New federal data shows that U.S. drivers continue this year to increase their use of the nation's roads to new record levels, and therefore put more wear and tear on that infrastructure. The Federal Highway Administration said its latest monthly "Traffic Volume…
ALDOT Joins Waze Connected Citizens Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Sitting in traffic is a pain in the neck. If only you had known that last exit could have swept you around a problem and to your destination…
Congestion Costs Trucking Industry Nearly $50 Billion
Arlington, Va. – Traffic congestion on the U.S. National Highway System (NHS) added over $49.6 billion in operational costs to the trucking industry…
Communicating Vehicles Could Ease Through Intersections More Efficiently
Imagine a scenario where sensor-laden vehicles pass through intersections by communicating with each other, rather than grinding to a halt at traffic lights. A newly published study co-authored by MIT researchers claims this kind of traffic-light-free transportation…
Microsoft’s Vision Zero Project Aims to Combat Traffic Congestion
We all come together in the streets, and often at significant speeds. The laws of physics tell us that collisions would be a minor concern if no one went faster than 3 miles per hour. But at real world speeds, intersection visibility, signs, rules and rights…
U.S. Driving Tops 3.1 Trillion Miles In 2015, New Federal Data Show
WASHINGTON—New data released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) show that U.S. driving reached 3.148 trillion miles by the end of 2015, beating the previous record of 3.003 trillion miles in 2007.…
TomTom Traffic Sees Major Improvements and Total Number of Countries with TomTom Traffic Hits 50 Globally
AMSTERDAM—TomTom (TOM2) today announced significant enhancements to its TomTom Traffic service – benefiting drivers using TomTom personal navigation devices (PNDs) and navigation apps, as well as customers who have licensing agreements with TomTom. The…
Winning Ideas Chosen in CalTrans $25K Innovation Contest
SACRAMENTO—Caltrans today announced the winners of its Innovation Contest, awarding a total of $25,000 to four individuals. Three first place winners will be awarded $7,000 each for their Advance Directional Sign suggestion to enhance safety and efficiency…
New Honolulu Port Roadway Eases Traffic and Facilitates Cargo Movement
HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) opened a newly dedicated roadway that will facilitate the efficient movement of goods through Honolulu Port facilities, while easing congestion on surface streets for the public. The road is a vital…
Western Specialty Contractors Completes Complex Parking Garage Reconfiguration Project
Western Specialty Contractors - Springfield, Illinois Branch (formerly named Western Waterproofing Company) completed a six-month project in October to reconfigure the 7-level parking garage at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Updates were needed…
