Media Coverage

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May 17, 2025

Kiowa County Press: More than half of Colorado drivers refuse toxicology tests after DUI arrests

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) launched a new public awareness campaign to educate drivers on the consequences of refusing toxicology tests following a DUI arrest.

May 14, 2025

WJON: AI and Data Team Up for Safer Roads in Our Community

The Sartell and St. Cloud Police Departments are partnering with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the Minnesota State Patrol in a groundbreaking road safety initiative program to provide officers with real-time AI-driven data to direct patrol and visibility efforts to help reduce crashes.

May 8, 2025

Jalopnik: Waymos Get In Way Fewer Serious Crashes With Cyclists And Pedestrians Than Human Drivers

Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration highlights that self-driving cars need a near-pristine safety record to be better drivers than humans.

May 1, 2025

WTAJ: Pennsylvania traffic deaths drop, over 1,000 reported in 2024

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that in 2024, the second-lowest number of traffic fatalities was recorded, but that is still over 1,000 people who died.

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May 1, 2025

WUSA 9: DC turns to tech to bring down distracted driving; rates drop 45%

Over the last few years, DC saw an above average amount of deadly car crashes, more than 50 in both 2023 and 2024, according to the DC Highway Safety Office. It is part of the reason the District turned to tech to help make the streets safer.

May 1, 2025

Bloomberg: Uber Debuts Product for Seniors, With Rival Lyft Following Suit

Uber Technologies Inc. debuted a simpler version of its rideshare app to make it easier for older adults to get around, prompting rival Lyft Inc. to move up the launch announcement of a similar feature it had in the works.

April 10, 2025

KZRG: Missouri youth safety initiative receives national grant

The Missouri Department of Transportation was recently awarded a national grant to help fund a youth safety initiative known as “traffic gardens.”

April 9, 2025

Insurance Journal: 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.

April 7, 2025

WJLA: 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.

April 7, 2025

KARE 11: 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.

April 2, 2025

KCRG: 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.

April 1, 2025

WILX: 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.