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Mark your calendars for August 4th and get ready to take the pledge during Stop on Red Week! Initiated in 1995 by the Federal Highway Administration, this significant week aims to educate people about the dangers of running red lights and promote safer driving habits. With close to 800 fatalities in the U.S. each year caused by collisions at traffic signals, it is a crucial and potentially life-saving initiative. So let's boost the awareness, demonstrate our strong commitment to safety, and set a gold standard for road safety this week! Always remember – better late than never!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Stop on Red</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) initiated the first Stop on Red Week to educate drivers about the safety risks related to running red lights.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Campaign Launched</div><div class='timeline-text'>FHWA launched a national Stop on Red campaign to maximize the reach and potential of the initiative aimed at reducing roadway collisions.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Red Light Camera Systems</div><div class='timeline-text'>In efforts to reduce red-light running, several cities across the United States began implementing red light camera systems as part of the Stop on Red initiative.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Educational Outreach</div><div class='timeline-text'>Stop on Red campaign further extended its educational outreach into schools and community centers, creating materials specifically for young drivers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Social Media Engagement</div><div class='timeline-text'>The use of social media dramatically increased Stop on Red Week's impact, with new digital tools that allowed people to share their commitment to driving safely.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increasing Significance</div><div class='timeline-text'>Stop on Red Week gained significant attention due to a spike in road accidents during the pandemic, highlighting the urgency for prudent driving behaviors.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Organize a neighborhood pledge drive</h3><p class='facts-text'>Rally your neighbors to take the pledge with you and organize a signing event. This not only amplifies awareness, but also strengthens community bonds over a collective commitment to safety.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lead a road safety workshop</h3><p class='facts-text'>Contact your local community center or school and propose to lead a road safety workshop. This could include simulated experiences and discussions about the consequences of not adhering to traffic rules.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Decorate your car with safety messages</h3><p class='facts-text'>Get creative by decorating your car with messages promoting Stop on Red Week. Use car-safe paint or decals to turn your car into a moving billboard for road safety.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Spread awareness through social media</h3><p class='facts-text'>Use the platform of social media to spread the word about Stop on Red Week. You could create posts incorporating educational facts about road safety, or even initiate challenges that promote safer driving habits.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Host a safety-focused sporting event</h3><p class='facts-text'>Organize a community sporting event with safety activities such as bike races or runs. You can use the opportunity to educate folks on road safety and the significance of stopping at red signals.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes safety</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>"Stop on Red Week" campaign is a concerted effort to advocate for road safety, emphasizing on obeying traffic signals. The initiative educates drivers about the importance of stopping at red lights and the potential dangers of not doing so.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It strengthens community bonds</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Participating in "Stop on Red Week" activities, whether it's through creating awareness or organizing safety workshops, helps to bring communities together. It provides an opportunity for people to interact and work together for a shared commitment to safety.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Spreads Awareness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>With the use of social media, car decals and organizing events, "Stop on Red Week" makes for a powerful platform for people to spread the message about the importance of respecting traffic rules and promoting road safety.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Stop on Red Week Is Celebrated Internationally</h3><p class='facts-content'>At first predominantly observed in the U.S., Stop on Red Week has since spread and is now recognized in many countries around the world— speaking volumes about its global significance.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Traffic Signals are Over 150 Years Old</h3><p class='facts-content'>The first non-electric, gas-lit traffic lights were installed outside the Houses of Parliament in London in 1868, and were manually operated by police officers.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Running a Red Light Can Cost More Than a Fine</h3><p class='facts-content'>Apart from potential accidents and injuries, running a red light can result in hefty fines, increased insurance rates, and even potential jail time for repeat offenders.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Red Light Running is One of the Major Causes of Urban Crashes</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, about half of the deaths in red-light running crashes are pedestrians, bicyclists and occupants in other vehicles who are hit by the red light runners.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There's a Specific Lingo to Ordering at Cheesesteak Joints</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many urban areas have implemented Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), including signal synchronization and real-time traffic monitoring, to lessen the likelihood of red-light running.</p></div></div>
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