TRIP report analyzes causes of traffic fatality spike and solutions TRIP report analyzes causes of traffic fatality spike and solutions ATSSA Board Chair Johnson emphasizes collaboration to address trend Pam / Wednesday, June 29, 2022 0 8936 Article rating: 1.0 Traffic fatalities in the U.S. rose 19% from 2019-2021, far surpassing U.S. vehicle travel for that period, according to a report released this morning by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit. The report, “Addressing America’s Traffic Safety Crisis: Examining the Causes of Increasing U.S. Traffic Fatalities and Identifying Solutions to Improve Road User Safety,” takes a closer look at data from the past two years. “America faces a roadway safety crisis, with motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists fatalities in 2021 reaching their highest level in nearly two decades. The tremendous toll of fatalities and serious injuries that occur on the nation’s roadways are a significant economic and, more critically, personal burden on Americans,” the report notes in its conclusion. “The causes of the recent surge in traffic fatalities in the U.S. appear largely to be the result of the public taking greater risks on the nation’s roadways, including speeding, impaired driving and reduced safety belt use.” Read more
TRIP report indicates rural roadways twice as deadly for motorists TRIP report indicates rural roadways twice as deadly for motorists Roadway safety infrastructure investment can save lives on rural roadways SuperUser Account / Wednesday, May 22, 2019 0 6654 Article rating: No rating A recent report from TRIP, titled “Rural Connections: Challenges and Opportunities in America’s Heartland,” echoes ATSSA’s message on the need for investment in roadway safety infrastructure on our rural roadways. Read more
TRIP report: California drivers losing $61 billion annually on roads TRIP report: California drivers losing $61 billion annually on roads SuperUser Account / Wednesday, August 15, 2018 0 6437 Article rating: No rating California drivers are losing $61 billion annually on the state’s roadways, according to a recent report from TRIP, a national transportation research group. Read more
TRIP report highlights Georgia roadway transportation projects, additional funding needed TRIP report highlights Georgia roadway transportation projects, additional funding needed SuperUser Account / Monday, June 4, 2018 0 6689 Article rating: No rating A press conference held last week by the Georgia Transportation Alliance and TRIP, a national transportation research group, highlighted the need for increased transportation funding to improve roadways and enhance safety. Read more
TRIP report shows increase in injuries, fatalities for older drivers TRIP report shows increase in injuries, fatalities for older drivers SuperUser Account / Tuesday, March 13, 2018 0 6215 Article rating: No rating The last report from TRIP, a national transportation research group, shows that fatal crashes involving older drivers are increasing, and that transportation infrastructure improvements could improve outcomes for those drivers in these cases. Read more
U.S. rural roads need repairs, modernization and upgrades to support economic growth, report finds U.S. rural roads need repairs, modernization and upgrades to support economic growth, report finds SuperUser Account / Tuesday, June 27, 2017 0 6638 Article rating: No rating The rural transportation system in the U.S. is in need of repairs and modernization to stimulate economic growth in communities nationwide, according to a report released today by the national transportation group TRIP. Read more
TRIP improving roadway safety – one state at a time TRIP improving roadway safety – one state at a time SuperUser Account / Monday, April 24, 2017 0 9518 Article rating: 2.0 ATSSA's Director of Communications James S. Baron recently attended a social media and website strategic planning session in Washington, D.C., for TRIP – The Road Information Program. Read more
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