The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has ordered a traffic police report on fatalities caused by potholes and frequent road digging. The court highlighted poor coordination among various agencies … [Read more...] about HC Orders Traffic Report on Road Deaths Due to Potholes, Urges Better Coordination in Repairs
Highway Safety
TRIP: Traffic Fatalities Down for Second Straight Year
A new report by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, reveals that U.S. traffic fatalities declined for the second consecutive year in 2023, following a surge during the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about TRIP: Traffic Fatalities Down for Second Straight Year
Illinois Expressway Signs Warn of Photo-Enforced Speed Limits, but Cameras Are Out of Commission
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) plans to deploy speed enforcement trucks with photo-enforced cameras to Chicago-area highways. Currently, speed cameras are inactive on expressways, … [Read more...] about Illinois Expressway Signs Warn of Photo-Enforced Speed Limits, but Cameras Are Out of Commission
Augmented Reality Could Make Work Zones Safer—If the Tech Works for the Workers
This article explores the potential of augmented reality (AR) technology to enhance roadway worker safety, focusing on a study led by University of Minnesota researcher Nichole Morris. The study … [Read more...] about Augmented Reality Could Make Work Zones Safer—If the Tech Works for the Workers
Mixed-Method Usability Investigation of ARROWS: Augmented Reality for Roadway Work Zone Safety
This article explores the usability and user experience challenges of ARROWS, a novel augmented reality (AR) and wearable technology (WT) safety system for roadway work zones, an area with limited … [Read more...] about Mixed-Method Usability Investigation of ARROWS: Augmented Reality for Roadway Work Zone Safety
Michigan Department of Transportation Honoring Those Killed in Work Zone Crashes
The Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Clare Welcome Center will once again host the National Work Zone Memorial over the Fourth of July weekend. This traveling memorial, established in … [Read more...] about Michigan Department of Transportation Honoring Those Killed in Work Zone Crashes