After reaching their goal of less than 1,000 traffic fatalities a year early, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is looking forward to more successful years. To establish goals, share information and generate excitement, the coalition is sponsoring the Blueprint for Safer Roadways Conference on Oct. 27- 29 at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center in Kansas City.

“This conference is a great way to build on and celebrate our past successes,” said Highway Safety Director Leanna Depue. “We will continue to work on saving lives and preventing injuries, as well as sharing new information and best practices.”

Several workshops and speakers have already been scheduled for the convention. Half-day to half-hour workshops will address improving roadways for older drivers, public information successes, law enforcement programs, roundabouts, new technology, driver education, recent legislation and the Safe Corridor Program.

On Oct. 28, MoDOT Director Pete Rahn, Colonel James Keathley of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Romell Cooks, regional administrator for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator, will be on hand to officially open the conference.

More information is available at www.saveMOlives.com.