Inaction by federal traffic safety agencies, who are fiercely and disproportionately influenced by industry pressure, has left all road users at risk. A recent PBS/Frontline truck underride documentary has exposed the depth of this regulatory capture and the powerlessness of safety activists to bring about change.

It's time to turn the tide and demand that vulnerable victims of vehicle violence be given a vigilant voice at the table. It's time for a National Roadway Safety Advocate to serve the public's best interests at the Department of Transportation.

 

 

 

Petition Letter to Secretary Buttigieg 

Read more here:

Whistleblower says DOT kept important truck safety info from the public, Washington Post, May 15, 2024

Senior Agency Officials Suppressed Side Guard Research — Impacting Regulatory Analysis, May 15, 2024

Trapped Under Trucks​

DOT Researchers Suggested a Way to Make Big Trucks Safer. After Meeting With Lobbyists, Agency Officials Rejected the Idea​

So, what did you think of the PBS/Frontline Underride Documentary?

 

Appeal to President Biden for a Safety Advocate:

Marianne Karth Wants Biden to Move to Prevent Traffic Violence​

Thursday April 15, 2021 Marianne Karth Wants Biden to Prevent Traffic Violence Corporate Crime Reporter