NVCOG presents Envision 0 action plan, highlights 20 priority corridors and public interactive hub NVCOG staff presented a federally funded Envision 0 (Vision Zero) regional action plan, highlighting an interactive web hub, a list of 20 high-priority corridors to reduce fatalities and serious injuries, and a board briefing scheduled for the 20th. Public feedback was solicited.

NVCOG is on a mission to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2060 with their groundbreaking Envision 0 action plan—discover the 20 priority corridors that could save lives!

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Glendale council approves five‑year automated speed‑camera pilot, opts to use VeriMobility contract The Glendale City Council voted to authorize a five‑year pilot to install automated speed enforcement cameras at nine locations, entering a contract path using terms from Oakland’s procurement. Staff said the program is budgeted and aims to reduce speeding and traffic injuries, while some vendors urged a local RFP.

Glendale is set to launch a groundbreaking five-year automated speed-camera pilot aimed at reducing traffic collisions and improving safety on local roads.

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Task force frames vehicle weight as one piece of broader "safe system" strategy Researchers told the California Transportation Commission task force that the ‘‘safe system’’ approach—adopted federally and in California policy—views vehicle weight as one contributing factor among many that affect road safety. Presenters stressed redundancy across five elements (safe speeds, roads, users, vehicles and post-crash care) and urged—

California is rethinking road safety by adopting a "safe system" approach that connects vehicle weight to broader safety measures—could this transform how we think about traffic?

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Caltrans chief safety officer outlines "safe system" approach; secretary's policy sets 30% reduction goal by 2035 Rachel Carpenter, Caltrans chief safety officer, told participants at the UC Davis Active Transportation Symposium that California will embed the safe system approach across agencies under a new secretary's road safety policy that sets an interim target of a 30% reduction in fatal and serious injuries by 2035. Carpenter described district-level 'Ro

California is revolutionizing road safety with a bold "safe system" approach aimed at slashing fatal and serious injuries by 30% by 2035.

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Council accepts KDOT grant to add signal priority technology for emergency vehicles Andover accepted a Kansas Department of Transportation Innovative Technology grant to install roadside units (RSUs) and vehicle equipment to give fire apparatus priority at several signals; the grant covers most project costs and city share will be $105,000 split between fire and street funds.

Andover City Council has secured a groundbreaking grant to enhance emergency response times with innovative traffic signal technology that prioritizes fire trucks at key intersections!

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Commission to redraft and revisit proposed letter urging council action on traffic safety; item continued to next meeting After debate, the commission voted unanimously to postpone finalizing a draft letter to City Council about a traffic-safety state of emergency and to direct the chair to revise the draft for further discussion at the next meeting.

The Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission is pushing for urgent action on traffic fatalities, debating whether to declare a state of emergency or prioritize safety measures.

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Webinar Reveals Flaws in Pedestrian Detection Systems of Autonomous Vehicles Researchers highlight pedestrian safety concerns linked to vehicle design and large trucks.

Recent findings reveal alarming flaws in pedestrian detection systems of autonomous vehicles, raising urgent questions about our road safety.

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Douglas County Plans Roundabout to Enhance Safety Near New Bennington High School County officials announce plans for a roundabout at 170 Seventh and Military to improve safety.

Douglas County is taking bold steps to enhance roadway safety with a new roundabout aimed at preventing tragic accidents and protecting our community's children.

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El Portal Roundabout Sees Proposal for Enhanced Safety Measures Against Drunk Driving Commission discusses potential solutions for reducing drunk driving incidents at El Portal roundabout.

Encinitas is taking a stand against drunk driving at the El Portal roundabout, proposing innovative safety measures to tackle alarming collision rates.

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Driver training hasn’t changed much — but it should.

@UMBaltimore researchers at Maryland Carey law with support from NHTSA, are rethinking how we make roads safer.

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Roswell Installs Advanced Traffic Preemption Technology to Enhance Emergency Response Roswell implements traffic preemption tech to reduce emergency vehicle response times by 20%

Roswell is revolutionizing emergency response with cutting-edge traffic preemption technology that could slash response times by 20%, saving lives in the process.

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Front-facing brake lights could significantly prevent road crashes What if a simple addition to your car—an extra brake light on the front—could prevent thousands of collisions?  That’s the question behind a new study led by Ernst Tomasch, a road safety expert...

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City Commission discusses innovative pop up projects for community engagement and bike lanes Commission members explore pop up projects to enhance community engagement and improve traffic safety.

Morgantown's Traffic Commission is rethinking community engagement with innovative pop-up projects designed to transform streets into vibrant spaces for pedestrians and cyclists!

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Will County Board votes on Vision Zero County resolution for traffic safety Board reviews Vision Zero initiative aiming to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2040.

Will County is taking bold steps towards a safer future, debating a transformative "Vision Zero" initiative to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2040 while grappling with financial concerns.

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Washington committee reviews speed limiter technology to curb rising traffic fatalities Legislative committee considers speed limiter bill after 809 traffic deaths in 2023.

Washington's Senate is tackling the alarming rise in traffic fatalities, with a bold proposal for mandatory speed limiter technology to save lives on the road.

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Introducing 'Dragon Teeth' 3D road markings! 🛣️ These markings are designed to appear 3D, tricking the eye and encouraging drivers to slow down in busy suburban areas. Safety for all! 👀 #DragonTeeth #RoadSafety #TrafficInnovation #DriveSafe admin@thedolphingroup.com.au

Spanish company Badenova S.L. unveils the world's first smart speed bump, using liquid technology to target only excessively speeding cars.
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