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As the voice of highway safety, GHSA produces periodic news releases on topics of importance to its membership and the highway safety community.

States Announce Drunk and Drugged Driving Holiday Safety Campaigns During One of the Deadliest Times on the Road

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 15, 2020

CONTACT: Adrian Nicholas, 202-580-7934

AFTER-HOURS CONTACT: Pam Shadel Fischer, 908-619-2786

Despite Less Traffic and Renewed Calls to Stay Home, Impaired Driving Remains Prevalent

Lyft and GHSA Award Grants to Help States Offer Motorists an Alternative to Driving Impaired During the Holidays

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 12, 2020

Contact: Adrian Nicholas, 202-580-7934
After-Hours Contact: Pam Shadel Fischer, 980-619-2786

Michelin partners with Governors Highway Safety Association to Provide Resources to Parents During National Teen Driver Safety Week

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A newly released survey of parents of U.S. teens conducted by Michelin North America Inc. and GHSA reveals that 62% say their child has experienced a COVID-19 related disruption in driver education/licensing, but 35% don’t have a backup plan for replacing lost learning.

New E-scooter Study Highlights Need for Infrastructure Improvement, Rider Training

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 15, 2020

CONTACT: Adrian Nicholas, 202-580-7934, anicholas@ghsa.org

Statement for attribution to Pam Shadel Fischer, Senior Director of External Engagement,
Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA)

Federal Traffic Fatality Data Shows Positive Gains, But Serious Concerns Persist During the COVID-19 Era

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The release of new data and special reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides some good news for traffic safety but also cause for significant concern about road user behavior during the public health emergency.

As the Pandemic Opens More Roadways to Pedestrians, States Help Launch October as Pedestrian Safety Month

Read more about As the Pandemic Opens More Roadways to Pedestrians, States Help Launch October as Pedestrian Safety Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 29, 2020

CONTACT: Adrian Nicholas, 202-580-7934, anicholas@ghsa.org

AFTER-HOURS CONTACT: Pam Shadel Fischer, 908-619-2786, pfischer@ghsa.org

GHSA Recommends Steps to Fight Racism in Traffic Enforcement

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 23, 2020

CONTACT: Adrian Nicholas, 202-580-7934, anicholas@ghsa.org

Data tracking, police training, inclusivity, new programs needed

Statement for attribution to Jonathan Adkins, Executive Director, Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA)

New York’s Chuck DeWeese Elected Leader of GHSA

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 16, 2020

CONTACT: Adrian Nicholas, 202-580-7934, anicholas@ghsa.org

As COVID-19 Shifts Transportation Preferences, New Report Highlights Need for E-scooter and E-bike Safety Initiatives

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2020

CONTACT: Adrian Nicholas, 202-580-7934, anicholas@ghsa.org

More Safety Focus Needed as Pedestrian Fatalities Surge

Read more about More Safety Focus Needed as Pedestrian Fatalities Surge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 7, 2020

CONTACT: Adrian Nicholas, 202-580-7934, anicholas@ghsa.org

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States Announce Drunk and Drugged Driving Holiday Safety Campaigns During One of the Deadliest Times on the Road

Lyft and GHSA Award Grants to Help States Offer Motorists an Alternative to Driving Impaired During the Holidays

Michelin partners with Governors Highway Safety Association to Provide Resources to Parents During National Teen Driver Safety Week

New E-scooter Study Highlights Need for Infrastructure Improvement, Rider Training

Federal Traffic Fatality Data Shows Positive Gains, But Serious Concerns Persist During the COVID-19 Era

As the Pandemic Opens More Roadways to Pedestrians, States Help Launch October as Pedestrian Safety Month

GHSA Recommends Steps to Fight Racism in Traffic Enforcement

Data tracking, police training, inclusivity, new programs needed

New York’s Chuck DeWeese Elected Leader of GHSA

As COVID-19 Shifts Transportation Preferences, New Report Highlights Need for E-scooter and E-bike Safety Initiatives

More Safety Focus Needed as Pedestrian Fatalities Surge

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