Hello everyone!

First of all, I want to thank each and every one of you for supporting Vision Zero for New Hampshire. I am incredibly grateful.

As you all recognize, New Hampshire’s roads severely lack safety considerations. Speed limits are often too high, lanes are too wide, and there is little to no consideration for pedestrians and cyclists. We must do more to protect all road users, whether driving, motorcycling, biking, or walking. Our roads, both in New Hampshire and nationwide, must be safe, welcoming, and accessible.

I am pleased to hear that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working with local law enforcement in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, and Connecticut to launch a new campaign to curb speeding in New England. This initiative will increase the visibility of officers and deter unsafe driving through more frequent ticketing. The campaign responds to speeding fatalities reaching a 14-year high in 2021, accounting for almost one-third of all traffic fatalities nationwide.

While this campaign is a step toward ending traffic violence in New England, our work is far from done!

I look forward to continuing our advocacy for Vision Zero for New Hampshire with all of you.

Jacob

jacob@mbiketa.com