HomeMy WebLinkAboutInterest in developing a demonstration or research project December 29, 1977
Mr. Ken Nevi 1 , Administrator
Office of Traffic Safety
State fepartment of Highways
and Public Transportation
Austin, Texas 73731
tear 'tr. Nevi l :
It is my understanding that Professor Jack Keese has discussed with
you the interest of the Texas Transportation Institute in developing either
a demonstration project or research project under the National Emergency
Aid 'adio ( EAR) program. He has bean assured that we will have support
from our local F.C.C. Chartered volunteer REACT Team and feels that imple-
mentation of the NEAR proqram can improve the response system under four
Highway Safety Standard areas:
Standard 11 - Emergency Medical Services
Standard 15 - Police Traffic Services
Standard 16 - Debris, ,Hazard Control and Cleanup
Standard 17 - Pupil Transportation Safety
To conduct a meaningful project will require that the Institute secure
full cooperation of the following agencies and units:
Department of Public Safety
Department of Health
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Texas Education Agency
City of Bryan
City of College Station
Brazos County
Brazos County Sheriff's Department
Bryan Independent School System
College Station Consolidated School System
Mid -Tex Ambulance Service
Brazos County REACT Team 3386
Brazos County Civil Defense
Mr. 4evi1 -2- December 29, 1977
Before we devote staff time to developing a proposal and before we
involve the numerous agencies in a formal way, we would appreciate your
reaction to this proposed effort.
After careful consideration of this NEAR program, it is our opinion
that the a :.ergency response system can be improved by involving the motorist
in the system through the use of CB radios. It is strongly felt that an
effective system of communication involving the motorist will have a positive
effect on the use of CB radios for transportation safety. The popularity
of C3 radios is a good indication of the desire on the part of the motorist
to have in- vehicle comunication capability.
r�zos County, is an ideal location for this project since it is the
regional medical center between Houston, Waco- Temple and Austin. The area
is developing rapidly and Texas A &M University is not at about 30,000
students. +e can ,e assured of adequate local support to make the project
successful.
?ith your encouragement, ,,,e will proceed to develop a formal proposal
for your consideration.
Sincerely,
C. V. ',loofah
)i rector
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