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Smart Highway Technology: Illuminating Roads Of The Future

New Technology

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 their … Continue reading “Smart Highway Technology: Illuminating Roads Of The Future”

The Big Rig: The Future Of American Shipping & Autonomous Technology

New Technology

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 a … Continue reading “The Big Rig: The Future Of American Shipping & Autonomous Technology”

How to Report A Dangerous Driver: Best Apps To Do It Anonymously

New Technology

How to Report Reckless Drivers & Stay Safe on the Road Reckless driving—whether it’s excessive speeding, road rage, or distracted behavior—endangers everyone. With advanced technology and real-time reporting tools, you can take action to improve road safety. This guide covers how to report reckless drivers, the best apps for documenting incidents, and essential tips to stay safe. Disclaimer This guide … Continue reading “How to Report A Dangerous Driver: Best Apps To Do It Anonymously”

Solving Traffic Isn’t Just Good Design, It’s Good [Computer] Science

New Technology

If you’re one of millions of commuters in the United States, this image is too familiar. Luckily, the data we need to solve traffic problems already exists – it’s in the GPS trackers on our phones and cars and the sensors along our highways. Researchers at the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at University of South Florida (USF) are developing … Continue reading “Solving Traffic Isn’t Just Good Design, It’s Good [Computer] Science”

Despite what you’ve heard, highways are not doomed. 5 upsides for U.S. infrastructure

Infrastructure

$170 billion – That’s how much the United States needs to invest annually to save our roads and bridges, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). If that sounds like a dead end, consider this: We currently invest $91 billion per year on highway infrastructure. An $89 billion increase is a slither of the $trillion increase in overall infrastructure spending … Continue reading “Despite what you’ve heard, highways are not doomed. 5 upsides for U.S. infrastructure”

Week in Traffic: Cycle Laws, Smarter Road Signs, and The Truck Driver’s Fight For Democracy

Traffic Safety

Should cyclist be registered too? Cyclists residing in Georgia my soon need to register their bikes with the state – or get fined up to $100. The proposed licensing law — which has been gaining interest in state governments including California, Michigan, and Ohio — would be the first of its kind in the country. In addition to requiring bikes … Continue reading “Week in Traffic: Cycle Laws, Smarter Road Signs, and The Truck Driver’s Fight For Democracy”

Lasers on Wheels: How Mobile Terrestrial LiDar Scanning Helps Fix U.S Infrastructure

New Technology

The above image is not a photograph. It’s a set of geo-spatial data points presented on a screen. Each of these dots – and there are millions – has a corresponding location on earth. Collectively, they reveal the contours of a real-life highway and the surrounding terrain, down to a single tree branch. It’s more than a fancy graphic – … Continue reading “Lasers on Wheels: How Mobile Terrestrial LiDar Scanning Helps Fix U.S Infrastructure”

Road Work on a Budget: How Divergent Diamond Interchanges are Revolutionizing our Roadways

New Technology

We all know the nightmare: You’ve just left an interstate rest stop, late afternoon, and the overpass is already at a standstill. You continue to wait as an 18-wheeler awkwardly cuts across oncoming traffic to get onto the exit ramp. Honks and shouts follow. Twenty minutes later, you see an opening in the turn lane, but another driver has snuck … Continue reading “Road Work on a Budget: How Divergent Diamond Interchanges are Revolutionizing our Roadways”

Will Google Glass Distract Drivers?

Traffic Safety

Although it hasn’t even come out yet, lawmakers already have their sights set on regulating Google Glass when it comes to driving. They’re worried that this exciting futuristic device will add to the already growing technical distractions that plague drivers today. Google has reassured it’s customers that it’s product can enhance the driving experience rather than hinder it. The question … Continue reading “Will Google Glass Distract Drivers?”

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Category: New Technology

Smart Highway Technology: Illuminating Roads Of The Future

The Big Rig: The Future Of American Shipping & Autonomous Technology

How to Report A Dangerous Driver: Best Apps To Do It Anonymously

Solving Traffic Isn’t Just Good Design, It’s Good [Computer] Science

Despite what you’ve heard, highways are not doomed. 5 upsides for U.S. infrastructure

Week in Traffic: Cycle Laws, Smarter Road Signs, and The Truck Driver’s Fight For Democracy

Lasers on Wheels: How Mobile Terrestrial LiDar Scanning Helps Fix U.S Infrastructure

Road Work on a Budget: How Divergent Diamond Interchanges are Revolutionizing our Roadways

Will Google Glass Distract Drivers?