UNC HSRC

The official account for the UNC Highway Safety Research Center, a leading research institution helping to shape the field of transportation safety.

[UNC HSRC @hsrcinfo]

Bridgette Bavon, HSRC grad student working on youth pedestrian safety projects, won an award for her internship at Metroplan, the Central Arkansas Metropolitan Planning Organization. Another @UNC student researcher shaping what’s next! #UNCResearchWeek https://t.co/syDOxyXzfN

[UNC HSRC @hsrcinfo]

This is Teen Driver Safety Week, a good reminder to visit the HSRC-managed https://t.co/5lb8afP6d3 for free resources you need to prepare your new driver – and yourself – for this exciting and challenging stage: https://t.co/H3DA1Hltzb #TeenDriver #TeenDriverSafetyWeek

[UNC HSRC @hsrcinfo]

HSRC's Kristel Robison and her team have studied the current NC Graduated Driver Licensing system to find opportunities to improve processes and reduce NCDMV visits without negatively impacting safety #TeenDriver #TeenDriverSafetyWeek #UNCResearchWeek #UNC #UNCResearch

[North Carolina Collaboratory @NCCollaboratory]

As part of UNC Research Week's #WhatsNext campaign, the NC Collaboratory is highlighting #HowWeCollab with researchers across North Carolina.

Supported by the NC Collaboratory, Kristel Robison of @hsrcinfo is examining North Carolina's graduated driver licensing system for teen drivers. Through research, surveys, and focus groups with caregivers and NCDMV staff, the project is exploring ways to ease licensing challenges and improve efficiency while preserving the safety benefits families value.

Read more: https://t.co/Rtdjl5LLmb

[UNC HSRC @hsrcinfo]

This is #UNCResearchWeek & we are excited to show "what's next" by highlighting our work with student researchers this Friday, Oct. 23, at our building at 725 MLK. Register for "Shaping What's Next" today: https://t.co/KULmwRyIYW
#UNC #UNCResearch

[UNC HSRC @hsrcinfo]

Tomorrow is @UNC Employee Appreciation Day! HSRC will be at the Department Fair at Fetzer Hall, so stop by our table between 11:30 am to 2:00 pm for helpful safety info for families & participate in a raffle for a free bike helmet, courtesy of the Office of the Chancellor! 🐏🚴‍♀️👏

[NC_GHSP @NC_GHSP]

🎡The countdown to the N.C. State Fair is on!

While you're planning your fair favorites, don't forget to add Safety City to your list! GHSP and its safety partners will be there sharing valuable tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe. 🚔🚦

[Walk, Bike & Roll to School @walkrollschool]

Tomorrow is 2026 National #WalkRolltoSchoolDay, a day to celebrate safe, active routes to school. Events can be held any day in Oct. -- make sure your event is registered to be included in the nat’l count: https://t.co/7M2G8EAOm6

[Walk, Bike & Roll to School @walkrollschool]

Get pumped for #WalkRollToSchoolDay next week! It’s not too late to make some noise about your celebration – these tools to help you maximize your Walk & Roll to School Day outreach: https://t.co/a7HAfDQ8S0

[UNC HSRC @hsrcinfo]

It's Child Passenger Safety Week! Visit a local Permanent Checking Station to make sure your children are riding as safely as possible: https://t.co/d4AAKP9pOe
#ChildPassengerSafetyWeek #TheRightSeat

[NC_GHSP @NC_GHSP]

We launched the statewide Child Passenger Safety campaign today in Greenville! Certified technicians gave free car seat checks & installation demonstrations, while 50 free child safety seats were distributed to those in need. Thank you to all our partners for making it possible!

[UNC HSRC @hsrcinfo]

Don't miss the chance to attend this afternoon's webinar highlighting how to turn #SafeSystem principles into action:

[Vision Zero Network @Visionzeronet]

Last chance to register for tomorrow's #SafeSystem Success Stories webinar! Curious how agencies turn Safe System principles into real-world action? Hear from Santa Rosa, Arlington & MnDOT.
Register: https://t.co/07RtDwXXMm
@IIHS_autosafety @ITEhq @NACTO @FehrAndPeers @hsrcinfo

[Vision Zero Network @Visionzeronet]

Encouraged to see #SafeSystem Success Stories at the state level too? See how Georgia DOT uses network screening & near-miss data to proactively deploy safety countermeasures.
Learn more: https://t.co/A9NyVVcHi0

@IIHS_autosafety @ITEhq, @FehrAndPeers @hsrcinfo @NACTO

[Walk, Bike & Roll to School @walkrollschool]

Small steps for kids and families, giant leaps for safe, active travel! Register now for National #WalkRolltoSchoolDay on October 7, 2026: https://t.co/rTt9HzHDn3

[UNC HSRC @hsrcinfo]

Our own Sarah O’Brien presenting the session “Crosswalks, Curb Extensions, and Colors, Oh My!” at the @apbp Conference
#APBP2026

[UNC HSRC @hsrcinfo]

Excited for our team to be involved with this important partnership to highlight how the Safe System approach works to reduce serious injuries and deaths on our roads:

[Vision Zero Network @Visionzeronet]

A must-read for road safety champions working for meaningful, lasting improvements. These new Safe System Success Stories share how states & municipalities can take a proactive approach to make safety fundamental to transportation decisionmaking:
https://t.co/ytTnsC9wjq

[UNC HSRC @hsrcinfo]

And as a thank you, you’ll have the opportunity to request a free copy of the completed handbook at the end of the survey.

[UNC HSRC @hsrcinfo]

Please scan this QR code to take a quick survey on traffic safety & workplace policies; your input will inform the development of a handbook on effective workplace traffic safety programs.

[UNC Environment, Health and Safety @unc_ehs]

🚧 Join us for SafetyFest! Test your skills with fire extinguisher training, PPE challenges, hazard recognition games, and spill response activities while picking up practical safety tips for everyday life.

🔗 Learn more by visiting https://t.co/Pps0fWXd2P.

[WCHL & Chapelboro @WCHLChapelboro]

Chapel Hill Transit held its annual Roadeo competition among its bus operators to see who could best navigate an obstacle course and showcase their driving skills with a quick time.

Check out our photo gallery from the event here:

https://t.co/02PMhpi9zg

[WCHL & Chapelboro @WCHLChapelboro]

May is Bike Month throughout the community – and Orange County’s local governments have been holding several different events to celebrate and promote bicycling as a form of alternate transportation.

Listen to or read our story here 🚴:

https://t.co/TX6bJqvc1f

[UNC HSRC @hsrcinfo]

Communities around the country are getting ready for #BikeRolltoSchoolDay!

[Walk, Bike & Roll to School @walkrollschool]

National #BikeRolltoSchoolDay is less than two weeks away -- our latest bulletin has planning tips, a link to register & info on building a new biking playlist: https://t.co/WxY6U4SpRG