TZD Traffic Safety Hotdish: The Power of Partnership—How Collaboration is Driving Results in Road Safety
March 10, 2026
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Central
About the Event
Discover how strategic collaboration is transforming road safety across our state in our first TZD Traffic Safety Hotdish of the year.
Join us to explore the impressive results of the High Risk Rural Roads and Safe Road Zones programs—two major initiatives launched through 2023 state legislative funding. We will also highlight the vital work of our Safe Road Coalitions, which are now achieving even greater impact as new state investment bolsters their long-standing federal support. Dive into how these diverse funding streams and local partnerships are delivering real-world results and why collective action remains our most powerful tool for safety.
Speakers
- Moderator: Paul Aasen, Chair, ACTS Policy and Legislative Subcommittee and CEO, Minnesota Safety Council
- Shannon Grabow, Grant and Program Supervisor, Office of Traffic Safety, Minnesota Department of Public Safety
- Annette Larson, Statewide Program and Operations Director, Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths
- Derek Leuer, State Traffic Safety Engineer, Minnesota Department of Transportation
Credit
Attendees are eligible for 1.25 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). Download the PDH credit form (PDF) for your records.
More Information
Contact TZD Staff at [email protected].
Sponsors
This event is offered by the Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths Program and the Minnesota Departments of Health, Public Safety, and Transportation, with funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It is hosted by the University of Minnesota's Center for Transportation Studies.