Behavior Choices Earlier this year, Robert Wunderlich, director of Texas A&M Institute’s Center for Transportation Safety, spoke about three high-risk driver behaviors, two high-risk crash types and three high-risk roadway…
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In recent years, motorized scooters have become the transportation rage. So have the accompanying safety concerns. Scooter riders have suffered broken bones and traumatic brain injuries from falls, striking pedestrians…
At many workplaces, transportation safety conversations take place nearly every day, even in this environment. Often, they involve executives, managers, safety professionals and employees. These conversations have great potential for…
Stress Solutions During the COVID-19 pandemic, distracted driving and impaired driving incidents have been reported across the nation despite the fact fewer vehicles are on the roadways. Concerns about mental…
Road Safety Stars All of us have had time to identify our heroes in recent days. We have paid tribute to first responders, truck drivers and grocery store workers. Today,…
When it comes to motorists and pedestrians, Our Driving Concern Senior Program Manager Lisa Robinson describes safety as a two-way street. Pedestrians need to use crosswalks, avoid being distracted by…
Tired Driver On average, more than 40% of employees are sleep-deprived. Many employees are working longer hours to meet the demands of the COVID-19 crisis. Managing employee fatigue is more…
Sleep apnea. Iron deficiency. Diabetes. What do they have in common? All can cause fatigue. Tired or sluggish drivers are dangerous drivers. In fact, you are three times more likely…
You need a few basic ingredients to build a transportation safety program. Start with policies that: Address driving behaviors such as seat belt use, impaired driving and distracted driving Are…