Travelers Institute to Launch 2018 Every Second Matters℠ Series in San Antonio, Focusing on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
12 Fevereiro 2018 - 08:17AM
Business Wire
Urgent action needed to address increasing
fatalities on the road
The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The
Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV), will begin its 2018 Every
Second Matters symposia series Feb. 13 at St. Mary’s University in
San Antonio to explore the causes of distracted driving and help
change social norms to make the road safer for drivers, passengers,
cyclists and pedestrians.
The St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business, the
Insurance Council of Texas, Our Driving Concern, Vision Zero San
Antonio, Gamma Iota Sigma – Beta Xi Chapter at St. Mary’s
University, the National Safety Council and the Road to Zero
Coalition will partner with the Travelers Institute for this
event.
The symposium will feature a panel discussion that highlights
alarming statistics about distracted driving, including:
- About 3,450 lives were lost in 2016 due
to distracted driving, according to The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration.
- In Texas, distraction-related crashes
claimed 455 lives in 2016, according to the Texas Department of
Transportation.
- The 2017 Travelers Risk Index found
that about a quarter (23 percent) of Americans surveyed say they
use personal technology at least sometimes while driving — despite
nearly 80 percent saying they know the practice is very risky.
- Roughly 10 percent of people say they
have gotten into an accident from their own distracted driving,
while 23 percent say they have gotten into an accident due to
someone else’s distracted driving, as shown in the 2017 Travelers
Risk Index.
“These startling statistics remind us that we each play a role
in raising awareness about the risks motorists create when they
talk, text or email using their cell phones,” said Joan Woodward,
President of the Travelers Institute and Executive Vice President
of Public Policy at Travelers. “Changing harmful driving habits
involves a holistic approach that includes open discussions about
the severity of the problem and how we can reduce the risks — for
the safety of everyone on the road.”
Officer Jonathan Esquivel of the San Antonio Police Department
will deliver a keynote address recounting his personal experience
as a victim of a texting-and-driving collision and his recovery
from life-threatening injuries.
Woodward will moderate the discussion and will be joined by
Esquivel; Pete Gulbrandsen, Vice President and National Auto Lead,
Personal Insurance, Travelers; and Lisa Robinson, Senior Program
Manager, National Safety Council.
“We are thrilled to expand our partnership with the Travelers
Institute to help raise this important topic on college campuses
alongside our Gamma Iota Sigma chapters,” said Noelle Codispoti,
Chief Executive Officer, Gamma Iota Sigma. “It is through these
types of events that we can share the insurance industry’s positive
impact on our communities with younger generations.”
Visit the Travelers Institute website for more information about
its efforts to combat distracted driving, or read the
report, Every Second Matters: A conversation starter on
reducing distracted driving risk, which explores recent trends in
motor vehicle fatalities and provides safe driving tips.
About the Travelers Institute
The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The
Travelers Companies, Inc., engages in discussion and analysis of
public policy topics of importance to the insurance marketplace and
to the financial services industry more broadly. The Travelers
Institute draws upon the industry expertise of Travelers’ senior
management, as well as the technical expertise of many of
Travelers’ underwriters, risk managers and other experts to provide
information, analysis and solutions to public policymakers and
regulators. Travelers is a leading provider of property and
casualty insurance for auto, home and business. For more
information, visit travelers.com.
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