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ArticlesDecember 1, 2015

New collision avoidance technology for buses increases pedestrian, cyclist safety

The Mobileye Shield+ System is a multi-vision-sensor system that uses algorithms to determine whether a pedestrian or bicyclist near the vehicle is a threat and alerts the driver with an audible and visual alert.

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Safety Cornerby Louie MaielloNovember 23, 2015

Key Steps to Managing Left-Turning Buses and Pedestrian Safety

Bus operators are not blindfolded. Operators are trained and required to identify potential hazards, based on their forward planning skills. With regard to left turns, these so called “blind spots” are really areas behind the left A-pillar/mirror that are “temporarily” obstructed to the operator, not blind to the operator. The key here is for the operators to utilize their observation and forward planning skills to minimize the time that their vision is temporarily obstructed. The pedestrian that regrettably becomes a victim of bus contact should be in the clear view of the operator long before arriving at the location where the contact occurred. Pedestrians are not “coming out of nowhere!"

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2015

NYC Transit tests new safety technology on buses

Transit system is working on two pilot projects. One with Clever Devices and another with Rosco Vision Systems.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2015

N.Y. MTA testing Vision Quest pedestrian, bicyclist warning system

The extra protection for drivers features cameras, which could be mounted inside and outside the bus. There are three displays — right, left and center — that alert a driver with sound and light to step on the brakes or turn.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2015

N.C. DOT awards Campbell U. pedestrian tunnel contract

The tunnel will make it safer and easier for pedestrians to navigate Campbell University and the area around campus, including the football stadium

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ProductsJune 5, 2015

Mobileye Collision Avoidance System

Fleet managers have installed the Mobileye® Collision Avoidance System in some of the world’s best-run fleets including cars, trucks, service vehicles and taxis, in both rural and urban environments. These global organizations have experienced significant reductions in incidents, collisions and associated costs. Your fleet can accomplish the same.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2015

Report examines how to manage pedestrian traffic in crowded subway systems

Suggestions include encouraging coordination and knowledge sharing among various specialists responsible for aspects of the passenger experience, including construction and emergency evacuations and routinely assessing assumptions used to estimate pedestrian volumes and pedestrian characteristics.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2015

FRA ramps up campaign to address nationwide grade crossing safety

The first phase of the effort calls upon local law enforcement agencies to show a greater presence at grade crossings, issue citations to drivers that violate rules of the road at crossings and consider rapid implementation of best practices for grade crossing safety.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2015

Mother wants UConn to ban student bus drivers

A UConn spokesperson defended the use of student drivers, saying they undergo at least 30 hours of training and must get a commercial driver’s license.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2014

London piloting pedestrian, cyclist detection software on buses

The technology directly alerts bus drivers when pedestrians and cyclists are moving close to their vehicles, helping to reduce collisions.

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