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Safe Streets Week Day 6
Click here to download image. If you were riding with a friend and they started using their phone while driving, what would you do? Would you say anything? How do you talk to your boyfriend who drives too fast? Or your sister who insists she can drive after having a few drinks? It’s […]
Safe Streets Week Day 5
Click here to download image. Today, we celebrate focused drivers. Here’s to you! For keeping your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. Safety looks good on you! Things you already know: . Driving is a complex task that uses most of your brain’s capacity and focus. Have you ever […]
Safe Streets Week Day 4
Click here to download image. Today, we’ll focus on how high speed is a top contributor to traffic crashes and how managing (slowing) speeds can save lives. Reducing speeds by just 1 mph can result in a notable 17% decrease in fatal crashes. In North Carolina, if we could decrease our traffic deaths […]
Safe Streets Week Day 7
November 17, 2024, 2:00PM First Ward Park 301 E 7th St Charlotte, NC 28202 RSVP on Facebook RSVP on EventBrite The WDoR Memorial features pairs of shoes which represent the 1,784 people killed on North Carolina roads in 2022 (Source: NCDOT Crash Facts). Social Media Content Click here for […]
Safe Streets Week Day 3
Click here to download image. The choice to wear a seat belt is not merely a matter of compliance with the law; it’s a commitment to your own life, the lives of those around you, and the people who rely on you to make it home safely.. Last year, there were 284,157 crashes […]
Safe Streets Week Day 2
Click here to download image. The United States ranks worst in road safety compared to 28 other high-income countries (Source: CDC). Our traffic fatality rate is 50% higher than comparable nations in Western Europe, Canada, Japan, and Australia (Source: WHO). Why is our country falling behind in road safety? One major reason is […]