Spotlight on You Our Driving Concern celebrates driver and transportation safety through a unique awards program that highlights the accomplishments of Texas safety leaders. We’d like to recognize you for your commitment to keeping your employees, their family members and the communities where they live and work safe. Submit your online application by Friday, March […]
Go the Distance Join us during Rural Road Safety Awareness Week (July 17-21) as we focus on ways to improve travel safety – from culture to behavior change – for all Texas road users. The National Center on Rural Road Safety has designated a theme for this year’s observance: What’s Speed Got to Do With
In Victoria, a city located 30 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico and about two hours southwest of Houston, officials have worked to improve safety for pedestrians and all vulnerable road users. I know this because I read an article in the local newspaper about a $1 million crosswalk and traffic light project. Some
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Safety CoachHop on the Safety Train In April, two people died in a crash after a driver tried to beat a train at a crossing in Houston, according to police. You might have read about the crash in the news. What you might not know is these incidents are all too common. In fact, the
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How does a world health crisis connect with traffic safety in the U.S.? At the recent Lifesavers National Conference on Highway Safety Priorities, Master of Ceremonies John Ulczycki answered that question in detailed fashion. He used data to confirm American motorists stayed home during COVID-19. They drove 11% fewer miles in 2020 than they did
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Safety CoachSoar to New Safety Heights One of the best ways to prepare for a new beginning in a new year is to look back on the past. What’s working in your environment, health and safety program? What’s falling short of the mark? What’s missing? These are tough questions. You likely will need to dig
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Reaction to Distraction In today’s techno-world, many understand phone use while driving can be risky, however a “not me” attitude toward crashes clearly is a problem, judging by the results of a Travelers Risk Index survey on distracted driving. (I’m a safe driver; it’s not going to happen to me). The survey, conducted earlier this
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