talking to the press about your TACT Program. Tailor this sample release quickly and easily to help get the word out about your TACT Program. Download Sample Press Release PDF (right click and "save as") |
 | Sample Media AdvisoryUse this card to help you communicate your messages in a clear, concise, and media-savvy manner when talking to the press about your TACT Program. |
 | Sample Radio ScriptsUse this card to help you communicate your messages in a clear, concise, and media-savvy manner when talking to the press about your TACT Program. |
