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Jonathan Adkins

@jraindc.bsky.social
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Dog Dad to Chester, husband to Ben, college sports lover, CEO of the Governors Highway Safety Association

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Jonathan Adkins @jraindc.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Strong women are leading the way in traffic safety. I asked @susanpagedc.bsky.social what female leaders have in common from road safety to global politics. They didn’t set out to make history. They did it anyway. That same tenacity drives women in roadway safety.
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The Intersection 🎙️ Episode 8, featuring USA Today's Susan Page
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Jonathan Adkins @jraindc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
More good news in roadway safety: if this trend holds, 2026 will mark the fifth straight year of declining traffic fatalities. This isn’t a blip or an aberration — it’s steady progress. www.detroitnews.com/story/busine...
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U.S. traffic deaths down sharply in early 2026
One area of concern remains bicyclist deaths, which rose 4% to 1,148 last year and hit their highest figure in 2023 in more than four decades.
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Jonathan Adkins @jraindc.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Beautiful Charleston, West Virginia. Happy 4th!
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Jonathan Adkins @jraindc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
In my latest podcast, I sit down with @waymo.bsky.social to discuss the current state of autonomous vehicles and where the technology is headed. I've received more DMs and feedback about this episode than any other. I'd love to hear your thoughts. youtu.be/UzPNw5G8EnQ
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The Intersection 🎙️ Episode 7, featuring Waymo's Suzanne Philion
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Jonathan Adkins @jraindc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
New ep drop! 🎙️ I had a real-talk convo with National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Chair Jennifer Homendy about transportation safety, leadership, and what actually works. Totally worth a listen. Watch on YouTube & hit subscribe/like: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DchA... @ghsahq.bsky.social
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The Intersection 🎙️ Episode 6, featuring NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy
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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Why do so many Americans die while walking? To find out, I spoke with University of New Mexico’s Nick Ferenchak, who leads the only US research center focused specifically on pedestrians and cyclists. TL;DR: Fast urban roads are a huge factor, and car bloat amplifies risk.
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Searching for the ‘Smoking Gun’ in US Pedestrian Deaths
Why did American streets get so deadly for those on foot or bikes? A leading transportation safety researcher sees some surprising factors behind the crisis.
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Streetsblog USA @usa.streetsblog.org · 06/04/2026
The human costs of the pedestrian death crisis are unacceptable even as deaths begin to fall. And the financial costs aren't any better. usa.streetsblog.org/2026/04/06/t...
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The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric — Streetsblog USA
The financial burden of pedestrian deaths still adds up to tens of billions of dollars even as fatalities fall — and the organization behind the new finding hopes the staggering price of road…
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Families for Safe Streets @familiesforsafestreets.org · 25/03/2026
Some success stories in this data from @ghsahq.bsky.social on pedestrian deaths. California, Maryland deaths ⬇️ sharply, around 30%. Hawaii ⬆️ more than 50% www.ghsa.org/resource-hub...
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Jonathan Adkins @jraindc.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
More positive momentum for roadway safety: GHSA is reporting a significant decline in pedestrian deaths in the first half of 2025. A number of factors are contributing to this progress, including renewed support for law enforcement from our federal partners as part of a comprehensive approach.
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Jonathan Adkins @jraindc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
New podcast episode out now! I sat down with the CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving for a conversation that’s fun, thoughtful, and a little surprising. We talk leadership, navigating tech skeptics, and even get into Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” theory.
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The Intersection 🎙️ Episode 5, featuring MADD CEO Stacey Stewart
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Jonathan Adkins @jraindc.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Too many safety advocates seem to celebrate bumps in the AV rollout. Yes, hold these companies accountable but also celebrate success. Safety depends on it. www.linkedin.com/pulse/av-tec...
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AV Tech: Innovation and Safety Should Coexist, Not Compete
Autonomous vehicle (AV) technology is advancing quickly, and with that progress comes an equally important responsibility to ensure safety remains at the center of deployment. This week, the National ...
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Jonathan Adkins @jraindc.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
The Let Them Theory? Yes, absolutely, but when it comes to roadway safety, don't forget Let Me. www.youtube.com/shorts/AnpNM...
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The "Let Them" Mindset & Road Safety #shorts
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Jonathan Adkins @jraindc.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
The @ghsahq.bsky.social had a productive, collaborative and solutions-focused Executive Board meeting this week that brought together state roadway safety leaders and eager partners who want to work together to save lives on our roads. Here are some highlights: www.youtube.com/shorts/ZQ4dT...
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Executive Board Meeting Recap (December 2025) | CEO Jonathan Adkins
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Governors Highway Safety Association @ghsahq.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Tech embracer Rick Birt with BusPatrol meets reality checker @davidzipper.bsky.social on “The Intersection," hosted by GHSA CEO @jraindc.bsky.social. Despite their differences, there's one key emerging tech all three agree on. What is it? Listen to the full episode! ▶️ youtu.be/zjAQoP9W3Ps
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Governors Highway Safety Association @ghsahq.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
3️⃣ of the biggest worries on our roads: 🍸 Drunk drivers 📱 Distracted drivers ⚡ Super speeders Leah Shahum with @visionzeronet.bsky.social has an idea for addressing all three. Hear her explain on the latest episode of “The Intersection," hosted by GHSA CEO @jraindc.bsky.social.
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Jonathan Adkins @jraindc.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
🚦It’s time to meet us at “The Intersection,” a new safety-focused videocast & podcast hosted by me! . 🎙️ Helping kick things off, @Lynda_Tran & Nicole Nason talk about transportation, safety & Washington www.youtube.com/watch?v=urGv...
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The Intersection 🎙️ | Episode 1
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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
If someone gets cited for driving >100mph, why *wouldn't* you want tech to prevent them from doing it again? That's the logic behind this new batch of state bills about Intelligent Speed Assist. It makes total sense.
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Jonathan Adkins @jraindc.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/w...
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The Dutch Love Their Bicycles. Helmets? Not So Much. (Gift Article)
Cyclists comprise the highest number of road fatalities in the Netherlands. The country has introduced a campaign to promote helmets, but many cyclists are not convinced.
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Ken McLeod @kenmcld.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
"We owe it to our nation’s youth to do everything possible to keep them safe as they’re walking, biking and scooting... Empowering states to work directly with community groups can be a model to improve roadway safety for youth across the country.” www.ghsa.org/news/keeping... @ghsahq.bsky.social
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Keeping Kids Safe on the Road: Groups Provide Funding for Youth Traffic Safety in Three States
GHSA and the National Road Safety Foundation are funding projects in rural and underserved areas to provide safe options for youth walking, biking and/or riding scooters.
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Jessie Singer @jessiesinger.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
holy shit. families for safe streets just passed the nation’s first law requiring repeat reckless drivers get automated speed limiters installed on their cars. (real quick, let’s talk about why this is a game changer…)
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Jonathan Adkins @jraindc.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
wapo.st/41ZHQ6G Exciting news for roadway safety!
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Waymo wants to put self-driving taxis in the District next year
Cars without a driver behind the wheel aren’t legal in D.C. Waymo hopes the city will change the laws to allow its autonomous vehicles on city streets.
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Jonathan Adkins @jraindc.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
This is interesting on a number of levels. While I don't agree with every point, as it relates to the behavioral highway safety programs, NHTSA has overly-emphasized process over outcomes.
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Jonathan Adkins @jraindc.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
New pedestrian safety data: modest improvements since 2023, but deaths up 48% from a decade ago. www.ghsa.org/news/early-2...
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Early 2024 U.S. Pedestrian Fatalities Up 48% From a Decade Ago
Drivers hit and killed 3,304 people walking in the United States in the first half of 2024, down 2.6% from the year before but a staggering 48% above a decade ago, according to a new analysis from GHS...
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Jim Lokay @jimlokay.com · 27/01/2025
Scott Bessent is confirmed as treasury secretary, giving the billionaire a key role in trying to extend Trump's tax cuts. Vote was 67-23: MD's two senators voted no, VA's voted yea. Fifth in line of presidential succession, Bessent is now the highest-ranking openly-gay person in American history.
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Jonathan Adkins @jraindc.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Many of us are closely watching to see how things go with congestion pricing. Could it expand to other cities? www.nytimes.com/2025/01/26/n...
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NYC Congestion Pricing Results Are Mixed but Some Commutes Improve (Gift Article)
Many commuters continue to oppose the new tolling program in New York City even as some drivers and bus riders are spending less time trapped in traffic.
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Jonathan Adkins @jraindc.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
This is far too serious of an issue to simply say, "We told you so." But, it's no surprise that with less traffic enforcement, we've seen a spike in traffic deaths since COVID. Enforcement must be part of a comprehensive approach to roadway safety. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/n...
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Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
This from @gregshill.bsky.social is absolutely on point. No high-income country has reduced road fatalities without significant levels of enforcement of laws. Pretending the US could do otherwise simply ignores the lessons from comparative policies www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Jonathan Adkins @jraindc.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Mainstream organizations like MADD, GHSA and the National Safety Council never bought into the anti-enforcement hysteria. Fair traffic enforcement is one of many strategies that will help us end traffic deaths in our lifetime.
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David Schleicher @profschleich.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Must read!!!
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Greg Shill @gregshill.com · 12/01/2025
🚨 In @theatlantic.com today, I argue the safe streets movement has taken a weird turn. Under the banner Vision Zero, not only is there just one acceptable solution—costly road redesign—but reformers now dismiss the importance of enforcement. Expedient, but deadly. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Reckless Driving Isn’t Just a Design Problem
Road-safety activists convinced themselves that law enforcement was unnecessary.
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