ROAD SAFETY

Jan 04 2025SCIENCE

Bike Crash Types: Risk Factors on UK Roads

Ever wondered why certain bike crashes happen so often on UK roads? Let's dive into three common types: overtaking, rear-end, and door crashes. Research has mostly focused on intersection crashes, but what about those that happen on road segments? This study aims to shed light on the risk factors for these specific types of crashes. Overtaking crashes can be a real ...

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Jan 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Waymo: A Safe Ride on New Year's Eve

Imagine celebrating New Year's Eve without worrying about drunk drivers. That's the promise of Waymo, a self-driving car service. Dr. Brian Hoeflinger, a neurosurgeon from Ohio, knows the pain of losing a loved one to a drunk driving accident. His son Brian died in 2013. Now, he's hoping that Waymo can prevent such tragedies. Waymo cars don't get drunk or angry. The...

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Jan 01 2025WEATHER

Cleveland Gears Up for More Snow: ODOT Takes Action

Winter weather is coming back again, with significant snowfall expected in select areas starting Wednesday morning. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is getting ready to tackle the snowy roads. Brent Kovacs, the Public Information Officer for ODOT District 12, shared that rain will precede the snow, making roads tricky and messy. The mix of winter weather ...

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Dec 16 2024WEATHER

Wake Up to Icy Roads: Northeast Braces for Monday's Commute

Monday morning commuters in the Northeast should be ready for some slippery roads. A mix of light snow and sleet is expected to start on Sunday evening in parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The National Weather Service has put out a winter weather advisory. This warning is in place until 10 a. m. for parts of northeastern Pennsylvania and ...

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