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A repository of GHSA's many useful roadway safety resources and additional information, including reports, toolkits, news releases, research projects, policy positions and much more.
Governors Highway Safety Association
The States' Voice on Highway Safety
Media Coverage
April 9, 2025
Pedestrian Traffic Deaths About 50% Than a Decade Ago
About 50% more pedestrians were killed during the first six months of 2024 compared to a decade ago, although the number is down 2.6% from the prior year.
Media Coverage
April 7, 2025
Street Smart volunteers promote road safety on Georgia Avenue with 'walking billboards'
Volunteers from the "Street Smart" organization took to Georgia Avenue in Northwest D.C. during morning rush hour, serving as "walking billboards" to promote road safety.
Media Coverage
April 7, 2025
Minnesota invests $1.3M to add cameras on school bus stop arms
School buses around the state will add cameras on bus stop arms after the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Office of Traffic Safety awarded $1.3 million to this cause on Monday.
Media Coverage
April 2, 2025
Gov. Reynolds signs law banning handheld use of cellphones while driving
Iowa is joining 30 other states with a “hands free” law. This summer, drivers will have to put their phones down when they’re behind the wheel.
Media Coverage
April 1, 2025
Michigan’s new car seat law takes effect April 2
Michigan’s updated Child Passenger Safety Laws, which take effect April 2, aim to better protect child passengers.
Media Coverage
March 31, 2025
New Virginia Bill Would Put Speed Limiters on the Cars of Convicted Reckless Drivers
Virginia is looking to officially become the first state to impose speed-limiting devices on the vehicles of drivers convicted of certain speed-related offenses.
Media Coverage
March 29, 2025
Teens learn important skills at Ford Driving program
One local event aims to help young drivers gain experience behind the wheel. The Ford Driving Skills for Life program was in full swing this weekend at Rockabilly Stadium.
News Releases
March 27, 2025
Keeping Kids Safe on the Road: Groups Provide Funding for Youth Traffic Safety in Three States
GHSA and the National Road Safety Foundation are funding projects in rural and underserved areas to provide safe options for youth walking, biking and/or riding scooters.
Media Coverage
March 25, 2025
Waymo wants to put self-driving taxis in the District next year
City government would have to agree to allow autonomous cars on the road for the first time.
Partner Initiatives
March 13, 2025
Ford Philanthropy
Ford Philanthropy funds the award-winning Ford Driving Skills for Life (Ford DSFL) program that helps teens build skills in key areas - vehicle handling, hazard recognition and speed and space management.