September 2023 Dinner Meeting - Transportation

Todd Leiss is recently retired as the Traffic Incident & Emergency Management Supervisor for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Todd's background includes working as an emergency dispatcher, volunteer firefighter, emergency medical technician, and hazardous material team member. His outstanding contributions to the field of transportation have been recognized through various awards, including the 2018 ITS-Pennsylvania Person of the Year, the 2019 ITS- Pennsylvania Project of the Year, the 2019 CVVFA Highway Safety Award winner, the 2020 SCTF Mrs. Smith Award Winner for Highway Safety, and the 2022 Pennsylvania Turnpike "Turnpiker" of the Year. Todd is a 2018 Graduate of the Eastern Transportation Coalition's Operations Academy and a 2019 Graduate of their Freight Academy. Todd also serves as the volunteer Deputy Director of Training for the Emergency Responder Safety Institute (ERSI) Respondersafety.com

Let's face it: some of us are "D" Drivers - you know, the ones that are drunk, drugged, drowsy, distracted, dangerous, or just plain dumb behind the wheel. We've all seen those drivers on the road and thought, "Wow, what a jerk!". But instead of just complaining, let's take responsibility and focus on three key points for improved roadway safety. As part of our conversation, we will look at some new technology and learn how we can help with local road safety initiatives. With a positive attitude and a little bit of humor, we can make a real difference and create a safer environment for everyone on the road.