Landmark Study Quantifies the Human and Economic Toll of Deficient Roads
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Charlotte Seigler 202-289-2001
Are Drivers Traveling on Dangerous Roads this Fourth of July?
WHAT: New report provides shocking insight into the number of crashes caused by deficient road conditions like narrow bridges and dangerous merge lanes:
- Statistics revealing the human toll and economic impact of crashes involving poor roadway conditions
- State-by-state numbers and specific solutions designed to save lives and reduce the severity of crashes
- Comparisons made with crashes involving alcohol, speeding and safety belt usage
GREAT VISUALS: Firsthand look at multi-year road improvement project currently underway –
showing how wider lanes, safer on and off ramps, and easier-to-navigate merge patterns will improve safety on this previously accident-prone stretch of commuter freeway.
WHY: Millions of Americans will soon take to the roads over the Fourth of July weekend, and a new study shows that many may be driving on deficient highways and bridges ripe for safety improvements. With legislation pending for reauthorization of the nation’s transportation funding, leaders are urging Congress to consider roadway safety improvements in the upcoming debate.
WHO: Widely-respected researchers, medical professionals and transportation leaders:
- Ted Miller, Ph.D., Pacific Institute for Research & Evaluation, author of new study, On a Crash Course: The Dangers and Health Costs of Deficient Roadways
- Jared B. Goldberg, M.D., Emergency Room Physician, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria, VA
- Kathleen Penny, Chief Engineer, District Department of Transportation
- Bill Cox and Brian Deery, Representatives, Transportation Construction Coalition
WHEN: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 – 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Kenilworth Ave. at Nannie Helen Burroughs Dr., NE, Washington, D.C.
- (Active construction/road safety improvement site)
Directions & Parking: From I-295 North/Kenilworth Ave., NE, take the exit for Nannie Helen Burroughs Rd. toward Minnesota Ave. Stay right at the fork in the ramp. Turn left onto Nannie Helen Burroughs Rd. and cross under the overpass. Media to park in construction site on the left. (NOTE: TCC staff and members to park in construction site on right.)