Embracing Innovation - AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety/HAAS Alert
HAAS Alert
We build lifesaving mobility solutions to make vehicles and roads safer and smarter.
When people think of AAA, they think of support and a helping hand regardless of what they run into on the roadway. As part of assuming this responsibility, AAA felt it would be fit for them to develop one of the very first traffic safety initiatives in the U.S. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety , established in 1947, remains at the forefront of roadway safety today, more than 100 years later. Their efforts range anywhere from safety patrols and driver education to funding films and research, but what we are most proud of is our inclusion in the AAA Foundation Grant.
We at HAAS Alert were honored when our technology was identified as an eligible use case for AAA’s Foundation for Traffic Safety Grant Program just a couple of years ago, which ultimately led to AAA Chicago funding a three-year subscription to Safety Cloud for three departments: Naperville Police Dept , Carol Stream Police Department , and Kendall County Sheriff's Office .
This partnership was a natural fit given the alignment between the types of projects funded by AAA’s Traffic Safety Grant and our mission at HAAS Alert. The grant supports initiatives in emerging technologies, vulnerable road users, driver behavior and performance, and roadway systems and drivers—all areas where our Safety Cloud technology has proven impactful.
How to Get Involved
The AAA Foundation issues requests for proposals (RFPs) twice a year, offering a fantastic opportunity for organizations to submit research proposals tied to their mission and one or more of the aforementioned focus areas: Here’s a quick overview of the process:
Successful proposals are announced in September and February.
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Our collaboration with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety exemplifies the power of partnerships in advancing roadway safety. By leveraging innovative technologies like Safety Cloud, we can make significant strides in protecting vulnerable road users and improving driver behavior. We encourage other organizations to explore the opportunities provided by the AAA Foundation’s grant program and join us in making our roads safer for everyone.