A recent AAJ article says that the National Transportation Safety Board cited a lack of appropriate federal safety standards and driver fatigue as contributing factors in this deadly crash where nine people died. The AAJ is calling for new regulations directed at improving the safety of passengers on commercial transportation vehicles. Proposed standards would include installation of electronic devices to monitor driver fatigue, seat belts, and stronger vehicle construction. Commercial trucks are also included in this call for more stringent standards.

Buffalo runner Liz Randall wins Toronto Marathon!
Buffalo has a great running community and more than it’s fair share of great runners. We should all be very proud of Liz Randall, who won the Toronto Marathon Sunday! Check the picture of Liz, Bill Rodgers, Kathryn Spritzer and a very substantial trophy on the Checkers AC