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A Galaxy Not So Far Away: Safety Innovation at the 2020 Virtual Traffic Safety Conference

June 22, 2020

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI's) Center for Transportation Safety (CTS) hosted the first ever virtual Traffic Safety Conference June 10–12, 2020. The conference, supported by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), focused on traffic safety issues and forward-looking research aligned with TxDOT’s goal to end all traffic fatalities on Texas roadways by 2050. For more information on the zero deaths goal, read TxDOT’s press … [Read more...] about A Galaxy Not So Far Away: Safety Innovation at the 2020 Virtual Traffic Safety Conference

Filed Under: Featured Story, News Releases Tagged With: #EndTheStreakTX, 2020 Traffic Safety Conference, impaired driving, Jennifer Homendy, Laura Ryan, NTSB, online, Safe System, Texas Traffic Safety, Texas Transportation Commission, traffic safety, virtual

The Safe System Approach with Robert Wunderlich, P.E.

May 27, 2020

Robert Wunderlich, P.E., ITE Fellow and Director of the Center for Transportation Safety at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, discusses the Safe System approach to reducing serious injuries and fatalities on roadways. He highlights the various aspects of the Safe System, including roadway design that reduces user error and lowers impact forces, and explains what transportation professionals can do to help implement a Safe System … [Read more...] about The Safe System Approach with Robert Wunderlich, P.E.

Filed Under: Featured Story Tagged With: Center for Transportation Safety, CTS, fatalities, impact force, injuries, roadway design, Safe System, Safety, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, traffic safety, TTI

Distance Learning Is the New Normal: What TTI’s Youth Transportation Safety Program Is Doing for Young Drivers

May 5, 2020

During the school year, the TTI Center for Transportation Safety's Youth Transportation Safety (YTS) program is active in schools and communities across the country, supporting peer-led road safety education and outreach. However, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and subsequent school closures for the rest of the academic year, the YTS program staff has adapted their in-school programs to accommodate distance learning. Much like teachers across … [Read more...] about Distance Learning Is the New Normal: What TTI’s Youth Transportation Safety Program Is Doing for Young Drivers

Filed Under: Featured Story Tagged With: coronavirus, COVID-19, Distance Learning, IGTV, Instagram, Kahoot!, State Farm, tds, TDS Talks, teen driving, teens in the driver seat, Texas Department of Transportation, traffic safety, Twitter, TxDOT, Union Pacific, Youth Transportation Safety Program, YouTube, YTS

Tips to Be a Safe Pedestrian in 2020 (and Beyond)

January 8, 2020

Learning how to be a safer pedestrian may not be at the top of your New Year’s resolution list, but with a rise in pedestrian deaths, it’s time to consider adding it. Only six days into the New Year and Bryan, Texas — home to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI’s) Headquarters — has already suffered two pedestrian crashes with one confirmed as fatal. “These two incidents are reflective of a larger trend across Texas, in which … [Read more...] about Tips to Be a Safe Pedestrian in 2020 (and Beyond)

Filed Under: Featured Story Tagged With: impaired walking, intersection safety, pedestrian safety, vehicular crash, visibility

Follow These Safety Tips as You Make Christmas and New Year’s Day Plans This Year

December 19, 2019

It’s that time of year again for holiday parties and family dinners. It also means driving to and from different places. Robert Wunderlich, director of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI’s) Center for Transportation Safety, sends these safety tips to you as you make travel plans this holiday season. Wear seatbelts — every trip, every person. Nearly half the people who die in Texas motor vehicle crashes are unbelted. Remind your … [Read more...] about Follow These Safety Tips as You Make Christmas and New Year’s Day Plans This Year

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Eight Rules for Safer Holiday Travel This Thanksgiving

November 27, 2019

As you get together with family and friends, make sure you’re doing your best to stay safe and keep others safe. Robert Wunderlich, the director of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI’s) Center for Transportation Safety, offers eight practical travel rules to follow during the holidays. Wear seatbelts — every trip, every person. Nearly half of people who die in Texas motor vehicle crashes are unbelted. Buckle up, turkeys! Keep … [Read more...] about Eight Rules for Safer Holiday Travel This Thanksgiving

Filed Under: Featured Story Tagged With: Center for Transportation Safety, Robert Wunderlich, Thanksgiving

Statement on the Passing of Laura Mooney, TTI Associate Transportation Researcher

October 11, 2019

We are shocked and saddened over the death of our colleague, Laura Mooney. Her work ethic and passion for issues related to driving safety, especially regarding impaired driving, will never be duplicated. She was instrumental in the success of numerous TTI projects, including our Ignition Interlock Training Program and our State Impaired Driving Task Force. “Laura was a tireless and cheerful worker, and was deeply engaged in community … [Read more...] about Statement on the Passing of Laura Mooney, TTI Associate Transportation Researcher

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Perez Wins First Place in Data Visualization at ATSIP’s 2019 Traffic Records Forum

September 19, 2019

Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) Assistant Research Scientist Marcie Perez won first place in the data visualization category for “investigating crash data through data visualization” at the 2019 Traffic Records Forum. The forum (Aug. 4–7, 2019) was hosted by the Association of Transportation Safety Information Professionals (ATSIP). Perez led the Aug. 6 session Data Visualization: Investigating Crash Data Through Data Visualization. … [Read more...] about Perez Wins First Place in Data Visualization at ATSIP’s 2019 Traffic Records Forum

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Keep Kids Safe on the Road: Child Passenger Safety Week (2019)

September 17, 2019

This week, Sept. 15-21, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is sponsoring Child Passenger Safety Week. Whenever you're on the road, make sure your kids are secured in the correct car seat for their weight, age, and size, and that the seat itself is properly installed and secured in your vehicle. NHTSA's mission is to "save lives, prevent injuries, reduce vehicle-related crashes." | Read More … [Read more...] about Keep Kids Safe on the Road: Child Passenger Safety Week (2019)

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Upcoming Statewide Pedestrian Safety Coalition Meeting

September 4, 2019

The next Statewide Pedestrian Safety Coalition Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Click here to download a calendar invite. The meeting will be held virtually. Join the virtual meeting by clicking HERE and following the directions to join the call. If you prefer to simply call in (you won’t be able to view video), you can dial in using the following information: Call in number: 1-855-282-6330 | … [Read more...] about Upcoming Statewide Pedestrian Safety Coalition Meeting

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