September 2019 Summaries of timely road safety news, events, and alerts

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Road Safety Colleagues,      Less than two weeks separate us from our annual 2019 Strength IN Numbers® Benchmark Conference scheduled to take place in Arlington, VA October 9th and 10th. Final plans and preparations are falling into place and I want to thank our many speakers and road safety sponsors for their tremendous pre-conference planning and preparation efforts.      I am also pleased to share our very latest conference program brochure which contains a full summary of conference proceedings along with speaker presentation summaries, bios and sponsor networking opportunities.   We also recently launched information to conference attendees and NETS members alike regarding NETS Sponsor companies' products and services encouraging everyone to engage with our Sponsor partners to the greatest extent possible.   Whether you are just embarking on a road safety program for your organization, or managing and sustaining a mature program, the annual NETS Conference is sure to have something for everyone.  Conference registration totals are on record pace so if you have not already done so, it is not too late to join us.  Register today!    Thanks to everyone for your commitment to road safety and look forward to seeing you in Arlington!

NETS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hurry! Registration Still Open for NETS Annual Conference! October 9th and 10th, Arlington, VA. Whether you are a full-time road safety professional, manage a fleet of vehicles, or serve in a support role with your organization's road safety program, the NETS 2019 Annual Conference is certain to have something for everyone!  Register Now

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LATEST ROAD SAFETY NEWS

2019's Best & Worst Cities to Drive in Most Americans rely on cars to get around. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, " 87 percent of daily trips take place in personal vehicles." And even with growing access to public... Read more wallethub.com

Most Expensive States To Get a Speeding Ticket The United States is a vast nation connected by the automobile. But while our car culture helps connect the far reaches of the country to each other, it also comes with some clear limitations. Like how fast you can travel whilst zipping from the... Read more www.gobankingrates.com

WORKPLACE/ HOME ROAD SAFETY

Safety Strategies for Railroad Crossings Fleet managers should remind their drivers to be cautious when driving over railroad crossings. Most fatalities involving trains are preventable and involve lapses of judgment. Read more www.automotive-fleet.com

Traffic Congestion Costs Americans $166 Billion Annually Congestion growth continues. The 2019 Urban Mobility Report provides a comprehensive analysis of traffic conditions in 494 urban areas across the United States. The report points to the need to consider a full range of mobility improvement... Read more mobility.tamu.edu

Male Drivers Are Much More Likely To Drive Distracted A study conducted by Smith's Lawyers has determined that male drivers are much prone to distracted driving than females. The survey involved 2,214 drivers aged 18-65 in the United States. It was revealed that 70 per cent of them engage in some... Read more www.carscoops.com

In Depth Look: What Causes Road Rage, How You Can Avoid It According to a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration two-thirds of traffic fatalities are caused by aggressive driving. A little more than one-third of those involve a firearm. Read more www.nbcdfw.com

Seat Belt and Child Seat laws Do you know what seat is required for your child? Review your State's regulations on child passenger safety. Read more www.iihs.org

Are You Willing to Be Tracked to Save on Car Insurance? Usage-based (or telematics-based) insurance programs track you to save on car insurance, but there is a flip side. Consumer Reports explains. Read more www.consumerreports.org

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Ford Executive: Self-Driving Cars Will Only Last 4 Years Ford's operations chief for its autonomous vehicle division predicts that autonomous vehicles will be so in demand, and used so deliberately, that they will succumb to substantial wear and tear. Read more www.automotive-fleet.com

How Some States Could Be Discouraging Electric Car Use In a just issued report, Consumer Reports says electric vehicle owners in some states could see their registration fees skyrocket to the point where they pay up to four times the amount that owners of internal combustion engine vehicles pay in... Read more www.forbes.com

How Does a Self-driving Car Work? Not So Great. There are more than 1,400 self-driving vehicles being tested in 36 states and the District. Some are delivering groceries. Others can be called like ... Read more www.washingtonpost.com

GOVERNMENT AND NON-PROFIT AGENCY NEWS

NIOSH Center for Motor Vehicle Safety Evaluation 2014-2018 Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of work-related death in the U.S. Since 2014, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Center for Motor Vehicle Safety (CMVS) has followed a 5-year strategic plan for research... Read more www.cdc.gov

Highlights of Association Activity, FY 2019 GHSA's Annual Report, Highlights of Association Activity , highlights the Association's accomplishments from the 2019 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019). Read more www.ghsa.org

Road to Zero Newsletter Our next Road to Zero Webinar Wednesday will feature the Institute of Transportation Engineers in partnership with the Vision Zero Network. The webinar, airing Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. EST, is titled Speed Management for Safety. Register... Read more www.nsc.org

INTERNATIONAL ROAD SAFETY

Automation Could Reduce Collisions by 22% by 2040 in UK Automation could reduce collisions by 22% by 2040 say UK researchers Scientists at the UK's Transport Research Laboratory TRL estimate that the expected mix of automated and non-automated vehicles on the roads by 2040 could lead to 22% fewer... Read more etsc.eu

Lower Speed Limit in France Led to a fewer Deaths One year after the entry into force of the 80 km/h speed limit on rural, single-carriageway roads in France, Christophe Castaner, the Minister of the Interior, announced... Read more etsc.eu

Round the World Roundtables - Global Alliance of NGOs Round the World Roundtables are an ongoing element of the Alliance's #CommitToAct campaign. The roundtables are public events, organized by Alliance member NGOs, where local and national government authorities will make specific commitments for... Read more www.roadsafetyngos.org

It's a Crash. Not an Accident. The term 'road accident' exemplifies society's tolerance of road danger. Too many still do not hold drivers accountable for their actions, implying instead it was a matter of chance. By using the word 'accident' - society is saying that there is... Read more www.roadpeace.org

World Day of Remembrance | 17 November 2019 The World Day offers the opportunity to demonstrate the enormous scale and impact of road death and injury and the urgent need for action Haiti - Handicap International -... Read more worlddayofremembrance.org

UPCOMING TRANSPORTATION SAFETY EVENTS AND CAMPAIGNS

UK Road Safety Week 2019 UK Road Safety Week 2019 will take place between 18th -24th November and will encourage road users to 'step up' and play a part in the creation of a safe and healthy future. Road Safety Week seeks to raise public awareness of road safety issues,... Read more www.roadsafe.com

Road Safety GB | National Road Safety Conference 2019 Now in its 11th year, the National Road Safety Conference is organised by Road Safety GB and attracts more than 300 road safety professionals from across the UK and further afield. Read more nationalroadsafetyconferenc...

OTC/RX Impaired Driving Prevention Campaign NHTSA Launches New OTC/Rx Impaired Driving Prevention Initiative. Impaired driving is generally associated with alcohol, prescription drug abuse, or illegal drug use. The use of legally obtained prescription (Rx) or... Read more www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov

National Teen Driver Safety Week Oct. 20-26, 2019 This week and every week, parents should have conversations with their teens about the important rules they need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel of a passenger car, truck, or SUV. Read more www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov

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