Program Resources

Highway Safety for Amish Buggies

Extension Program Resources-Community Development 2000

I. Title of Program or Issue:	Highway Safety for Amish Buggies
A. Situational Statement:	Approximately one third of all Amish reside in Ohio and there are significant Amish populations in at least 35 Ohio counties. The Amish reliance on horse-drawn buggies and their use of public highways for their transportatin needs readily effectuates the potiential conflict with the Buggy / Auto interface. A few major accidents in recent years and several less spectacular, though serious, incidents have perpetuated interests by Amish and non-Amish populations to improve buggy visibility and safety.
B. Description/Educational Objectives:	Increase awareness of Amish populations the lighting and marking technology available for horse-drawn vehicles. Foster community support for highway safety practices in ares oh high Amish populations.
C. Suggested Time Required for Program	30 minutes - 2 hour demonstrations
D. Time of Year:	year-round
E. Audience and Level of Offering:	Individual, group program, local officials.
F. Teaching Methods, Resources, Costs:	Fact Sheets Video for Amish and English drivers Demonstration equipment includes either a full size or table-top buggy outfitted with recommended marking patterns. Sample SMV kits and horse leg wraps Laminated poster to use with demonstration or stand alone. Instructor and student workbooks for Amish classrooms
F. Contact Person(s), Location:	Dee Jepson Program Specialist 590 Woody Hayes Drive Columbus, Ohio 43210 (614)-292-6008