What is Keep Kids Alive Drive 25®? Keep Kids Alive Drive 25® is a safety campaign targeting observance of the residential speed limit. In most towns and cities throughout the U.S. the residential speed limit is 25 mph. Thus the slogan, "Keep Kids Alive Drive 25®". The mission of Keep Kids Alive Drive 25® is to educate and actively engage citizens throughout the United States in a common commitment to create safer streets in neighborhoods, and beyond, for the benefit of all. This includes pedestrians, cyclists, children-at-play, motorists and their passengers. We work with and through neighborhood groups, law enforcement, public health agencies, schools, city/county/state government, public works, businesses, safety organizations, and any and all civic organizations committed to creating safe roadways. Keep Kids Alive Drive 25® is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization. Tax deductible donations can be made by clicking on the "Donate" button on the left-hand column.

Hello from Omaha!

As founders of Keep Kids Alive Drive 25®, Wendy and I welcome you to our web site.

In late summer of 1998, we were brainstorming ideas for how we could develop a pro-active way to address concerns about speeding in our own neighborhood. We were concerned about the safety and well-being of our own children as well as the many other children who are our neighbors. I (Tom) was out running one morning when the phrase “Keep Kids Alive Drive 25” popped into my head. Thus the idea for Keep Kids Alive Drive 25® was born.

The campaign goal is to unite neighborhoods and communities throughout the U.S. with a consistent message about safe driving. Keep Kids Alive Drive 25® reminds each of us to check our speed and slow down as needed. Since we as drivers cause the problem of speeding in residential neighborhoods (and beyond), we must be actively engaged and committed to being the solution as well.  Keep Kids Alive Drive 25® is a friendly reminder to slow down in a fast-paced world, as well as an invitation to take personal responsibility for our driving behavior.

For communities, it is imperative to send the message that, "Speeding will not be tolerated in our town!"  Keep Kids Alive Drive 25® works to support this message by educating and engaging drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, residents, parents, schools, businesses, law enforcement, public works, and many others in making safer streets a reality. This is why we exist.

We invite you  to browse our site to benefit from the information available through the link buttons on the left-hand side of this page. As you click on each of the buttons you will discover information about how to begin a Keep Kids Alive Drive 25® campaign in your community, what you can do in your own neighborhood, and pick up on helpful parenting tips. You can also find out how communities around the country (over 750 communities in 47 states as of 09/15/06) are doing to grow Keep Kids Alive Drive 25® campaigns.  Take time to click on the State Contacts/Retailers button to connect with local contacts in your state. E-mail Tom@kkad25.org to request information on how to begin a campaign in your community.

Keep Kids Alive Drive 25® is a non-profit educational organization (501c3) working with cities, states, schools, neighborhood groups, civic organizations, and businesses to help seed, root, and grow campaigns across the country. We welcome opportunities to partner with you to introduce the campaign to your community. In addition, please take time to find out more about our STOP! TAKE 3 TO SEE®, SEAT BELTS-FASTENATING!®, Be Aware! Drive With Care™, and Check Your Speed^®/No Need To Speed^® initiatives. These are designed to complement Keep Kids Alive Drive 25®. You can make a tax deductible donation to the campaign by clicking on the Donations button on the left-hand column of this page. All support is greatly appreciated.

Once you review information, you are welcome to contact us via phone or e-mail to request additional ideas about how to begin a campaign in your community. You can also choose to purchase one or more of the many Keep Kids Alive Drive 25® products designed to raise awareness and to remind us all to demonstrate care and safety in our driving habits. I (Tom) am available for on-site consultation and support in launching your local campaign, as well as to provide parenting and family life presentations for your local school, congregation, or youth/family serving organization.

Please feel free to e-mail or call us with any questions or comments concerning Keep Kids Alive Drive 25®. We wish you all the best as you care for your own children as well as for all children and pedestrians of all ages out and about in your neighborhood each day. And remember, Keep Kids Alive Drive 25® - It’s About Kids! It’s About Safety! It’s About Caring! It’s About Time!®

Yours in safety,

Tom and Wendy Everson
Tom and Wendy Everson
(402) 334-1391
Tom@kkad25.org
P.O. Box 45563
Omaha, NE 68145

Drive 25^® and related logos and slogans (Check Your Speed^®/No Need To Speed^®,  Be Aware! Drive With Care™, Stop! Take 3 To See^®, Stop Means Stop^®, and Seat Belts-FASTENATING!^®) are registered trademarks of Keep Kids Alive Drive 25, P.O. Box 45563 Omaha, Nebraska, 68145. No other entities may use these or similar marks without prior permission. Call 402-334-1391 for information.