Dr. Beck's Maryland Transportation Study Appears in Baltimore Sun

How was your drive to campus this morning? According to the recently updated seven-year study by our own Dr. Kenneth Beck, it wouldn't be too surprising if you encountered at least one aggressive driver, or someone using a cell phone while driving.

Dr. Beck of the Public and Community Health Department has conducted a seven-year study of Maryland Transportation Trends, the results of which were reflected upon in a piece published today by the Baltimore Sun.

The responses gathered by 850 telephone surveys of Maryland license holders each year since 2003 indicate some progress on the roads concerning drunk driving and seat belt usage.

Drivers in the state have yet to make as much progress in the category of aggressive driving and speeding. Also becoming a greater concern among license holders is cell phone usage while on the road. Inconsistent with this concern, however, is the rising percentage of drivers who admit to using a cell phone themselves while behind the wheel.

To read Dr. Beck's complete study, titled "Seven Years of Surveillance: A Report on Selected Trends of Reported Behaviors, Concerns and Beliefs of Maryland Drivers," click here.

To read the piece published in the Baltimore Sun regarding Dr. Beck's study, click here.