Want to know what transportation projects are proposed for Spokane County, what your alternatives are to driving alone, and how to find out about local road closures or backups caused by accidents and other incidents? This blog is designed to educate the public on all transportation-related issues in Spokane County.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Drugged Driving Surpasses Drunk Driving In CA
Drugged driving has reportedly surpassed drunk driving in California, according to a new study. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that, of drivers killed in motor-vehicle accidents in 2010, 30 percent tested positive for drugs.
So what are the major drugs in people's systems following drugged driving accidents? You may be surprised.
SRTC is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Spokane County. Urbanized areas with populations exceeding 50,000 people are required to have an MPO. SRTC was formed to address the county's transportation planning needs. It provides coordination in planning between the public, cities, small towns, the county, the state, transit providers, and tribes.
SRTC offers services including transportation monitoring, transportation modeling, census information analysis, travel demand forecasting, historical traffic count analysis, geographic information systems, and trip generation rates.
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