Bicycle and pedestrian safety increasingly relevant during pandemic Bicycle and pedestrian safety increasingly relevant during pandemic Bicycle fatalities rise while automotive fatalities drop, NTSB reports Pam / Monday, September 14, 2020 0 1046 Article rating: No rating In a year in which, bicycling and walking became increasingly popular as people sought outlets during stay-at-home orders and social distancing because of COVID-19, individual safety is of utmost importance. Recent national data – especially for bicyclists - isn’t encouraging, however. Bicycle fatalities increased 22% between 2007 and 2018, while automotive fatalities dropped 11% in the same period, according to the latest National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) statistics. Today marks the start of “United for Infrastructure: A Week to Champion America’s Infrastructure,” a nationwide effort to draw the attention of policymakers and the public about the significance of infrastructure to the economy and communities. It encompasses a broad range of infrastructure issues including bicycle and pedestrian safety. Read more
ATSSA President & CEO advocates for roadway safety infrastructure during Infrastructure Week ATSSA President & CEO advocates for roadway safety infrastructure during Infrastructure Week ATSSA President & CEO Roger Wentz spoke in support of infrastructure during a press conference hosted by HMG SuperUser Account / Tuesday, May 15, 2018 0 2301 Article rating: 3.0 On May 15, the American Traffic Safety Services Association’s (ATSSA) President & CEO Roger Wentz spoke at a press conference hosted by the Highway Materials Group (HMG) in support of increased investment in roadway safety infrastructure. Read more
3Mar2021 National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction event set for May Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Read more