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Impaired driving is expanding to include other forms of impairment, such as marijuana and opioid use, which can also affect driving and cause crashes. Governors Highway Safety Association’s (GHSA’s) Drug-Impaired Driving: Marijuana and Opioids Raise Critical Issues for States finds that in 2016, 44% of fatally-injured drivers with known drug test results tested positive for drugs, …
RRFB devices are proven tools in preventing pedestrian injury or death. Producing a driver yield rate of 96%, they are not only efficient, but cost-effective tools as well. In 2008, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) granted interim approval for the use of RRFB devices in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). This led …
This year, the Las Vegas Coalition for Zero Fatalities was formed by several new partners with the goal of helping eliminate fatalities on Nevada’s roadways. The coalition was spearheaded by Lyft and also includes Topgolf, the Downtown Project, PT’s Entertainment Group, the Raiders, Downtown Summerlin, and several others.
In October 2017, Northern Nevada partners joined forces and created a Vision Zero Task Force. Task force members include: The cities of Reno and Sparks The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Nevada Department of Public Safety (NDPS) Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority …
It was a busy spring for motorcycle safety activities. Through a Proclamation by Governor Sandoval, May was designated as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month” in Nevada. The Spring also saw an increase in outreach activities conducted by the Nevada Rider Motorcycle Safety Program (Program). The Program had a presence at three motorcycle rallies, three dealership events, …
9/5 Traffic Records Coordinating Committee Quarterly Meeting 9/6 Intersection and Pedestrian Safety Task Force 9/11 Lane Departure Prevention Task Force 9/20 Impaired Driving Prevention Task Force 9/20 Motorcycle Safety Task Force 9/27 Occupant Protection Task Force 9/27 Young Driver Safety Task Force
