NHTSA Case Studies on Strategic Evaluation State Program - In 2002, NHTSA undertook a new approach that focused strategically on reducing alcohol-related crashes, injuries and deaths in States with especially high numbers and/or rates of alcohol-related fatalities.  The agency identified 13 States to participate in the Strategic Evaluation State (SES) initiative.  In 2005, NHTSA invited two additional States to participate.  This report, "Strategic Evaluation States Initiative - Case Studies of Alaska, Georgia and West Virginia," provides case studies of three States that participated in this program and had positive results.  The three States featured are Alaska, Georgia and West Virginia.  Download complete report here.

Safety Slogans.  Here are some useful one-liners for e-mails, presentations, newsletters, or posters. All were sent in by our web visitors.  Click here to view the list.

FHWA Safety :  Pedestrian Safety  This site is designed to make it easier for safety professionals and advocates to locate and acquire the most appropriate resources to meet their particular planning, design, and operation needs for pedestrian facilities. Download resources here.

NHTSA:  The Effectiveness of Seven Publicized Enforcement Demonstration Programs to Reduce Impaired Driving: Georgia, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, and Texas    Between 2000 and 2003, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration funded seven alcohol demonstration projects designed to reduce impaired driving through well-publicized and highly visible enforcement.  The projects were conducted in seven States: Georgia, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Indiana, and Michigan.  This report describes the program evaluations conducted in all seven States. Download report here.

CADCA Coalitions Online:  New Web Resource helps Educate Youth About ATOD  Abuse  A new interactive web-based program called Drugs4Real can help educate children and young teens about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, and teach them the skills to stay drug free.  In addition, teachers, counselors, and other community stakeholders can request access to this website which includes ideas to integrate this website  into activities with early adolescents.  Resources related to alcohol are available here.

Virginia Tech: Planning Your 21st Birthday Celebration This site outlines the dangers of alcohol abuse.  There is also some basic information about factors that affect blood alcohol levels, estimating your blood alcohol level and alcohol overdose. Download resources here.

In the Mix, a national PBS reality program for teens and by teens, takes a hard look at drinking in "Alcohol: What You Don't Know," transcripts and information for this series are available here.

Stop Underage Drinking Website:  Start Talking Before They Start Drinking PSAs StopAlcoholAbuse.Gov is a comprehensive portal of Federal resources for information on underage drinking and ideas for combating this issue. People interested in underage drinking prevention-including parents, educators, community-based organizations, and youth-will find a wealth of valuable information.  Download the PSAs here and additional campaign resources here.

Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters has her own blog.  This exciting new forum provides an opportunity for Department of Transportation officials to engage in a dialogue with interested citizens, members of the transportation community, and the blogosphere about our nation's transportation system.  Links are additionally provided to take you to other transportation modes.  http://fastlane.dot.gov/ 

U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Public Affairs:  Nation's Top Vehicle Safety Official Urges 15-Passenger Van Users to Drive with Caution this Summer.  New research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has found June through August to be the deadliest time of year for 15-passenger van occupants, due to rollover crashes.  Statistics show that 31 percent of fatal rollovers involving 15-passenger vans occur during the busy summer travel months.  To view the report click here.  For more information about 15-passenger van safety visit www.safercar.gov.