In this Issue:
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FHWA Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund – Applications Open
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New GHSA Report
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ITE Training Opportunities
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Safe Routes to School Summit, Oct. 28 – 30
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Frontiers of Technology Webinar: Safer People, Safer Roads
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Save the Date: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
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Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants
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A Letter from Julia Kite-Laidlaw
Dear Road to Zero Coalition Members,
The good news is that my twins aced their math test. The bad news is that they’re in kindergarten. I thought we had a little more time before we had to even think about this. I was good at math in school. The only varsity letter I ever earned was for math team—in case you’re wondering just how much of a nerd I was— but I was plagued by anxiety about the subject. Decades down the line, I still get the occasional nightmare of failing a test and suddenly all my future plans are in peril. Math had only one right answer, but so many ways to be wrong.
Now that I’m a parent, I spend a lot of time trying to prevent anxiety in my own children. I aim to find the right balance between educating my children about the reality of dangers on the roads without making them fear independence. I want them to feel empowered to have control over their safety, but it’s a struggle. As I recently explained on NPR’s Life Kit, my work has shown me countless examples of pedestrians who were doing everything right but still ended up getting killed. Unlike a math test, this is life or death. There is no mitigating a failure with extra credit or pleading for a re-take.
Click here to read more about how the choices we make for our streets show our kids what matters. |
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NHTSA Says: Make Vehicle Safety Part of Your Fall Routine
As fall arrives, Americans take routine safety steps like testing smoke alarms and replacing furnace filters to keep their loved ones safe. However, one critical, life-saving step often gets overlooked: checking for vehicle safety recalls.
Unrepaired recalls can lead to crashes, injuries or worse. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urges drivers to check for open vehicle safety recalls at least twice a year. It’s fast, free and could save lives.
This fall, take one small step that could save lives.
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FHWA Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund – Applications Open
The Federal Highway Administration is accepting applications for the 2026 Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) Safety Fund until Jan. 15, 2026. The projects selected will focus on safety issues identified by federally recognized Indian tribes. For eligibility guidelines, and to apply, click here. |
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New GHSA Report The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and Cambridge Mobile Telematics have released a joint report, A Data-Driven Action Plan for Safer Roads, which presents proactive safety strategies through AI-based analysis of telematics data. Policy recommendations include adopting predictive analytics, enacting and strengthening evidence-based laws, analyzing the performance of safety initiatives and adapting as necessary and focusing on accuracy and privacy protection.
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ITE Road Safety Audit Fundamentals Training Course: November 18-19, 2025 (In-Person):
The Road Safety Audit (RSA) Fundamentals Training Course is a two-day, in-person program that blends classroom instruction with hands-on application to give participants practical experience in conducting RSAs. Grounded in FHWA guidelines, the course emphasizes not just understanding RSA principles but applying them in real-world contexts. This applied learning approach ensures participants leave with both the knowledge and practical skills to conduct effective RSAs in their own communities. Individuals who successfully complete this training program will receive an ITE Road Safety Audit Training Program Certificate. This program is targeted towards transportation engineers, planners, safety professionals, consultants and agency staff involved in project development, design or safety
review. Click here for more information and registration.
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Safe Routes to School Summit, Oct. 28 – 30
The Safe Routes Partnership will host its virtual summit on Zoom Oct. 28 – 30. Presentations and breakout sessions will provide opportunities to network with Safe Routes practitioners and partners. You can find more information and register here. |
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Frontiers of Technology Webinar: Safer People, Safer Roads
On Dec. 9, join Road to Zero and three companies in the private sector who are utilizing video analytics, AI and computer vision to address longstanding challenges in road safety like distracted and drowsy driving, driving while intoxicated and unsafe road design. Representatives from WingDriver, Gaize and Transoft Solutions will explain how their products help employers, public agencies and drivers everywhere prevent serious crashes. To register, click here. |
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Save the Date: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Every year, tens of thousands of lives are lost on U.S. roads in crashes that could have been prevented with safer vehicles, roads, people, and speeds and better post-crash care.
On Nov. 16, 2025, we invite safety-minded organizations, advocates, survivors and public leaders to take action by hosting or joining a local event for the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDoR). This year’s U.S. theme, “Safe Speeds Save Lives,” underscores the need to prioritize safety over speed. If your organization is hosting a WDoR event, register it here. If you’d like to support or attend an event nearby,
explore the national event map.
Together, we can amplify the call for life-saving strategies that improve safety for everyone – whether walking, biking, taking transit or driving. |
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Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants
Mark your calendars for Oct. 27, when the Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grant application opens. Visit our website for the application, and in the meantime, you can register for information sessions on Nov. 13 and 18. |
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