road safety

The number of older drivers on the road is climbing. Safety advocates want tougher rules for relicensing, but many drivers say they shouldn't be forced to give up their mobility because of age alone.

Information on staying safe on winter roads. Plus, the story behind a 1980s ad jingle that became an earworm; the impact of crackdowns on houseless individuals in Traverse City; and an introduction to Michigan Public's new environment reporter.

Metro Detroit Drivers may find they make it through some metro Detroit intersections a lot faster, thanks to an AI project created from the University of Michigan that cuts wait times and congestion.

A discussion about fatal car accidents – and why these deaths on the road aren't felt equally. Then, a discussion about a Detroit study impacted by federal funding cuts. And, this week’s episode of It’s Just Politics.

Today, we talked to a Detroit Free Press reporter about flaws in the system of recalls on older cars and trucks. Then, we listen to Interlochen Public Radio's national award-winning Points North episode detailing the mission of Anishinaabemowin instructor Kenny Pheasant. Later, we tuned in to The Best Advice Show featuring Olivia Shiller. Plus: what will it take for Kamala Harris to win uncommitted votes?

The American Automobile Association says fatal crashes involving teen drivers are the leading cause of death for teens ages 16 and up.

A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found a reduction in rear-end crashes in two states that adopted broader laws restricting cell phone use by drivers, with fewer loopholes.

A safety group says drivers began speeding more in the first three months of the pandemic — and that increase has held steady since then. The group is calling for more enforcement and reduced highway speed limits.

On today's show, we broke down Congressman Peter Meijer's chances at reelection, and a special IPR feature discussed questions raised about Gaylord's emergency alert system. Then, a look into recent spikes in freeway shootings, and a conversation with Ann Arbor chalk artist David Zinn.

In the past decade, fatal car crashes for teen drivers ages 18 to 20 haven't declined as much as those for younger teens, ages 15 to 17.That's according…