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Marijuana no less dangerous for legalization
Marijuana, it seems, has gained acceptability as several states have legalized medcal use of the drug. But despite seeping into mainstream culture, a recent study suggests that marijuana use is no less dangerous when it comes to America’s roadways.
CHP ‘Stay Smart’ program helps curb dangerous teen driving
According to the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at Childen’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 681,000 people were involved in crashes with teen drivers in 2008. Today, the California Highway Patrol is doing its part to curb those statistics.
New York teen Lauren Daniels wins distracted driving PSA competition
Distracted driving is no laughing matter, but a New York teen is proving that humor can be an effective tool in raising awareness. On May 10, the National Road Safety Foundation named Lauren Daniels, 15, the winner of its Drive2Life PSA Competition.
New Mexico named a ‘top-tier’ state for truck safety by ATRI
This week, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) named New Mexico among its “top tier” states, based on a study of semi crashes. The improvement is in line with a larger trend that shows better safety performance among semis nationwide.
Volt safer for the environment, safe on the road
Safer for the environment might just be safer for travelers, too. On April 26, Chevrolet announced that its full-electric vehicle, Volt, has been named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Ford pioneers inflatable safety belts on newest Explorer SUV
The protective power of air is well-known in transportation circles. Ford Motor Company is taking the idea a step farther by applying the lessons learned about air to safety belts.
Santa Moncia looks to ‘dragnets’ to protect Farmers’ Market patrons
Santa Monica has turned to a safety measure that resembles nothing so much as spider webs designed to snare flies. …
Nissan NV200 to lead electric conversion of NYC taxi fleet
On May 2, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that the city has hand-selected a Nissan van to help the city’s taxi fleet go electric. The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission selected the NV200 model from three finalists in its “Taxi of Tomorrow” competition, in hopes of replacing all combustion engines in taxis with electric counterparts.
