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Federal Research Projects
January 1, 2023
Motorcycle Licensing: Evaluation of Current Practices and Recommendations for Improvement (BTS-27)
Project Underway: The objective of this research is to evaluate the current state of practice for motorcycle licensing in the U.S. and develop recommendations for improvement based on the latest empirical data.
Federal Research Projects
January 1, 2023
Determining the State of Knowledge, Opportunities for Outreach, and Data-driven Tools for Consumer Education of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) (BTS-26)
Project Underway: The objective of this research is to characterize the current state of knowledge related to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), identify populations in need of education on the matter, and recommend methods of delivery for that education.
Federal Research Projects
January 1, 2023
Multi-Solving Safety Approach - Stepping Away from Silos to Achieve a Safer System (BTS-24)
Project Underway: The objective of this research is to re-define stakeholder engagement during the development of safety plans, interventions, programs, projects, and policies so outcomes focus on multi-solving decision-making and implementation.
GHSA Events
September 17, 2022
GHSA 2022 Annual Meeting
Colleagues and partners from across the country joined in Derby City September 17-21, 2022 as we redefined possible in traffic safety.
News Releases
September 1, 2022
Rural Roads Are Disproportionately Deadly, New GHSA Study Finds
Nearly half of all fatal crashes occur on rural road, even though only 19% of the U.S. population lives in rural areas.
GHSA Reports
September 1, 2022
America’s Rural Roads: Beautiful and Deadly
Rural roads are beautiful, but they’re hiding a deadly secret – nearly half of all fatal crashes occur on them, even though only 19% of the U.S. population lives in rural areas.
News Releases
July 26, 2022
New Report Offers States a Playbook for Messaging to Cannabis Consumers About Roadway Safety
As more people become familiar with cannabis and calls for national legalization grow, there remains a significant disconnect between people’s views on its use and safe driving.
GHSA Reports
July 26, 2022
Cannabis Consumers and Safe Driving: Responsible Use Messaging
This GHSA report provides guidance on how states can communicate with cannabis consumers about safe driving.
State Showcases
June 9, 2022
Speed Management Pilot Project Results: Maryland
With financial support from the National Road Safety Foundation and in partnership with IIHS, Maryland conducted a speed management pilot project in Bishopville, with success in reducing vehicle speeds.
News Releases
June 8, 2022
Research Confirms Roadway Safety Benefits of Traffic Enforcement
High visibility enforcement of traffic safety laws has a positive and measurable impact on roadway safety by reducing dangerous driving behaviors that put road users at risk, research shows.