Project explores alternative sensing technology to detect bikes, EVs
Until recently, in-ground loop detectors were the option for detecting traffic at an intersection. As technology advances, new video- and radar-based detection systems are becoming more readily available. As a result, transportation agencies now have alternatives to traditional loop detectors, but these nonintrusive systems are not always the right solution.
Elon Musk May Have Made a Huge Mistake on Full Self-Driving That It’s Too Late to Correct
While Waymo is now providing over 150,000 autonomous rides every week, Tesla still has a long way to go until its controversial “Full Self-Driving” software is ready for the EV maker’s competing robotaxi service. Despite the company heavily investing in supercomputer infrastructure to train AIs on footage recorded by Tesla cameras, the software is still far from where it needs to be.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $635 Million for 22 Bridge Projects Across the Country
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced nearly $635 million for 22 small and medium-sized bridge projects in both rural and urban areas, from Maine to Mississippi to Arizona and Alaska.
These Are the Best Cars for Winter Driving
As anyone who has lived in regions that experience snow, sleet, hail, blizzards, and extreme cold temperatures will tell you, not just any car can take you where you need to go. During inclement weather, wheels and brakes can function differently than on dry roads. A driver’s visibility could be limited, and road signs and road markings can become covered.
Automation, speed limiters on former FMCSA deputy’s radar for 2025
Three federal rulemakings that have cost implications for truckers and motor carriers are on the short-term horizon for a former top official at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. A proposed rule on autonomous driving systems (ADS), combined with a final rule on automatic emergency braking (AEB), and a proposed rule to set a federal top speed for trucks.