A recent study by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute provides the most compelling evidence yet that wider paint lines on roadway shoulders (commonly called edge lines) are a cost-effective, statistically sound approach to reducing crashes and fatalities on rural two-lane highways. The study, entitled “An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Wider Edge Line Pavement Markings,” was sponsored by the American Glass … [Read more...]
Prominent Speakers Part of Statewide Traffic Safety Conference
With speakers that include the administrator of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the retiring state legislator known by many as “Senator Safety,” the 2012 Statewide Traffic Safety Conference in San Antonio June 4–6 is expected to be well attended. “We are honored that NHTSA Administrator David Strickland and State Sen. Steve Ogden will be our main speakers this year,” Center for Transportation … [Read more...]
May 14, 2012 -
Visibility Research Lab shines light on driving dangers
When you drive at night, you are three times more likely to die in an automobile crash compared to driving during daylight hours. It’s a fact for all age groups, but it’s especially true for teenagers and the elderly. Inexperience and slower reaction times behind the wheel are contributing factors, but one of the main problems associated with nighttime dangers involves changes in our vision. “When the sun goes down, we all have a harder … [Read more...]
April 30, 2012 -
Correlating data for more accurate crash reporting
Researcher: John Mounce, Ph.D., P.E. Sponsor: Texas Department of Transportation Vehicle crash records are routinely contained in multiple databases managed by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), including the Crash Records Information System, the Texas Reference Marker, the Roadway/Highway Network Inventory and the Texas Pavement Management Information System. CTS staff have provided statistical analysis to assist in … [Read more...]
April 16, 2012 -
Motorcycle Safety Forum works to decrease fatalities
More than 100 researchers, law enforcement officers, motorcycle riders, educators and members of government agencies gathered at the seventh annual Motorcycle Safety Forum (MSF) on Feb. 6, 2012, to discuss opportunities and initiatives to reduce motorcycle crashes, injuries and fatalities in Texas. “The forum is a great chance for lots of agencies and organizations to get together to focus on motorcycle safety,” said Texas Department of … [Read more...]
April 11, 2012 -
Capitol staff members briefed on high-priority initiatives
More than a dozen staff members representing various state legislators and committees visited the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) on February 21 to hear updates on some of the Institute’s high-priority efforts. The program lineup included several initiatives being pursued by the Center for Transportation Safety (CTS). CTS Director John Mounce briefly reviewed the Center’s 10-year history before highlighting several key program … [Read more...]
April 2, 2012 -
Alcohol and drug studies center transfers to CTS
With approval from The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents, the administrative responsibility for the Center for Alcohol and Drug Education Studies (CADES) was transferred to the Center for Transportation Safety (CTS) at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) in January. CADES — which was founded and directed by Maury Dennis, a retired Texas A&M University professor and a current CTS senior research scientist — … [Read more...]
March 13, 2012 -
Traffic Safety Conference scheduled June 4–6 on San Antonio Riverwalk
San Antonio, Texas is the home of this year’s Statewide Traffic Safety Conference, organized by the Center for Transportation Safety (CTS). The event draws public policy makers, traffic safety practitioners, law enforcement, traffic engineers, public health officials and many others who are passionate about traffic safety together for a three-day forum. The conference will be held June 4–6 at San Antonio’s Crown Plaza Riverwalk … [Read more...]
March 6, 2012 -
TxDOT Tells Texas Teens: Love Your Life, Buckle Up
Teen Click It or Ticket campaign expands this year to encourage teen safety belt usage The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is calling on teens to love their lives and buckle up with the launch of the Teen Click It or Ticket campaign. This year, TxDOT is partnering with more than 700 high schools and community colleges statewide to reach more than 750,000 Texas students with the important message that buckling up can save your … [Read more...]
February 15, 2012 -
Alcohol Studies Center Transfers to TTI
On Jan. 4, with approval from The Texas A&M University System chancellor, the administrative responsibility for the Center for Alcohol and Drug Education Studies (CADES) was transferred to TTI. CADES — which was founded and directed by Maury Dennis, a retired Texas A&M University professor and a current senior research scientist at TTI — began operating in 1997 to address problems caused by alcohol and drug abuse. CADES … [Read more...]
February 7, 2012 -
