As you may be aware, there is currently proposed legislation to move the DPS Motorcycle Training Unit to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). We are pleased to announce that the update on Motorcycle Training and the TDLR at the April 25 TMSC meeting will be presented by representatives of TDLR!  Join us to welcome and hear from Carla James, Deputy Executive Director of Resources and Licensing Services, Mike Arismendez, Deputy Executive Director of Regulatory Affairs, and Ray Pizzaro, Director of Education and Examination Division.

Reminder: If you are planning to attend the April 25 meeting, RSVP by emailing Christie no later than noon on Tuesday, April 23 and indicate if you will drive a State Vehicle, Personal Vehicle or Motorcycle, and if possible please include the license plate number – this will speed up getting your parking permit when you arrive at the new TTI Headquarters building (1111 RELLIS Parkway, Bryan, Texas, 77807).

We are pleased to announce the full agenda for the Texas Statewide Motorcycle Safety Forum to be held on Saturday February 23, 2019. The location will be in beautiful Kerrville, Texas, with some of the best riding routes in the state.

We normally talk about how motorcycles cause injuries and fatalities. Our keynote speaker, Krystal Hess – Founder of Motorcycle Missions, will help us understand how motorcycles and motorcycling are being used as tools to help improve our safety, particularly for veterans suffering from PTSD.

The agenda also features experts to discuss national, state, and local motorcycle safety issues that are relevant to all riders. It is a very exciting Forum this year. There is still time to register.

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Check-In and Registration

9:30 – 9:40 a.m. Opening Remarks | Chris Beireis | Chair, Texas Motorcycle Safety Coalition

9:40 – 10:10 a.m. Motorcycle Visibility and Conspicuity – Where Riders Need to Pay Attention | Eva Shipp and Amber Trueblood | Texas A&M Transportation Institute

10:10 – 10:25 a.m. TxDOT Motorcycle Program Updates | Lisa Johnson | Motorcycle Program Manager, TxDOT

10:25 – 10:40 a.m. What Is the Texas Department of Public Safety Doing to Train Riders?
TxDPS and Rider Training Update | John Young | Director, Motorcycle Training Program, TxDPS

10:40 – 10:50 a.m. Break

10:50 – 11:20 a.m. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Regional 6 Activities | Becky Walker | Regional Program Manager, NHTSA

11:20 – 11:50 a.m. American Motorcyclist Association/ Federal Highway Administration Motorcycle Advisory Council | Michael Sayre | Member, AMA/FHWA Motorcycle Advisory Council

11:50 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 – 1:30 p.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER A Different Perspective on Safety | Krystal Hess | Founder, Motorcycle Missions

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. How to Prepare for Safe Riding | Panel Session: Audrey Menarik, Owner, Moto Liberty & Lee Bailey, Bandera EMS

2:30 – 2:45 p.m. Break

2:45 – 3:50 p.m. How to Manage a Crash Scene | Road Guardians

3:50 – 4:00 p.m. Closing Remarks

Register now!