Positively Impacting Traffic Safety Culture for Indigenous Youth: A Heritage-Focused Approach

Authors

  • Jacob Steven Pehrson Eastern Washington University, University of Idaho
  • Ahmed Abdel-Rahim Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of Idaho
  • Logan Prescott University of Idaho

Keywords:

traffic crash characteristics, Tribal communities, impaired and distracted driving, intervention strategies, culturally based material, local community engagement

Abstract

This paper presents the development of heritage-focused outreach materials with the objectives of positively impacting traffic safety culture for Indigenous youth to reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes impacting these communities. The approach presented in this paper includes involving local community leaders in traffic safety education and incorporating culturally based material in outreach education. This could empower Tribal communities to preserve their cultural identities while acquiring the expertise needed to promote traffic safety.

Author Biographies

Jacob Steven Pehrson, Eastern Washington University, University of Idaho

Jacob Pehrson is a Program Coordinator for the Family Resource and Training Center at Eastern Washington University. He received his bachelor's degree in history from Lewis-Clark State College, and his master's degree in public administration from the University of Idaho. His interests include community and economic development, education, and public health and social services.

Ahmed Abdel-Rahim, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of Idaho

Ahmed Abdel-Rahim is a Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Idaho. He has more than 30 years of experience in different areas of transportation engineering research including traffic operations and control, human factors in transportation, and highway and traffic safety.

Logan Prescott, University of Idaho

Logan Prescott is a graduate student at the University of Idaho specializing in Transportation Engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the same university. Hailing from the Coachella Valley in Southern California, Logan's passion for transportation engineering stems from a drive to develop efficient and sustainable transportation systems that improve people's lives.

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Published

12/04/2023

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 2 (2023)

Section

Research and Theory

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