Transportation Improvement Association

Law Enforcement Agencies Team Up to Reduce Distracted Driving

In recognition of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Michigan motorists are reminded to avoid distractions while driving.

292 People Were Killed, and 31,233 Injured, Since Hands-Free Legislation was Introduced in Michigan During 2016

Jim Santilli, CEO of the Transportation Improvement Association (TIA), and two victims are encouraging the Michigan Legislature to make distracted driving a top priority and take action on Senate Bill 409. SB 409, which was introduced today by State Senator Ruth Johnson (R-Holly), would make Michigan a hands-free state. There are currently 26 hands-free states in the nation.

West Shore Student Wins Michigan Distracted Driving Billboard Competition

The Transportation Improvement Association (TIA), State Farm, Michigan State Police, county and local law enforcement, and high school students are joining forces during April for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Operation Macomb Strong Honors Healthcare Workers and Essential Personnel

Jim Santilli, CEO of the Transportation Improvement Association, was hospitalized for six days at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in March due to COVID-19. Today, he is fully recovered and grateful for the outstanding care he received.

TIA Honors Transportation Safety Leaders at Annual Meeting

The Transportation Improvement Association (TIA) presented transportation safety awards during its 2019 Annual Meeting and Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast at the Suburban Collection Showplace on Monday. The awards honored individuals and an agency for making a tremendous impact on improving transportation safety through engineering, education, and enforcement.

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

56 Years of Safety

Since 1967, the Transportation Improvement Association (TIA) has been one of the leading safety agencies in the world. Created by more than two-hundred government and corporate leaders, TIA is committed to identifying transportation safety issues that negatively impact our communities, and developing inclusive and equatable solutions that can be implemented to save lives, prevent injuries, and improve mobility.