Road traffic safety

Mobileye EyeQ6 Lite Launches to Speed ADAS Upgrades Worldwide

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星期三, 四月 17, 2024
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It will be followed by the EyeQ6 High advanced system-on-chip, on track to launch in early 2025.

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  • It will be followed by the EyeQ6 High advanced system-on-chip, on track to launch in early 2025.
  • To date, more than 170 million vehicles worldwide have been built with Mobileye technology inside.
  • Last year, Mobileye rolled out Intelligent Speed Assist upgrades for its EyeQ4M that could meet European standards for automatically reading and understanding speed limit signs – whether permanent or temporary signs.
  • “This is only the start of our journey with the EyeQ6L,” said Nimrod Nehushtan, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Strategy for Mobileye.

Honda Launches 'Drive the Legacy' Initiative to Advance its Long-term Commitment to HBCUs

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星期四, 一月 25, 2024
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TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda has launched a new, multifaceted initiative called "Drive the Legacy" to advance the company's longstanding commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and attract top talent to Honda careers.

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  • TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda has launched a new, multifaceted initiative called "Drive the Legacy" to advance the company's longstanding commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and attract top talent to Honda careers.
  • This unique four-day experience provided TMCF scholars with educational and career development opportunities, as well as an immersion into Honda operations and culture.
  • "While the FASTRAC Program is just one example, it highlights the broader impact of Honda's commitment to HBCUs.
  • To advance its leading investment in HBCUs, Honda is a member of the HBCU Partnership Challenge, a Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus initiative that brings together government, industry and HBCUs to create strategic, more sustainable HBCU partnerships.

“Don’t Be the ‘I’ in DUI” Media Campaign Encourages Californians to Take Personal Responsibility in Celebrating the Holidays Safely

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星期一, 十二月 18, 2023
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The campaign focuses on how nobody wants to be the one who must explain why they drove impaired, got a DUI, and now live with the consequences.

Key Points: 
  • The campaign focuses on how nobody wants to be the one who must explain why they drove impaired, got a DUI, and now live with the consequences.
  • “Those who choose to drink and drive not only senselessly endanger themselves, but everyone else on the roadway.
  • With the holidays approaching, the CHP is intensifying enforcement efforts to quickly remove impaired drivers from our roads,” CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee said.
  • “As you celebrate and enjoy the holidays and festivities, I urge everyone to celebrate safely and never drive under the influence.

Slow Down, Move Over, And Save Lives – Statewide Call to Action During Crash Responder Safety Week

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星期一, 十一月 13, 2023
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California’s Move Over law requires drivers to move over a lane down when approaching stopped emergency or maintenance vehicles with flashing amber lights.

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  • California’s Move Over law requires drivers to move over a lane down when approaching stopped emergency or maintenance vehicles with flashing amber lights.
  • Caltrans has partnered with the OTS and CHP to launch the “Move Over” campaign.
  • Traffic-related incidents are the leading cause of death for on-duty law enforcement officers, fire, EMS, maintenance workers, and tow/recovery professionals.
  • In 2021, more than 10,000 work-zone crashes occurred on California roadways, resulting in more than 4,500 injuries and 120 fatalities.

Government of Canada issues call for proposals to support safer roads and highways

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星期四, 十二月 14, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Keeping Canadians safe on the road is a top priority for the Government of Canada.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Keeping Canadians safe on the road is a top priority for the Government of Canada.
  • Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced a new call for proposals under this Program.
  • The call is open to private sector enterprises, academia, safety organizations, non-governmental organizations, or other orders of government in Canada.
  • Proposals supporting safety initiatives for vulnerable road users, commercial motor vehicles, road safety enforcement, and emerging technologies will also be accepted for consideration.

FHWA and Roadway Safety Foundation Honor 10 Life-Saving Projects

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星期四, 十一月 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten innovative highway safety projects, representing the very best of the nation's roadway safety practices, were honored today with National Roadway Safety Awards at a Capitol Hill ceremony. Two additional projects received honorable mentions.

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  • The awards were presented by the leadership of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Roadway Safety Foundation (RSF), which jointly sponsor the competition.
  • Begun in 1999, the biennial National Roadway Safety Awards honor initiatives that improve roadway safety at the state and local level.
  • "The stubbornly elevated fatality numbers underscore the urgent need for innovations like the National Roadway Safety Award honorees' projects," said Roadway Safety Foundation Executive Director Bruce Hamilton.
  • Applicants for the National Roadway Safety Awards were encouraged to nominate projects and programs that are innovative, effective and cost efficient.

Florida Is Third Worst State for Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities, According to New Report From Altumint, a Leader in Traffic Safety Technology

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星期四, 十一月 9, 2023
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Florida has the third highest pedestrian traffic fatality rate in the country, according to a new report released by Altumint, a leader in traffic safety technology.

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  • Florida has the third highest pedestrian traffic fatality rate in the country, according to a new report released by Altumint, a leader in traffic safety technology.
  • Altumint’s Road Safety Report provides an unprecedented window into traffic fatalities across the state of Florida and examines both statewide and county-level incidents.
  • Altumint’s report ranks Florida’s counties in terms of pedestrian traffic fatalities, revealing which areas of the state are the most dangerous.
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    “Altumint’s Road Safety Report underscores a disturbing trend: Florida has a major problem with speeding and traffic fatalities.

National Sleep Foundation Study Results Show Drowsy Driving Begins During Teen Years

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星期四, 十一月 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) released results of a new survey of American teens highlighting their attitudes and behaviors about drowsy driving. Teens reported driving drowsy at high rates, especially considering their status as new drivers. Teens also said school and job commitments were the top factors keeping them from getting the sleep they need to drive alert. A corresponding NSF survey of US adult drivers showed similar results about the top contributors to their drowsiness behind the wheel, but with greater frequency of driving while drowsy. Teens and adults called drowsy driving "highly-risky."

Key Points: 
  • New survey of teen drivers shows attitudes and actions about impaired driving, implications for sleep health
    WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) released results of a new survey of American teens highlighting their attitudes and behaviors about drowsy driving.
  • National Sleep Foundation's survey results show drowsy driving begins during the teen years.
  • National Sleep Foundation's 2023 Drowsy Driving Survey was fielded as part of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® , NSF's annual campaign to help Americans get the sleep they need and reduce the number of drivers who get behind the wheel while sleep deprived.
  • Overall, teens know the risks of drowsy driving, but don't think it's as risky as other forms of impaired driving," said Joseph Dzierzewski, PhD, Vice President, Research and Scientific Affairs, National Sleep Foundation.

OTS, Caltrans Launch “Safety is Sharing. Safety is Caring.” Media Campaign to Promote Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety

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星期二, 九月 12, 2023
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The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) today announced the launch of a new “Safety is Sharing.

Key Points: 
  • The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) today announced the launch of a new “Safety is Sharing.
  • As California and the country continue to experience increased bicycle and pedestrian deaths , the campaign reinforces the principle that safety is a shared responsibility involving all road users.
  • By focusing on education, awareness and collaborative efforts, the campaign seeks to create a safer environment for everyone who uses California's roadways.
  • Safety is Caring.” campaign features a new video in English and Spanish on digital platforms, audio messages on radio and streaming services, and digital billboards.

OTS, Caltrans, CHP and AAA Announce New “Better Slow Than Sorry” Media Campaign to Raise Awareness About the Dangers of Speeding

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星期一, 七月 17, 2023
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Audio messages encourage drivers to drive like their closest friends or family live in the neighborhood, and that speeding is dangerous for everyone, especially people biking or walking.

Key Points: 
  • Audio messages encourage drivers to drive like their closest friends or family live in the neighborhood, and that speeding is dangerous for everyone, especially people biking or walking.
  • “Speeding is a dangerous choice that can have deadly consequences for everyone on our roads,” said OTS Director Barbara Rooney.
  • In May, the CHP launched a “Thrills That Kill” education campaign that calls attention to the dangers of street racing, which further complements anti-speeding messages.
  • To view the new PSA and learn about other helpful ways to stay safe on the go, visit www.gosafelyca.org .