Tag: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Roadbuilding

Highway Trust Fund 2014: Timeline of Events

Here’s a look at the Highway Trust Fund that is notoriously in danger of going in the red. For now, there’s a short-term fix to keep it afloat.

September 5, 2014

Roadbuilding

The Traffic Fatality Mystery of 2012

The positive message in the traffic safety data for 2012 and 2013 is America seems to be holding its safety gains — but nothing trumps Mother Nature when it comes to safety statistics.

July 2, 2014

Roadbuilding

When the Cold Storms Come

Winter road maintenance gets ready for the toughest season.

June 5, 2013

Roadbuilding

GUEST BLOG POST: The Time is NOW – Fighting for the Future of Roadway Safety

by Scott F. Belcher, president and CEO, Intelligent Transportation Society of America As we count down to the Intelligent Transportation Society of America’s (ITSA) Annual Meeting to be held in Nashville this April, there’s never been a more critical time for all of us who are working to ensure America’s leadership in transportation and infrastructure, […]

February 15, 2013

Roadbuilding

Staying safe on Superbowl Sunday

It’s the big game coming up on Sunday. Superbowl Sunday. It’s the final matchup to find out who the best team in football is this year. It’s also a time for much celebrating – and commiserating, which often includes enjoying adult beverages. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 9,878 people were killed […]

January 31, 2013

Roadbuilding

Mack’s model 2014 trucks, tractors now greenhouse gas certfied

Mack’s full lineup of model year 2014 trucks and tractors is now certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in accordance with 2014 fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations. “Certification of Mack’s entire vehicle portfolio reflects our continued commitment to fuel efficiency, environmental stewardship, and the […]

December 12, 2012

Roadbuilding

LaHood issues ‘Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving’

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on June 7 released a “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving” that offers a comprehensive strategy to address the growing and dangerous practice of using handheld cell phones behind the wheel. ,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on June 7 released a “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving” that offers a comprehensive strategy to address the growing and dangerous practice of using handheld cell phones behind the wheel. ,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on June 7 released a “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving” that offers a comprehensive strategy to address the growing and dangerous practice of using handheld cell phones behind the wheel. ,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on June 7 released a “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving” that offers a comprehensive strategy to address the growing and dangerous practice of using handheld cell phones behind the wheel. ,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on June 7 released a “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving” that offers a comprehensive strategy to address the growing and dangerous practice of using handheld cell phones behind the wheel. ,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on June 7 released a “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving” that offers a comprehensive strategy to address the growing and dangerous practice of using handheld cell phones behind the wheel. ,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on June 7 released a “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving” that offers a comprehensive strategy to address the growing and dangerous practice of using handheld cell phones behind the wheel.

June 7, 2012

Roadbuilding

Paccar recalls trucks equipped with defective part

Paccar Inc. has recalled about 16,000 2012- and 2013-model Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks equipped with a defective Bendix brake component. The trucks were built between Jan. 31, 2011, and Jan. 19, 2012, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.,Paccar Inc. has recalled about 16,000 2012- and 2013-model Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks equipped with a defective Bendix brake component. The trucks were built between Jan. 31, 2011, and Jan. 19, 2012, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.,Paccar Inc. has recalled about 16,000 2012- and 2013-model Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks equipped with a defective Bendix brake component. The trucks were built between Jan. 31, 2011, and Jan. 19, 2012, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.,Paccar Inc. has recalled about 16,000 2012- and 2013-model Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks equipped with a defective Bendix brake component. The trucks were built between Jan. 31, 2011, and Jan. 19, 2012, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.,Paccar Inc. has recalled about 16,000 2012- and 2013-model Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks equipped with a defective Bendix brake component. The trucks were built between Jan. 31, 2011, and Jan. 19, 2012, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.,Paccar Inc. has recalled about 16,000 2012- and 2013-model Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks equipped with a defective Bendix brake component. The trucks were built between Jan. 31, 2011, and Jan. 19, 2012, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.,Paccar Inc. has recalled about 16,000 2012- and 2013-model Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks equipped with a defective Bendix brake component. The trucks were built between Jan. 31, 2011, and Jan. 19, 2012, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.,Paccar Inc. has recalled about 16,000 2012- and 2013-model Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks equipped with a defective Bendix brake component. The trucks were built between Jan. 31, 2011, and Jan. 19, 2012, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.,Paccar Inc. has recalled about 16,000 2012- and 2013-model Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks equipped with a defective Bendix brake component. The trucks were built between Jan. 31, 2011, and Jan. 19, 2012, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

February 8, 2012

Safety

NHTSA measures distracted-driving deaths

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Dec. 8 unveiled a new measure of fatalities related to distracted driving called “distraction-affected crashes.” Introduced for 2010 as part of a broader effort by the agency to refine its data collection to get better information about the role of distraction in crashes, the new measure is designed […]

December 9, 2011

Safety

Handheld cell phone ban: Interstate truck, bus drivers

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood released on Nov. 23 a rule specifically prohibiting interstate truck and bus drivers from using hand-held cell phones while operating their vehicles.

November 28, 2011

Roadbuilding

Virginia receives $18.9 million in safety grants to reduce traffic deaths, injuries

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VDMV) Highway Safety Office recently awarded $18.9 million in grant funds to support traffic safety programs in Virginia. The funds are allocated to Virginia from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and administered by the DMV. Grant recipients are local, non-profit and state organizations that strive to reduce the number of traffic deaths and injuries on Virginia's roadways.,The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VDMV) Highway Safety Office recently awarded $18.9 million in grant funds to support traffic safety programs in Virginia. The funds are allocated to Virginia from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and administered by the DMV. Grant recipients are local, non-profit and state organizations that strive to reduce the number of traffic deaths and injuries on Virginia's roadways.,The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VDMV) Highway Safety Office recently awarded $18.9 million in grant funds to support traffic safety programs in Virginia. The funds are allocated to Virginia from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and administered by the DMV. Grant recipients are local, non-profit and state organizations that strive to reduce the number of traffic deaths and injuries on Virginia's roadways.,The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VDMV) Highway Safety Office recently awarded $18.9 million in grant funds to support traffic safety programs in Virginia. The funds are allocated to Virginia from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and administered by the DMV. Grant recipients are local, non-profit and state organizations that strive to reduce the number of traffic deaths and injuries on Virginia's roadways.,The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VDMV) Highway Safety Office recently awarded $18.9 million in grant funds to support traffic safety programs in Virginia. The funds are allocated to Virginia from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and administered by the DMV. Grant recipients are local, non-profit and state organizations that strive to reduce the number of traffic deaths and injuries on Virginia's roadways.,The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VDMV) Highway Safety Office recently awarded $18.9 million in grant funds to support traffic safety programs in Virginia. The funds are allocated to Virginia from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and administered by the DMV. Grant recipients are local, non-profit and state organizations that strive to reduce the number of traffic deaths and injuries on Virginia's roadways.,The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VDMV) Highway Safety Office recently awarded $18.9 million in grant funds to support traffic safety programs in Virginia. The funds are allocated to Virginia from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and administered by the DMV. Grant recipients are local, non-profit and state organizations that strive to reduce the number of traffic deaths and injuries on Virginia's roadways.,The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VDMV) Highway Safety Office recently awarded $18.9 million in grant funds to support traffic safety programs in Virginia. The funds are allocated to Virginia from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and administered by the DMV. Grant recipients are local, non-profit and state organizations that strive to reduce the number of traffic deaths and injuries on Virginia's roadways.,The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VDMV) Highway Safety Office recently awarded $18.9 million in grant funds to support traffic safety programs in Virginia. The funds are allocated to Virginia from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and administered by the DMV. Grant recipients are local, non-profit and state organizations that strive to reduce the number of traffic deaths and injuries on Virginia's roadways.,The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VDMV) Highway Safety Office recently awarded $18.9 million in grant funds to support traffic safety programs in Virginia. The funds are allocated to Virginia from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and administered by the DMV. Grant recipients are local, non-profit and state organizations that strive to reduce the number of traffic deaths and injuries on Virginia's roadways.,The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VDMV) Highway Safety Office recently awarded $18.9 million in grant funds to support traffic safety programs in Virginia. The funds are allocated to Virginia from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and administered by the DMV. Grant recipients are local, non-profit and state organizations that strive to reduce the number of traffic deaths and injuries on Virginia's roadways.,The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VDMV) Highway Safety Office recently awarded $18.9 million in grant funds to support traffic safety programs in Virginia. The funds are allocated to Virginia from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and administered by the DMV. Grant recipients are local, non-profit and state organizations that strive to reduce the number of traffic deaths and injuries on Virginia's roadways.

November 27, 2011

Roadbuilding

New Mexico DOT launches ‘Look For Me’ pedestrian safety campaign

The New Mexico Department of Transportation’s (NMDOT) new “Look For Me" educational campaign is a "safety blitz" to remind pedestrians and motorists to look when out on New Mexico’s roadways. The new campaign began with a news conference in Albuquerque to announce the NMDOT’s “Pedestrian Safety Blitzes” beginning this month. The blitzes will be held in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington, Gallup, and Las Cruces. Local police will be targeting drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks as part of NMDOT’s pedestrian safety campaign.,The New Mexico Department of Transportation’s (NMDOT) new “Look For Me" educational campaign is a "safety blitz" to remind pedestrians and motorists to look when out on New Mexico’s roadways. The new campaign began with a news conference in Albuquerque to announce the NMDOT’s “Pedestrian Safety Blitzes” beginning this month. The blitzes will be held in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington, Gallup, and Las Cruces. Local police will be targeting drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks as part of NMDOT’s pedestrian safety campaign.,The New Mexico Department of Transportation’s (NMDOT) new “Look For Me" educational campaign is a "safety blitz" to remind pedestrians and motorists to look when out on New Mexico’s roadways. The new campaign began with a news conference in Albuquerque to announce the NMDOT’s “Pedestrian Safety Blitzes” beginning this month. The blitzes will be held in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington, Gallup, and Las Cruces. Local police will be targeting drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks as part of NMDOT’s pedestrian safety campaign.,The New Mexico Department of Transportation’s (NMDOT) new “Look For Me" educational campaign is a "safety blitz" to remind pedestrians and motorists to look when out on New Mexico’s roadways. The new campaign began with a news conference in Albuquerque to announce the NMDOT’s “Pedestrian Safety Blitzes” beginning this month. The blitzes will be held in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington, Gallup, and Las Cruces. Local police will be targeting drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks as part of NMDOT’s pedestrian safety campaign.,The New Mexico Department of Transportation’s (NMDOT) new “Look For Me" educational campaign is a "safety blitz" to remind pedestrians and motorists to look when out on New Mexico’s roadways. The new campaign began with a news conference in Albuquerque to announce the NMDOT’s “Pedestrian Safety Blitzes” beginning this month. The blitzes will be held in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington, Gallup, and Las Cruces. Local police will be targeting drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks as part of NMDOT’s pedestrian safety campaign.,The New Mexico Department of Transportation’s (NMDOT) new “Look For Me" educational campaign is a "safety blitz" to remind pedestrians and motorists to look when out on New Mexico’s roadways. The new campaign began with a news conference in Albuquerque to announce the NMDOT’s “Pedestrian Safety Blitzes” beginning this month. The blitzes will be held in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington, Gallup, and Las Cruces. Local police will be targeting drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks as part of NMDOT’s pedestrian safety campaign.,The New Mexico Department of Transportation’s (NMDOT) new “Look For Me" educational campaign is a "safety blitz" to remind pedestrians and motorists to look when out on New Mexico’s roadways. The new campaign began with a news conference in Albuquerque to announce the NMDOT’s “Pedestrian Safety Blitzes” beginning this month. The blitzes will be held in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington, Gallup, and Las Cruces. Local police will be targeting drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks as part of NMDOT’s pedestrian safety campaign.,The New Mexico Department of Transportation’s (NMDOT) new “Look For Me" educational campaign is a "safety blitz" to remind pedestrians and motorists to look when out on New Mexico’s roadways. The new campaign began with a news conference in Albuquerque to announce the NMDOT’s “Pedestrian Safety Blitzes” beginning this month. The blitzes will be held in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington, Gallup, and Las Cruces. Local police will be targeting drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks as part of NMDOT’s pedestrian safety campaign.

November 1, 2011