In this episode of Behind-the-Scene @NTSB, we celebrate the 50th episode with NTSB Executive Officer Erik Strickland and Safety Advocacy Division Chief Nicholas Worrell to talk about the genesis for the podcast, reflect on the interviews with Board Members and staff since the podcast was launched in 2017, and look to the future as we … Continue reading Episode 50: NTSB Executive Officer Erik Strickland
October 17-23, 2021 was designated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as Teen Driver Safety Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness of preventive measures that can be taken to eliminate teen injuries and fatalities on American roadways. In this episode of Behind-the-Scene @ NTSB, State and Local Liaison Steve Blackistone, Chief of the … Continue reading EPISODE 44: TEEN DRIVER SAFETY
THE BIG STORIES Most Wanted List Progress Report: One Year Later In April, we released our mid-cycle report on the progress made since the NTSB unveiled its 2021-2022 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements a year ago. The NTSB has seen increased awareness and discussion of safety items, high levels of engagement from the … Continue reading ADVOCACY SPOTLIGHT – MAY 2022
THE BIG STORIES A Call for a Paradigm Shift in Road Safety During her keynote presentation at the Governor’s Highway Safety Association Conference on Sept. 13, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy called for a fundamental change in the nation’s approach to highway safety in the face of increasing crash and fatality numbers. According to the Department … Continue reading ADVOCACY SPOTLIGHT – JANUARY 2022
THE BIG STORIES NTSB Leadership: Homendy Becomes Chair On June 30, we announced the departure of Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt after nearly 15 years at the NTSB. You can read Sumwalt’s farewell blog or listen to episode 41 of our podcast to hear him speak about his legacy. On Aug. 13, Jennifer L. Homendy was sworn in … Continue reading ADVOCACY SPOTLIGHT – OCTOBER 2021
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