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Hearing half a conversation makes the brain work harder to make sense of what the person is hearing, study finds. Head researcher was inspired by her experiences riding public transit during her undergraduate years.
Read More →In 2009, nearly 5,500 people died and half a million were injured in crashes involving a distracted driver. According to NHTSA research, distraction-related fatalities represented 16 percent of overall traffic fatalities in 2009.
Read More →In a Sunday op-ed for the Orlando Sentinel, Secretary LaHood revealed the latest statistics, but cautioned that researchers believe the epidemic of distracted driving is likely far greater than currently known.
Read More →Building on the success of last year's summit, Secretary LaHood will convene leading transportation officials, safety advocates, law enforcement, industry representatives, researchers and victims affected by distraction-related crashes to address challenges and identify opportunities for national anti-distracted driving efforts.
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The pilot invites the public to use a free online trip planner. Researchers are trying to determine whether commuters will use transit more often if they are provided with accessible, current and information-rich transit, parking and traffic options before they start their journeys.
Read More →Will conduct research that directly supports the U.S. Department of Transportation's priorities and are a critical part of the U.S. transportation strategy.
Read More →Will perform engineering and operations services to support the development and application of advanced research and technologies for enhanced rail safety.
Read More →The pool of funds is available for basic and applied technology research, development and demonstration projects to advance the state of the art in track and structures, train control systems, operating practices and rolling stock.
Read More →At this year's event, experts from around the country will explore accomplishments since the first summit, as well as the many challenges that lie ahead. Key topics will include research, technology, policy, public outreach and best practices in enforcement.
Read More →The initial phase, which is scheduled to be completed in 350 days, consists of the Transit Research Center, an 8,474-square-foot structure that will be used to conduct research on transportation vehicles.
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