NHTSA Finalizes Updates to New Car Assessment Program

The agency is seeking to reduce pedestrian fatalities. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a number of updates to its New Car Assessment Program, including…

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DOT Announces $1 Billion for Local Roadway Safety Improvements

The funding with support 354 local projects addressing hazardous intersections The Department of Transportation (DOT) is distributing $1 billion to 354 local road safety projects through the Safe…

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Transportation Department Awards $60 Million to Road Safety Technology Projects

The investment accelerates three ongoing projects to improve digital efficiency. The Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded $60 million to three projects dedicated to improving roadway safety technologies. In…

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NHTSA Issues Consumer Alert on Aftermarket Steering Wheel Decals

Decals have injured drivers after airbags deploy. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued another warning to consumers not to use or buy aftermarket steering wheel…

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Transportation Department Invests in Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Projects

99 local construction projects funded to improve road use for all. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced grant awards totaling over $63 million for road safety projects throughout…

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NHTSA Launches Awareness Campaign on Distracted Driving

The slogan is “Put the Phone Away or Pay.” The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a safe driving campaign this month, urging drivers to avoid distracted…

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NHTSA Reports Traffic Fatalities Down 3.6% in 2023

The numbers are still higher than before the pandemic. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released preliminary reports on deaths by traffic crashes in the U.S., reporting…

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Transportation Department Opens Grants for Roadway Safety Improvements

Applications are being accepted for 2024 funding. The Department of Transportation opened applications for $1.25 billion in competitive grants to fund local roadway safety projects. Last year, more…

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Traffic Control Device Manual Updated to Improve Road Safety

The national standards for traffic signs, signals, and pavement markings have not changed since 2009. The Federal Highway Administration has released the 11th edition of the Manual on…

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Digital Infrastructure for Vehicle Safety Grant Applications Open

The transportation department program supports innovation in the communication of vehicle data. The Department of Transportation has opened applications for a grant program totaling $40 million that seeks…

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