October 2, 2023

Expect the Unexpected #4: Pedestrian Awareness Month

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. This year’s theme is “Everyone is a Pedestrian”.

Here are some sobering 2021 stats according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):

7,388 pedestrians killed in traffic crashes (a 12.5% increase from 2020)
An estimated 60,577 pedestrians injured in traffic crashes (an 11% increase from 2020)
On average, a pedestrian was killed every 71 minutes and injured every 9 minutes in traffic crashes in 2021

Based on our industry, we have additional responsibilities – both as drivers (at work and at home) and as pedestrians (at work and at home). It is everyone’s responsibility to be alert, be aware and not be distracted as both a driver and as a pedestrian. The results of not doing so are not worth it.

In Other News

Local Roadeo Winners Make Transdev Proud at APTA’s International Competition

Congratulations to our International Roadeo participants - in the bus operator category (from Denver and Foothill) and the maintenance category (from Fairfax) - who proudly represented Transdev with their impressive skills and professionalism.

Recognizing Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It's a time to recognize the rich history and myriad of achievements that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have contributed to American society.

Veterans: Have You Signed up for your Transdev Vet Pin? (Current Deadline Apr. 30)

Our Transdev Veterans Pin program is a way to recognize and thank our military veterans for their service and for choosing Transdev as their second career. To receive your pin in time for Armed Forces Day on May 18, 2024, be sure to sign up by filling out our form by April 30, 2024. Link to the form is in the story.