The federal government was established to protect its citizens. So why are we so reluctant to appoint a Traffic Safety Ombudsman to advocate for the safety of travelers on the roads of this country?

Needed: 6 people to catch the vision of a Traffic Safety Ombudsman and sign the petition to get us to 150. Only 144 (thank you to those people) have signed it thus far. Does everybody else not get it?

Endless traffic safety problems could be addressed by this person. Here are two more which I saw today:

•  “Autonomous and connected vehicles offer enormous potential to revolutionize the way we travel. The time frame and rate of implementation will determine how and when we experience the potential benefits, but it will require a diverse group of stakeholders working closely together to optimize these new technologies.” (Like our Underride Roundtable?) Ask an Academic: Daniel Findley, Highway Engineering Expert
•  Ford Windstar: An Oddball Recall That Didn’t Fix Them All And Outraged Owners And Safety Advocates Ford Windstar: An Oddball Recall That Didn’t Fix Them All And Outraged Owners And Safety Advocates