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Travelers Institute Launches 2020 Every Second Matters? Symposium Series to Combat Distracted DrivingThe Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV), will begin its 2020 Every Second Matters series today at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. The program raises awareness about the risks of distracted driving and explores the behaviors and technological innovations that can help keep roads safe. The 2019 Travelers Risk Index, a national survey of more than 2,000 consumers and executives, found that 77% of drivers make or take calls while driving and nearly one in three drivers have had a near-miss crash because of distracted driving. Other dangerous ways drivers use their mobile devices while behind the wheel include:
"Despite the proven risks of distracted driving, many people still use their phones in a variety of ways that can take their attention away from the road," said Joan Woodward, Executive Vice President of Public Policy at Travelers and President, Travelers Institute. "Building on the momentum generated in 2019, we will continue to bring this important conversation to communities across the country to curb bad driving behaviors and, ultimately, save lives." Today's event will be held in collaboration with the University of Tennessee's Haslam College of Business and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association and will feature a keynote address by Brad Rutherford, Founding Board Member and Treasurer, TennSMART. Woodward will moderate a panel discussion with the following speakers:
"We've seen great improvements in driving behaviors across the state of Tennessee in recent years, but we believe that ongoing education about the dangers of distracted driving can have an impact," said Tabson. "Today's event gives us the opportunity to share that important message with the broader University of Tennessee community." The next Every Second Matters symposium will be held Feb. 19 at the University of Georgia. The program will feature representatives from the Shepherd Center, the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety and the Travelers Risk Control team, who will share approaches to combat distracted driving. Other events are planned at college campuses across the United States and Canada and will be announced throughout the year. All seminars are free and open to the public. For more information on the Every Second Matters initiative or to register for an upcoming event, please visit the Travelers Institute website.
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