TxDOT plans to utilize AI to improve efficiency, safety on roadways
TxDOT engineers, IT experts, planners and other industry experts helped identify the plan’s 230 potential AI-use cases.
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Texas no longer requiring vehicle inspection for most drivers starting Jan. 1, 2025
The new law still maintains the $7.50 safety inspection fee, which will now be collected when drivers renew their vehicle's registration.
California investing $830 million to reinvigorate highways, bridges and roadside safety
The funding package includes a mix of large and small projects, all designed to improve access and mobility across the state.
NHTSA investing $171 million for states, territories to update crash data collection
These grants will fund upgrades to improve the accuracy, timeliness and accessibility of fatality information.
State of Florida partners with tech company Futuri, University of Florida to launch AI-driven emergency broadcast system
The system, called BEACON, utilizes AI to capture, prioritize, deliver and translate public safety information from officials, then creates voice broadcast updates and advisories in multiple languages and localizes this content based on geography.
FTA asks state and transit officials to work on reducing street-rail collisions
The FTA issued the advisory in an attempt to reduce street-based light rail fatalities and injuries, which occur more than 10 times as often as similar incidents at rail-grade crossings
Feds update key safety rules for road construction projects
With roadway construction activities increasing across the country's roadways, the need for enhanced safety measures has become more pressing.
Chicago DOT launches pilot program to install mobile imaging technology for enhanced roadside safety
The Smart Street Pilot Program will allow the city to install cameras on city poles, city-owned vehicles and Chicago Transit Authority buses.
Sacramento asking voters to approve bonds to support schools, fire district on Election Day
This round of bond measures looks to enhance Sacramento schools’ safety, facilities and workforce as well as supporting local emergency services’ operations.
Tennessee using $39 million to improve dangerous roadways, intersections
The state will use the funds to build safe pathways for pedestrians, update old street markings and improve intersections.
