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Community Traffic Safety
Program To reduce injuries and deaths on our
roadways--the number one killer of people aged 1-34,
over AIDS/HIV/diseases
like cancer or heart disease or intentional gun violence.
This program is a community outreach education program
through the UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources,
Cooperative Extension Office, and the Delaware Office
of Highway Safety. There is a Coordinator for the Community
Traffic Safety Program in each county of the state.
The focus of the programs is:
- occupant protection (car seats, seat belts and airbags)
- aggressive driving
- prevention of underage drinking or drinking and driving
- pedestrian safety
- bike safety
The Community Traffic Safety Program is coordinated through Cooperative Extension
and the Delaware Office of Highway Safety and has been in existence since 1996.
These programs are supported with grant money from the Office of Highway Safety which receives
federal funds from NHTSA and supports state highway safety programs designed to reduce traffic crashes
and resulting deaths, injuries and property damage.
We need volunteers year-round to:
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help at child safety car seat checks
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disseminate information about traffic safety issues: aggressive driving, speeding, and occupant protection
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educate high school students, parents and faculty about the issues
of the GDL law, and underage and binge drinking
- educate the community about the DUI laws and zero tolerance law for drivers under 21 years of age
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distribute bike helmets through the Delaware Bike Helmet Bank
A successful Community and Traffic Safety volunteer is:
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interested in promoting traffic and child safety
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able to find transportation to events
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willing to represent our organization at a wide variety of community events and institutions
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interested in writing letters or speaking to legislators on behalf of traffic
and child safety issues
To apply, email your Name, Address, and Daytime Phone Number to Cindy Genau,
or phone her at 302-831-4973.
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