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Federal Research Projects
January 1, 2020
Identifying and Prioritizing Behavioral Interventions to Improve Child Passenger Safety in For-Hire Vehicles (BTS-11)
This study developed a guide to identify and prioritize the types of behavioral interventions needed to improve child passenger (defined as children under 13 years of age) safety in the for-hire rideshare environment, including taxis.
News Releases
December 9, 2019
New Report Calls for "Individualized Justice" Approach to Targeting High-Risk Impaired Drivers
A new GHSA report calls for a systemic approach to high-risk impaired drivers that focuses on the individual and the need to treat the underlying problem prompting the unsafe behavior.
GHSA Reports
December 9, 2019
High-Risk Impaired Drivers: Combating a Critical Threat
The report calls for a holistic approach to high-risk impaired drivers that focuses on the individual and the need to treat the underlying problem prompting the behavior.
GHSA Reports
November 19, 2019
Rear Seat Belt Use: Little Change in Four Years, Much More to Do
This GHSA report explores adult rear seat belt use rates, state laws and enforcement, and public education efforts.
News Releases
November 18, 2019
As Families Take to the Roadways, New Report Notes More Than 800 Unbuckled Rear Passengers Killed in 2018
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
March 1, 2019
Peer-to-Peer Teen Traffic Safety Program Guide
This guide examines the importance of investing in peer-to-peer teen traffic safety programs as part of a broader strategic initiative.
Federal Research Projects
January 1, 2019
Influence of Infrastructure Design on Distracted Driving (BTS-09)
This study developed methodologies that can be used by agencies to assess the impact of infrastructure elements on driver distraction.
Federal Research Projects
January 1, 2019
Using the SHRP2 Naturalistic Driving Study Database to Improve Teen Driving Safety: Phase 1 Proof of Concept (BTS-08)
This study assessed the potential of mining the vast data resources resulting from the second Strategic Highway Safety Program’s (SHRP2) Naturalistic Driving Study (NDS) to enhance the safety of teen drivers.
Federal Research Projects
January 1, 2019
Framework for Assessing Potential Safety Impacts of Automated Driving Systems (BTS-07)
The publication presents a framework and strategic approach for the safety profession to consider in developing and implementing new design criteria and operational approaches that consider these technological advances.
Federal Research Projects
January 1, 2019
MPO and SHSO Coordination on Behavioral Traffic Safety (BTS-06)
The publication presents evidence-based information and tools to help improve coordination between State Highway Safety Offices and Metropolitan Planning Organizations on behavioral traffic safety.