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NewsJune 2, 2014

National Cost of Crashes Reaches $871B

A new study from the National Highway Traffic Administration underscores the high economic toll and societal impact of motor vehicle collisions in the U.S. each year.

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NewsApril 29, 2014

Volvo Wins World Traffic Safety Achievement Award

The World Traffic Safety Symposium honors Volvo for the company's research and development of pedestrian safety features.

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NewsMarch 5, 2014

Pedestrian Road Deaths Dropping

Preliminary data for the first half of 2013 indicate an 8.7-percent drop, compared to the same period in 2012, GHSA reports.

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NewsNovember 14, 2013

Traffic Fatalities Increased In 2012

NHTSA data show that motorcycle rider and pedestrian fatalities rose for the third straight year in 2012 -- 7.1 percent and 6.4 percent, respectively, compared to figures in 2011.

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NewsAugust 19, 2013

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week: Precautions to Protect Returning School Children

Since it's back-to-school season, we're passing along some AAA tips aimed at protecting the youngest pedestrians.

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NewsJuly 10, 2013

Volvo Reaches 1M Cars Sold With Auto Brake Technology

Volvo said its innovative safety technologies will be featured in the all-new XC90 in 2014.

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NewsMarch 20, 2013

Automakers Urge NHTSA to Revise Proposed Sound Standard for Hybrids, EVs

In comments filed with the agency, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and Global Automakers argue that the proposed requirements, as written, would result in an overly loud sound to alert pedestrians.

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NewsFebruary 25, 2013

U-M Traffic Safety Research: Bikers and Pedestrians in Megacities Are Particularly at Risk

Rapid growth of large cities throughout the world is having enormous impact on traffic safety in urban areas, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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NewsAugust 13, 2012

NHTSA Offers Driver Safety Tips to Foster Pedestrian Safety

WASHINGTON – A new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report shows pedestrian fatalities across the nation rose by 4 percent in 2010. The agency offers advice on how drivers can reverse this trend.

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NewsAugust 1, 2012

GM Developing Wireless Pedestrian Detection Technology

DETROIT – General Motors researchers are developing a promising driver assistance feature designed to detect pedestrians and bicyclists on congested streets or in poor visibility conditions before the driver notices them.

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