Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Distracted Driving

Be Evil: Driving While Using Google Glass Should Be Legal, Says Google

By Angie Schmitt | Feb 28, 2014 | No Comments

Google Glass: Buying one will set you back $1,500. It makes even the most attractive people look ridiculous. It may or may not be the future of mobile technology. A handful of states are trying to get out ahead of any risk this product might present to public safety. Bills are bubbling up in eight states […]

Distracted Driving Is Claiming the Lives of More Pedestrians and Cyclists

By Angie Schmitt | Oct 23, 2013 | No Comments

Total traffic deaths have declined nationwide in recent years, but the same has not held true for the most vulnerable people on the streets: cyclists and pedestrians. In 2011, 130 more pedestrians were killed in traffic than the year before, a 3 percent increase, while 54 more people lost their lives while biking, an increase […]

AAA: Hands-Free Devices Don’t Solve Distracted Driving Dangers

By Tanya Snyder | Jun 17, 2013 | No Comments

Distracted driving killed 3,331 people on American streets in 2011, yet car manufacturers continue to outdo each other to add more infotainment distractions in their vehicles. These systems are expected to increase five-fold by 2018, according to AAA. Carmakers seek to show their commitment to safety by making their distractions – onboard dinner reservation apps […]

Pretty Please: U.S. DOT Asks Carmakers to Limit Onboard Distractions

By Tanya Snyder | Apr 25, 2013 | 1 Comment

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood’s signature issue has been distracted driving. He’s spent the last four years amplifying the heartbreaking voices of those who have suffered the consequences of this highly dangerous habit. The stories of the needless loss of so many people, especially children and teens, are tragic. Clearly, it’s time to take decisive action to stop […]

CDC: Americans Drive Distracted Waaaay More Than Brits

By Tanya Snyder | Mar 15, 2013 | No Comments

If you’ve been on a U.S. street anytime in the past few years, it comes as no surprise to hear that way too many Americans are yammering away on their cell phones — or worse, OMG’ing and LOL’ing with their friends on text and email — while driving. A new report from the CDC — […]

High-Stakes Testing: A Lesson in Texting While Driving

By Noah Kazis | May 2, 2012 | 4 Comments

Here’s a cool, funny, and genuinely effective public service announcement out of Belgium. According to Gizmodo, non-profit Responsible Young Drivers essentially pranked a bunch of people taking their drivers license exam. To pass, they were told, they’d have to show they could adequately send text messages while keeping control of the car. The results, all […]

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