Evolving Transportation Systems Impact Real Estate & Housing Our transportation system shapes almost every aspect of U.S. economic, social, and cultural elements. From the spread of communities in suburbia to the way, products are transported across U.S. highways. There is not a single aspect of life in America that is not impacted by methods and regulations of transportation. In theRead More
Growing Interest In Autonomous Car Technology The advancements in self-driving car technologies are not only changing the face to our cities and engineering, but the autonomous car industry is also transforming how companies approach the personal car market. In the past, a standard business model consisted of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of personal vehicles. As autonomous cars have started toRead More
Dumb Roads Are Getting Much Needed Upgrades If you have ever driven in rural areas, or with severe weather like snow or ice, then you know that roadways safety can be challenging to manage in those situations. In many circumstances, drivers can improve their chances of arriving at their destination safely if they have more data to help direct theirRead More
The Rising Costs Of Crumbling U.S. Roadways Each year the majority of the U.S. experiences severe weather as the seasons shift to winter. Not only do these winter months bring weather that is frigid to residents, but the changing climate also has a significant impact on the integrity of our public roadways. Since 1990, highway traffic throughout the U.S. isRead More
Adjusting Existing Laws & Regulations For Autonomous Car Technologies Autonomous technology is being integrated into everything we do. From computers to workflows, and even self-driving cars, autonomous technology is quickly changing how humans interact with the world around them. While local policymakers and city planners work together to find ways to integrate autonomous car technology into our cities, there areRead More
A Sustainable Solution To Plastic Waste Worldwide plastic production has accelerated rapidly over the past six decades. While the introduction of plastic is a fairly recent, plastic has found itself into the production of almost everything throughout the world economy. Everything from forks, computers, and cars have some components that are made out of plastic. As a result, humans haveRead More
How Safe Are Pedestrians In Local Parking Lots? With the continued migration of populations to urban environments and the ongoing growth of suburbia in the U.S., people are congregating in more dense locations than ever before in history. As populations continue to grow in dense urban locations, pedestrians will be exposed to dangers of vehicles in parking lots. Studies showRead More
Self Driving Cars Are Speeding Into The Present Driverless vehicles used to be “futuristic” as it’s something you only get to see in sci-fi movies. However, times have changed, and as autonomous car technology continues to improve so do the ways that humans interact with their environment. Even car companies are beginning to see what the future holds, and howRead More
Construction Tech Helping The U.S. Population Shift As the U.S. continues to see an ongoing population shift towards suburban communities, construction companies are working closely with local politicians to develop ways to make construction projects more efficient and safer. As the U.S. continues to make the dream of futuristic cities a reality, a struggling economy and increased demand means theRead More
Increasing Time Behind The Wheel For American Drivers Americans spend a good portion of their day driving from one place to another. Whether it’s driving to the grocery store, commuting between home and work, a recent study from AAA shows that Americans average about 290 hours in their vehicle each year. That is a lot of time spent sitting behindRead More
Just a few years ago, self-driving commercial trucks were something that you can only find in sci-fi movies. The thought of a autonomous vehicle or semi truck delivering goods across the country was something you would only see on the Jetsons or a futuristic city. Yet, as technology continues to improve at an increased pace, we’re getting closer to aRead More
There are many benefits that experts promise for self-driving cars. From safer roads to reduced traffic congestion, autonomous vehicles are expected to make a significant impact on our city infrastructure. As autonomous technology continues to evolve, engineers and automakers are looking to implement their technology to help alleviate adverse side effects caused by human drivers on public roads. As thisRead More
Across the U.S., urban cities rely on parking garages to allow customers and residents to park their vehicles. In fact, in a recent study by IBIS World found that annual growth of parking garage usage in the U.S. grew by 3.3% from 2012 – 2017. Parking garages aren’t just for show either, because they mean big business. During that sameRead More
Autonomous cars promise to bring many benefits to our roads in the near future. From reducing the risk of “sleeping at the wheel,” to reducing traffic accidents and eliminating traffic-related deaths on public roads. Both policy makers and automobile manufacturers tout the benefits of autonomous cars in our communities. To fulfill these promises engineers and car manufacturers are working quicklyRead More
Unpredictable weather conditions like snow storms, heavy rain, and dense fog can be a significant source of frustration for drivers. Not only do these factors contribute to traffic accidents and injuries on our public roads, but they can also lead to deaths across America. As the U.S. government seeks to reduce deaths caused by traffic accidents to zero within 30Read More
