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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.”
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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.
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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.
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April 7, 2025
KARE 11: Minnesota invests $1.3M to add cameras on school bus stop arms
School buses around the state will add cameras on bus stop arms after the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Office of Traffic Safety awarded $1.3 million to this cause on Monday.
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April 2, 2025
KCRG: Gov. Reynolds signs law banning handheld use of cellphones while driving
Iowa is joining 30 other states with a “hands free” law. This summer, drivers will have to put their phones down when they’re behind the wheel.
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April 1, 2025
WILX: Michigan’s new car seat law takes effect April 2
Michigan’s updated Child Passenger Safety Laws, which take effect April 2, aim to better protect child passengers.
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March 31, 2025
Road & Track: New Virginia Bill Would Put Speed Limiters on the Cars of Convicted Reckless Drivers
Virginia is looking to officially become the first state to impose speed-limiting devices on the vehicles of drivers convicted of certain speed-related offenses.
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March 29, 2025
WBBJ 7: Teens learn important skills at Ford Driving program
One local event aims to help young drivers gain experience behind the wheel. The Ford Driving Skills for Life program was in full swing this weekend at Rockabilly Stadium.
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March 25, 2025
The Washington Post: Waymo wants to put self-driving taxis in the District next year
City government would have to agree to allow autonomous cars on the road for the first time.
Media Coverage
March 11, 2025
Pedestrian Deaths Decline, but Remain at Record Highs
Pedestrian deaths dipped slightly in the first half of 2024. California’s 13 percent reduction in deaths accounted for most of the net decline around the country.