Thank You Evanston

Thank You Evanston

Last night, the Evanston City Council passed an ordinance that bans drivers from using mobile phones in Evanston.

I'm Sorry

I'm Sorry

I spend a lot of my time advocating for policies that restrict drivers from doing dangerous things.

Ray LaHood Fan Club

Ray LaHood Fan Club

Today, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood continued his campaign against distracted driving.

New Year (Driving) Resolution

New Year (Driving) Resolution

This new year please make a resolution to avoid distracted driving. Indeed, you must in the State of Illinois.

Distracted Driving Summit

Distracted Driving Summit

Today, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood kicked off the first ever national Distracted Driving Summit.

Utah drops the hammer on texting drivers

Utah drops the hammer on texting drivers

The New York Times reported on the recently passed Utah legislation which makes texting behind the wheel a crime punishable by up to 15 years in jail should it result in a fatal crash.

Distracted Driving Bills

Distracted Driving Bills

Yesterday Gov. Pat Quinn signed two bills into law that aim to reduce distracted driving crashes.

Distracted driving not getting any safer

Distracted driving not getting any safer

The NY Times wrote a pretty powerful story on the dangers of distracted driving.

Legislative Update

Legislative Update

Senate passes texting ban, but fails to approve pedestrian safety legislation

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