Have we become a nation of cellphone zombies? Many experts believe that the increase in distracted driving, in particular using a cellphone to text while driving, has been a big factor in the increase of traffic fatalities since 2009. Another factor apparently is distracted walking. Pedestrian deaths account for 16 percent of all traffic fatalities. […]
7 Alerts From the HAWAII Tag
Walking While Distracted–Nobody Wins: NMA Weekly E-Newsletter #481
April 1, 2018
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ARIZONA, AUTO INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, CELL PHONE, DISTRACTED DRIVING, DRIVERLESS CARS, EMAIL NEWSLETTER, HAWAII, IDAHO, New York City, NEWSLETTER, NHTSA, SAFETY, Technology, TEXTING, WASHINGTON
A Few “Pointers” for Surviving Deer Season: NMA E-Newsletter #358
November 22, 2015
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EMAIL NEWSLETTER, HAWAII, INSURANCE, LANE COURTESY, NEWSLETTER, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN
Despite the faltering Green Bay Packers, Cheeseheads can still rejoice since this weekend is the opening of white-tailed deer hunting season in Wisconsin. And with it comes increased risk of a deer-vehicle collision. According to State Farm Insurance, the odds of having an accident claim involving a deer, elk or moose are 1 out of […]
NMA E-Newsletter #291: How Much Does Your State Divert Federal Highway Funding To Transit Projects?
August 10, 2014
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ARKANSAS, DELAWARE, EMAIL NEWSLETTER, Fuel Tax, HAWAII, LEGISLATION, MISSISSIPPI, NEW JERSEY, NEWSLETTER, NORTH DAKOTA, OREGON, ROAD-USER FEES, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WYOMING
This week we wrap up our examination of the three equal-weighted metrics that comprise the State Fiscal Responsibility scoring in the recent NMA report, “Motorists Beware: Ranking the States That Treat You Worst.” Part 1 (Legislative Interference with Transportation Planning, #289) rated the influence of lawmakers in determining the planning and spending of funds on […]
NMA E-Newsletter #251: Usefulness Takes a Backseat to Technology and the Law
November 3, 2013
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CALIFORNIA, CELL PHONE, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRACTED DRIVING, EMAIL NEWSLETTER, HAWAII, ILLINOIS, INSURANCE, MARYLAND, NEVADA, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NEWSLETTER, OREGON, Technology, WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON D.C., WEST VIRGINIA
Did you rush out and buy the latest and greatest iPhone, the 5S model, as soon as it became available last month? If so, this newsletter is for you. Actually, since smartphone technology typically follows in Apple’s footsteps, everyone who uses the mobile communication devices will eventually need to pay heed. Here’s a hint: Many […]
NMA E-Newsletter #238: An Easy Way to Speak Up
August 4, 2013
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85TH PERCENTILE, DISTRACTED DRIVING, EMAIL NEWSLETTER, HAWAII, ILLINOIS, LANE COURTESY, LETTER WRITING, LICENSE, MICHIGAN, NEWSLETTER, RED LIGHT CAMERA, REVENUE GENERATION, SPEED LIMIT, SPEED TRAP, SUPER SPEEDER, TICKET FINES, TRAFFIC CAMERA, UNINSURED MOTORIST
Summer is a great time to set pen to paper or fingers to keyboard and write a letter to your local newspaper or to an elected official. Many NMA members have been doing just that so we thought we would share a few examples to inspire you. Executive Director of the NMA Foundation Board Jim […]
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