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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, …
Crash data is now available at nevadadot.com in an online map. The map is interactive and currently includes crash data for the years 2014-2016. The website also includes user tutorials. Users can search crash data by location and apply filters to display crash severity, crash type, and pedestrian/bicycle/motorcycle involvement.
The Governors Highway Safety Association’s (GHSA) annual “Spotlight on Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities” takes a look at pedestrian fatalities, which have grown significantly faster than other traffic-related deaths in recent years. The report examines pedestrian fatality data by state from the first half of 2017 and explores factors contributing to the increase in pedestrian fatalities.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proud to announce the launch of a first-of-its-kind online Ignition Interlock course for law enforcement. This two-hour course will equip law enforcement officers with information and resources to assist them when they encounter a driver who has, or should have, an ignition interlock installed in their vehicle. …
Although illegal in all 50 states, impaired driving is a growing epidemic affecting our nation. With the opioid epidemic and rise in legalization of marijuana, safety and law enforcement officials are being called to action to ensure our roads and communities stay safe. Drug-impaired driving is a complicated problem. There are 430 specific drugs or …
Hearing Impaired Nevada Rider Class Nevada Rider in partnership with the Deaf Centers of Nevada held a first of its kind motorcycle safety class for hearing impaired riders in Northern Nevada last September. With over four months of preparation and coordination, participants walked away with valuable, lifesaving motorcycle information. Minor changes were made to how …
In May, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and the National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) announced that Nevada was one of four states receiving a grant to educate law enforcement and communities on drowsy driving. This November, the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety provided training for law enforcement through the Joining Forces Program at the …
