by Melissa Hamrick | Mar 11, 2026 | Blog
Roundabouts improve traffic flow because drivers don’t have to stop at red lights. That operational advantage over traditional signalized intersections is well understood. But are roundabouts actually safer? Historically, agencies have had to wait months or even years...
by Melissa Hamrick | Mar 2, 2026 | Blog
Speed cameras don’t suffer from a lack of opinions. Some call them essential safety tools. Others call them revenue machines. Critics argue they create “compliance at a pole.” Drivers slow down for the camera. Then speed right back up. But for public agencies, the...
by Melissa Hamrick | May 28, 2025 | Blog
When we think of distracted driving, the first image that comes to mind is probably someone texting on their phone. And while cell phones are a major source of distraction on the road, they’re just one part of a much bigger problem. The truth is, distractions come in...
by Melissa Hamrick | May 27, 2025 | Blog
It only takes a second. One glance at a phone. One quick reply to a text. One decision that changes everything. At The Kiefer Foundation, we understand the devastating impact of distracted driving because we’ve experienced it firsthand. Behind every statistic is...
