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Ruth Mlotek of the Iris Network had shared some video segments at last October’s MTSC meeting on issues people with vision loss face when walking and crossing streets on busy urban roads. The raw footage featured different individuals narrating on-the-go as they navigated busy street crossings...

(From Steve McCausland, Department of Public Safety)

In 2009 there were 159 traffic fatalities, three more than in 2008, which had the lowest total since 1959.

UPDATED: Nationally, Traffic Fatalities for 2009 Reach Record Low...

WCSH-6 has run a series of feature stories on Distracted Driving including one follow-up segment that covers the activity of a group from Jay Middle School that used this topic as a Lego League project. MTSC members were a resource to this team's efforts. Thanks to AAA, DVD's of the first 3 segments (does not include the Jay Middle School segment) are available for free by emailing a request to dvdrequest@wcsh6.com

March 24, 2010

1. 6 chicks and a dude Lego League team with Governor Baldacci. 2. Getting fund raising support from MTSC.

Story can be seen at: http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=111992&catid=2

December 14, 2009: Jay/ Six Chicks and a Dude win the State Championship! They also continue their safety outreach to various groups in their community.

UPDATE!!! April 17th - FIRST LEGO League World Festival results...

Introducing “Survive Your Drive” – Maine’s Highway Safety Campaign! The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety has developed a powerful campaign to help make our highways safer. The effort addresses four main priorities – drunk driving, safety belt usage, teen safety and speeding. Of course, we are always working to enhance child, pedestrian and motorcycle safety as well. FMI: www.Surviveyourdrive.org/

MaineDOT has several new radio spots that highlight bicycle and pedesttrian safety. They can be heard on radio stations throughout the state and at this link: http://media.maine.gov/cgi-bin/media (at the 'audio gallery' shown at the bottom of this linked page. The recurring theme is ' you look out for me, and I'll watch out for you'.

MaineDOT recently released an updated brochure that details the hazards of moose and deer collisions, and ways to avoid them. You can view the crash poster and safety brochure at http://www.maine.gov/mdot/safety/mcd.htm.                           

The Iris Network and ACB have developed a new PSA to remind all road users about visually impaired pedestrian safety issues. You can view the video at: (It is also linked at our 'Visually Impaired Resouces' safety link)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHRUp19QRT0

There are two new distracted driving public service announcements that have been produced and made availalble by Operation Lifesaver. They are posted at the MTSC website - go to 'Safety Links' on the left side of MTSC's home page, and then click on the 'RailRoad' set of links.

• Learn about Maine's Graduated Driver's License Law
  
• Materials for Parents of Teens