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News Releases
May 6, 2025
GHSA, GM Step Up Investment in Distracted Driving Prevention
GHSA and General Motors are working together to prevent distracted driving by testing local solutions, supporting youth journalism and raising awareness with social media influencers.
Media Coverage
May 1, 2025
WTAJ: Pennsylvania traffic deaths drop, over 1,000 reported in 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that in 2024, the second-lowest number of traffic fatalities was recorded, but that is still over 1,000 people who died.
Media Coverage
May 1, 2025
WUSA 9: DC turns to tech to bring down distracted driving; rates drop 45%
Over the last few years, DC saw an above average amount of deadly car crashes, more than 50 in both 2023 and 2024, according to the DC Highway Safety Office. It is part of the reason the District turned to tech to help make the streets safer.
Media Coverage
May 1, 2025
Bloomberg: Uber Debuts Product for Seniors, With Rival Lyft Following Suit
Uber Technologies Inc. debuted a simpler version of its rideshare app to make it easier for older adults to get around, prompting rival Lyft Inc. to move up the launch announcement of a similar feature it had in the works.
News Releases
April 25, 2025
Association Executive Mantill Williams Joins GHSA as Chief Communications Officer
Mantill Williams joins GHSA as the association's first ever Chief Communications Officer, bringing more than 30 years of experience in media, communications and nonprofits to the mission of roadway safety.
News Releases
April 22, 2025
GHSA, Michelin Mobility Intelligence Fund Advanced Roadway Safety Data Analysis
GHSA and Michelin Mobility Intelligence are helping states harness cutting-edge data to gain a robust understanding of what's happening on the road and how to have the biggest safety impact.
Federal Research Projects
April 15, 2025
Outcomes of Variability in Teen Driving Experience and Exposure: Evidence from the Naturalistic Driving Study (BTS-23)
Project Complete: The analysis considered changes in driver behavior and subsequent crash risk, and includes recommendations/strategies for improving teen driver safety.
Media Coverage
April 10, 2025
KZRG: Missouri youth safety initiative receives national grant
The Missouri Department of Transportation was recently awarded a national grant to help fund a youth safety initiative known as “traffic gardens.”
Media Coverage
April 9, 2025
Insurance Journal: Pedestrian Traffic Deaths About 50% Than a Decade Ago
About 50% more pedestrians were killed during the first six months of 2024 compared to a decade ago, although the number is down 2.6% from the prior year.
Media Coverage
April 7, 2025
WJLA: Street Smart volunteers promote road safety on Georgia Avenue with 'walking billboards'
Volunteers from the "Street Smart" organization took to Georgia Avenue in Northwest D.C. during morning rush hour, serving as "walking billboards" to promote road safety.