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Nobody wants to be recognized as Scrooge around the holidays. Yet, we know the hustle and bustle of the season can lead to stress and anxiety. At work, colleagues are wrapping up projects due by the end of the year. At home, they’re planning for family gatherings, keeping a list and checking it twice. Or, […]

Often, in transportation safety, we talk about having a plan. Planning ahead for a safe ride home if you’re invited to a celebration that will serve alcohol Planning a social gathering that includes mocktails that are enticing and festive Planning a journey through journey management amps up your awareness of potential pitfalls, such as construction […]

In today’s techno-world, many understand phone use while driving can be risky, however a “not me” attitude toward crashes clearly is a problem, judging by the results of a Travelers Risk Index survey on distracted driving. (I’m a safe driver; it’s not going to happen to me). The survey, conducted earlier this year, found that […]

This time of year we get used to changes and anticipate certain things. The sun is rising later and setting earlier. Daylight hours are decreasing – a telltale sign of the change of seasons. And you know what that means, right? People are up and around more during hours of darkness than at other times […]

“If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose. Don’t merely survive, but thrive and do so with passion and compassion.” I recently posted that quote on social media as I thought about my work in transportation safety. Do we thrive when it […]

During the final days of summer, we will delight in the rituals. There will be parades, pool parties and backyard barbeques. We also will cringe when we hear the stories of celebrations gone awry. You know the kind: A guy breaks his arm falling from a rock. A gal is distracted and crashes her car […]