Disrupting Distraction
Boston, MA
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Disrupting Distraction
More than 37,000 people died on U.S. roads in 2017 – a staggering number. Policymakers, law enforcement and victims’ families point to distracted driving as an important contributing factor. This program explored the latest data and research around distracted driving, why we do it and the promising approaches to help tackle this important public health program.
Presented by the Travelers Institute, the Safe Roads Alliance, Massachusetts General Hospital, the New England Council, the National Safety Council, and the Road to Zero Coalition.
Opening Presentation:
A conversation to honor victims of distracted driving and inspire action.
Moderator - Joan Woodward, President, Travelers Institute; Executive Vice President, Public Policy, Travelers
Emily Stein, President, Safe Roads Alliance
Jillian Kaplan, Distracted Driving Crash Survivor
Panel Discussion:
Moderator - Joan Woodward, President, Travelers Institute; Executive Vice President, Public Policy, Travelers
Pete Gulbrandsen, Vice President and National Auto Lead, Personal Insurance, Travelers
Jeff Larason, Director, Highway Safety Division, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Ben Kotrc, Senior Data Scientist, TrueMotion, Inc.
Dr. R. Malcolm Smith, Chief, Orthopaedic Trauma Center, Massachusetts General Hospital
When:
Thursday, May 30, 2019
4:00 p.m. Registration
4:15 p.m. Program
5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Reception
Where:
Massachusetts General Hospital
O'Keeffe Auditorium, Blake 160
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration