In a new episode of our Behind the Scene @NTSB podcast, we talk with Ellen Lee, Project Manager and Brian Bragonier, Investigator, both in the Office of Highway Safety, about the January 29, 2022, …| NTSB Safety Compass Blog
AASHTO, its member organizations, committees and councils are continuing to move forward with the Safety Action Plan developed last fall. Throughout the organization, AASHTO committees are advancing safety in their respective transportation disciplines. For example: AASHTO is planning a second Safety Summit this fall, Oct. 15-17, 2024, to continue the work of integrating safety across the project lifecycle […] The post AASHTO Safety Action Plan Continues to Move Forward appeared first on...| Toward Zero Deaths
The state of Pennsylvania launched a statewide work zone speed camera program on March 15, following a five-year pilot program on automated enforcement in work zones. The pilot program showed a 38% reduction in speeding, 47% reduction in excessive speeding, and 50% reduction in work zone crashes with the presence of speed enforcement. Pennsylvania Governor […] The post Pennsylvania Reduces Work Zone Crashes by 50% with Speed Cameras appeared first on Toward Zero Deaths.| Toward Zero Deaths
As of February, 36 state and territory departments of transportation and highway safety offices have committed to be “Allies in Action.” The U.S. DOT National Roadway Safety Strategy, now in its third year, has more than 160 partners who are committed to take measures this year to: As Allies in Action, state traffic safety practitioners […] The post 36 States Sign On as U.S. DOT Allies in Action appeared first on Toward Zero Deaths.| Toward Zero Deaths
Faced with rising numbers of fatalities from traffic crashes, state departments of transportation (DOTs) have developed an action plan to reverse the trend. The AASHTO Safety Action Plan will be one of the outcomes of the AASHTO Safety Summit held in October in Kansas City, Missouri. Following the Summit, the AASHTO board of directors […] The post Inside AASHTO’s Safety Summit: Taking Action to Tackle Traffic Fatalities appeared first on Toward Zero Deaths.| Toward Zero Deaths
Missouri Department of Transportation’s Safety Assessment for Every Roadway (SAFER) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is working to include a proactive safety assessment in every transportation project. To that end, they developed SAFER, a series of questions and considerations that facilitate discussions about safety within every project at MoDOT. SAFER is used to ensure […] The post New Safe System Case Study: Asking the Right Questions appeared first on Toward Zero Deaths.| Toward Zero Deaths
At their annual meeting in September, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) unanimously revamped its Policies and Priorities to tackle the rising fatalities and dangerous driving behaviors. The update champions a lower Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit, endorsing a shift from .08 to .05. GHSA also reaffirmed its focus on equity as a guiding principle […] The post GHSA Adopts New Roadway Safety Priorities, Including Support of Lower State BAC Limits, Equity, Safe System Approach ap...| Toward Zero Deaths
October 17-19, 2023 Kansas City, Missouri The AASHTO Safety Summit and joint meeting of the Committee on Safety, Council on Active Transportation, and Committee on Planning is set for this October 17-19 in Kansas City, Missouri. The summit will bring together transportation leaders and practitioners to discuss expanding safety efforts across state departments of transportation. At the […] The post Save the Date: AASHTO Safety Summit appeared first on Toward Zero Deaths.| Toward Zero Deaths
The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) in Arizona is transforming project prioritization and evaluation by incorporating equity into safety programs. See the new case study to learn how MAG is: Read the case study here The post New case study on equity appeared first on Toward Zero Deaths.| Toward Zero Deaths
FHWA's new report compiles knowledge on applying the Safe System Approach in urban cores, providing practical insights and case studies.| Toward Zero Deaths
By NTSB Safety Advocacy Division Last week, NTSB Board Member Thomas Chapman and agency staff spoke at the Safe Mobility Conference, hosted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety in collaboration with the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Attendees came from throughout government, industry, academia, the research community, advocacy, and other key stakeholder groups. … Continue reading NTSB at Safe Mobility→| NTSB Safety Compass Blog
By Nicholas Worrell, Chief, NTSB Safety Advocacy Division Sunday, November 19, is the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Every year on this day, people around the world honor the me…| NTSB Safety Compass Blog
By Vice Chair Bruce Landsberg On July 7 Gov. Mike Parson signed the Siddens Bening Hands Free Law, prohibiting the use of portable electronic devices while driving, making Missouri the 49th state with some form of texting ban. The District of Columbia also bans texting and driving. As the nation battles the rising number of … Continue reading Missouri Bans Texting While Driving, Only Montana Remains→| NTSB Safety Compass Blog
By Bryan Delaney, NTSB Safety Advocate This week is Teen Driver Safety Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness and seeking solutions to prevent teen driving-related deaths and injuries on the road. The NTSB has long advocated for preventive measures that would address the common factors—distractions, fatigue, impairment, speeding, and lack of seat belt use—contributing … Continue reading Teen Driver Safety Week: Keeping The Next Generation Safe on the Roads→| NTSB Safety Compass Blog
By Stephanie Shaw, NTSB Safety Advocate Like many parents, I send my daughter to school on a school bus because I know that it’s the safest way for her to get to and from school. In fact, students are 70 times more likely to get to school safely when taking the school bus than when traveling by … Continue reading Back-to-School Safety: Keeping Children Safe In and Around the School Bus→| NTSB Safety Compass Blog
By Chair Jennifer Homendy This is the last post in a three-part series examining the safety of vulnerable road users, as new federal data show a rise in traffic deaths among motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians last year. You can read the first two posts here and here. I just got back from Helsinki, Finland, where … Continue reading Reaching Zero, from Helsinki to Hoboken→| NTSB Safety Compass Blog
