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Traffic Safety Issues

This page organizes website links by topic area, from aggressive driving to underage drinking.

Some topic areas include links to GHSA resources.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety

	America Bikes Coalition of leaders from the bicycle community advocating for positive outcomes for bicycling in the federal transportation bill.
	America Walks National resource which fosters walkable communities by engaging, educating, and connecting walking advocates.
	American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Bicycle Helmet Information Q&A for parents about how to choose the proper type of bicycle helmet for their children.
	Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute Helmet advocacy program, acting as a clearinghouse and a technical resource for bicycle helmet information.
	Bikes Belong National coalition of bicycle suppliers and retailers working to put more people on bicycles more often.
	Consumer Product Safety Commission Kid's Page Contains tip sheets with information about helmets and bikes.
	League of American Bicyclists (LAB) Promotes bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and works through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America.
	The National Center for Bicycling & Walking The major program of the Bicycle Federation of America, Inc. (BFA), working to create bicycle-friendly and walkable communities.
	Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) National clearinghouse for information about health and safety, engineering, advocacy, education, enforcement, access, and mobility for pedestrians (including transit users) and bicyclists.
	Safe Routes to School Helps communities enable and encourage children to walk and bike to school safely.
GHSA Information on Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Bicycle Helmet State Laws Issue Brief Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State: 2010 Preliminary Data

Car Insurance

	American Insurance Association (AIA) Property - casualty insurance trade organization whose member companies offer all types of property - casualty insurance, including personal and commercial auto insurance.
	Independent Insurance Agents of America (IIAA) National alliance of business owners and their employees who offer all types of insurance and financial services products.
	Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Nonprofit research and communications organization funded by auto insurers focused on finding out what works and doesn't work to prevent motor vehicle crashes in the first place and reduce injuries in the crashes that still occur
	National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) Represents independent Professional Insurance Agents in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.
	Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) Insurer trade association working to foster a competitive insurance marketplace to benefit both insurers and consumers.

Commercial Vehicle Safety

American Trucking Associations (ATA)
National trade association serving and representing the interests of the trucking industry and working to influence federal and state governmental actions and advance the industry through education and outreach.

American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)
Research arm of the ATA, with an emphasis on the trucking industry's essential role in a safe, efficient and viable transportation system.

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
International nonprofit organization comprised of local, state, provincial, territorial and federal motor carrier safety officials and industry representatives from the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Consumer Groups

	Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety Alliance of consumer, health and safety groups and insurance companies working to make America's roads safer by encouraging the adoption of laws, policies and programs that save lives and reduce injuries.
	The Center for Auto Safety (CAS) Founded by Consumers Union and Ralph Nader to provide consumers a voice for auto safety and quality in Washington and help lemon owners fight back across the country.
	National Safety Council (NSC) Saves lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities and on the roads through leadership, research, education and advocacy.
	Public Citizen Serves as the people’s voice in the nation’s capital on an array of areas, including highway safety.

Criminal Justice

National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP)
Association of professionals and citizens committed to improving the justice system by using a combination of judicial monitoring and effective treatment to compel drug-using offenders to change their lives.

National Drug Court Institute (NDCI)
Source of research-driven training and technical assistance for Drug Court and Problem Solving Court professionals.

National Association of Prosecutor Coordinators (NAPC)
provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and information and the development of programs and services for the mutual benefit of prosecutor coordinators and prosecutors.

National Association of State Judicial Educators (NASJE)
Nonprofit organization striving to improve the justice system through judicial branch education and gathering and sharing resources among educators.

National Center for DWI Courts (NCDC)
Raises awareness about the success of DWI Courts, provides training, technical assistance and research to DWI Courts, and establishes new DWI Courts.

National Center for State Courts (NCSC)
Independent, nonprofit court improvement organization working as a clearinghouse for research information and comparative data to support improvement in judicial administration in state courts.

National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)
Helps people keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe from crime by producing tools for communities to learn crime prevention strategies, engage community members, and coordinate with local agencies.

National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA)
Represents state, tribal and local governments on crime prevention and crime control issues.

National District Attorneys Association (NDAA)
The oldest and largest professional organization representing criminal prosecutors in the world, created to give a focal point to advance their causes and issues at the national level.

National Traffic Law Center
Works to improve the quality of justice in traffic safety adjudications by increasing awareness of highway safety issues through the compilation, creation and dissemination of legal and
technical information, and by providing training and reference services.

National Drug Court Institute (NDCI)
Source of research-driven training and technical assistance for Drug Court and Problem Solving Court professionals.

The National Judicial College (NJC)
Advances justice through judicial education by providing standardized training for judges and continuing education for the state judiciary in a wide range of subject areas.

National Partnership on Alcohol Misuse and Crime (NPAMC)
Public-private partnership committed to identifying, developing and promoting justice programs that improve public safety, reduce recidivism and change lives for offenders who misuse alcohol.

Distracted Driving

	Distraction.gov The official U.S. government website for distracted driving.
	Distracted Driving Safety Alliance (DDSA) Broad-based coalition working to inform legislators, regulators, the media, policy influencers, and the public about the dangers of distracted driving and how key industry leaders are working to solve the problem through innovation, education, and outreach.
	CTIA - The Wireless Association International nonprofit membership organization representing the wireless communications industry. Initiatives include “On the Road, Off the Phone,” a teen-focused safe driving public service announcement campaign.
	Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Distracted Driving Information Clearinghouse Provides information about groups conducting consumer education and works on technological approaches to reduce distracted driving.
	FocusDriven Advocacy group for victims of crashes involving drivers using cell phones.
	Negligent Driving Campaign Restaurant industry campaign designed to educate the public about the many threats to traffic safety, and what they can do to become safer drivers.
GHSA Information on Distracted Driving State Laws Issue Brief What Research Shows and What States Can Do Published 2011 State Media Campaigns Tips to Avoid Distractions Curbing Distracted Driving: 2010 Survey of State Safety Programs

Driver Education

	American Driver & Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA) Professional association that represents traffic safety educators throughout the United States and abroad.
	Driver Education and Training Administrators (DETA) National organization serving state directors of driver education.
	The Driving School Association of the Americas, Inc. (DSSA) International association of driving school owners dedicated to improving driver safety and encouraging professional ethics in this industry.

Drowsy Driving

National Sleep Foundation's DrowsyDriving.org
Contains information on the detection and prevention of drowsy driving.

Drunk Driving

	Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS) Provides information on alcohol-related policies. Detailed, state-by-state, information is available on issues such as Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limits and transportation of open containers of alcohol.
	Association of Ignition Interlock Program Administrators (AIIPA) Organization of federal, state, county, parish or municipal employees who administer ignition interlock programs that provides leadership to the ignition interlock community by promoting best practices, enhancing program management, and providing technical assistance to improve traffic safety by reducing impaired driving.
	The BACCHUS Network A university and community-based network promoting student and young adult based, campus and community-wide leadership on health and safety issues, including alcohol and impaired driving.
	Beer Institute Represents the beer industry before Congress, state legislatures and public forums across the country and is committed to developing sound public policy that focuses on community involvement and personal responsibility.
	Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth Monitors the marketing practices of the alcohol industry to focus attention and action on practices that jeopardize the health and safety of America's youth.
	The Century Council National organization funded by America's leading distillers and dedicated to reducing drunk driving and underage drinking problems.
	Coalition of Ignition Interlock Manufacturers (CIIM) Ad-hoc organization formed by three of the nation’s leading ignition interlock manufacturers to combine members' expertise and experience and speak with one voice to reduce the carnage caused by alcohol impaired drivers.
	Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) Cooperative research agreement between the Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to explore in-vehicle technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving.
	FACE National nonprofit advocating for action to reduce alcohol problems so people everywhere are experiencing life to its full potential.
	Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention Helps campuses and communities address problems of driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs by identifying effective strategies and programs based upon the best prevention science.
	Join Together Provides information, strategic planning assistance and leadership development for community-based efforts to advance effective alcohol and drug policy, prevention and treatment.
	Mothers Against Drunk Driving Nonprofit grass-roots organization working to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.
	National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) National association representing those jurisdictions that directly control the distribution and sale of beverage alcohol within their borders.
	National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) Private, nonprofit educational, scientific, and informational organization supporting the development of effective alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and treatment programs throughout every state.
	National Association of State Judicial Educators (NASJE) DUI Resource Center Provides resources for judges and judicial educators for handling cases or providing judicial training on impaired driving and other traffic safety issues.
	National Center for DWI Courts (NCDC) Raises awareness about the success of DWI Courts, provides training, technical assistance and research to DWI Courts, and establishes new DWI Courts.
	National Conference of State Liquor Administrators (NCSLA) Promotes the enactment and enforcement of the most effective state alcoholic beverage control laws and strives for harmony in the administration of these laws in accordance with the Federal Alcohol Administration Act.
	National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Provides leadership in the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems– including drunk driving–through research, collaboration and information sharing.
	Remove Intoxicated Drivers (RID) Works to deter impaired driving and teen binge drinking that often leads to intense trauma for all concerned.
	The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Working to improve the health and health care of all Americans focusing on reducing the personal, social and economic harm caused by the abuse of tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs.
	Stop Drugged Driving Information about the growing threat of drugged drivers, including suggestions of steps to combat this problem.
	Stop Impaired Driving National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website providing information and resources to fight drunk and drugged driving.
	TEAM Coalition Alliance of professional and collegiate sports, entertainment facilities, concessionaires, stadium service providers, the beer industry, broadcasters, governmental traffic safety experts, and others promoting responsible drinking and positive fan behavior at sports and entertainment facilities.
	Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, Inc. (WSWA) National trade organization representing the wholesale tier of the wine and spirits industry.
	Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center Provides training, technical assistance and resource materials to states and communities as they implement the Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws national intiative.
GHSA Information on Drunk Driving State Laws Drunk Driving Drug Impaired Driving Sobriety Checkpoints Issue Brief Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

Emergency Medical Services

	American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Supports quality emergency care and promotes the interests of emergency physicians.
	Emergency Medical Services for Children National Resource Center (NRC) Established to help improve the pediatric emergency care infrastructure throughout the United States and its territories.
	National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) Organization of physicians and other professionals partnering to provide leadership and foster excellence in out of hospital emergency medical services.
	National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) National organization for EMS, a respected voice for national EMS policy with comprehensive concern and commitment for the development of effective, integrated, community-based, universal and consistent EMS systems.
	National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS) National repository used to store EMS data from every state in the nation.

Employee Safety

Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS)
Nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health and safety of employees, their families and the community by preventing traffic crashes that occur both on- and off-the-job.

Engineering & Roadway Safety

	American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing state highway and transportation departments, with the goal of fostering the development, operation and maintenance of an integrated national transportation system.
	American Highway Users Alliance Nonprofit advocacy organization promoting safe, uncongested highways and enhanced freedom of mobility.
	American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) National transportation construction-related association whose primary goal is to aggressively grow and protect transportation infrastructure investment to meet the public and business demand for safe and efficient travel.
	American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) International trade association representing companies and individuals in the traffic control and roadway safety industry providing the features, services and devices used to make America's roadways safer.
	Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) International educational and scientific association of transportation professionals who are responsible for meeting mobility and safety needs.
	I-95 Corridor Coalition Alliance of transportation agencies, toll authorities and related organizations, including public safety, from Maine to Florida, providing a forum for key decision and policy makers to address issues of common interest.
	National Association of County Engineers (NACE) Works to advance county engineering, foster the growth of individual state organizations, improve relations among county engineers and other agencies, and monitor national legislation affecting county transportation and public works departments.
	National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD) Assists in the development of standards, guides and warrants for traffic control devices and practices used to regulate, warn and guide traffic on streets and highways.
	National Local Technical Assistance Program Association (NLTAPA) Nonprofit organization representing the 58 Local Technical Assistance and Tribal Technical Assistance Programs that provide information and training to governments and agencies responsible for U.S. roads and bridges.
	Roadway Safety Foundation (RSF) Nonprofit charitable and educational organization solely dedicated to reducing the frequency and severity of motor vehicle crashes by improving the safety of America's roadways.

Law Enforcement

Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
Organization of sworn law enforcement officers committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of the public through education, legislation, information, community involvement and employee representation.

Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA)
Association in the U.S. of Hispanic American command officers from law enforcement and criminal justice agencies at the municipal, county, state and federal levels.

International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
Nonprofit membership organization of police executives of international, federal, state and local agencies of all sizes.

IACP Technology Clearinghouse
Supports the needs of law enforcement and transportation agencies with information on automated data collection and information technology.

International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST)
International organization of training managers and executives dedicated to the improvement of public safety personnel.

National Liquor Law Enforcement Association (NLLEA)
Nonprofit association of law enforcement personnel dedicated to the enforcement of liquor laws and regulations.

National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
Working to ensure equity in the administration of justice in the provision of public service to all communities, and to serve as the conscience of law enforcement by being committed to justice by action.

National Sheriffs' Association (NSA)
Nonprofit organization dedicated to raising the level of professionalism among those in the criminal justice field.

National Troopers Coalition (NTC)
National organization representing the interests of State Trooper and Highway Patrol Associations.

Police Executive Research Forum (PERF)
National membership organization of progressive police executives dedicated to improving policing and advancing professionalism through research and involvement in public policy debate.

Police Foundation
Acts as a catalyst for change and an advocate for new ideas, in restating and reminding ourselves about the fundamental purposes of policing, and in ensuring that an important link remains intact between the police and the public they serve.

Mature Drivers

	AARP Driver Safety Program The nation's first and largest driver improvement course designed for drivers age 50 and older. Since its inception in 1979, it has helped millions of drivers stay safe on today's roads.
	SeniorDrivers.org AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety website designed to provide “one stop shopping” for information on state driver licensing policies and practices affecting older and medically-at-risk drivers.
GHSA Information on Mature Drivers State Laws Issue Brief

Motorcycle Safety

	American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) A member organization protecting the future of motorcycling and promoting the motorcycle lifestyle.
	HelmetCheck.org One-stop resource for motorcycle helmet information, allowing riders to verify that their helmet complies with the U.S. Department of Transportation's safety standard (FMVSS 218).
	Motorcycle Riders Foundation Membership-based national motorcyclists’ rights organization headquartered in Washington, D.C.
	Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) National, nonprofit organization promoting the safety of motorcyclists with programs in rider training, operator licensing and public information.
	National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators (SMSA) Information exchange forum among state-sponsored motorcycle education programs to promote state-administered motorcycle safety programs.
	Skilled Motorcyclist Association – Responsible, Trained & Educated Riders, Inc. (SMARTER) Association representing the spectrum of the motorcycling population working to be a model of smart riders riding smart.
GHSA Information on Motorcycle Safety State Laws Issue Brief Motorcyclist Traffic Fatalities by State: 2010 Preliminary Data Motorcyclist Traffic Fatalities by State: 2009 Preliminary Data Survey of the States: Motorcycle Safety Programs Published 2008

Occupant Protection

	Children's Safety Network (CSN) A national resource center for the prevention of childhood injuries and violence, offering expertise on a wide range of injury topics, including child passenger safety.
	Click It or Ticket National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) seat belt enforcement campaign website.
	Safe Kids Worldwide Nationwide network of organizations working to prevent unintentional childhood injury through a variety of programs, including child passenger safety.
	SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. Informational clearinghouse for child safety seat information, including current recall information and an online car seat check up feature.
GHSA Information on Occupant Protection State Laws Seat Belts Child Passenger Safety Issue Brief Click It or Ticket Occupant Protection for Children Best Practices Published 2008

Passenger Vehicle Safety

	Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Association of vehicle manufacturers committed to constructive solutions to public policy challenges that promote sustainable mobility and benefit society in the areas of environment, energy and motor vehicle safety.
	American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) Represents the state and provincial officials in the U.S. and Canada who administer and enforce motor vehicle laws by developing model programs in motor vehicle administration, law enforcement and highway safety.
	The Center for Auto Safety (CAS) Founded by Consumers Union and Ralph Nader to provide consumers a voice for auto safety and quality in Washington and help lemon owners fight back across the country.
	Edmunds.com Car Safety Guide Includes information on car safety techology, safe driving, car seats and child safety, teen driving, older drivers and more.
	Global Automakers Serves as the voice of automobile manufacturers from around the world and works to create the kind of public policy that improves vehicle safety, encourages technological innovation, and protects our planet.
	Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) National trade association for the elastomer products industry. Products include driver education and tire safety curriculum materials.

Public Health & Injury Prevention

American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
Supports quality emergency care and promotes the interests of emergency physicians.

American Medical Association (AMA)
Promotes the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

American Nurses Association (ANA)
Professional organization representing the interests of the nation's registered nurses through its constituent associations, organizational affiliates and workforce advocacy affiliate, the Center for American Nurses.

American Public Health Association (APHA)
Organization of public health professionals working to protect all Americans from preventable health threats and assure preventive health services are universally accessible in the United States.

American Trauma Society (ATS)
Dedicated to the prevention of trauma and improvement of trauma care.

Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM)
Professional multidisciplinary organization dedicated entirely to motor vehicle crash injury prevention and control.

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)
National nonprofit organization representing the public health agencies of the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the District of Columbia and the public health professionals these agencies employ.

Emergency Medical Services for Children National Resource Center (NRC)
Established to help improve the pediatric emergency care infrastructure throughout the United States and its territories.

Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
Advocates for patient safety and excellence in emergency nursing practice.

Institute for Quality, Safety and Injury Prevention (IQSIP)
Provides resources that empower emergency nurses to integrate quality, safety and injury prevention into everyday practice and to be leaders within their institutions and communities.

Join Together
Provides information, strategic planning assistance and leadership development for community-based efforts to advance effective alcohol and drug policy, prevention and treatment.

Meharry Medical College
Private, independent historically black academic health center dedicated to educating minority and other health professionals, and home of the Meharry-State Farm Alliance joint venture to reduce motor vehicle crashes by promoting safe driving practices among racial and ethnic minorities.

National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
National organization representing local health departments and supporting efforts that protect and improve the health of all people and all communities.

National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI)
Nonprofit organization of children's hospitals, large pediatric units of medical centers and related health systems, including those that specialize in rehabilitative care of children with serious chronic or congenital illnesses.

National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP)
Organization of physicians and other professionals partnering to provide leadership and foster excellence in out of hospital emergency medical services.

National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD)
Private, nonprofit educational, scientific, and informational organization supporting the development of effective alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and treatment programs throughout every state.

National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO)
National organization for EMS, a respected voice for national EMS policy with comprehensive concern and commitment for the development of effective, integrated, community-based, universal and consistent EMS systems.

National Black Nurses Association, Inc. (NBNA)
Facilitates collective action by black nurses to address health care needs of African Americans through programs such as The Black Congress on Health, Law and Economics (BCHLE), an association of national organizations representing African American professionals.

National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD)
Voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting the nation's #1 health problem—alcoholism and drug addiction and the devastating consequences of alcohol and other drugs on individuals, families and communities.

National Dental Association (NDA)
National forum for minority dentists and a leader in advancing their rights within the dental profession, the armed services, the government and the private sector.

National Medical Association (NMA)
Promotes the collective interests of physicians and patients of African descent and provides physician and consumer information.

National Rural Health Association (NRHA)
National nonprofit membership organization providing leadership on rural health issues.

Safe States Alliance
National nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve as the national voice in support of state and local injury and violence prevention professionals engaged in building a safer, healthier America.

SafetyLit: Injury Prevention Literature
Online source for current and past scholarly research about all aspects of injury prevention.

ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation
Working to prevent brain and spinal cord injuries through education, research and policy.

Public Transportation

American Public Transportation Association (APTA)
Working to improve public transportation through advocacy, innovation and information sharing to ensure public transportation is available and accessible for all Americans.

Railroad Safety

	Association of American Railroads (AAR) Committed to keeping America's freight railroads the safest, cleanest, most efficient and most environmentally sound rail system in the world.
	Operation Lifesaver Nonprofit, international continuing public education program established to end collisions, deaths and injuries at places where roadways cross train tracks, and on railroad rights-of-way.

Research

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
Nonprofit publicly-supported charitable educational and research organization dedicated to saving lives and reducing injuries on the roads.

Center for Excellence in Rural Safety (CERS)
Joint program between the University of Minnesota's Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs and the Center for Transportation Studies to facilitate research, training, and outreach activities related to rural transportation safety.

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Center for Injury Research and Prevention
Comprehensive pediatric trauma research facility at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia dedicated to addressing injury, the leading cause of death for children and adolescents.

Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research (ITSMR)
University-based research center offering a variety of services to local, state and national agencies and organizations seeking to reduce motor vehicle crashes, fatalities and injuries.

Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE)
Inter-institutional research center administered by North Carolina State University, conducting surface, water, and air transportation research, while providing professional training and educational opportunities.

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
Nonprofit research and communications organization funded by auto insurers focused on finding out what works and doesn't work to prevent motor vehicle crashes in the first place and reduce injuries in the crashes that still occur

Northwestern University Center for Public Safety
Provides a comprehensive offering of crash investigation, police operations and management, and transportation engineering courses.

Northwestern University Transportation Library
Encompasses information on all transportation modalities and includes a significant collection on law enforcement, police management and traffic enforcement.

The Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE)
Independent, nonprofit organization focusing on individual and social problems associated with the use of alcohol and other drugs.

Texas Transportation Institute (TTI)
State agency and member of The Texas A&M University System leading research efforts to address transportation issues such as safety, security, mobility, funding, asset management, environment and workforce development.

SafeTREC, the Safe Transportation Research & Education Center
UC Berkeley Institute of Transportation Studies program working to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries through multi-disciplinary collaboration in education, research, and outreach.

Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF)
Canadian source for international research related to the human causes and effects of road crashes, providing objective and scientific information to support road safety programs, effective advocacy and consultation.

The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI)
Committed to interdisciplinary research that will ultimately increase driving safety and further transportation systems knowledge.

The University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center
Research working to improve the safety, security, access and efficiency of all surface transportation modes through a balanced, interdisciplinary program of research, evaluation and information dissemination.

School Bus Safety

American School Bus Council
A coalition of the school transportation industry—including public and private transportation providers, school bus manufacturers and state officials responsible for pupil transportation.

National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT)
Supports and develops world-class professionals who provide safe and efficient pupil transportation for our children.

School Bus Information Clearinghouse (SBIC)
A clearinghouse of information, reports and data related to school bus transportation.

National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDTPS)
Provides leadership and assistance to states and territories to provide safe, economical, efficient and high quality transportation to school children.

National School Transportation Association (NSTA)
Provides school transportation professionals with the tools and resources they need to make school buses safe, affordable, and efficient.

Pupil Transportation Safety Institute (PTSI)
Ensures safe transportation for school children by providing a forum for communication within the pupil transportation environment, supporting research, acquiring knowledge and supporting safety excellence.

Speed and Red Light Cameras

	National Campaign to Stop Red Light Running Dedicated to reducing the incidence of red light running in the United States and the fatalities and injuries it causes.
	National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR) Helps save lives and protect communities by demonstrating how red light safety cameras can improve driver behavior.
	Red Means Stop Traffic Safety Alliance Campaign to increase public awareness of the consequences of motor vehicle crashes that injure and kill drivers, passengers and pedestrians.
GHSA Information on Speed and Red Light Cameras State Laws Issue Brief

Speeding & Aggressive Driving

	Smooth Operator Multi-state public safety initiative providing education, information and solutions for the problem of aggressive driving.
GHSA Information on Speeding & Aggressive Driving State Laws Aggressive Driving Speed Limits Work Zone Speed Laws Issue Brief Survey of the States: Speeding and Aggressive Driving Published 2012

Technology

Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America)
Advocates for technologies that improve the safety, security and efficiency of the nation's surface transportation system.

Teen Drivers

	Teens Learn to Drive Foundation Teen driving program that works with state/provincial Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) laws so parents have the information and tools they need to coach and support their teen drivers at every stage of licensing.
	Allstate Foundation Teen Driving Program Comprehensive teen safe driving program that works to develop innovative, teen-engaging approaches to help raise awareness of the issues, reduce injuries and ultimately to help save lives.
	The BACCHUS Network A university and community-based network promoting student and young adult based, campus and community-wide leadership on health and safety issues, including alcohol and impaired driving.
	The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Center for Injury Research and Prevention Comprehensive pediatric trauma research facility at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia dedicated to addressing injury, the leading cause of death for children and adolescents.
	Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National student organization focusing on increasing youth leadership skills and addressing personal, family and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education.
	Ford Driving Skills for Life Helps young drivers improve their skills in four key areas that are critical factors in more than 60% of vehicle crashes.
	From Reid's Dad: A Blog for Parents of Teen Drivers Designed for parents of a teenage driver who want: a better understanding of the dangers and risks of teen driving; the knowledge to make better decisions about when to entrust their teens with car keys; and the courage to say "no" to your teen when necessary.
	Keys2Drive: AAA Guide to Teen Driver Safety A full range of tools to help parents and teens throughout the whole learning-to-drive process. Provides parents an easy way to work with their teens through each step, from choosing a driver education program to deciding when solo driving is permitted.
	National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) Collaboration of national organizations committed to promoting safe and healthy behaviors among the nation's youth.
	The National Road Safety Foundation, Inc. Non-profit charitable organization dedicated to reducing crashes, death and disability on our nation’s highways by promoting safe driving habits through greater public awareness.
	National 4-H Council Advances the 4-H youth development movement to build a world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change.
	RADD 'The Entertainment Industry's Voice for Road Safety' Nonprofit organization that empowers celebrities and media partners to create positive attitudes about road safety.
	SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Provides students with prevention tools to deal with the issues of underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving and other destructive decisions.
	Speak Up or Else Ad Council campaign to get young drivers to speak up when their friends are driving recklessly.
	teendriversource.org Free information and downloadable resources for teens, parents, policymakers, educators and researchers.
GHSA Information on Teen Driver Safety State Laws Issue Brief Curbing Teen Driver Crashes: State Novice Driver Initiatives Published 2012 Teenage Driver Fatalities by State: 2011 Preliminary Data Protecting Teen Drivers: A Guidebook for States Published 2010

Traffic Records

	Association of Transportation Safety Information Professionals (ATSIP) Professional association that exists to further the development and sharing of traffic records system procedures, tools and professionalism.
	Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) Nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes.
	Model Inventory of Roadway Elements (MIRE) A listing of roadway inventory and traffic elements critical to safety management and proposes standardized coding for each.
	Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria (MMUCC) Voluntary guideline that helps states collect consistent crash data for a wide range of traffic safety planning applications.
	National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS) National repository used to store EMS data from every state in the nation.
	National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) Develops, disseminates and supports enterprise-wide information exchange standards and processes to enable jurisdictions to effectively share critical information in emergency situations and support the day-to-day operations.
	Traffic Records Classroom Online curriculum for use by state and local traffic safety professionals, with information on the specific data components and technologies included in a comprehensive traffic records system.
	TraCS (Traffic and Criminal Software) Data collection and reporting tool for the public safety community, providing organizations with a state-of-the-art information management tool to streamline and automate the capture and transfer of incident data in the field.

Underage Drinking

	Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth Monitors the marketing practices of the alcohol industry to focus attention and action on practices that jeopardize the health and safety of America's youth.
	The Century Council National organization funded by America's leading distillers and dedicated to reducing drunk driving and underage drinking problems.
	Federal Trade Commission (FTC) We Don't Serve Teens Information about underage drinking, the benefits of the legal drinking age of 21 and links to state drinking age laws.
	International Institute for Alcohol Awareness (IIAA) Promotes the prevention of alcohol abuse and underage drinking by discouraging heavy alcohol consumption and reducing the availability of alcohol to youth.
	Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free Foundation Coalition of Governors' spouses, federal agencies, and public and private organizations to prevent the use of alcohol by children ages 9 to 15.
	Mothers Against Drunk Driving Nonprofit grass-roots organization working to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.
	Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Provides resources to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization, including combating juvenile DUI.
	Remove Intoxicated Drivers (RID) Works to deter impaired driving and teen binge drinking that often leads to intense trauma for all concerned.
	StopAlcoholAbuse.Gov A portal of federal resources on underage drinking and ideas for combating this issue.
	Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center Provides training, technical assistance and resource materials to states and communities as they implement the Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws national intiative.
GHSA Information on Underage Drinking Issue Brief Community How To Guides On Underage Drinking Prevention