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A night camera view shows a cat standing near rocks. The screen shows that the image was taken on August 30, 2024, at 4:56:21, 51 degrees Fahrenheit.

A Moose Story

The author saw what might be a bobcat kitten fending for itself in the wild. He ended up rescuing a ...
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Two men sit across from each other while looking at a map of a draft bicycle network for the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The one wearing a blue cap and winter jacket points to a spot on the map while the other writes on an orage sticky note.

Redefining Stakeholder Engagement to Develop Safer Transportation Systems

Involving stakeholders from various sectors during the development of safety programs can yield multiple solutions in just one session. ...
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A nighttime crosswalk has pedestrian signs, bollards, bright streetlights, sidewalks, and raised pavement pads along the road.

Into the Spotlight: Creating a Safe System for Pedestrians in Darkness

Rising pedestrian fatalities led a research team to look for reasons and compile guidance on lighting, roadway design, and other ...

By Rebecca L. Sanders and Michelle Danila

A street has a painted curb extension, bollards, tactile paving, and marked bike and crosswalk lanes.

How the Safe System Approach Is Creating Safer Roads

Humans make mistakes. Redesigning roadways and operations to prioritize safety is helping transportation agencies reduce or prevent the harmful consequences. ...

By Jon Markt, Jay Aber, and Olivia Polinsky-Rose

A nighttime thermal image shows a moose stepping into a rocky stream on a wildlife crossing under Interstate 90 in Washington State.

Washington State Wildlife Crossings: Restoring Habitat Connectivity While Improving Motorist Safety

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Donald Streeter TOC

Donald A. Streeter: Vice President, Concrete Division, New York Construction Materials Association; and Owner and Manager, DA Streeter Engineering

Donald Streeter is vice president of the Concrete Division at the New York Construction Materials Association and owner and manager ...
A person sits at a desk and looks at multiple screens. A large display wall shows many live road camera views.

Leveraging AI and Big Data to Enhance Safety Analysis

A TRB guide explores ways to harness AI and data from traffic cameras, automated vehicles, and other systems to evaluate ...

Yinhai Wang and Mehrdad Nasri

A Missouri state trooper stands near their motorcycle and writes on a notepad beside a stopped vehicle on a road.

Tracking Traffic Records Data: Challenges and Strategies for Success

A TRB study explores ways to boost traffic safety by improving the ability of state and local agencies to track ...
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A woman wears virtual reality goggles with a cable connected to equipment outside the frame and has a galvanic skin response sensor attached to her lower arm and a sensor on her palm. Her hand holds a small device linked to the sensor. Behind her is a large screen that shows a simulated two-way city street with many cars and buildings. The woman faces slightly to the side and appears to engage with the virtual scene.

Using Virtual Reality to Boost Pedestrian Safety

Canadian researchers are using virtual reality to improve traffic safety by studying the behavior of pedestrians as they cross a ...
In a demonstration of Utah D O T's Connecting the West Program, a man walks through a crosswalk with pedestrian sensors on the traffic signal while a pickup truck safely turns into the intersection behind him.

Connecting the West: Three State DOTs Team Up for Safety Innovations

Through the Connecting the West Program, Utah DOT is leading a three-state effort to build a network of smart transportation ...
A raised median barrier separates a bike lane from the road as cyclists ride beside traffic near a large cable stayed bridge.

FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures: Exploring Implementation by State Transportation Agencies

An NCHRP synthesis examines how state departments of transportation are implementing safety measures that FHWA deems effective in reducing crashes ...
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A car lies on its side with crushed roof and side, and another car with a smashed front end is T-boned into it while police officers stand around the intersection crash.

Can We Finally Address the Safety Crisis on U.S. Highways?

In the United States, motor vehicle death rates are about five times higher than in Australia, Canada, Japan, and some ...

By Joseph L. Schofer and David O. Willauer

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