Who We Are

The Governor's Traffic Safety Advisory Council (GTSAC) is co-chaired by the directors of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), and the Department of Public Safety (DPS), also known as The Executive Transportation Safety Committee (Executive Committee).  In addition, the division administrators of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) may, at the discretion of the Governor, serve on the Executive Committee.      Under the direction of the GTSAC, the Executive Committee will develop, promote, and implement cost-effective traffic safety strategies to improve safety within the state transportation system.  They may establish committees to deal with specific traffic safety issues and they may designate staff within their respective agencies to assist with or serve on the committees.   The Governor's Traffic Safety Advisory Council (GTSAC) consists of members who are appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of the Governor.  The GTSAC includes one representative from each of the following organizations or governmental entities: • AAA of Arizona • Arizona Driver and Safety Education Association • Arizona County Sheriff’s Association • Arizona Police Chiefs Association • Safe Kids Arizona • Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) • Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) • Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (ITCA) • National Safety Council (Arizona Chapter) • Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona • Two regional planning agencies