Building a Traffic Safety Culture at Work: Steps Organizations Can Take to Protect Employees Who Drive Traffic crashes are a leading cause of workplace fatalities, costing employers billions annually in medical care, legal expenses, property damage, and lost productivity. For employees who drive as part of their jobsâwhether full-time, part-time, or occasionallyâorganizations must foster a traffic safety … Continue reading “Building a Traffic Safety Culture at Work”
US Vehicle Statistics and Traffic Safety – 2025 Last updated: March 28, 2025The United States in 2025 hosts a diverse and growing vehicle fleet, including passenger cars, light trucks, and commercial vehicles. This article examines the latest available registration statistics and their implications for traffic safety, incorporating preliminary data and trends up to late 2024. Vehicle Registrations … Continue reading “U.S. vehicle statistics and their impact on traffic safety in 2025”
Smart Intersections: How AI is Changing Traffic Management What Are Smart Intersections? Imagine a traffic light that doesnât just blink on a timerâit thinks. Smart intersections use sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence (AI) to manage traffic in real time for traffic management. Unlike traditional signals with fixed schedules or basic car detectors, these systems adapt instantly to whatâs … Continue reading “How AI is Changing Traffic Management”
How to Safely Share the Highway with Trucks Sharing the road with large trucks requires awareness, patience, and respect for their unique challenges. Trucks significantly outweigh and outsize passenger vehicles, making them slower to stop, harder to maneuver, and prone to massive blind spots. To safely and smoothly coexist with trucks on highways, follow these practical tips: Know … Continue reading “How to Safely Share the Highway with Trucks”
Why Are Some Roll-Up Signs Pink vs. Orange? Short Answer: In the United States, orange roll-up signs are typically used for temporary traffic control in work zones (e.g., construction, maintenance), while pink roll-up signs designate incident management situations (e.g., crashes, spills, other unplanned events). This color distinction helps drivers quickly identify the nature of the work or emergency … Continue reading “Why are some Roll-Up Signs Pink ?”
Don’t ruin the view. Traffic Safety Products Specifically For the National Park Service The Traffic Safety Store has added several products specifically for use within the National Parks. Clip-on signs and road side delineators are now available in brown. Roadside Delineators 48″ tall with 12″ x 3″ white reflective panel Includes 24″ ground anchor NTPEP test and MUTCD compliant $58.80 … Continue reading “National Park Products”
What Is Jaywalking and Is It Really Illegal? â A Look at the Infamous Traffic Violation When most people think of traffic violations, the first thing that comes to mind is speeding. However, there are a number of other offenses that can lead to a driver being ticketed, such as running a red light or stop sign. One lesser-known offense … Continue reading “What Is Jaywalking And Is It Really Illegal?”
The American Tradition Of Dining Out Eating out has become a staple of the modern American lifestyle. Whether going to the local diner for breakfast with the family after church on Sunday or heading to your favorite wing shop for the Big Game, Americans love coming together at restaurants to celebrate and entertain each other. However, this trend took a … Continue reading “How To Make Restaurant Parking Lot Seating Safer”
Safety Vests: Enhancing Work Zone Safety & Efficiency Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plays a vital role in workplace safety, ensuring workers are protected from potential hazards. Among the various types of PPE, safety vests are one of the most important for visibility and accident prevention in high-risk environments. High-visibility safety apparel enhances worker visibility in all conditions, including low-light environments, … Continue reading “The Complete History & Evolution Of The Safety Vest”
Can a New Mayor eliminate Traffic Deaths in New York City? Bill De Blasio, New York City’s mayor-elect, has pledged to eliminate all traffic deaths by 2024. His new initiative âVision Zeroâ is modeled after a campaign that was successful in Sweden. [The Villager] E-Cooridnated Traffic Signals could end Congestion in North Jersey Northern New Jersey is, no doubt, one … Continue reading “Week In Traffic: Solving Congestion, Holiday Road Rage and the Accidents that Follow”
Better traffic? For years, officials at the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization in Virginia have been working to un-bottleneck one of suburban D.Câs most congested highways. Now, with furloughs effecting 15 percent of the roadâs commuters, planners can study improved traffic conditions without spending extra money. The opportunity could allow them to make specific recommendations. For example, they may learn … Continue reading “Week In Traffic: 5 ways the government shutdown can affect your commute”
Statistician Jim Hedlund can see you while youâre driving. Well, maybe not exactly you, but a pretty good approximation. The Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) II â a study by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Hedlund consults onâ has fortified the vehicles of over 3,000 subjects with advanced surveillance tools. These include lane trackers, speed recorders, … Continue reading “Law of Numbers: How Former Math Professor Jim Hedlund Helped Save Lives”
Yes! Â Summer is finally here, and you’re ready to pack up your car and head to your closets shore point. Â Before you pack that speedo and hop onto the highway–you need to remember to drive safely. Â This coming holiday weekend is one of the deadliest traveling holidays during the year, and the statistics don’t lie. Â You don’t want to be … Continue reading “Drive Safe This Memorial Day Weekend”
National Youth Traffic Safety Awareness Month: Promoting Safer Teen Driving Itâs no secret that teenagers pose a greater risk behind the wheel. Various states implement different degrees of Cinderella licenses, and the growing problem of texting while driving is making the road increasingly dangerous. Thatâs why teenage driving awareness is an important mission in this country. May is National Youth … Continue reading “May is National Youth Traffic Safety Awareness Month”
With weather warming up, more people are on the streets. Traveling by foot might be a wiser and healthier option, but it’s not always safer. Pedestrian travel offers numerous health benefitsâfrom increased cardiovascular fitness to reduced environmental impactâyet it also comes with its own set of risks if caution and proper infrastructure are lacking. As communities continue to promote … Continue reading “Why People Get Hit: Eight Causes of Pedestrian Accidents”