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What’s Stalling The Dream Of Autonomous Cars In The U.S.?

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Self-driving cars are being tested on public roads and actively pursued by engineers, but if you haven’t seen one on the road, you aren’t alone. Despite the fleets owned by Waymo, General Motors, and Tesla, there are plenty of reasons why autonomous cars have stalled out for the general population of consumers. Recent years saw a jump in hype and … Continue reading “What’s Stalling The Dream Of Autonomous Cars In The U.S.?”

Will Autonomous Cars Break Your City’s Bank?

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Expectations for Autonomous cars is growing each year, and as technology continues to improve, we are seeing science fiction coming closer to reality. From the Jetsons and other cartoons, the public started to imagine a world where self-driving vehicles drove around cities as their occupants read the morning newspaper or watched T.V. Autonomous cars promise that our vehicles will drop … Continue reading “Will Autonomous Cars Break Your City’s Bank?”

The Rise Of Electric Scooters Across U.S. Cities

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If you live in or near an urban area, then you have likely started to see more electric scooters around your city. Whether you see them parked near local restaurants or buzzing down side streets, you are sure to see more e-scooters as startups start to introduce scooters to fulfill the sharing economy. The popularity of electric scooters is growing … Continue reading “The Rise Of Electric Scooters Across U.S. Cities”

The Complete History & Evolution Of The Safety Vest

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Safety Vests Make Work Zones Safer & More Efficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plays an essential role to keep worksites as safe and efficient as possible, and this type of clothing is crucial for the well-being of workers in many industries. High-visibility safety apparel helps keep workers safe in different weather conditions and times of the day to provide an … Continue reading “The Complete History & Evolution Of The Safety Vest”

How Much Does A Traffic Cone Cost?

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How Much Does A Traffic Cone Cost? Traffic cones are a type of channelizing device that can be used on roads, sidewalks, and around dangerous environments to redirect pedestrians and drivers in a safe manner. The history of traffic cones is very interesting, and since their creation, this safety product has become a staple on American roadways and construction areas. … Continue reading “How Much Does A Traffic Cone Cost?”

Emergency Flares For Road & Highway Usage

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The Use Of Road Flares At Accident Scenes Safety professionals have come to rely on road flares when they want to warn oncoming traffic and motorists about an accident site ahead. Flares were first used in the railroad industry to signal train conductors about how close they were to a train ahead of them. Since their original development, we have … Continue reading “Emergency Flares For Road & Highway Usage”

Could Electric Cars Be Dangerous To Pedestrians?

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The U.S. Is Shifting Gears To Electric Vehicles The auto industry has been experiencing a dramatic shift as car makers look to increase the number of autonomous cars and electric vehicles on the road. In fact, the 2018 sales of Electronic Vehicles (EV) were up 81% compared to 2017 sales. Electric and hybrid vehicles are one of the best solutions … Continue reading “Could Electric Cars Be Dangerous To Pedestrians?”

Join The Conversation! Where To Find Us On Social Media

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Come Join Our Community! Curious about the latest news in the transportation and construction industries? Want to discover the latest and greatest deals offered by The Traffic Safety Store? We have an engaging and rich community on different social media networks that are waiting for you! Join us on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and other networks to find out what is … Continue reading “Join The Conversation! Where To Find Us On Social Media”

How IoT & Machine Learning Are Making Our Roads Safer

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The Growing Dangers On U.S. Roads More Americans than ever before are commuting on public roads with a motor vehicle, and with more drivers comes more opportunity for auto accidents. As this trend continues to progress, the U.S. is experiencing the longest run of roadway deaths and a recent study by the National Safety Council showed that over 40,000 people … Continue reading “How IoT & Machine Learning Are Making Our Roads Safer”

Watch Out For Card Skimming At The Gas Pump

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Who Should Be Aware Of Fraud At The Gas Pump? Americans love to travel during the Summer and around the holidays. These times are filled with cheer and excitement as families take road trips around the U.S. to visit State Parks, visit family in other states, or just get away for family vacations. According to AAA, more than 45 million … Continue reading “Watch Out For Card Skimming At The Gas Pump”

Distracted Driving Is A Leading Cause Of Death On U.S. Roads

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How Safe Are U.S. Drivers? Driving a motor vehicle is an essential part of the United States economy, and this mode of transportation has established itself as a vital piece of American culture. In fact, each year Americans drive an estimated 13,476 miles as they travel between home, work, and other destinations. It goes without saying that the miles people … Continue reading “Distracted Driving Is A Leading Cause Of Death On U.S. Roads”

Green Lighting HOV Lanes: Do They Help Traffic Problems?

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As more Americans hit the road in personal vehicles, city planners are working to find ways to reduce traffic and improve environmental concerns. Along with promoting public transportation and building more lanes on highways, some municipalities are building HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes) to help drivers arrive faster and safer. HOV lanes have been built across 20 states and account … Continue reading “Green Lighting HOV Lanes: Do They Help Traffic Problems?”

Onboard Maps: The Future Of Autonomous Cars

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How Can Cars Understand The World Around Them? Autonomous cars use many onboard technologies to understand the world around them as they travel on public roads. From radar to measure the distance between other vehicles and LiDAR sensors to interpret the surrounding objects around it, engineers are using a wide range of advanced technologies to make self-driving cars a reality. … Continue reading “Onboard Maps: The Future Of Autonomous Cars”

Will Autonomous Delivery Vehicles Help The Struggling USPS?

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The Struggling USPS Needs A New Fleet Of Delivery Vehicles The U.S. Postal Service handles around 187.8 million packages each day across the United States. Delivering everything from traditional letters to large boxes of goods, the USPS is the leading delivery service in the U.S. However, even with the volume that the USPS serves each day, it has not allowed … Continue reading “Will Autonomous Delivery Vehicles Help The Struggling USPS?”

What Are The Best Apps For Parents With Teen Drivers?

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What Are Teen Driving Apps? There applications that you can install on your phone (or your teen’s phone) for almost anything today. From communication to shopping, smartphones have made it easier than ever before to gain quick access to a range of information and solutions. Teen driving apps are merely applications that you install on your teen’s phone to monitor … Continue reading “What Are The Best Apps For Parents With Teen Drivers?”