2012

No matter where you live, you’ve no doubt seen safety campaigns targeting various forms of dangerous behavior.  Perhaps some of the most important such educational efforts are those that aim to improve road safety.  These campaigns will necessarily have varying degrees of success, which is why it’s always refreshing to see somewhat unique campaigns that… read more

In the town of Potsdam, New York, officials have initiated a campaign that aims to preserve pedestrian safety by increasing enforcement of crosswalk right-of-way laws.  The Potsdam Police Department will be issuing citations to motorists who don’t yield to people on foot.  Potsdam officials and the NYS Department of Transportation previously met to discuss how… read more

Students in York, Pennsylvania will be receiving a lesson on both bike safety and affordable housing.  Today will see 23 bicyclists stopping in to the Crispus Attucks Association to educate kids about those two topics.  It’s all part of a program known as Capital Ride.  Put together by Bike and Build, this program fundraises and… read more

A new article shares the story of a victim of a distracted driving accident as part of a Rochester, New York news agency’s campaign to prevent car accidents caused by distractions. This particular incident was caused by a driver changing radio stations who allegedly ran a stop sign.  The victim of the accident was paralyzed… read more

The director and founder of Safety City, an Ohio organization that aims to reach out to students in order to improve safety education, has partnered with StreetWise Motors to hold a car show benefit in Marion County.   Safety City helps children become more knowledgeable about the dangers of road safety, fires, and even guns…. read more

With road construction heating up during the summer months, many road crews are finding a new job hazard: drivers who are distracted by their smart phones. One state, Virginia, is stepping up a new awareness campaign in order to decrease the number of accidents on job sites. The “Orange Cones, No Phones” campaign is an… read more

Although many communities from across the country are doing what they can to get drivers to stop driving while distracted, certain locales have launched initiatives that are more detailed and complex than others. On June 15, officials from Old Bridge, East Brunswick, and Middlesex County in New Jersey got together to announce a multi-phase safety… read more

Construction safety is an important topic that all too often gets short shrift in the media.  Thankfully, a new report addresses the myriad concerns that construction workers might have, especially as it concerns rail worksites. Network Rail’s Safety Leadership and Culture Change aims to get industry professionals involved in a dialogue about how best to… read more

Motorcycle safety is always an important issue, but today it becomes especially pertinent to look twice for these at-risk drivers. That’s because today is Ride to Work Day, in which motorcyclists from across the country are called on to ride their motorcycle to and from their place of employment.  The hope is that enthusiasts can… read more

One state is taking steps to spread awareness about the serious problem of elder abuse across the country. The governor of Pennsylvania has declared today as Elder Abuse Awareness Day across the entire state.  To mark the occasion, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging is working hard to inform the state’s citizens about the numerous ways… read more

There are only so many ways programs can spread the word about safety, which is why it’s sometimes a breath of fresh air to see a safety campaign being conducted in a unique way. And when I say conducted, I mean it in the truest sense of the word, as Union Pacific Railroad is currently… read more

Distracted driving is a serious problem, especially among teenagers, which is why it’s always good to see communities make efforts to increase perception of the issue throughout this at-risk demographic. In Worcester, Massachusetts, students can now learn about the dangers of texting while driving firsthand by strapping into a simulator device that has been set… read more