Preventing serious crashes was one goal of a special training opportunity for the Virginia Tech Corps Of Cadets today. For the first time, cadets took part in a demonstration from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s Sharing the Road program.

Roanoke and Botetourt Counties along with the Town of Vinton have partnered together for the Safe Streets and Roads for All program

Danville officials want to hear from its residents on road safety in the region.

Experts with TTI said drivers slowing down, wearing seat belts and not being under the influence can help reduce the number of deaths on roads. However, researchers are also working on other ways to make roads safer.