The National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators (SMSA) has developed this strategic plan as a guide for the next several years. Not a static document, this strategic plan is developed to provide a framework to capitalize on opportunities and develop programs and activities to achieve specific results within a planned time-frame. The primary purpose of this plan is to design and maintain a system which will enhance the performance of the Association in serving its membership.

The Association serves its members by:

Providing a forum for the exchange of information and ideas, as well as the identification of issues of concern to the membership;

Analyzing issues of concern to the membership, developing resolutions, and recommending a prescribed course of action;

Providing a technical resource to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of state-administered rider education programs;

Providing a common voice for collective representation to external entities, including governments, vendors and other parties of interest; and

Educating its constituency and external entities on the issues, positions and resolutions of the Association.

Vision

A strong professional organization viewed by its members and affiliated government and non-government agencies as an expert source on state-administered motorcycle safety programs;

An organization focused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of motorcycle safety programs;

An outreach facility fostering and promoting state-administered motorcycle safety programs and representing state interests relating to motorcycle safety by working cooperatively with individuals and organizations having an interest in motorcycle safety; and

Provide technical assistance, program assessments, and training programs which promote uniformity and standardization of education and training practices.

 

 

Direction: To comply with the organizational mission and achieve the vision objectives, the following directions are recommended by the Executive Committee for the Association. The direction spans a period of approximately three years and includes the Professional Development Grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The directions are not program-specific in many cases, but will provide the master plan for the Association over the next several years.

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Nurture partnerships with corporate and professional members.

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Increase communication between the Regional Representatives and member states.

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Foster and encourage unity and the sharing of ideas through networking among the members.

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Continue to provide technical assistance to our members.

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Develop a document for the SMSA, similar to the National Association of Governors Highway Safety Representatives (NAGHSR) document, entitled "Policies and Priorities" in which SMSA would establish key policies on significant issues.

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Conduct a national workshops for instructors and administrators (August Conference). Analyze results and plan future workshops.

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Continue to conduct, compile and publish the State Motorcycle Program Survey annually.

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Continue to advise members of motorcycle safety related issues.

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Continue to promote SMSA’s mission and goals at meetings of professional organizations in which SMSA holds membership.

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Obtain and/or maintain membership in professional organizations which support and benefit motorcycle safety and SMSA’s mission.

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Organize and conduct professional development training for state administrators through a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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Continue to support NHTSA in refining and increasing the conduct of program assessments and encourage members to avail themselves of these services.

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Recruit new members, e.g., non-member states, corporate and professional members that will benefit the SMSA and its mission.

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Review and revise goals to meet the changing needs of members.

Final Thoughts: The Association’s strategic plan builds upon the successes of the past and develops greater capabilities, influence and stature of the Association in the motorcycling community.