In a year that has seen Philadelphia lose 1,864 people to COVID-19 and more than 400 to homicides, the Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia on Wednesday shared concerning data on the city’s traffic fatalities. There have been 120 traffic fatalities reported in the city this year, up from 75 at the […]
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Electric Assisted Vehicles’ electric taxi could cut traffic
Electric Assisted Vehicles has unveiled a zero-emissions taxi that the company says can cut city traffic congestion in half in the next five years. The tiny taxi is in part an upgraded electric bicycle, which means it’ll be allowed to travel in both car and bike lanes. According to EAV’s […]
Iteris Awarded Florida Department of Transportation Contract for Traffic Signal Retiming Program
Five-year Initiative with Contract Ceiling of $5 Million will Improve Traffic Flow and Safety Throughout Tampa, Florida Region Program leverages Iteris’ traffic signal operations expertise to support region’s goal of improving the safety and mobility for all road users Timing improvements will be made at key intersections throughout Florida’s District […]
After vehicle fire closes Interstate 95 lanes in Milford, accident further snarls traffic
A vehicle fire has closed two lanes of I-95 on Saturday morning on Oct. 24, 2020. The fire, reported at 9:40 a.m. has closed the southbound right and center lanes between exits 41 and 40. A vehicle fire has closed two lanes of I-95 on Saturday morning on Oct. 24, […]
Traffic lights in ’s-Hertogenbosch; an interview
“We want people to believe our traffic signals are really helping them. Nobody likes to wait unnecessarily long at a red light. Signals are an aid and they should only be used when there is no alternative.” Words from Eric Greweldinger, the traffic light expert in the municipality of ʼs-Hertogenbosch. […]
Data shows vehicle traffic in New Hampshire gradually rising, still down sharply from 2019
HIGHWAYS ACROSS THE STATE ARE UP TO SPEED. ACCORDING TO TRAFFIC DATA OBTAINED BY WMUR, MORE CARS ARE BACK ON THE ROAD AFTER A DRAMATIC DROP LAST MONTH. THE DATA FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHOWS THAT TRAFFIC BEGAN TO DECREASE THE WEEK OF MARCH 15 AND THAT TREND […]
Air pollution and health risks due to vehicle traffic
Abstract Traffic congestion increases vehicle emissions and degrades ambient air quality, and recent studies have shown excess morbidity and mortality for drivers, commuters and individuals living near major roadways. Presently, our understanding of the air pollution impacts from congestion on roads is very limited. This study demonstrates an approach to […]
Bicycle Traffic Law | Florida Bicycle Association
Overview of Florida Laws for Cyclists In Florida the bicycle is legally defined as a vehicle and the bicyclist is a driver. Bicyclists have the same rights to the roadways, and must obey the same traffic laws as the drivers of other vehicles. These laws include stopping for stop signs […]