The U.S. Transportation recently launched its National Roadway Safety Strategy Call to Action campaign, which asks stakeholders to commit to specific actions that reduce serious injuries and deaths on roads.
“Traffic crashes cost tens of thousands of American lives a year — a national crisis on our roadways — and everyone has an important role to play in addressing it,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
The department received 49 voluntary commitments to action from the private sector, municipal and law enforcement organizations, health and safety advocates, and others.
The commitments include:
The Washington State Department of Transportation will update its agency policy, guidelines, and manuals to prioritize safety and will implement legislation that requires a Complete Streets approach on all projects costing more than $500,000.
3M will help road agencies determine how reflective signage and lane markings can make bike lanes, dangerous curves, and stop-controlled intersections safer.
The League of American Bicyclists will provide technical assistance to local governments and others addressing vulnerable road user safety.
Uber is implementing several road safety commitments, including supporting Vision Zero efforts and aligning with the Safe System approach, pledging $500,000 in new drunk-driving prevention initiatives in five states, and launching new bike safety features.