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In January, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) updated their National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS). The NRSS outlines a comprehensive approach to reducing fatalities and serious injuries on our nation’s roadways. This effort is aimed towards the ultimate goal of reaching zero fatalities. In support of this approach, safety programs are focused on infrastructure, human behavior, …
This month, Nevada law enforcement agencies joined forces to put a stop to distracted driving. From January 10 to January 22, law enforcement agencies throughout the state held a campaign to cite distracted drivers. Since 2012, it is illegal in Nevada to use a handheld electronic device, including cell phones, mp3 players, and even GPS systems …
The Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) invites government, non-profit, and community organizations to submit proposals for funding consideration for projects that reduce fatal and serious injury crashes in our communities and on Nevada’s roads. Proposals can be submitted through OTS’ online grant management portal at http://egrants.nv.gov beginning mid-January. Project proposals are submitted through a “Letter …
The December 2021 Issue of Nevada’s Traffic Research and Education Newsletter (TREND) contains the following article about Nevada’s non-adjudicated speeding citations. Speeding is a dangerous driving behavior associated with increased risk of serious injury and fatalities. Previously, our TREND 10.2 Newsletter analyzed crash and trauma outcomes for motor vehicle occupants involved in speed-related crashes and …
On November 6, 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was passed by Congress. The $500 billion bill reauthorizes federal transportation programs for the next five years and provides federal grant funding for crash modernization and vehicle awareness. It also created the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program, providing $1.2 billion each …
In 2008, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) began promoting infrastructure-oriented safety treatments and strategies that can offer significant, measurable impacts as part of any agency’s data-driven, systemic approach to improving safety. FHWA’s Proven Safety Countermeasures initiative is a collection of countermeasures and strategies effective in reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries on our nation’s highways. …
Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety released the 19th annual edition of the Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws to address the increase in fatalities on our roadways. The roadmap outlines a comprehensive safety action plan to prevent crashes, fatalities, and injuries. This report follows a recent poll that revealed public concern for the “out of control” death …
The September 2021 Issue of Nevada’s Traffic Research and Education Newsletter (TREND) contains the following article about Crash and Trauma Outcomes for Motor Vehicle Occupants. Active transportation facilitates opportunities for individuals to exercise while accomplishing their daily tasks such as commuting to work, running errands, and participating in social activities. Unfortunately, modes of active transportation …
The Nevada Traffic Safety Awards recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to transportation safety in Nevada. The program recognizes accomplishments in the public and private sectors by individuals, state and local governments, federal agencies, businesses, and non-profit organizations that promote traffic safety. View the award recipients here. This program is sponsored by …
This fall, the Nevada Traffic Safety Summit gathered in person for the first time since 2019. The welcome session included a panel of traffic safety community leaders from across Nevada: Governor Steve Sisolak; Kristina Swallow, Director, NDOT; George Togliatti, Director, Nevada Department of Public Safety; Julie Butler, Director, Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles; and Anne …
