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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”

Tips For Enhancing Parking Lot Pedestrian Safety

Pedestrian Safety

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 show … Continue reading “Tips For Enhancing Parking Lot Pedestrian Safety”

Robot Roadway Vision: How Autonomous Cars See The World

Self Driving Cars

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 how … Continue reading “Robot Roadway Vision: How Autonomous Cars See The World”

4 Smart Trends In Construction Tech For 2018

Infrastructure

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 the … Continue reading “4 Smart Trends In Construction Tech For 2018”

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 Put The Brakes On Parking Garage Auto Accidents

Safe Driving

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 same … Continue reading “How To Put The Brakes On Parking Garage Auto Accidents”

Will Cyclists And Self-Driving Cars Ever Co-Exist?

Self Driving Cars

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 quickly … Continue reading “Will Cyclists And Self-Driving Cars Ever Co-Exist?”

Back To School: 7 Ways To Make School Zones Safer For Students & Pedestrians

Pedestrian Safety

The Current State Of School Zone SafetyA recent study by Safe Kids Worldwide shows alarming trends when it comes to the safety of students traveling to school. As of 2015, about five pedestrians died in school zones each week.While the United States has seen the deaths of schools zones has decreased over the past 20 years, many experts are concerned … Continue reading “Back To School: 7 Ways To Make School Zones Safer For Students & Pedestrians”

Will Self-Driving Cars Save Bicyclist Lives?

Self Driving Cars

Our Transport Revolution Autonomous vehicles have a bright future in the United States. As technology continues to advance, our roads will begin to be filled with vehicles that leverage various benefits for pedestrians, other vehicles, and bicyclists. In a series of tests in 2014, Google performed several experiments find how sharing the road with autonomous cars will impact bicyclists. This … Continue reading “Will Self-Driving Cars Save Bicyclist Lives?”

The Impact of Self-Driving Cars On Urban Planning

Self Driving Cars

Are American Cities Ready For Self-Driving Cars?Self-driving cars could be one of the most powerful forces to impact American cities since the expansion of the interstate system. While the adoption and excitement of self-driving cars are well known, many cities are not ready for how autonomous vehicles will impact their future development.Many urban development organizations have not considered the impacts … Continue reading “The Impact of Self-Driving Cars On Urban Planning”

Why People Get Hit: Eight Causes of Pedestrian Accidents

Traffic Safety

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. Seventy-thousand pedestrians are injured — and more than 4,000 die — in automobile collisions every year. While this is only a slither of the vehicle-accident total, it’s a disproportionate amount: Eleven percent of transport (disregarding miles … Continue reading “Why People Get Hit: Eight Causes of Pedestrian Accidents”

DC Unveils a Shocking Traffic Safety Campaign

Traffic Safety

With the warm weather on the horizon, traffic safety commissions across the country are getting ready for more bicyclists and pedestrians on the road. One region in particular, is significantly bumping up their efforts. From Northern Virginia into suburban Maryland, police are gearing up for a springtime crackdown of motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians that break traffic safety laws. It’s a good thing too, in … Continue reading “DC Unveils a Shocking Traffic Safety Campaign”