Reducing Rural Roadway Departures: On-Road Countermeasures that Deliver Results

This article was posted by Nick Schmidling on March 10, 2021

A rural roadway departure is defined by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) as when a vehicle crosses the edge line or centerline or otherwise leaves the travel …

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FAQ: How Best to Reduce Speeds at Common Conflict Locations

This article was posted by Joe Harvey on March 3, 2021

Speeding is a contributing factor in a staggering 26 percent of all traffic fatalities. Unsurprisingly, increasing speed awareness and slowing down drivers have been proven to shrink that nu …

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Reducing Rural Roadway Departures: Where and Why Departures Occur

This article was posted by Nick Schmidling on February 24, 2021

Thirty. That is how many people on average die in the United States every single day because of vehicles leaving rural roadways, totaling 12,000 people each year. …

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The Real Cost of a High Water Warning System

This article was posted by Robert Kurka on February 17, 2021

Flooding can occur with little warning, especially in cities below sea level or with unreliable or inadequate drainage. It only takes six inches of water to reach the bottom of most passenge …

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Optimizing Pedestrian Safety: Why More Communities Are Investing in Connected Vehicle Technology

This article was posted by Robert Kurka on February 3, 2021

Reaching to adjust their seat or briefly glancing at a bright billboard is all it takes for drivers to miss the presence of a pedestrian. Providing drivers with advanced, in-v …

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FAQ: What You Need to Know About Icy Road Warning Systems

This article was posted by Robert Kurka on January 20, 2021

No amount of care can guarantee safety when driving on an icy road. However, being warned of dangerous icy roads up ahead can help significantly — and even save lives. Vendors like TAP …

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