Highway Safety

Grants for Five Projects in Four States Aim to Improve Highway-Railway Crossing Safety

The FHWA’s Commuter Authority Rail Safety Improvement program has awarded $59 million in grants to enhance safety at highway-rail crossings for all travelers — drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

Podcast: Is the Real World Ready for Driverless Trucks?

On the HDT Talks Trucking podcast, we talk to one safety expert who believes major challenges must be addressed before driverless trucks will be ready and accepted by the public for widespread use.

Five States Have Worst Highway Performance, Cost-Effectiveness

Despite decades of steady improvement, 40% of the U.S. roadway system is in poor or mediocre condition.

NTSB: Focus on These 5 Key Areas to Reduce Crashes

National Transportation Safety Board’s Rob Molloy responds to the alarming increase in roadway crashes and the board’s “most wanted” recommendations to prevent them.

NHTSA Asks Trucking to Comment on Rearview Cameras Replacing Mirrors

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking public comment about possibly permitting camera-based rear visibility systems to be used as an alternative to inside and outside rearview mirrors on heavy-duty vehicles.

It’s Not Just Your State, Overall U.S. Road Conditions Are Getting Worse

The Reason Foundation’s Annual Highway Report found that the nation’s highway conditions are deteriorating, especially in a group of problem-plagued states that are falling behind on repairing deficient bridges, maintaining interstate pavement and reducing urban traffic congestion.

Senate Bill Touted as Largest Highway Legislation in History

New bill would authorize $287 billion over five years, with that total marking an increase of over 27% from levels of the FAST Act highway bill.

NTSB Findings Suggest Tesla’s Autonomous Control Activated During Fatal Crash

On an early morning in March, a 2018 Tesla Model 3 electric-powered passenger vehicle crashed into a tractor-trailer near Delray Beach, Florida. The National Transportation Safety Board now says the car’s autonomous control system was engaged at the time of the accident.

Feds Award $10M to 7 States to Test Highway Financing Options

California, Delaware, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oregon and Utah are the recent recipients of Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives grants totaling $10.2 million and awarded by the Federal Highway Administration.

Trump Appointee Sworn In as NTSB Chairman

Robert L. Sumwalt III was sworn in as the National Transportation Safety Board’s 14th chairman for a two-year term following his nomination by President Donald Trump.

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Grants for Five Projects in Four States Aim to Improve Highway-Railway Crossing Safety

Podcast: Is the Real World Ready for Driverless Trucks?

Five States Have Worst Highway Performance, Cost-Effectiveness

NTSB: Focus on These 5 Key Areas to Reduce Crashes

NHTSA Asks Trucking to Comment on Rearview Cameras Replacing Mirrors

It’s Not Just Your State, Overall U.S. Road Conditions Are Getting Worse

Senate Bill Touted as Largest Highway Legislation in History

NTSB Findings Suggest Tesla’s Autonomous Control Activated During Fatal Crash

Feds Award $10M to 7 States to Test Highway Financing Options

Trump Appointee Sworn In as NTSB Chairman

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Grants for Five Projects in Four States Aim to Improve Highway-Railway Crossing Safety

Podcast: Is the Real World Ready for Driverless Trucks?

Five States Have Worst Highway Performance, Cost-Effectiveness

NTSB: Focus on These 5 Key Areas to Reduce Crashes

NHTSA Asks Trucking to Comment on Rearview Cameras Replacing Mirrors

It’s Not Just Your State, Overall U.S. Road Conditions Are Getting Worse

Senate Bill Touted as Largest Highway Legislation in History

NTSB Findings Suggest Tesla’s Autonomous Control Activated During Fatal Crash

Feds Award $10M to 7 States to Test Highway Financing Options

Trump Appointee Sworn In as NTSB Chairman

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