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Read NewsA newly released revamp of Washington State’s Target Zero road safety plan offers policymakers a potential blueprint for reversing the recent trend of increasing traffic fatalities and serious injuries. At the top of the list is a push to reduce the state’s blood-alcohol content threshold for a driving under the influence (DUI) citation from 0.08% to 0.05%, a standard that is becoming the norm around the world.
“By signing this plan, we recognize that effective transportation safety relies on a vast network of partners, each playing a critical role,” deputy governor and TDOT commissioner Butch Eley said. “Every component of our transportation system interacts, and we must work together, coordinate our efforts, and commit to a unified vision for safer travels for everyone.”
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See All Upcoming EventsFebruary 4, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. ET | Virtual
Successful engagement with Tribal communities in your state requires attention to a variety of cultural and judicial considerations. Tribal law governs the enforcement work that the communities do and impacts the types of support that State Highway Safety Offices can provide, while understanding tribal culture and customs impacts the ability to develop effective partnerships.
March 9-11, 2025 | Long Beach, CA
The 2025 Lifesavers Conference on Roadway Safety will be held March 9-11, 2025, in Long Beach, California. GHSA CEO Jonathan Adkins will moderate a pedestrian safety workshop and Senior Director of External Engagement Pam Shadel Fischer will lead a session on new approaches to long-term behavior change. Learn more about the meeting.