US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced that his department wants to drastically reduce deadly traffic accidents through vehicle and street design changes. The USDOT also plans to use $14 billion in funding from the passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill to encourage the states to make extensive use of speed cameras to enforce lowered […]
59 Blog Posts From the road safety Tag
And So It Begins—Vision Zero from the Top Down: NMA E-Newsletter #682
February 7, 2022 • 0 Comments • Bicycle, Bicyclist, Complete Streets, Corruption, CROSSWALK, DMV, FHWA, Infrastructure, LEGISLATION, Mass Transit, MUTCD, NHTSA, NMA, NSC, PEDESTRIAN, REVENUE GENERATION, road safety, SAFETY, Speed Cameras, Speed Limits, Street Lights, TICKET REVENUE, TRAFFIC CAMERA, VISION ZERO
More Speed Cameras, Lower Speed Limits, More Surveillance
February 6, 2022 • 0 Comments • Bicyclist, Infrastructure, INSURANCE, LEGISLATION, MUTCD, PEDESTRIAN, PRIVACY, REVENUE GENERATION, road safety, SAFETY, Speed Cameras, Speed Limits, surveillance, TICKET CAMERA, Traffic Tickets
By Lauren Fix, Car Coach Reports Does the infrastructure bill have another hidden surveillance initiative? Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg uses the infrastructure spending plan to promote speed cameras nationwide! The DOT has received $6 billion to issue grants to help cities and towns with road safety due to the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that Congress passed. […]
A Data-Driven Approach to Transportation Safety Part 3: NMA E-Newsletter #672
November 29, 2021 • 0 Comments • Auto Industry, Bicycle, Bicyclist, GAO, INSURANCE, Mass Transit, NHTSA, PEDESTRIAN, road safety, ROUNDABOUT, SAFETY, Speed, Traffic Congestion, traffic safety, VISION ZERO
By Randal O’Toole, The Antiplanner Editor’s Note: The NMA has received permission to post this report on recent findings on traffic safety in the US. Read Parts 1 and Part 2 for more information. Data-Driven Safety Such data-driven analyses play almost no role in urban traffic safety programs today. For example, Vision Zero is based on […]
Top 5 Tips for Safer Holiday Travel
November 14, 2021 • 0 Comments • Car Care, CELL PHONE, Fuel, GPS, LICENSE PLATES, road safety, SAFETY, stop signs, Tips
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach The holidays are a popular time for travelers, and this year 76 percent of Americans are planning to travel by car. However, the wintery weather and extensive travel time can present specific safety hazards that you should be aware of before taking your trip. Here are five tips for safe holiday travels to consider while planning your trip. A recent 3M […]
9 Tips for How to Choose a Driving School
• August 25, 2021 • 2 Comment • DMV, Driver Courtesy, DRIVER EDUCATION, Driver's License, INSURANCE, road safety, SAFETY, Tips
Learning to drive a motor vehicle is often considered an essential step in becoming an adult. Driving a car allows greater flexibility and helps solve many transportation issues and challenges. Driving is also a great skill to know, and besides, it’s fun! The most critical factor of becoming a successful driver is learning how to […]
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