Past News

2016

• Less Daylight Brings Increases in Washington-Area Traffic Crashes Involving Pedestrians - (PDF, 132kb)
  • Fall 2016 Campaign Fact Sheet - (PDF, 1.6MB)
  • 2015 Regional Pedestrian Crashes - (PDF, 44kb)
• As Weather Warms, Officals Call on Drivers, Pedestrians, and Bicyclists to be Alert and Obey Safety Laws - (PDF, 132kb)
  • Spring 2016 Campaign Fact Sheet - (PDF, 1.6MB)

2015

• End of Daylight Saving Time Brings Darker Days and Dangerous Commutes - (PDF, 129kb)
  • Fall Campaign Fact Sheet - (PDF, 541kb)
  • 2014 Regional Pedestrian Crashes - (PDF, 140kb)
• Officials Urge Motorists, Pedestrians, and Bicyclists to Stay Aware, Stay Safe
  • Campaign Fact Sheet

2014

• Street Smart Campaign Urges Increased Attention on Roadways As Daylight Saving Time Ends
  • Fall Campaign Fact Sheet
  • Jurisdictional Fact Sheet
• Warmer Weather Prompts Increased Outdoor Activity and Safety Enforcement
  • Campaign Fact Sheet
  • Jurisdictional Fact Sheet

2013

• A Region Bands Together: Local Officials Urge Drivers, Pedestrians, and Cyclists To Look Out for Each Other
  • Campaign Fact Sheet
• New Campaign Warns Motorists, Pedestrians and Bicyclists to Exercise Caution
  • Campaign Fact Sheet
  • Jurisdictional Fact Sheet

2012

• Street Smart Campaign Urges Pedestrians, Cyclists and Drivers To Be Alert -- Less Daylight in Early Evening Causes Spike in Crashes Involving Pedestrians
  • Campaign Fact Sheet
  • 2011 Regional Pedestrian Crash Data
  • Jurisdictional Fact Sheet
  • Loudoun County FAQ
  • NHTSA Pedestrian Safety
• Savvy Drivers, Walkers and Cyclists = Safer Streets
• PGPD to Participate in the Street Smart Pedestrian Safety Program
• For the Love of Cyclists: 'Street Smart' Campaign Gets Rolling
• Jaywalking, Speeding Targeted by Police In Pedestrian Safety Mission
• Prince George's Officials Work to Stop Pedestrian Fatalities
• Street Smart Campaign: Getting Smart About Traffic Safety
• PGPD Kicks Off Street Smart Campaign to Educate Drivers, Pedestrians and Cyclists
• Traffic Fatalities Down in 2011, Authorities Say
• Be "Street Smart" - Safety First
• Street Smart Campaign to Save Pedestrian Lives
• Walk, Bike and Drive Carefully: D.C. Police Kick Off Street Smart Campaign
• Prince George's Joins Region in Pedestrian Safety Campaign

2011

• Montgomery County Marches Toward New Pedestrian Safety Measures
• New Curb Warnings Launch Street Smart Campaign
• New Signs In Maryland Tell Pedestrians: "Do Not Cross"
• Street Smart Kicks Off Its Fall 2011 Pedestrian Awareness Campaign
• Montgomery County Implements Curb Markings to Save Lives
• Report: Pedestrian, Bike Deaths Make Up Greater Share of Local Road Deaths
• Greater Awareness Vital as Biking and Walking Increase
• WJLA ABC7
• D.C. Campaign Aims to Protect Pedestrians, Cyclists
• Campaign to Protect Pedestrians, Cyclists as Number of Crashes in the District Rises
• Campaign Couples Education, Enforcement to Create Safer Roads

2010

• Speed Kills - Street Smart Demonstration Shows Life-and-Death Differences in Braking Distance
• Street Smart Demonstration Shows Life-and-Death Differences in Braking Distance
• WJLA ABC7 #1
• WJLA ABC7 #2

2009

• Street Smart Campaign Shows Evidence of Boosting Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety
• Don't Be a Zombie: Walk, Ride and Drive Alive!
• FOX StreetSmart
• News Channel 8

2008

• Rising Pedestrian Fatalities Trigger Street Smart Campaign
• Street Smart Campaign Targets Pedestrian Fatalities

2007

• Top Regional Leaders and Law Enforcement Band Together to Tackle Pedestrian Safety Concerns
• Putting the Brakes on Regional Pedestrian Fatalities

2006

• Pedestrians Account for One-Quarter of Region's Highway Deaths

2005

• Washington Region Officials Team Up to Address the Recent Spike in Pedestrian Deaths

2004

• Region Debuts 'Street Smart' Pedestrian Safety Campaign as Warmer Weather, Daylight Savings Time Return

2003

• Regional Leaders Announce Pedestrian Safety Campaign

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