UNC Highway Safety Research Center

B.J. Campbell, founding director of HSRC and a pioneer in road safety research, died on May 25. Read more about his life and legacy: https://www.hsrc.unc.edu/news/announcements/campbell/

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Come visit us in booth #17! We'll be here through tomorrow.

Attending the N.C. Traffic Safety Conference in Winston-Salem this week? Please stop by booth #17 during expo hours to meet the UNC Highway Safety Research Center team and learn more about our work to ensure the safety of aging road users.

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During Bike Month, Chapel Hill Highlights Resources to Expand Bicycle Use and Improve Safety - Chapelboro.com Alongside the town's Vison Zero efforts through Vision Zero, Chapel Hill Transit offers trip coordination using its bus routes and greenways.

There are so many unique ways to celebrate -- be inspired to customize your community's event:

Looking for unique & fun ways to celebrate ? Spark your creativity with our 20 event ideas: https://www.walkbiketoschool.org/plan/event-ideas/build-your-bike-roll-to-school-day/

Check out this WABE podcast featuring our co-director Laura Sandt discussing pedestrian safety and more:

Transportation - Health Wanted The U.S. has built our transportation infrastructure around vast landscapes of 6-lane highways and parking lots. Heck you’re probably listening to this while driving! And if you happen to be stuck in traffic, perhaps it’s time to question if cars are really solving more problems than they create...

HSRC researchers are working on a project with the North Carolina Collaboratory investigating potential changes to the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system in North Carolina. The team is focusing on finding opportunities to improve processes and reduce NCDMV visits needed without negatively impacting safety. https://go.unc.edu/a5K6A

Time to sign up for 2026 ! This year's event will be held May 6.

How will you build YOUR ? Here are 20 event ideas to help craft a celebration that fits your community: https://www.walkbiketoschool.org/plan/event-ideas/build-your-bike-roll-to-school-day/

As we Americans live longer and healthier lives, changes to our bodies and minds can affect driving. With a few simple steps, you can stay safe on the road. Visit https://ncseniordriver.org/for-drivers/watch-for-changes/ to learn more.

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