Administered by Idaho Division of Professional-Technical Education.

Coordinated byCollege of Southern Idaho.

In cooperation with Idaho Transportation Department.

PRCSidecar/Trike

Basic I

Cornering Skills PracticeBraking Skills Practice

Experienced Course

Basic IIIntroduction to Riding

2012

Published by Idaho Division of Professional-Technical Education

Todd Schwarz, Ph.D. - State AdministratorIdaho STAR Program and College of Southern Idaho

2513 Federal Way, Suite 100Boise, ID 83705

1-888-280-STAR (7827)

Idaho STARMotorcycle Safety Program

2012 ANNUAL REPORT

April 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTSMessage from the Director 1Idaho STAR Fact Sheet 4Vision, Mission, Values 5Executive Summary 6Introduction 7Overview 7I. Number and Location of all Training Sites 8II. Number of Instructors 8III. Training Courses 9IV. Number of Students Trained 11V. Licensing 18VI. Program Implementation/Management 19VII. Overall Impact of the Program 25VIII. Finances 26IX. Summary 27X. Appendix A - Goals and Results 27

For an electronic version of this report, please visit our website at http://idahostar.org/about/annual-reports

The Idaho STAR Motorcycle Safety Program exists to help drive down crashes and fatalities involving motorcyclists. Success in this area is a win for Idaho riders, their families and loved ones, and overall safety on our roads for riders and drivers alike. We do this in a variety of ways including rider training, public awareness campaigns, and partnering with other agencies. Regardless of our strategies and activities, the bottom line is the crashes that are or are not happening on our roadways. Here is a snapshot of how we are doing in this area:

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Working Towards ZERO

*Due to the low number and fluctuating nature of the data, state and federal agencies often examine 5-year averages.

*2012 crash numbers were not final as of this printing.

These numbers are showing a trend in the right direction – closer to zero. The men and women of Idaho STAR are committed to keeping this trend going. Every crash prevented, every injury that doesn’t happen, and every rider that makes it home safely to their loved ones is a win for all of us.

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Serving ALL Idaho RidersMany riders think Idaho STAR is the place to go to learn to ride. And that’s true. We have a number of programs to help riders get started. What many riders do not know is that we serve ALL riders. Idaho STAR conducted 5 different courses in 2012 and, with the launch of three new offerings, will have 8 different courses in 2013. One of our goals is to build on our reputation as a ‘learn to ride’ program to be a place to go for all riders who want to take their riding skills and safety on the streets to the next level.

This is just one of the ‘myths’ that we are working to overcome. There are a number of other motorcycling myths held by drivers and riders alike. We are working to ‘bust’ these myths with the end result being fewer crashes on our roads. Here are just a few examples:

MYTH

“Stay away from the front brake – you’ll go over the handlebars!”

“The biggest risk to riders is car drivers.”

“Motorcycle safety means wearing a helmet”

“It’s the kids on sport bikes that are the problem.”

“I ride a lot, so that keeps my skills sharp.”

TRUTH

The front brake provides 70% or more of a motorcycles stopping power when used correctly.

Analysis of 3 years of fatal crash data in Idaho indicates that over 70% of the crashes were associated with rider error and less than 20% of the crashes involved a car violating the rider’s right-of-way.

While a helmet is a wonderful piece of riding gear, it is by no means a ‘silver bullet’ for safety. A helmet does help protect a rider’s head and brain in the event of a crash. However, a helmet does not help the rider prevent the crash, and it doesn’t do anything to protect the rider’s arms, legs, chest, back, feet, or hands from ‘road rash’ or other injury.

Idaho data indicate that men over 40 years old and cruiser bikes are involved in fatal crashes much more than younger riders and sport bikes.

The data tell us that many crashes are the result of errors in maximum braking and cornering. Unless specifically practiced, these skills tend to get ‘rusty.’

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Using Technology and MediaIn 2012, Idaho STAR hired a full-time Communications Manager and has significantly increased outreach efforts as a result. Press releases, a strong and growing social media presence, live events, radio advertising, and print ads at high schools and in Motorcycle Group Newsletters are just some of the ways that Idaho STAR is reaching out to new and veteran riders.

National StandardsThe STAR Program undertook a year-long project of a line-by-line comparison of our then current entry-level curriculum to NHTSA’s 2011 “Model National Standards for Entry-Level Motorcycle Rider Training.” The result is that, as of 2013, the Idaho STAR Program’s Basic I Course meets this new national standard. We believe that STAR is one of the first (perhaps the first) programs in the U.S. to do so.

National Recognition In 2012, Idaho was presented with the “Outstanding State” award by the National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators. This award represents the collaborative efforts of the Idaho STAR Program, Idaho Transportation Department, local and state law enforcement, and the Idaho Coalition for Motorcycle Safety. I was honored to accept the award on behalf of all of those in Idaho working towards motorcycle safety.

Looking to the FutureThe Idaho STAR Program will continue to reach out to all riders of Idaho in an effort to drive the number of crashes and fatalities down even further. We will continue our efforts in motorcycle rider training and public outreach and seek out ways to be more effective and more efficient. One project that will be launched in 2013 involves STAR staying in contact with our course graduates for several months after their course through email. We will be using these emails to remind and refresh some of the main content from their class, encourage them to practice skills and wear good protective gear, and to suggest the ‘next level’ of rider training to keep their riding abilities improving.

It’s About ChoicesSafe and responsible motorcycling is about making good choices. The Idaho STAR Program remains committed to providing information, education, and training to help riders make the most informed choices they can. Choices that are right for them, and for their families and loved ones.

Ride safe everyone, and let’s all work to drive those crash numbers down to zero.

Stacey “Ax” AxmakerDirector, Idaho STAR Program

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IDAHO STAR FACT SHEETThe Idaho STAR Program was created by legislation signed on March 30, 1994, and a director was hired September 1, 1995. Effective July 1, 2009, administration was assigned to the Division of Professional-Technical Education (DPTE) and contracted to the College of Southern Idaho.

1996-2012 Facts:Thirteen training sites have been established and maintained.A total of 172 training motorcycles are owned by the program. 31,577 students have been trained in 3,061 classes by dedicated STAR Instructors.In 2005, a two-year study funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ranked Idaho STAR as one of the top two programs in the nation for promising practices in rider education.In 2007, the “Think! Look twice for motorcyclists” public service announcement won a national award. It was developed jointly by STAR and the Idaho Transportation Department and has been requested for use in more than a dozen other states.In 2009, Idaho STAR joined the Strategic Highway Safety Plan Motorcycle Committee (SHSP). The goal of the SHSP committee is to serve as a platform of collaboration among motorcycle agencies and groups in order to find strategies to reduce traffic deaths, serious injuries, and the economic losses associated with preventable motorcycle crashes. A review of all 7,738 motorcycle crashes statewide from 1996 - 2010 indicated that STAR training is associated with a 79 percent reduced crash risk. There was also an 89 percent reduction in the risk of a fatal crash.

2012 Facts:The number of courses offered in 2012 increased by 4 percent over 2011. Over a nine month period, 2,810 students were trained in 262 classes bringing the overall total number of students trained in STAR classes to 31,577.65 STAR Instructors gave up their weekends to teach on a part time basis. 67 outreach events were staffed by STAR representatives, reaching an estimated 6,200 people. In addition, media coverage from news releases and media pitches resulted in STAR being featured on 33 media outlets (at the local, state, and national level), reaching an estimated 500,000 people.STAR staff presented at the National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrator’s (SMSA) conference.Idaho received the 2012 Outstanding State Award from the SMSA. The award recognizes a state’s comprehensive motorcycle safety program that has “implemented strategies that are successful, effective and can be measured, evaluated, and serve best practices.” Six new Instructors and two new mentors were trained in 2012. STAR started 2012 with 65 Instructors and ended the year with 62.

VisionIdaho STAR is the premier organization for educating

the public with strategies to reduce crashes and fatalities involving motorcyclists.

Mission

Idaho STAR provides high quality:• Motorcycle rider education, training, and testing

• Drug and alcohol awareness • Public education and awareness of motorcyclists

Values

Integrity firstService before self

Excellence in all we do

INTEGRITY SERVICE EXCELLENCE

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYSTAR (Skills Training Advantage for Riders) Instructors trained 2,810 students in 2012. This equates to 4 percent of the estimated 71,229 riders (based on registered motorcycles1) in Idaho. A total of 31,577 students have been trained since the program’s inception in 1996.

The STAR Program achieved this by maintaining and operating thirteen training sites, 172 program-owned motorcycles, and training 2,810 students in 262 classes from February through November. These classes were taught by 65 part-time STAR Instructors who gave up their weekends to teach. Additionally, many Instructors taught one-and-two hour motorcycle safety seminars to driver education classes. Many also represented the STAR Program at a variety of outreach events, reaching an estimated 6,200 people. In addition, media coverage resulted in STAR being featured on 33 media outlets (at the local, state and national level), reaching an estimated 500,000 people.

In addition to rider training courses, the STAR Program is responsible for training the skills testers who administer the skills testing component for the Idaho motorcycle endorsement. In 2012, there were a total of 55 trained motorcycle skills testers operating at 37 testing locations. A total of 1,598 motorcyclists received skills testing during 2012, with an 87 percent pass rate.

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1 According to 2010 & 2011 data provided by the Idaho Transportation Department, includes two-year registrations.

INTRODUCTIONThe Idaho STAR Motorcycle Safety Program was created within the Department of Education in 1994 under Title 33, Chapter 49 and Title 49, Chapter 3 of the Idaho Code. In September 1995, a coordinator was appointed and training began statewide in the spring of 1996. In 2005, the program was relocated through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Boise State University

(BSU) and the Department of Education. In 2009, legislation passed that assigned the administration of the Idaho motorcycle safety program to the Division of Professional-Technical Education (DPTE), effective July 1, 2009. DPTE contracted the Idaho motorcycle safety program to the College of Southern Idaho, effective July 1, 2009.

OVERVIEWIn 2012, the STAR Program offered a Basic I Course, Basic II Course, Experienced Course, Sidecar/Trike Course, and a Precision Riding Clinic. Classes are scheduled from February through November. The courses require a classroom that will accommodate 30 people, and a training range (parking lot) that is ideally 200’ x 300’ and clear of obstacles. The program provides motorcycles and helmets for Basic I and Basic II students. In the

Experienced Course, Sidecar/Trike Course and Precision Riding Clinic, students ride their own motorcycles.

In addition to the motorcycle safety training component, the STAR Program is also responsible for the training and certification of all motorcycle endorsement skills testers for the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD).

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During 2012, there were thirteen training sites throughout the state that provided approximately 90 percent of all Idahoans with availability of training within 50 miles of their home. These sites were located in Boise, Gowen Field, Hayden, Idaho Falls, Lewiston, Meridian, McCall, Nampa, Paul, Pocatello, Sandpoint, Shoshone, and Twin Falls.

II. NUMBER OF INSTRUCTORS

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The STAR Program began 2012 with 65 certified, part-time Instructors who gave up their weekends to teach. A number of Instructors left the program during the year for a variety of reasons, primarily because of life changes.

One Instructor Preparation Course was offered in 2012. Six candidates successfully completed the course, bringing the total number of STAR Instructors by the end of 2012 to 62.

The locations of the 62 Instructors are as indicated in the map to the right.

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There were five courses offered by the Program during 2012:

The Basic I Course is 15 core curriculum hours. Six hours are in the classroom, and nine hours involve riding a motorcycle. Motorcycles and helmets are provided. The most popular class schedule starts on Friday evening and continues all day Saturday and Sunday. Alternate schedules cover two weekends: one Thursday evening and two Saturdays or Sundays, or three consecutive weekdays. Successful completion of the Basic I Course provides a skills test waiver to assist students in becoming properly licensed (endorsed) to ride. Tuition for this class is $105, which is still well below the national state-funded program average of $1502.

The Basic II Course is 8 core curriculum hours. This course includes both classroom and on-cycle instruction in street-strategies and emergency situation skills, riding on program-owned or personally-owned motorcycles. Classes are usually conducted on Saturdays or Sundays. Alternate schedules are Friday evenings and Saturday mornings or Friday evenings and Sunday mornings. Successful completion of the Basic II Course provides a skills test waiver to assist students in becoming properly licensed (endorsed) to ride. Tuition for this class is $105. National tuition average is not available.

Courses offered by the STAR Program during 2012:

Basic I Course

Basic II Course

Experienced Course

Sidecar/Trike Course

Precision Riding Clinic

III. TRAINING COURSES

2According to data provided by the National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators in its 2008 survey. This is their most recent survey as of this report.

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this skills test waiver applies to “three-wheel only” motorcycle endorsements). Tuition for this class is $105.

The Precision Riding Clinic is 16 core curriculum hours. This course is designed for fully endorsed riders with a minimum of two years or 10,000 miles of current street-riding experience. This intensive on-cycle course is based on Idaho Police Motor School drills. Students have the opportunity to master precision vehicle control and advanced low-speed maneuvering and hazard response skills on their own motorcycle. Tuition for the Precision Riding Clinic is $350.

The Experienced Course is 8 core curriculum hours. Three and one-half hours are in the classroom, and four and one-half hours involve practical motorcycle riding on personally-owned motorcycles. Classes are usually conducted on Saturdays or Sundays. Alternate schedules are Friday evenings and Saturday mornings or Friday evenings and Sunday mornings. Successful completion of the Experienced Course provides a skills test waiver to assist students in becoming properly licensed (endorsed) to ride. Tuition for this class is $55, which is below the national state-funded program average of $603.

The Sidecar/Trike Course is 8 core curriculum hours. The course includes classroom and on-cycle instruction in street-strategies and hazard-response skills as well as practice cornering, braking, and swerving skills on personally-owned three-wheeled rigs. Classes are usually conducted on Saturdays or Sundays. Alternate schedules are Friday evenings and Saturday mornings or Friday evenings and Sunday mornings. Successful completion of the Sidecar/Trike course provides a skills test waiver to assist students in becoming properly licensed (endorsed) to ride. (**Note:

3 According to data provided by the National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators in its 2008 survey.

This is their most recent survey as of this report.

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The following tables show a breakdown of each course by site.

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The STAR Program trained a total of 2,810 students in 2012: 1,744 in the Basic I Course, 796 in the Basic II Course, 237 in the Experienced Course, 17 in the Sidecar/Trike Course, and 17 in the Precision Riding Clinic. This is 10 percent more students than in 2011 and 4 percent of Idaho’s registered motorcyclists (based on an estimated motorcycle registration base of 71,229).

In 2012, our fill rate was 93 percent for the Basic I Course (same as in 2011), 87 percent for the Basic II Course (as compared to 88 percent 2011), 82 percent for the Experienced Course (as compared to 74 percent in 2011), 71 percent for the Sidecar/Trike Course (as compared to 78 percent in 2011), and 71 percent for the Precision Riding Clinic, (as compared to 63 percent in 2011). The fill rates suggest that we are meeting demand.

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The table to the right provides a snapshot of the student demographics for the 1,743 students trained in the Basic I Course.

The table to the right provides a snapshot of the student demographics for the 796 students trained in the Basic II Course.

The table to the right provides a snapshot of the student demographics for the 237 students trained in the Experienced Course.

The table to the right provides a snapshot of the student demographics for the 17 students trained in the Sidecar/Trike Course.

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The overall ratio of male/female students has remained fairly constant. The percentage of students under the age of 21 has remained fairly stable, even though the number of total students has changed. Mandatory training for those under age 21 took effect on September 1, 1996. The chart below reflects the total students (male, female, and those under 21) trained over the last ten years.

The table below provides a snapshot of the student demographics for the 17 students trained in the PRC.

The chart below stacks the students trained in each course over the last ten years for a comparison review.

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The following five charts provide a breakdown of all male/female (M/F) students trained during 2012, by age group and course type. Of note is that 36 percent of all students were 41 or older.

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The following table shows the oldest students in 2012, by course.

The following chart reflects the number, by gender and course type, of those who signed up for a class but did not show up, thereby forfeiting their tuition. Overall, (124) 7 percent of all registered students in 2012 were no-shows, compared to 5 percent in 2011.

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V. LICENSING The motorcycle endorsement skills testing requirement is waived if the applicant has successfully completed a Basic I, Basic II, or Experienced STAR rider training. Those riders who elect not to take training to get their endorsement can take a skills test with an ITD tester. Idaho STAR provides the training for skills testers and the preparation of testing sites.

Currently, there are 55 third-party testers throughout the state providing testing at 37 locations. In 2012 the overall pass rate for the skills test was 87 percent. The skills test practice guide, to assist applicants in preparing for the test, is available on the STAR website.

Online registration continues to be very successful. Students can choose to register through the internet or our toll-free number. Sixty-seven percent of all 3,378 transactions were handled online, while 33 percent were handled by STAR administrative staff.

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Picture below. Advisory Committee meeting Dec. 2012. From Left to Right: Harry Kindelberger, David Cazel, Lynn Rhodes, Wayne Wierson, Steve Holland, Shawn Beer, Deb Hall, Ed Pemble, and Ed Gudgell.

The following highlights provide some insight into the continued development, management, and scope of the program:

¾ Top Program. In 2005, a two-year study funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ranked Idaho STAR as one of the top two programs in the nation for promising practices in rider education.

¾ Legislation. In 2009, legislation was passed moving the motorcycle safety program from the State Department of Education (SDE) to the Division of Professional-Technical Education (DPTE) effective July 1, 2009. DPTE contracted the Idaho STAR Program to the College of Southern Idaho (CSI) effective July 1, 2009.

¾ New Offerings. Idaho STAR continues to expand its offerings by offering the Riding Practice Session to help students prepare for skills retests, and the Precision Riding Clinic, which provides an opportunity for endorsed riders to master precision vehicle control and hazard response skills. Both the Riding Practice Session and the Precision Riding Clinic became available to the public in 2011.

¾ Facilities. The STAR Program has entered into contracts with several sponsors for the use of facilities. In this environment of increased demand for school space by various community groups, these written agreements will help to solidify our partnerships with them. In an effort to further secure our training locations, the program is paying rent for the use of this space. This is an investment in the program’s long term ability to offer training and meet the needs of Idaho’s riders.

¾ Advisory Committee. Five voting Advisory Committee members and numerous non-voting members met four times during 2012, once each quarter. Committee members continue to be active in the direction of the program through their guidance in advising the director. The committee members include:• Coordinator: Mike Mason, Vice President,

College of Southern Idaho.• Voting Members: Shawn Beer, STAR;

Wayne Wierson, Idaho Coalition for Motorcycle Safety; Harry Kindelberger, STAR; Dave Thomas, High Desert Harley-Davidson; and David Cazel, ABATE of North Idaho.

• Non-Voting: Ed Gudgell, Twin Falls Police Department; Ed Pemble, Idaho

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Transportation Department (ITD); Brent Jennings, ITD; Steve Holland, ITD; and Brian Johns, Department of Education.

¾ National Recognition. The National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators (SMSA) website (www.smsa.org) maintains a collection of rider training and motorcycle safety materials that are available to all motorcycle safety and rider training organizations. The site continues to display many of the STAR Program materials that have been developed and used in Idaho for many years and the SMSA added more collateral from the STAR program in 2012.

¾ Outstanding State Award. Idaho received the 2012 Outstanding State Award from theSMSA. The award recognizes a state’s comprehensive motorcycle safety program that has “implemented strategies that are successful, effective and can be measured, evaluated, and serve best practices.” 2012 was the first time the SMSA awarded this Award.

¾ National Standards. In 2011, NHTSA published “Model National Standards for Entry-Level Motorcycle Rider Training.” In an effort to meet this new national standard, the STAR Program undertook a year-long project of a line-by-line comparison of the standards document to our then current entry-level curriculum. This project concluded in 2012.

The result is that as of 2013, the Idaho STAR Motorcycle Safety Program’s Basic I Course meets this new national standard. We believe that STAR is one of the first (perhaps the first) programs in the United States to do so.

¾ Presentations. The STAR Director partnered with the TEAM OREGON Motorcycle Safety Program to present a breakout session at the SMSA conference in August. The session was attended by approximately 60 instructors and administrators from around the country.

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¾ New Staff. STAR continued outreach efforts with the addition of a communications manager position. The program’s presence has increased via participation at health, safety and rider events, social media, and outreach to traditional media.

¾ Dealer Discount Program. As a way to encourage students to buy and wear good quality protective gear, the Idaho STAR Program partnered with motorcycle dealers and shops across the state to create the “Dealer Discount Program.” 2012 experienced a record participation of 32 businesses, including an insurance company for the first time. Idaho STAR provides a flyer to each course graduate that lists participating dealers, shops, and businesses that offer a discount to STAR graduates.

¾ Outreach. STAR provided information about the program and distributed motorcycle safety literature at over 67 events in 2012 (as compared to 39 during 2011), such as rallies, group/club events, motorcycle dealers, health and safety fairs, etc., reaching an estimated 6,200 people. In addition, STAR Instructors conducted presentations regarding motorcycle safety and motorist awareness around the state to students in driver education classes. These presentations inform young drivers about the STAR Program as well as providing them with information on sharing the roadway safely with motorcycles.

¾ Spring Openers. The STAR Program organized three events for the first time during 2012 to kick off the motorcycle riding season. The Spring Openers were held during March and April in Meridian, Coeur d’Alene, and Idaho Falls and were intended to reach riders with information to prevent crashes. All three Spring Openers included riding demonstrations, handouts, giveaways, and information about the factors involved in Idaho’s motorcycle crashes, with a focus on what riders could do to avoid those crashes.

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¾ Awareness Rallies. The annual motorcycle awareness rallies, sponsored by the Idaho Coalition for Motorcycle Safety (ICMS) and ABATE of Northern Idaho, were held in May (rallies were held in Boise, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Falls, and Lewiston). STAR representatives spoke at each of the rallies.

¾ Newsletter. A monthly e-newsletter provides information, articles, and tips regarding motorcycle safety, provides links to outside resources, and encourages readers to register for a STAR class. By the end of 2012, the number of people receiving the newsletter has grown to over 1,300.

¾ Social Media. STAR managed Facebook and Twitter profiles, with a combined follower base of 888 individuals. Social media promotes motorcycle safety messages, riding tips, and special course promotions. The STAR YouTube channel and Flickr accounts have resulted in over 11,200 impressions. Our website is at the center of all social media efforts and much of the social media traffic is redirected to it, resulting in almost 20,000 webpage views over the year.

¾ Paid Advertisement. During 2012, ads were placed on high school sport calendars, the Idaho Coalition for Motorcycle Safety newsletter, the Northern Rockies Rider, and radio ads on Idaho’s public radio.

¾ Media. Coverage from news releases and media pitches resulted in STAR being featured on 33 media outlets, including motorcycle-related publications and the general media (print, radio, and TV). A conservative assessment of this coverage shows STAR news reached an estimated 500,000 people.

¾ Collateral Materials. Several collateral materials were updated in 2012, including a new STAR brochure and a new “Riding Tips” card. These materials are distributed at all outreach events, dealerships, and driver licensing offices in Idaho. External agencies such as ITD, the National Guard, ICMS, and SMSA have posted the “Riding Tips” card on their websites or asked for copies to be distributed to their members.

Scooter ad placed on high school sports calendars state-wide.

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¾ Instructor Development. In September, fifteen STAR Instructors rode to Canby, Oregon to attend a professional development session (Advanced Rider Training) offered by the TEAM OREGON Motorcycle Safety Program. The registration fees for this professional development opportunity were sponsored by the Idaho STAR Program. This was the 7th annual class of its type and the experience greatly enhanced the skills of those who attended.

¾ Instructor Updates. Four, one-day regional Instructor updates were conducted in the spring to prepare STAR Instructors for the training season. Almost all STAR Instructors took advantage of at least one update.

¾ More Instructor Development. Four other Instructor development events were conducted in 2012: 1 Experienced Course Instructor Preparation (IP), an Instructor certification course required for Instructors to teach the Experienced Course; 1 Mentor Refresher, a session to prepare Mentor Instructors to work with new Instructor Apprentices and Interns in the upcoming training season; 2 “Step-Up” courses, a class for veteran Instructors to develop a deeper understanding of the curriculum and increase their ability to serve the students; 3 Professional Development Workshops (PDWs). The PDWs this year focused on three areas: 1) Experienced

Course range practice on Instructors’ personal motorcycles; 2) group riding skills and practice; 3) demo technique and practice on both STAR bikes and Instructors’ personal motorcycles.

¾ Site Maintenance. Solar panels were installed on Treasure Valley site containers at Capital High School (Boise), Meridian Middle School, and Skyview High School (Nampa). Switch-controlled lighting was installed along with deep cell batteries to store the electricity provided by the solar units. Lighting and switches were also installed in the storage containers at both Boise and Meridian. This completed the solar project to provide lighting in all our site containers statewide.

¾ Serving the public. Our efforts to always accommodate the public were reflected when we flipped and reversed the range at Nampa to appease a resident living across from the range who had complained about the noise.

¾ STAR Award Recipients. The STAR awards program recognizes the efforts, contributions, and dedication of our Instructors. Award categories and 2012 recipients were as follows: Awards of Merit – Shawn Beer, Todd Henning, and Larry Rogers; Rookie of the Year – Teianna Mabe; Outstanding Site Manager – Eric “Bo” Bobinski; and Shining STAR – Karen Stewart.

Pictures below: 2012 STAR Award Recipients. From Left to Right: Shawn Beer, Todd Henning, Larry Rogers, Teianna Mabe, Bo Bobinski, and Karen Stewart.

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Hundreds of handwritten comments were recorded voluntarily on the course critiques by the students. The following selected comments are representative of the statements received:

“I signed up for the class as a good way to complete the skills test in a low pressure environment and what I got was a lot of help and points that I think will make me a better rider. I was very impressed by the instructors. They were always very supportive of me and the entire class. They made the effort to show where improvement was needed and immediately gave positive reinforcing feedback when we were performing the task or skill correctly.”

“My 15-year old daughter participated. After talking to her each night and reviewing the workbook, I decided to offer to pay the tuition for my employees that are interested in taking the course. Thank you for providing Idaho State Citizens this awesome program!”

“Having never ridden a motorcycle prior to the course, the range portion was my primary reason for signing up. I was not disappointed. Activities were well paced to build on each other. By the end of the first session, I was feeling jubilant about progress, exhausted, and still a little hungry to do more… Two days after completing the course I went out ‘just looking’ at motorcycles and ended up buying a used Honda VTX 1800C. I’ve put in nearly 200 miles on my Big Girl Bike… So, do you think this bike makes my butt look small?”

“The Course was good to go!”

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A review of all 7,738 motorcycle crashes statewide from 1996 through 2010 indicated that STAR training is associated with a 79 percent reduced crash risk. There was also an 89 percent reduction in the risk of a fatal crash. In addition, it is estimated that if the 292 “untrained” fatalities had received STAR training, 258 would not have died.

While this data is not conclusive, it suggests that STAR training is making a significant difference in helping to reduce crashes and fatalities involving Idaho’s motorcyclists.

Also, if the comments made by the 31,577 students trained from 1996 to 2012 are any indication, an impact has been made on each of them. The program’s success and effectiveness is also evidenced by the fact that word-of-mouth referrals account for over 90 percent of all students.

VII. OVERALL IMPACT OF THE PROGRAM

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VIII. FINANCES

Revenues: Licenses and Registrations $771,539 Tuition $284,386 Interest $ 4,687 Other $ 20,006Total Revenues $1,080,619

Expenses: Administration $364,607 Services $528,946Total Expenses $ 893,553 Excess Revenue over Expenses $ 187,066

The STAR Program’s original funding source comes from the issuance of drivers’ licenses ($1.00 per four-year license). Legislation passed in 2005 providing much needed additional funding for the STAR Program through $6 from every one year motorcycle registration.

STAR monitors transactions and transfers from ITD (Idaho Transportation Department) and DPTE (Division of Professional-Technical Education) for managerial and forecasting purposes. Here is a breakdown of STAR’s financial activity during the fiscal year July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012.

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The STAR Program has again trained an impressive number of students in 2012. It has grown from 338 students trained in 1996 to 2,810 trained in 2012. During 2013, our goal is to reach 3,260 students.

IX. SUMMARY

2012 Goals and Results ¾ Goal 1: Establish a training location in or

near Twin Falls. ¾ Results: ACHIEVED. We have secured a

training location in Twin Falls, which allows the program to teach one and two-day courses. We will continue the search during 2013 to secure a location where three-day courses are viable.

¾ Goal 2: Grow STAR’s social media presence and reach; increase Facebook fans to at least 1,000.

¾ Results: PARTIALLY ACHIEVED. Social media presence and reach has increased. Content is posted daily, and questions are always answered. The number of Facebook fans has grown 55 percent during 2012 from 474 to 734. We’ll continue our efforts during 2013 to engage students to continue getting information from Idaho STAR through our Facebook fan page.

¾ Goal 3: Use less than $100,000 of the STAR Program Reserve in 2012.

¾ Results: ACHIEVED.

X. APPENDIX A - GOALS AND RESULTS ¾ Goal 4: Submit at least one application for

external funding (Federal, State, or private). ¾ Results: ACHIEVED INDIRECTLY. Rather

than Idaho STAR being the grant recipient, we assisted ITD’s Office of Highway Safety in submitting a grant application to the Federal Government for motorcycle safety efforts. The grant awarded to OHS, and the Strategic Highway Safety Plan Motorcycle Committee (the STAR Director chairs this committee) determines how the funding is used to enhance motorcycle safety in Idaho.

The STAR Program endeavors to be one of the finest motorcycle safety programs in the country. We are committed to integrity, service and excellence in all we do.

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2013 Goals ¾ Goal 1: Train over 3,000 students. ¾ Goal 2: Execute an impaired rider

prevention program and reach at least 250 riders with it in the first year.

¾ Goal 3: Advertise STAR on public and commercial radio.

¾ Goal 4: Increase the number of Facebook fans to at least 1,500.

Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status in any educational programs or

activities receiving federal financial assistance. (Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans

with Disabilities Act of 1990.)

It is the policy of the College of Southern Idaho not to discriminate in any educational programs or activities or in employment practices.

Inquiries regarding compliance with this nondiscriminatory policy may be directed to the Director of Human Resources, College of Southern Idaho, P.O. Box 1238, Twin Falls ID 83303-1238, (208) 732-

6267, or to the Director, Office of Civil Rights, Seattle Office, U.S. Department of Education, 915 Second Avenue Room 3310, Seattle WA 98174-1099; Telephone: (206) 220-7900; FAX: (206) 220-7887, TDD:

(206) 220-7907, Email: OCR_Seattle@ed.gov.

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