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Phase 3 — Training, Data Analysis, and Internet connectivity (July 2003 -December 2003) The Consultant will prepare a Traffic Safety Procedure Guide and train two staff members from SANBAG and participating agencies in the use of the Collision Records And Analysis System. This will include the input of future SWITRS data into the system and maintenance of the program. The Countywide Collision Records and Analysis System will be integrated into the SANBAG Transportation Monitoring Program through a comprehensive electronic traffic records network for the collection and distribution collision data setup by the Consultant. Phase 4 — System Operation, Final Report and Executive Summary (September 2003 -March 2004) Establish protocol among the participating agencies for ongoing maintenance and quarterly updating of SWITRS collision data and other pertinent traffic data used in the Records and Analysis Program. This includes definition of service and support levels to be provided by the Consultant to SANBAG and participating agencies in the operation of the software program. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: The Engineering Department currently receives hard copies of hand-written traffic collision reports which are then sorted and filed. These reports accurnulate quickly, take a large amount of storage space, and require a great deal of time to adequately sort, file and maintain. In addition, the data pertinent to Engineering's needs is not in a readily usable forinat. The traffic collision reports must be manually tabulated and transferred by hand to a functional format for analysis. This data is used in the determination of warrants for crosswalks, stop signs, traffic signals, accident prevention and future development. The current process is time consuming and uses man-hours that would be better directed to problem solving and addressing the needs of the community. To participate in this program, local agencies must commit to the following items: 1. Allow the installation of computer software and database on an agency computer, 2. Update and maintain the collision database on a regular basis beyond the initial three-year history provided through this program. 3. Assign agency staff to attend the training session for the operation of the system. 4. Participate with SANBAG in utilizing the information generated to broaden the effective use of traffic safety performance measures in the planning and programming of transportation resources locally and throughout the county. 5. A Letter of Commitment from the City of Colton, addressed to the attention of Kim Shultz, must be received by SANBAG no later than April 12, 2002.