STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY

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9. Develop bicycle and pedestrian safety educational materials to be distributed during 1 classroom presentations, workshops, and community events. 10. Participate in Safe Routes to School coalition meetings. 4 11. Conduct community outreach events with an effort to reach adults and senior citizens. 6 12. Conduct pedestrian safety presentations with an effort to reach older adults. 10 13. Conduct bicycle rodeos with an effort to reach individuals. 4 14. Distribute and properly fit bicycle helmets at bicycle rodeos, workshops, and community 700 events. 15. Conduct bicycle helmet inspections and make necessary adjustments at schools and 1 community events. 16. Train individuals to be League Certified Instructors. 12 17. Conduct community bicycle rides promoting safe bicycling in the community with an 6 effort to reach bicyclists. 18. Hold quarterly meetings with countywide pedestrian and/or bicycle safety stakeholders to 4 collaborate on events, share best practices, and leverage resources. 19. Collaborate with law enforcement agencies to increase knowledge and awareness of 4 pedestrian and bicycle safety. 3. METHOD OF PROCEDURE A. Phase 1— Program Preparation (V Quarter of Grant Year) • Develop operational plans to implement the "best practice" strategies outlined in the objectives section. • All training needed to implement the program should be conducted this quarter. • All grant related purchases needed to implement the Rrograin should be made this quarter. B. Phase 2 — Program Operations (Throughout Grant Year) • Conduct Traffic Skills 101 classes. • Conduct Bicycling Basics trainings. • Conduct Pedestrian/Bicycle rodeos. • Organize a League Cycling Instructor Certification Seminar. • Distribute helmets and lights (head-lights/tail-lights) at 10 Operation Lights Alive events • Conduct four traffic safety fairs and distribute 700 helmets and lights Media Requirements • Send all grant -related activity press releases, media advisories, alerts and general public materials to the OTS Public Information Officer (PIO) at pio@ots.ca.gov, with a copy to your OTS Coordinator. • If an OTS template -based press release is used, the OTS PIO and Coordinator should be copied when the release is distributed to the press. If an OTS template is not used, or is substantially changed, a draft press release shall be sent to the OTS PIO for approval. Optimum lead time would be 10-20 days prior to the release date to ensure adequate turn -around time. • Use the following standard language in all press, media, and printed materials: Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. • Email the OTS PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov and copy your OTS Coordinator at least 30 days in advance, a short description of any significant grant -related traffic safety event or program so OTS has sufficient notice to arrange for attendance and/or participation in the event. • Submit a draft or rough -cut of all printed or recorded material (brochures, posters, scripts, artwork, trailer graphics, etc.) to the OTS PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov and copy your OTS Coordinator for approval 14 days prior to the production or duplication. • Include the OTS logo, space permitting, on grant -funded print materials; consult your OTS Coordinator for specifics. C. Phase 3 — Data Collection & Reporting (Throughout Grant Year) • Invoice Claims (due January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30) • Quarterly Performance Reports (due January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30) • Collect and report quarterly, appropriate data that supports the progress of goals and objectives. Provide a brief list of activity conducted, procurement of grant -funded items, and significant media activities. Include status of grant -funded personnel, status of contracts, challenges, or special accomplishments. • Provide a brief summary of quarterly accomplishments and explanations for objectives not 8/10/2017 11:15:22 AM Page 4 of 11