Kerry Lynch Becomes Montana’s First RSP2B Certified Professional

At Robert Peccia & Associates (RPA), safety isn’t just a priority, it’s the foundation of how we approach every project. Kerry Lynch has long exemplified this safety-first mindset, ensuring that critical safety considerations are integrated from the earliest stages of project development. Her RSP1 certification, earned in 2021, has already helped us deliver thoughtful, evidence-based solutions tailored to the unique needs of the communities and clients we serve.

Now, Kerry has taken her commitment to the next level by earning the Road Safety Professional Level 2 – Behavioral Specialty (RSP2B) certification, making her the first in Montana to achieve this advanced designation.

Awarded by the Transportation Professional Certification Board (TPCB), the RSP2B credential recognizes professionals with deep knowledge in behavioral safety strategies, including those that influence driver behavior, improve public awareness, and ultimately help prevent crashes and save lives. This certification builds on the foundation of RSP1 and focuses on key areas such as:

• Human factors and driver behavior
• Safety education and outreach
• Enforcement strategies
• Policy development and evaluation

Why This Matters in Montana

Montana’s transportation network is one of the most expansive in the nation, with many miles of rural roads and some of the country’s highest roadway fatality rates. Because the network is so large, infrastructure improvements alone aren’t enough to fully address safety challenges—improving safety culture is essential.

Kerry’s RSP2B certification gives us the expertise to address these challenges by working not only with our clients, but also with safety partners such as law enforcement, emergency medical services, and educators. By fostering collaboration, focusing on the human factors behind crashes, and supporting a stronger safety culture across the state, we can pair infrastructure investments with education, outreach, and enforcement strategies to reduce crashes and save lives.

What This Means for Our Clients
Kerry’s RSP2B certification strengthens our ability to develop holistic safety solutions that balance engineering, education, and enforcement strategies. It allows us to:

• Promote more effective and targeted safety programs
• Collaborate with communities to foster meaningful engagement and awareness
• Deliver measurable improvements in traffic safety outcomes

This achievement reflects Kerry’s dedication to advancing transportation safety and RPA’s ongoing commitment to shaping safer transportation systems. We’re proud to have her on our team—and even prouder of the impact she continues to make across Montana and beyond.

Congratulations, Kerry! Your dedication and leadership are helping to create safer roads and more resilient communities.