A Growing Pedestrian Safety Crisis: Speed, Short Lights and SUVs are Worsening a Health Epidemic
The nation is grappling with a pedestrian safety crisis that has worsened in recent years: The number of pedestrians killed in the U.S. hit a 28-year high of 6,283 in 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That figure was up 46% from 2010.
While the crisis stems from many factors, a new book brings it into sharper focus. Former Streetsblog USA writer Angie Schmitt's "Right of Way: Race, Class, and the Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths in America" is an exposé drawing upon comprehensive reporting to articulate the root causes of a public health crisis.
"If we analyze these patterns, they tell us very clearly that pedestrian deaths are not just random acts of God or bad luck, nor are they the result of individual decision-making or laziness (although both bad luck and bad decisions often play a role)," Schmitt writes. "
Read the article at USA TODAY
Donlen President Tom Callahan Elected Into Fleet Hall of Fame
Bannockburn, Ill., Sept. 15, 2020 – Donlen, a fleet management leader that develops innovative fleet technology solutions and offers a proactive, hands-on approach to customer service, is proud to announce the election of president Tom Callahan into the Fleet Hall of Fame.
Presented by Automotive Fleet, the Automotive Fleet and Leasing Administration’s Fleet Hall of Fame “recognizes fleet industry leaders and pioneers who have contributed significantly to the commercial fleet management profession.”
“Thank you to everyone who played a role in helping me achieve this honor - Donlen employees, customers, mentors, colleagues, friends, family – you are the best,” said Callahan. “There are many deserving folks in this industry, and I am humbled by this recognition.”
Fleet Logistics Launches Global Mobility Solutions
Business will be dedicated to transparency, cost effectiveness and sustainability
Fleet Logistics Release, September 15, 2020
Fleet Logistics Group, Europe's largest independent fleet management company, has created a new Global Mobility Solutions unit that will engage with fleet customers on the issues of cost effectiveness, sustainability and electrification, and corporate mobility alternatives.
It is led by Thibault Alleyn as the new Head of Global Mobility Solutions, who said: “Our Global Mobility Solutions unit combines the best of advisory and reporting experts in Fleet Logistics Group and will accelerate our focus on today’s and tomorrow’s hot topics in the fleet and mobility world.”
NETS Sector Meetings Announced in Conjunction with NETS Annual Conference
Agriculture - Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) - Insurance - Utility
Are you looking for additional networking and insights from your peers? Are you seeking guidance and SOLUTIONS to some of your most pressing road safety challenges?
Look no further than NETS highly acclaimed sector meetings scheduled for October 20-22, the week following the NETS Strength In Numbers Conference. These meetings will be an opportunity to learn from industry leaders about sector-specific road safety perspectives relevant to ALL employer fleets.
Best of all, there is NO COST to attend for conference participants and NETS Members!
Remarketing: See What You’re Selling in Real Time
WebAccess from FLD allows you to see what you’re selling in real time - and that’s significant when it comes to reducing remarketing risk.
