Title
Letter of Support for Proposed Updates to the New Car Assessment Program
Narrative
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed changes to the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), which is the federal program that rates motor vehicles for safety. Currently, those safety standards only relate to protection for those in the vehicle, not those outside the vehicle that may be involved in a crash. In support of the DCHC MPO's adopted goal to "Promote Safety, Health and Well-Being", and the MPO's specific objective to "Achieve zero death and serious injuries on our transportation program", MPO staff have signed a letter in support of the proposed changes to NCAP. The letter is attached.