Transportation Improvement Association

TIA and Law Enforcement Agencies Join Forces for Operation Ghost Rider

Law enforcement officers from state, county, and local agencies will begin conducting Operation Ghost Rider throughout Michigan on Monday. The goal is to reduce distracted driving deaths and injuries.

Public Safety Leaders and Students Partner to Kickoff Distracted Driving Awareness Month

The Transportation Improvement Association (TIA), Michigan State Police, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office, and several law enforcement agencies joined forces with students at Dakota High School to encourage Michiganders to work together as a team to end distracted driving.

Transportation Improvement Association’s Santilli receives Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission Award

Jim Santilli, CEO of the Transportation Improvement Association, has been recognized by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission (GTSAC) for two decades of innovative traffic safety leadership.

Freybler and Zimmerman’s efforts combating distracted driving recognized by Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission

Jim Freybler and Laurel Zimmerman have been recognized by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission (GTSAC) for their work in championing hands-free legislation in Michigan.

Drone Safety

In addition to saving lives and preventing injuries on our roadways, the Transportation Improvement Association (TIA) is committed to ensuring drone operators fly safely. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), there are now more registered drone operators in the United States than there are registered manned aircraft.

A Traffic Crash Data Leader

“Since its formation, TIA has become one of the leading traffic safety agencies in the country for collecting and analyzing traffic crash data.”

Alan Mulally, President and CEO

Ford Motor Company

Message from the CEO

Welcome to the official website of the Transportation Improvement Association (TIA).

Since 1967, TIA has been one of the leading safety agencies in the world. TIA is committed to identifying transportation safety issues that negatively impact our communities, and developing inclusive and equitable solutions that can be implemented to save lives, prevent injuries, and improve mobility.