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Logic Model -
The Texas logic model evaluations tool was developed for coalitions as an effective way to ensure program success. Logic models can be developed collaboratively with coalition members and other stakeholders or partners.


Network of Employers for Traffic Safety -
This power point presentation was developed as a sustainability resource for coalitions to use when communicating and working with local employers.
Sustainability Toolkit -
The Sustainability Took Kit was developed to educate coalition members about key elements for success to sustain community initiatives. There are eight elements that constitute the sustainability framework which are critical for achieving a stable base of resources that, in turn, can help lead to long-term sustainability of community initiatives. The eight elements in the tool kit are: vision for coalitions, key champions, broad community support, strong internal systems, justify the need, strategic financing, adaptability to changing conditions, and the sustainability plan.

Also, the Tool Kit provides a section on implementing the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) with your coalition activities. For more information, contact Terri Miller at tlmiller@ag.tamu.edu or 979/845-1804.

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  • Download the Microsoft Word Document
  • Download the Microsoft PowerPoint Document

    • To download the sustainability toolkit (in word or powerpoint version), right click on the link, then select 'Save Target As' from the pop-up menu.

     

    Traffic Safety Coalition Assessment -
    This assessment tool is for coalitions interested in recruiting and retaining coalition members. The tool is provided to rate the coalition in the following categories (environment, membership, process, structure, communication, purpose, evaluation, resources, leadership, member capacity, program capacity, marketing and community readiness). The assessment is completed by coalition members and the results are used to develop an action plan for the coalition.
    For more information contact: Terri Miller at tlmiller@ag.tamu.edu or phone (979) 458-0124.


    Questionnaire for Texas Safe Community Coalitions -
    A questionnaire has been developed for coalitions to assist the Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Cooperative Extension Service in their strategic planning efforts.

    Resource Links -
    The Texas Department of Health website provides information on the Regional Area Councils (RAC's) workgroups covering every county, trauma service area fact sheets, injury research including abstracts, injury epidemiology surveillance programs, EMS/trauma registry teams and more.
    The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) web site is an importance resource for communities. The web site has current traffic safety facts, publications, traffic trends, crashes, vehicles, people, crash data for all states and more.
    Grants.gov allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies. Grants.gov is THE single access point for over 900 grant programs offered by the 26 Federal grant-making agencies.
    Prevention Institute was founded in 1997 to address complex health and social issues. We move beyond approaches that target individuals, one person at a time, to create systematic, comprehensive strategies that change the conditions that impact community health. The organization builds on the successes of a variety of fields and applies them to new challenges in fields such as injury and violence prevention, traffic safety, health disparities, nutrition and physical activity, and youth development. Coalition building strategies can also be found on this web site.
    The mission of AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is to identify traffic safety problems, foster research, seek solutions and disseminate information and education materials. This web site has information on current traffic safety news reports, and research reports. Funding opportunities are identified with current Request for Proposals.
    National Center for Statistics and Analysis of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
    This web site has information on traffic safety research reports, state traffic safety information, profiles of traffic safety data and other data including economic costs of traffic crashes, legislation status, and funding programs.
    The National Safety Council makes estimates of the average costs of fatal and nonfatal unintentional injuries to illustrate their impact on the nation's economy. The costs are a measure of the dollars spent and income not received due to accidents, injuries, and fatalities. It is another way to measure the importance of prevention work.
    The Safe Communities Service Center serves as an information and technical assistance marketplace to advance Safe Communities nationwide. The Center provides one-stop shopping for local community needs for materials and resources related to building and strengthening Safe Communities. Within the Service Center are the Safe Communities Newsstand, Best Practices Showcase, Partnership Emporium, Town Square, and Product Shop. The Product Shop has an extensive catalog of materials, publications, resources, and programs from NHTSA and other agencies and organizations.
    Available on this website are one-page Fast Fact sheets on a variety of safety topics including traffic crashes, speed limits, teenage drivers, motorcycle safety, bicycle safety, road rage, and child safety seats. Various reports are also available, including the Final Motor Vehicle Traffic Accident Data reports as they are released. In addition, there are Texas DPS brochures to be downloaded and an archive of Texas DPS press releases.