Professional Documents
Culture Documents
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The problem
People are getting into crashes Motorists are covered by insurance companies Cyclists and pedestrians are unsure of their rights and next steps
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Benefits
105 calls in first year (est. 7/2010) 275 calls to date Volunteers are now experts in the community Online forums regularly refer people to the hotline Building awareness which should result in a higher level of reporting Efficiency
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More benefits
A tangible program people understand and appreciate Fostered relationships with states attorney's office, law enforcement and attorneys Donations from attorneys, victims and others that care about the program Listed in the City of Chicago Pedestrian Plan
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Decide on scale
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Decide on scale
Resource
Staff/board point person Attorney Referral List Website Information Court Watching Hotline Legal Clinic Fatal Crash Response State's Attorney Outreach Law Enforcement Outreach Crash Support Group
Small
Less than 5% time X X X
Medium
10-15% time X X X X X X
Large
20% or more time X X X X X X X X X
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Record voicemail that gives onsite advice and promised call by time
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A note on attorneys...
Come up with a system for accepting them to the list and stick to it Use them when you have questions about laws Cultivate relationships to develop them into major donors Encourage them to talk about their involvement with your organization to their clients
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Contact information
Rebecca Resman
Director of Membership and Development 9 West Hubbard Street Suite 402 Chicago, IL 60654-6545 T 312.427.3325 X294 F 312.427.4907 rebecca@activetrans.org
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