Credit: TMA Bucks
The Transportation Management Agency of Bucks County (TMA Bucks) recently brought on a community traffic safety program manager.
Derrick Backer was hired to lead the grant-funded position that will work with law enforcement, local businesses, schools and the community to reduce the number of annual highway deaths in Bucks County.
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Backer comes to Trevose-based TMA Bucks after recently serving as a legislative director in New Jersey. He is a graduate of Bloomsburg University.
The PennDOT-funded grant helps TMA Bucks work with towns that have areas with statistically higher numbers of traffic-related fatalities including teens and senior citizens. Backer will work to identify behaviors that contribute to higher crash rates such as aggressive driving, driving under the influence and distracted driving.
“TMA Bucks is excited to have Derrick on board to continue to manage this important and life-saving program in Bucks County,” said TMA Bucks executive director Bill Brady. “Our organization remains committed to providing leadership on highway safety issues in the county and Derrick will continue to lead that charge.”
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Backer can be reached at 215-244-9082 ext. 15.
