Transportation Safety Newsletter, February 2020

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February 2020

Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk

Super Bowl LIV: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk

The Super Bowl is America’s most watched national sporting event. On Super Bowl Sunday, February 2, there will be lots of game day socializing that may include drinking. That’s why we are urging football fans to plan ahead for a safe ride home. Designated drivers are the best defense. Everyone wants to have a good time on Super Bowl night, so plan ahead. Even one drink can be too many.

If you’re planning to be a designated driver, know that you’re the night’s MVP. No matter what, do not drink any alcohol – people are relying on you. While at the party, enjoy the food, the company, and the non-alcoholic drinks.

If you’re hosting this year’s Super Bowl party, prepare plenty of snacks and non-alcoholic beverages for your guests and designated drivers.

Safety is at the forefront of new vehicle design

Newer Cars Are Safer Cars

Vehicle safety has changed drastically over the years, and today newer cars are safer than ever before. Thanks to advanced engineering, in-depth research, and analysis of crash data, newer vehicles are built better and have more safety features.

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Bus school stop

School Bus Safety

Did you know the greatest risk to a child isn’t riding a bus, but approaching or leaving one? As you’ll see in this video, it’s not just a bus you’re stopping for, it’s a bus full of students. The red flashing lights and extended STOP arm indicate the bus has stopped and children are getting on or off the bus. Motorists must stop their cars and wait until the red lights stop flashing and the bus begins moving before they can start driving again.

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Bicycle Friendly State chart

Bicycle Friendly State Ranking

In 2018, more people were killed while biking in the U.S. than in any year since 1990 according to The League of American Bicyclists. We are showing some positive trends in the new Bicycle Friendly State Report Card – Oregon has moved up from #5 to #2 in ranking. Although this is good news, we have more work to do to be safer.

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Infographic

Benefits of Safe Routes to School

Safe Routes to School improves sidewalks and street crossings and creates safe, convenient, and fun opportunities for children to bicycle and walk to and from school. The CDC has recognized Safe Routes to School as one of a handful of programs that are cost-effective and show significant population health impacts within five years. Check out this infographic to learn more.


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