Road traffic safety

Together for Safer Roads Chooses Humanising Autonomy for Safer Roads Studio Truck of the Future Initiative

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Lunedì, Giugno 14, 2021
Software, Hardware, Fleet management, Transportation, Technology, Other Construction & Property, Automotive, Travel, Construction & Property, Other Transport, Trucking, Audio, Video, Transport, Articles, Road traffic safety, Autonomy

Humanising Autonomy will use its computer vision and behavior AI technology to add a nuanced understanding of VRU (vulnerable road user) behavior to fleets.

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  • Humanising Autonomy will use its computer vision and behavior AI technology to add a nuanced understanding of VRU (vulnerable road user) behavior to fleets.
  • The software will help improve fleet driver visibility and reaction times, making roads safer for vulnerable users.
  • Were looking forward to seeing how our collaboration with Humanising Autonomy will impact the bigger picture of road safety, said David Braunstein, president of TSR.
  • This is only the beginning, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to participate in the Truck of the Future initiative, said Maya Pindeus, chief executive officer of Humanising Autonomy.

Nauto Announces New AI Enhancements for Its Driver and Fleet Safety Platform

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Martedì, Giugno 8, 2021
Actuarial science, Financial risk, Risk, Road traffic safety, Advanced driver assistance systems, Lytx, Academic disciplines, Advanced driver-assistance systems

The latest advanced AI capabilities from Nauto include automatic detection of four new, high-risk driver behaviors in the vehicle that trigger real-time alerts for greater driver and fleet safety and risk reduction, while also helping to streamline operations.

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  • The latest advanced AI capabilities from Nauto include automatic detection of four new, high-risk driver behaviors in the vehicle that trigger real-time alerts for greater driver and fleet safety and risk reduction, while also helping to streamline operations.
  • Market data suggests that driver and fleet safety has become more important than ever.
  • "We are putting advanced AI and over 1 billion miles of driver behavior data to work to improve driver safety and reduce risk.
  • Nauto, VERA Score, and the Nauto logo are registered trademarks of Nauto, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

National Road Safety Foundation Partners With SADD To Help Young Drivers Make This "The Safest Summer Ever"

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Giovedì, Maggio 27, 2021
Driving under the influence, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Road traffic safety, Safety, Sadd

This year, thousands of young people active in SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) are partnering with The National Road Safety Foundation to instead make it "The Safest Summer Ever."

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  • This year, thousands of young people active in SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) are partnering with The National Road Safety Foundation to instead make it "The Safest Summer Ever."
  • "We hope to make this the safest summer ever, not only for teens on the road, but for all drivers and passengers."
  • "Our hope is that these efforts will help bring a decline in teen crashes that will, indeed, make this the safest summer ever."
  • About The National Road Safety Foundation: For nearly 60 years, The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF), a non-profit organization, has created driver education programs for free distribution to teachers, police, traffic safety agencies, youth advocacy groups and others.

Truck crash victims' families applaud legislation to require affordable, lifesaving technology "vaccines" in all new vehicles to prevent deadly crashes

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Venerdì, Aprile 30, 2021
Transport, Automotive safety, Land transport, Safety, Road safety, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Road traffic safety, Truck, Transportation in the United States, Transportation safety in the United States, Work-related road safety in the United States

In the past year alone, more than 5,000 people were killed in truck crashes, representing a 46 percent increase since 2009.

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  • In the past year alone, more than 5,000 people were killed in truck crashes, representing a 46 percent increase since 2009.
  • In fatal crashes involving a large truck and passenger vehicle, 96 percent of fatalities were car occupants, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
  • These crashes impose both a steep emotional and economic cost on our society.\nThis is a critical time in our country for highway and auto safety.
  • The car became wedged under the truck, then exploded.\nJennifer M. Tierney, Board Member, CRASH & Truck Safety Coalition.

Together for Safer Roads Summons Companies Worldwide to Tackle Corporate Fleet Safety

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Venerdì, Aprile 30, 2021
AB InBev, Companies, Breweries, Occupational safety and health, Road safety, Human activities, Anheuser-Busch, Worker road safety, InBev, Road traffic safety

b'NEW YORK, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In honor of World Safety Day, the Together for Safer Roads (TSR) Global Leadership Council for Fleet Safety, alongside Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), are calling for companies around the globe to enroll in the Focus on Fleet Safety program, designed to improve road safety, particularly in small- to mid-size fleets.

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  • b'NEW YORK, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In honor of World Safety Day, the Together for Safer Roads (TSR) Global Leadership Council for Fleet Safety, alongside Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), are calling for companies around the globe to enroll in the Focus on Fleet Safety program, designed to improve road safety, particularly in small- to mid-size fleets.
  • These fleets account for 88% of commercial vehicles on the road, but many smaller companies do not have the resources to dedicate to world-class fleet safety initiatives.
  • "\nThe cohort-based facilitated fleet safety program, which you can learn more about here , provides 10 interlocking best practices for road safety in small and mid-size fleets.
  • We are committed to making the roads a safer place for everyone, through Improved processes and technological solutions that help save lives.

Innovations in Alcohol Detection Technology to be Explored on Advancements Series

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Lunedì, Aprile 12, 2021
Transport, Land transport, Automotive safety, Road transport, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Drunk driving in the United States, Road traffic safety, Road safety

In this segment, viewers will go behind the scenes to learn about the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) Program, which is researching a first-of-its-kind technology that holds the potential to reverse this trend.\nThe DADSS Program is a collaborative research effort to invent, test, commercialize and deploy innovative alcohol detection technologies in vehicles to help eliminate drunk driving crashes.

Key Points: 
  • In this segment, viewers will go behind the scenes to learn about the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) Program, which is researching a first-of-its-kind technology that holds the potential to reverse this trend.\nThe DADSS Program is a collaborative research effort to invent, test, commercialize and deploy innovative alcohol detection technologies in vehicles to help eliminate drunk driving crashes.
  • "We look forward to exploring how this technology could help to reduce those numbers and make the roads safer for everyone.
  • "\nThe Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety:\nThe Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) Program is a public-private partnership between the Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety (ACTS), which represents the world\'s leading automakers and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
  • Public-private partnerships like DADSS have led to innovations that enhance our everyday lives, such as the internet, GPS and the microchip.

Verra Mobility Applauds National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Inclusion of Automated Speed Enforcement on the 2021-2022 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements

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Giovedì, Aprile 8, 2021
Transport, Land transport, Road traffic management, Traffic law, Road transport, Road safety, Law enforcement, Speed limit, Traffic enforcement camera, Road traffic safety, Traffic collision

Among the list of technologies highlighted by the NTSB to achieve this goal is automated enforcement.

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  • Among the list of technologies highlighted by the NTSB to achieve this goal is automated enforcement.
  • Between 2009 and 2018, speeding-related crashes resulted in nearly 100,000 fatalities-that's close to one-third of all traffic fatalities in the United States.
  • Speed-limiters on large trucks, automated enforcement, expert speed analysis tools, and education campaigns are underused in our communities.
  • Verra Mobility CEO David Roberts added, "We appreciate the NTSB's validation of the benefits speed safety cameras can have on traffic safety.

Magna’s Camera-Based Technology Helps Take the “Distracted” Out of Driving

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Martedì, Aprile 6, 2021
Road safety, Transport, Land transport, Road transport, Attention, Distracted driving, Traffic collision, Road traffic safety, Driver Monitoring System, Advanced driver assistance systems

Magnas new Driver Monitoring System is an advanced technology that alerts drivers when they take their eyes off the road for too long.

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  • Magnas new Driver Monitoring System is an advanced technology that alerts drivers when they take their eyes off the road for too long.
  • The market-ready solution is integrated into an interior mirror and meets global regulations related to the detection of distracted driving.
  • It utilizes proven camera-based technology to monitor the drivers head, eye and body movement to detect distracted behavior, drowsiness and fatigue.
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), marks each April as Distracted Driving Month and reminds us that distracted driving has become a leading cause of accidents and fatalities on U.S. roadways.

IGEN Launches Industry's First Consumer Brand Product "FamilyShield" to protect Young Drivers

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Lunedì, Aprile 5, 2021
Road safety, Transport, Land transport, Safety, Traffic collision, Road traffic safety, Traffic Safety, Texting while driving

American roads are a dangerous place for young drivers between the ages of 16-19 years old with 6-8 young motorists dying each day from traffic accidents across the nation.

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  • American roads are a dangerous place for young drivers between the ages of 16-19 years old with 6-8 young motorists dying each day from traffic accidents across the nation.
  • "Licensed drivers age 19 or younger are the highest risk segment for fatalities and injuries as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
  • These statistics created the impetus for a solution - what if we could reduce these fatalities by changing the young driver's behavior?
  • Designed to be tamper proof for the adventurous teenager, FamilyShield provides peace-of-mind, security, and safety for families and their young drivers.

Minister of Transport announces funding for new projects to improve the safety for road users

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Venerdì, Marzo 26, 2021
Road safety, Human activities, Safety, Automotive safety, Road traffic safety, Service industries, Worker road safety, Patient safety organization, Vision Zero

That's why Transport Canada is funding new, national tools that address ongoing road safety challenges.

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  • That's why Transport Canada is funding new, national tools that address ongoing road safety challenges.
  • These road safety initiatives benefit Canadians by improving vehicle safety and reducing the risk of collisions.
  • The Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program directly supports Canada's national road safety priorities.
  • "Investing in road safety projects through the Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program helps build safer communities across Canada.