The World is Here

Crowd at Ethnic Enrichment Festival 2025

Hundreds of thousands of fans from across the world are coming to the greater Kansas City region to enjoy the festivities of the 2026 tournament. This means sharing the road with more drivers, pedestrians and cyclists than ever before. Don’t get distracted by the world, focus on getting to your destination safely.

That's our GOAL, to GET YOU THERE SAFE.

Let's get there safe

An older driver behind the wheel

Destination Safe believes that everyone deserves to feel safe on our roadways. We're committed to improving transportation safety in the greater Kansas City area. But we can't do it alone. We need our community to help increase awareness and practice safe driving tactics. 

Here's what you need to know and what you can do to get there safe. 

Buckle up phone down

Stay alert

Take the pledge and make a commitment! Put safety first by taking the two most important actions to prevent or survive a crash. 1.Buckle up every trip. 2. Put your phone down when driving every time.

Make a pledge today
Woman seatbelt in car

Don't get distracted

The Buckle Up Phone Down campaign encourages drivers to adopt two simple habits to significantly reduce highway fatalities: wearing a seat belt and putting away mobile devices. 

Safety advocates recommend silencing cellphones before driving to eliminate distractions that can increase crash risks by 50%. By prioritizing these actions, motorists can help create safer roads for everyone "every trip, every time."

Aggressive driving

Dangerous tactics and speeding

Unsafe driving behaviors are an increasingly dangerous problem on our roads. You can't control traffic, but you can control yourself, your driving and emotions. To learn more about aggressive driving and tips visit AAA Exchange.

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What is aggressive driving?

Aggressive driving can take many forms like tailgating, weaving and speeding. The consequences of aggressive driving and speeding can be serious. 

When driving remember:

  1. Don’t rush and give yourself time to get where you’re going.
  2. Give other drivers a break, they may be lost.
  3. Change lanes safely and follow posted speed limits. 

Pedestrian safety

Everyone is a pedestrian

At some point in your journey, everyone is a pedestrian, whether taking a hike on a trail or walking to a bus stop or a parking space. Pedestrians don't have protective equipment like as airbags, seat belts, and bumpers. We are all trying to get somewhere, so let’s share the road and get there safely.

View pedestrian safety tips
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Watch for Walkers

Use extra caution when driving and watch for walkers; expect them anywhere because they're coming from everywhere.

Remember to:

  1. Respect crosswalks
  2. Never yield to stopped vehicles
  3. Be vigilant in high-risk zones
  4. Check blind spots when turning. 

Motorcyclist safety

Think ahead, wear a helmet

Just like seat belts, reflective protective gear and motorcycle helmets save lives and reduce injuries. Motorcycle helmets aren’t one size fits all! Different types of riders need different types of helmets. Learn how to find the right one for your next ride.

Find the right helmet
A woman putting a motorcycle helmet on

Why wear a helmet?

Wearing a helmet can save your life in the event of an accident. In fact, studies have shown that wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by up to 69% and the risk of death by up to 42%. Improve your chances of making it home safely, wear a helmet, every ride!

Older Driver Safety

For adults ages 65+

As we age, it's essential to optimize your driving experience by becoming a more confident, knowledgeable driver. Doing so can reduce the negative human, financial, and social costs and make driving safer for all. Stay safe, confident, indepented and connected with your community with these driver safety improvement courses by AARP Driver Safety.

Explore resources from AARP
An older driver in a car holding keys

Make a plan

Two older adults completing a plan

Proactive transportation planning is the first step to keeping you safe, mobile and independent, whether you are driving or not. Build your personalized transportation plan today! 

Check out these resources from FDOT Safe Mobility for Life.

Worksheet Watch video: How to Build a Transportation Plan

Find the safest fit

An older adult driving a car

A proper fit in one’s car can greatly increase not only the driver’s safety but also the safety of others. At a CarFit event, trained techs work with seniors to ensure they fit in their vehicle with maximum comfort and safety.

Download the CarFit toolkit Watch a video about the CarFit program

Let's talk

Two men, one elderly, speaking to each other on a couch

Talking with an older person about their driving is often difficult. These conversations don't happen often enough, and when they do, the older person fears – sometimes accurately – that someone is trying to take the car keys away. Unfortunately, discussions about continuing to drive often begin too late. Don't wait, talk about it today!

We Need to Talk Seminar from AARP