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Governors Highway Safety Association
The States' Voice on Highway Safety
Media Coverage
February 18, 2025
Roadway safety requires traffic enforcement, infrastructure investments: House hearing
Safety advocates and local government officials joined members of Congress in calling for action to reduce traffic deaths in a House subcommittee hearing.
News Releases
February 13, 2025
GHSA Supports Nomination of Proven Safety Professional as NHTSA Administrator
Jonathan Morrison, who served as Chief Counsel of NHTSA during President Trump’s first term, put safety first and worked closely and effectively with GHSA and its members.
News Releases
February 11, 2025
GHSA Chair to Testify Before Congress About U.S. Roadway Safety
GHSA Chair Michael Hanson urges continued support for federal behavioral traffic safety programs run by State and Territorial Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs).
Media Coverage
January 17, 2025
Distracted Driving Is a Major Killer in Texas. Meet the Teens Trying to Stop It.
Teens are taking to the road every day in Texas as newly-minted drivers and passengers. And safety activists are trying new strategies to ensure they get home alive.
Media Coverage
January 12, 2025
Reckless Driving Isn’t Just a Design Problem
The withdrawal of enforcement in the Garden State led some motorists to drive more recklessly.
Media Coverage
January 9, 2025
6 Smart Cities Trends to Watch in 2025
Transportation systems, housing policy and decarbonization approaches will evolve this year as the Trump administration assumes power and technology continues to advance.
News Releases
January 8, 2025
GHSA Calls for Swift Senate Confirmation of Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary
GHSA will work with Duffy to strengthen the efforts of SHSOs to improve road safety and reduce traffic fatalities.
Federal Grant Programs
Section 402 State and Community Highway Safety Grant Program
The Section 402 program provides grants to states to improve driver behavior and reduce deaths and injuries from motor vehicle-related crashes.
Federal Grant Programs
Section 154: Open Container Provision
This provision encourages states to enact an open container law.
SHSO Guidance
Roles of the Governor's Representative for Highway Safety (GR) and State Safety Offices
Provided by Chris Craig (Fla.), this document details roles and rules for the Governor’s Representative, Chief Safety Officer and Traffic Safety Administrator.