Today, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced $800 million in grant awards for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) projects across the country. The newly established SS4A program…
Vision Zero, the Safe System Approach, Local Road Safety Plans, and now Comprehensive Safety Action Plans (as required by the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All [SS4A] grant program) are all distinct, but related concepts. Local jurisdictions may be finding it difficult to navigate this ...
Central Austin before the construction of I-35 (1940) vs present day (2019). The red lines indicate the current footprint of the highway, including frontage roads. More recently, Austin’s rapid population growth has led to increased demand for housing in central, walkable neighborhoods; often...
project safe streets for compliance with european directives aimed at reducing by at least 40% mortality on roads, by means of a control system embedded on any type of vehicle, which constantly detects all the more serious inBARBERA ANTONINO...
you shouldn’t overlook practicing basic travel safety precautions—such as being cautious when walking around the streets, not leaving drinks unattended, and avoiding accepting drinks from strangers. For solo female travelers, it’s crucial to be mindful of cultural nuances. For instance, avoid dire...
The city grew so quickly without the roads always keeping up. Getting to the beach can be gridlocked if you wait too long. Leave first thing in the morning or plan to enjoy the sunrise at the beach so you can cross the bridge and find parking before the big late morning rush. The hu...
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 40,000 Americans die on our highways every year. Every twelve minutes someone dies in a vehicular accident on U.S. Roads. Every 10 seconds someone is injured and has to be taken to an Emergency Room. It is also estimated that in addition to...
There are more impressive – and safer – things to see in Egypt than protests. As always, move along and avoid being stuck in the crowd. Keep yourself informed by following the news and asking around for info. Police Presence There are many police checks on the roads — they’ll even ...
I-35 before and after construction Central Austin before the construction of I-35 in 1940 vs present day. The red lines indicate the current footprint of the highway, including frontage roads. More recently, Austin’s rapid population growth has led to increased demand for housing in central,...
Category 3:Causes devastating damage, like toppling entire trees and blocking roads. Almost surely results in the loss of electricity and water in buildings Category 4:Considered catastrophic because it causes enormous damage. Affected areas would be uninhabitable for some months ...