Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
Media Contact: Shane Austin saustin@saferoads.org 202-425-2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement of Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, on National Stop on Red Week 2024 (Washington, D.C.-August 2, 2024) This first full week of August is “National Stop on Red Week,” a reminder for all drivers to obey all traffic lights. More than 1,272 people were killed in…
read moreOn July 31, 2024, the Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing titled, “Long-Term Economic Benefits and Impacts from Federal Infrastructure and Public Transportation Investment.” Advocates has submitted a letter detailing opportunities for improving roadways safety and highlighting concerns with autonomous vehicle technology. Read the full letter here.
read moreContact: Shane Austin saustin@saferoads.org 202.425.2776 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement of Cathy Chase, President, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), on Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Lighted Crosswalk Research Washington, DC, July 30, 2024 | Today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released new research finding lighted crosswalks paired with rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) are effective in…
read moreAdvocates supports enactment of Senate Bill (S.) 2273 to enhance protections for child passengers by requiring them to ride in rear seats until age 13. This legislation will save lives by following best practices to ensure child passengers are restrained in the rear seat of vehicles. Read our letter to leaders on the Senate Committee on Ways and Means here.…
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