16 states will receive funding for the federal program to reduce collisions between motorists and wildlife. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has allocated $125 million to 16 wildlife…
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Transportation Department Issues Final Pedestrian Right-Of-Way Standards
Adopts Disabilities Act guidelines laid out by the U.S. Access Board. The Department of Transportation (DOT) published its final rule this month to fully adopt the Architectural and…
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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…
Read MoreNHTSA 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…
Read MoreTransportation 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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