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GHSA is a nonprofit association representing the highway safety offices of states, territories, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

10/21/2026

What do impactful national movements have in common? What can we learn from each other’s challenges and success?

Jeanne Allen, founder and CEO of The Center for Education Reform, shares her insights from over 30 years of advocacy and explains how those lessons can propel the roadway safety movement forward.

10/20/2026

GHSA is growing our team and hiring a Government Affairs Manager!

We’re expanding our roadway safety advocacy work in the nation’s capital, and this new team member will be right in the middle of it, working with Chief Government Affairs Officer Daniel Zimmerman. We’re looking for someone who can meet with congressional staff, dig into legislation and federal rules, clearly communicate the issues and solutions to a range of partners and work closely with the State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) we represent to advocate for their needs.

This is a unique chance to advance meaningful policies that reduce crashes, prevent injuries and save lives on U.S. roads. Traffic safety has seen tremendous momentum over the past few years, but there are plenty of challenges both now and to come. GHSA’s work with SHSOs, governmental and safety partners will be key to keeping that progress going.

If you want your work to make a real difference on an issue that touches every community in the country, this is a great place to do it. The job listing and more details are in the comments. Please share with anyone you think would be a good fit.

10/14/2026

Jonathan Adkins first met Jeanne Allen in 1995 when she was a recent Dickinson College graduate speaking at an event and he was the student picked to introduce her.

A lot has changed since then in both education and roadway safety. Jeanne, who’s now the founder and CEO of The Center for Education Reform, speaks with Jonathan, who’s now GHSA CEO, about the people who build movements – and more importantly, sustained them.

They discuss what Allen learned while interviewing people for her new book, “The Education Avengers,” the importance of empowering the next generation of leaders and how we need to recognize the people who work hard every day to make fundamental changes that make others’ lives better.

Jeanne loves Italy and piques Jonathan’s interest with her favorite spots to visit. Watch or listen to the full episode for the recommendations – it might just help you plan your next vacation!

10/09/2026

Distracted driving isn’t just dangerous for people behind the wheel. When a driver looks at a phone, the people most at risk are often those with no protection at all – pedestrians.

That’s why the conversation about distraction should start long before kids get a learner’s permit. Children who grow up seeing their parents put the phone away, who learn to stay alert while walking and biking, and who understand why focus matters become safer drivers. And safer drivers protect people on foot.

Generation Distraction Free, created by GHSA and State Farm, gives parents and caregivers age-by-age tools, tips and conversation starters to build distraction-free habits from the start. It’s never too early to begin.

Thank you to State Farm for helping us raise the next generation of focused drivers, which will help make our roads safer for pedestrians and everyone else using them.

www.generationdistractionfree.org

10/06/2026

Safer roads start with being seen, being alert, and being predictable. 🚦

The Governors Highway Safety Association and Amazon.com are proud to announce an expanded partnership to bring the “Be Seen. Be Alert. Be Predictable.” campaign to 16 cities through marketing ads and localized community events.

These events bring together State Highway Safety Offices, Amazon Delivery Service Partners, nonprofits, public safety leaders, elected officials, and families to make road safety education more accessible, relevant, and connected to local communities.

Road safety awareness events in October include Pittsburgh (Walk and Roll to School Day 10/7), San Francisco (Sundown Cinema 10/16) and Nashville (Predators Hockey game 10/27) and feature:
🌎 Special guests
🚚 Rivian “Touch a Truck” experience
🚗 Safer Roads coloring books
🦺 Amazon-branded reflective safety vests for kids
😊 And more

A special thank-you to the State Highway Safety Offices and partners helping make these meaningful and fun experiences possible for the communities we serve. Together, we’re helping more people be seen, be alert, be predictable, and be safe.

09/28/2026

Want to advance road safety research? Act now! Problem statements are due this Wednesday, September 30!

The Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program (BTSCRP) is seeking problem statements addressing behavioral factors influencing traffic safety – including driver, passenger, pedestrian, bicyclist and other road user behaviors – that need more research.

See the comments for links to submit your idea and watch a four-minute video to learn more.

📅 Submit your research idea by this Wednesday, September 30!

Transportation Research Board
NHTSA

09/21/2026

Do you have an idea for impactful research that could improve safety on U.S. roadways?

The Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program (BTSCRP) is seeking problem statements addressing behavioral factors influencing traffic safety – including driver, passenger, pedestrian, bicyclist and other road user behaviors.

See the comments for links to submit your idea and watch a four-minute video to learn more.

📅 Submit your research idea by September 30!

Transportation Research Board
NHTSA

09/17/2026

It’s a whole new world for the news – for both journalists and the people watching, reading and listening to them. GHSA CEO Jonathan Adkins – a self-proclaimed news fiend – chats with USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page about what’s changed and why.

09/16/2026

A warm welcome to GHSA's new and returning Associate Members who have joined our mission to end roadway deaths and injuries!

🔸 Bolton & Menk, Inc.
🔸 Cantor's Driving School
🔸 The Flynn Michael Foundation
🔸 Gantry Analytics
🔸 Gatik
🔸 Lutzie 43 Foundation
🔸 MN Toward Zero Deaths
🔸 Rice Signs
🔸 Transportation Research Center Inc
🔸 Yes&
🔸 Zutobi Drivers Ed

Want to learn about the benefits of GHSA membership and how you can join? Check the comments. ⬇️

09/15/2026

With another school year underway, an alarming new survey reveals how dangerous it can be for children getting on or off a school bus and what parents want to do:

🚌 46% of children who ride the school bus have had a close call with a dangerous driver near a bus, according to their parents.
📸 91% of parents support automated stop-arm camera enforcement to hold dangerous drivers accountable.

This new survey from GHSA, with support from BusPatrol, quantifies what parents and children across the country experience every day: Dangerous driving around school buses is far too common – and something must be done about it.

Communities have the tools to change that. Our survey shows they have the willpower, too.

See the comments for a link to the findings and more information.

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