Thanks to Zack Krause and Brad Stairs, the Safe America Foundation applied to teach teenagers how to drive in their Ford dealership in Alpharetta/Roswell, Georgia. Now, after several months of review, the state of Georgia approved this location for teen driver education. CEO Len Pagano thanked the Zack Krause, noting that “we’ve envisioned a benefit […]
Police Chief Will Williford has advanced a plan to have the Safe America Foundation train 90 police officers to improve their driving skills. The plan: use computer simulators and test how to avoid car crashes in extremely fast situations. Safe America will meet next Monday (July 15) with College Park City Council – which is […]
Thanks to Jim Ellis VW, Tires Plus and Chick-Fil-A, Safe America is launching a ‘Tireless for Safety’ contest… in which teens will learn how to change tires. The teen who is the ‘best’ will win $100 – and have a chance to be part of an online safety presentation. “Imagine having a chance to get […]
Do You Think Scooters Are Safe Ways to Go a Block-or-Two Versus Walking? You May Need to Think Again! There are over 100 scooters being ‘left’ across Atlanta sidewalks every morning. And, while it seems to speed a person’s ability to get around downtown, it’s also brought a number of accidents. In fact, recent statistics […]
(Is This Really SAFE for Kids Getting on School Buses in the Morning?) A bus collision in South Georgia killed a 5-year-old boy Here’s a question: why have Daylight Savings Time in March when you’re adding darkness for kids going to school? This is a reason the Safe America Foundation is inviting PTA leaders and […]
Will Launch New Programs Coast-to-Coast The appointment – made by Foundation President & CEO Len Pagano – is a strategic move to expand Safe America’s innovative work both regionally and nationally in transportation safety. Pagano noted that Mr. Blackwood will be working on new concepts to improve urban and rural safety while looking at […]
Safe America’s new Safety Zone kiosk at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Int’l Airport has been gathering growing attendees this month. Over the past two weeks, more than 100 travelers have stopped by and filled out a survey asking ‘what worries you the most: disasters, active shooters, distracted driving, the Opioid Crisis or human trafficking?’ This and a […]
Traveling is a big part of Len Pagano’s job as the CEO of Safe America. Recently, he has visited #PuertoRico, #California and #NewYork, with plans to be in #WashingtonDC mid-November. He stays busy with conferences, meetings and initiatives in #Atlanta, where Safe America is headquartered. His goal is to connect with leaders from all of […]
Sometimes, traffic is a nightmare! And often we wonder what causes it and how to prevent it. Whether you are driving to work, school, vacation, or just about anywhere, you are bound to find congestion on the road. Now, what is the cause of this congestion? Other people in traffic aggressively adjusting their speed or […]
Imagine walking a tightrope blindfolded. Now imagine walking that same tightrope with multiple people and everyone is blindfolded. Does not sound safe, does it? Well, every time you pick up your phone while driving, you put on a blindfold, even if it’s only for a few seconds. That is what the House Bill 673 also […]
