Learn about statewide initiatives to encourage seat belt and booster seat usage, while making people aware of how to be good passengers in vehicles.
Many states like Ohio and Missouri have passed better distracted driving laws. But how do we sustain the momentum and build long‑term behavior change?
The media plays a critical role in informing drivers about Ohio’s traffic safety stories. What goes into an effective press release that gets coverage in today’s digital world?
Hear from law enforcement leaders from state, county, and local agencies on current challenges and potential solutions to engaging in traffic law enforcement.
Attendees and visitors may park in the North or South Garage, adjacent to the Ohio Union. Parking is on your own and will not be validated.
View current ratesWhen you arrive, please take the main stairs or elevators to the second floor. Register, and pick up your badge and materials, outside the main entrance to the Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom. Signage will guide you to your destination.
See building mapsMain events happen in the Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom (second floor), and breakouts happen in various meeting spaces on all floors.
See building mapsExhibits will be located in the foyers of the Great Hall (first floor) and Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom (second floor).
See building mapsWe have blocked hotels on/near the Ohio State campus: Hyatt House Columbus OSU/Short North & SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU.
Browse hotel optionsCheck in to the Ohio Traffic Safety Summit 2025. Pick up your Summit materials, enjoy a cup of coffee & light breakfast, and visit our exhibitors in the exhibit area.
Emily Davidson, Director, Ohio Traffic Safety Office
Andy Wilson, Director, Ohio Dept. of Public Safety
Rick Birt, Director, DC Highway Safety Office
Hear opening remarks from our OTSO Director/emcee, greeting & welcome from our Department Director, and a plenary from our Day One Keynote Speaker.
Browse Sessions ListingTake a moment to visit our federal, state, and local partners in the exhibit area.
Engage in a variety of 60‑minute workshops and sessions, covering a broad range of traffic safety topics.
Browse Sessions ListingEnjoy a delicious "grab-n-go" lunch to sustain you through the rest of the day. Take a stroll through our exhibit area to network with vendors and partners.
Participate in 90‑minute panel discussions regarding relevant and trending topics within the traffic safety realm.
Browse Sessions ListingTake a moment to visit our federal, state, and local partners in the exhibit area.
Engage in a variety of 60‑minute workshops and sessions, covering a broad range of traffic safety topics.
Browse Sessions ListingPick up your Summit materials, enjoy a cup of coffee & light breakfast, and visit our exhibitors in the exhibit area.
Engage in a variety of 60‑minute workshops and sessions, covering a broad range of traffic safety topics.
Browse Sessions ListingTake a moment to visit our federal, state, and local partners in the exhibit area.
Participate in 90‑minute panel discussions regarding relevant and trending topics within the traffic safety realm.
Browse Sessions Listing
Darrin Grondel
Senior VP, Traffic Safety
National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving (NASID)
Grab lunch, attend a plenary from our Day Two Keynote Speaker, and hear closing remarks from our OTSO Director/emcee.
Browse Sessions ListingTake a moment to visit our federal, state, and local partners in the exhibit area.
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Washington, DC Highway Safety Office (HSO)
Rick Birt serves as the Director of the Washington, DC Highway Safety Office (HSO). In this role, he leads the HSO team in implementing evidence‑informed countermeasures that ensure the safety of all roadway users. Rick has more than a decade of highway safety and prevention experience.
Prior to joining District Government, Rick served as the President/CEO of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), a national youth prevention and activism organization focused on mobility safety, substance use, personal health and safety, and leadership development. During his time at SADD, Rick authored several publications for teen drivers and adult allies on matters of mobility safety and was often called upon by the media to speak on these matters. He has also consulted for highway safety offices and non‑profit organizations in a variety of capacities.
Senior VP, Traffic Safety
National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving
Dr. Darrin Grondel currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Traffic Safety and Government Relations for the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility and Director of the National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving (NASID).
Darrin previously served as the Director of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) 2012-2020 and retired as a captain in 2017 from the Washington State Patrol, after 25 years of service.
Darrin earned his Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University (2016), MPA from the Evergreen State College (2004), and BA in Political Science from Brigham Young University (1995).
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