About
Advancing Transportation Safety
No matter your journey or travel method, Colorado is committed to providing you a safe and efficient transportation network so you arrive at your destination safely. The Advancing Transportation Safety (ATS) effort establishes a collaborative and shared vision and mission for transportation safety in Colorado.
Vision
The future of Colorado is zero deaths and serious injuries so all people using any transportation mode arrive at their destination safely.
Mission
To build a unified approach to transportation safety through the integrated implementation of education, engineering, enforcement, emergency response, equity and evaluation to reduce fatalities and serious injuries for all users on Colorado roadways. Implementation will be driven by data, best practices and research.
Program Goals
Establish a culture of safety in Colorado.
Cultivate and strengthen partnerships.
Increase coordination and information sharing across sectors and geographies.
Implement effective and data-proven safety countermeasures.
Program Overview
Colorado has been prioritizing safety on its roadways for the last decade. In 2015, the state launched the Moving Towards Zero Deaths campaign to elevate the importance of traffic safety and set ambitious targets for the state. The world has changed a lot over the last decade, but Colorado’s dedication to reducing death and serious injuries on its roadways has not faltered. The ATS is the natural evolution of the Moving Towards Zero Deaths campaign. The 2020 Strategic Transportation Safety Plan established ATS through Strategy B: Build A Safety Coalition. Since then, ATS has grown into what it is today: the implementation mechanism for strategic safety.
The ATS has two main entities: The Steering Committee and Emphasis Area Working Groups. The Steering Committee provides direction for the program, while the Emphasis Area Working Groups manage the day to day implementation of the SHSP strategies.
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee is comprised of directors and managers from state agencies and partner organizations. The Steering Committee is responsible for evaluating program outcomes on an annual basis, providing high-level, strategic direction and cultivating a safety culture. The Committee will meet bi-annually or as needed.
Emphasis Area Work Groups
The Emphasis Areas Working Groups are responsible for leading implementation of the strategies identified in the SHSP. Working groups are open to individuals working within the safety space. Members of the Working Groups are asked to champion a strategy, meaning they are leading, promoting, and taking responsibility for advancing a safety strategy.
The Working Groups meet quarterly to review progress, coordinate with support from the planning and implementation team. key actions, coordinating efforts and supporting implementation.
Planning & Implementation Team
The ATS initiative is managed by the Colorado Department of Transportation. The Safety Performance and Engineering Unit in the Headquarters Traffic Safety and Engineering Services Branch oversees all administrative planning and implementation efforts for the ATS. To contact the Planning and Implementation team, please fill out this contact us form or send an email to shsp@state.co.us.
ATS Partners
ATS brings together a diverse group of organizations united under a common vision and mission. We have identified the ATS partners by agencies, initiatives, organizations and stakeholders below. If your agency, initiative, or organization is not listed, contact the ATS Planning & Implementation Team using the Contact Us form at the bottom of this page to be added.
A
American Automobile Association (AAA)
American Council of Engineering Companies
B
C
CDOT Railroad Program
CDOT Traffic Safety & Engineering Services
Central Front Range Transportation Planning Region
Colorado Association of Road Supervisors and Engineers
Colorado Behavioral Health Administration
Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs
Colorado Contractors Association
Colorado Department of Education
Colorado Department of Human Services
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Colorado Department of Revenue
Colorado Motor Carriers Association
Colorado Occupant Protection Task Force
Colorado Task Force on Drunk and Impaired Driving (CTFID)
Colorado Young Drivers Alliance
D
Denver Regional Council of Governments
Denver Transportation Planning Region
E
East Central Council of Governments
Eastern Transportation Planning Region
F
Federal Highway Administration
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
FHWA Office of Safety
FHWA National Highway Institute
G
Grand Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization
Grand Valley Transportation Planning Region
Gunnison Valley Transportation Planning Region
H
I
Intermountain Transportation Planning Region
L
Local Technical Assistance Program
M
Montana State University Center for Health and Safety Culture
Motorcycle Operator Safety Advisory Board
N
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
National Roadway Safety Strategy
North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization
North Front Range Transportation Planning Region
Northeast Colorado Association of Local Governments
Northwest Transportation Planning Region
P
Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments
Pikes Peak Transportation Planning Region
Pueblo Area Council of Governments
Pueblo Area Transportation Planning Region
R
Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning
S
San Luis Valley Development Resources Group
San Luis Valley Transportation Planning Region
Share the Road
South Central Council of Governments
South Central Transportation Planning Region
Southeast Colorado Enterprise Development
Southeast Transportation Planning Region
Southern Colorado Institute of Transportation Technology
Southwest Colorado Council of Governments
Southwest Transportation Planning Region
Statewide Traffic Records Advisory Committee
T
Transportation Commission, District 1
Transportation Commission, District 2
Transportation Commission, District 3
Transportation Commission, District 4
Transportation Commission, District 5
Transportation Commission, District 6
Transportation Commission, District 7
Transportation Commission, District 8
Transportation Commission, District 9
Transportation Commission, District 10
Transportation Commission, District 11
U
Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments
Upper Front Range Transportation Planning Region
V
W
Additional Tools & Resources
Safety Portal
Find current safety statistics, read related safety plans, explore data dashboards and learn about our funding programs.
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Contact Us
Sign up for safety newsletters and contact the ATS Planning and Implementation Team!