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…
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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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…
Read MoreNHTSA Proposes Seat Belt Reminders for Back Seat Passengers
Nearly half of 2021 crash fatalities were due to not wearing seat belts. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a proposed rule that would require car…
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Road Safety Project Applications Being Accepted
Transportation department opens competitive program for projects to improve high-crash areas. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has opened applications for the competitive grant program Safe Streets and Roads…
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