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”

Safe Driving

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 behind … Continue reading “Stranded Drivers: Roadside Equipment Every Driver Should Have In Their Trunk”

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”

Self Driving Cars

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 this … Continue reading “Are City Budgets Ready For The Benefits Of Autonomous Cars?”

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”

Self Driving Cars

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 30 … Continue reading “Winter, Rain, And Fog (Oh My!): Is Autonomous Technology Ready For Harsh Weather?”

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”

Traffic Safety

IoT Technology: The Future Of Smart Cities In AmericaWe live in a technology-driven world where technological devices control everything around us. Everything from interactive microwaves and cars, to smart cars, our lives are shaped by IoT technology. Devices that communicate with each other through the Internet leverage IoT networks to increase the breadth and value of data that is collected at each point … Continue reading “How IoT Technology Is Creating The Future Smart Cities”

Pedestrian Safety

Securing Pedestrian SafetyTraffic accidents continue to be the leading form of death in the United States, and this trend continues to climb in our city streets. As more people walk from place to place to save money or stay fit, local policymakers are starting to see a dangerous pattern where walking in urban environments is getting more dangerous each year.From … Continue reading “How Safe Are Pedestrians In The U.S.?”

Self Driving Cars

The Rise Of Automobiles And Dangers To PedestriansFor decades, automobiles have been the primary form of transportation across the U.S. As their popularity has increased, instances involving pedestrians and vehicle crashes have also grown to the point where today almost 100 people die each day from vehicle crashes.Roads are becoming filled with vehicles, and at the same time, U.S. cities … Continue reading “Reading The Road: Optimizing Autonomous Technology For Pedestrian Safety”

Self Driving Cars

Technology Connecting The World & Shipping SystemsAs the world’s economic systems continue to become more connected, shipping companies are utilizing advanced systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs.Autonomous vehicle technology is quickly evolving, and as self-driving tech is showcased in personal vehicles, many of the most significant advancements in this industry will be seen in shipping applications.Driverless technology promises the … Continue reading “Autonomous Trucks: The Future Of Shipping Technology”

Pedestrian Safety

A Historically Deadly YearLast year marked an unfortunate record, as 2016 saw nearly 6,000 pedestrian deaths. This marks the highest total pedestrian deaths than two decades, according to results from a recent study.This unfortunate record is even more alarming as we see an increase of 25% of pedestrian deaths between 2010 and 2015. Pedestrians now account for the largest portion … Continue reading “Unexpected Factors Lead To Record Pedestrian Deaths In 2016”

Self Driving Cars

For years rumors have been circulating that Apple has been working on autonomous car technology. Much like their competitor, Alphabet, Inc., Apple is known as an innovator in the technology sector.In late November 2016, Apple revealed that they were “investing heavily in the study of machine learning and automation” in a letter they submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety … Continue reading “Apple Has An Official Permit To Test Self-Driving Cars In California”

Self Driving Cars

Our Cities Are Designed Around Roads As the U.S. economy continues to grow, we are relying on a diverse economy to fuel our nation’s prosperity. Everything from commercial driving, distribution, and of course residential drivers who commute to and from work rely on inner-city roads. One problem facing mass-adoption of autonomous cars on our city streets is that road construction, and … Continue reading “Navigating Our Streets: How Autonomous Cars Will Deal With Construction Zones”

Infrastructure

The Aging American InfrastructureDuring the 1950’s and 1960’s, America was investing in construction projects of all sizes to build up the Nation’s infrastructure. From Federal Highways and public utilities, America was known to have the best roads and transportation systems in the world. However, today America is witnessing an era of highways that buckle under rush hour and bridges that … Continue reading “Will The New Administration Uphold It’s Commitment to Infrastructure Investment”