When Dr. H. Douglas Robertson was interviewing for the directorship of the UNC Highway Safety Research Center, one thing that peaked the selection committee's interest was his plan to help HSRC reach its full potential. full story >>

In 1995 the Highway Safety Research Center began a project that strived to increase walking in the United States, and reduce the number of deaths and injuries to pedestrians. Little did the staff at HSRC know that this would be their first involvement with what would someday become an inspiring movement known as National Walk Our Children to School Day. full story >>

Graduated driver licensing, or "GDL," is a licensing system for young drivers being adopted by many U.S. states and increasing numbers of countries worldwide. The North Carolina system, passed by state legislators in April 1997, took effect in December of 1997. It is a three-part licensing process that makes learner's permits mandatory, requiring a full year of supervised driving, and pushes the minimum age for getting an unrestricted license from 16 to 16½. full story >>

HSRC visitors share expertise: Several distinguished guests visited the Highway Safety Research Center this winter and spring. Swedish researcher takes part in spring seminar: Dr. Lars Ekman, a leading Swedish researcher, visited the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill this spring. HSRC Policy Board— Guiding the Center into a New Millennium: The Highway Safety Research Center policy board meets twice a year to provide general guidance and assistance to the Center. HSRC News: Donald Reinfurt, Ph.D. elected fellow by AAAM; Jane Stutts, Ph.D, appointed to special committee of the National Research Council; J. Richard Stewart: One move closer to retirement. Find publications from the Highway Safety Research Center during 1999-00'.