Brave new world

XVII.4 July + August 2010
Page: 42
Digital Citation

Interacting with public policy: Driving transportation policy through technological innovation


Authors:
Juan Gilbert, Aqueasha Martin, Wanda Eugene, Hanan Alnizami, Wanda Moses, Deidra Morrison

Over the past few years, the issue of distracted driving has gained the attention of the public and of policy makers. As a safety concern, distracted driving is an international issue. Tragic accidents attributed to texting while driving have flooded the media, leaving in their wake families and friends devastated by the consequences. Recently, in Anderson, S.C., a car accident occurred when the driver of a minivan suffered a head-on collision with another car. After the accident, the driver of the offending car admitted that she was texting and crossed the center line. The driver of the minivan died…




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