Finding Better Ways to Increase Roadway Safety and Innovation
Digital transformation has entered even slow-moving industries. Technology has become increasingly important in driving innovation and everyday operations for transportation and road management companies. One recent research article called this movement ‘The Digital Revolution of the Transportation Industry‘. Everyone has a role to play within that general movement. Transportation businesses like auto companies and producers […]
How Technology Can Help Us Achieve Zero Roadway Fatalities
In a country where technology is advancing at a rapid pace, it seems like roadway fatalities should be a thing of the past. However, the reality is that tens of thousands of drivers die on American roads every year. For decades, the cause of most of these roadway fatalities boiled down to one thing—driver error. […]
Brighter Lanes And A Bright Opportunity To Drive Innovation
Roadway markings keep drivers safe, and it’s as simple as that. That’s why we have government agencies whose jobs are to manage and allocate resources to stripe roadways. However, the methods for collecting this data and finding areas of concern have become outdated and ineffective. According to the Federal Highway Administration, “From 2016 to 2018 an […]
How Work Zone Reporting Can Help With Connected Vehicle Innovations
Work zone safety is imperative in today’s world, especially as we race toward a future of autonomous driving. The federal government just took a massive step toward improving the way we think about work zones with the Work Zone Data Exchange. WZDx allows agencies to upload harmonized work zone data to public feeds so that everybody […]
New NHTSA Safety Standards Bring Pedestrian Safety to the Forefront
Across the United States, pedestrian safety continues to be a critical issue. Nearly 7,500 pedestrians died in vehicle-related crashes in 2023, a number that has almost doubled over the past decade. As a result, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has made a concerted effort to advance pedestrian safety on America’s roads over the past […]
What Elements Can Make a Road Safe?
Road safety has to be among the top priorities for any municipality or transportation agency. After all, it can lead to thousands of deaths and billions in damages every year. Some road hazards, of course, are impossible to avoid. Driver-caused accidents and dangerous weather conditions are likely out of your control. Other causes, though, are […]
The Hidden Costs of Failing to Maintain Pavement and Other Road Infrastructure
No matter your jurisdiction, maintaining adequate pavement conditions is among the most arduous tasks. Weather events and simple wear and tear can lead to deterioration resulting in potholes, creating inconveniences and annoyances for drivers and the transportation agencies responsible for maintaining the roads. But these inadequate pavement conditions are more than just annoying. Worse, they […]
Improving Roadway Safety and Environmental Preservation through Blyncsy for Debris Maintenance
Introduction: In cities across the world, the maintenance of roadways is an essential task for the Department of Transportation (DOT) to ensure the safety and convenience of drivers. One critical aspect of roadway maintenance is the timely removal of debris, which can pose significant risks to both motorists and the environment. To enhance efficiency and […]
Enhancing Roadway Safety: Computer Vision and Blyncsy’s Innovative Approach to Analyzing Roadway Striping
Introduction Roadway striping plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of drivers and pedestrians. Clearly visible and well-maintained road markings are essential for guiding traffic, delineating lanes, and conveying important information. To ensure compliance with the Federal Highways Administration’s minimum visibility requirements, the traditional methods of manually inspecting and evaluating road markings can be […]