Florida’s scenic rural highways are known for their beauty—they soon will also be known for their safety in preventing lane departure crashes. In a bold move to enhance roadway safety without sacrificing community comfort, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has implemented a new standard in road design: ground-in sinusoidal audible and vibratory treatments (AVTs). … Continue reading New Strips, New Standards: Florida’s Safer Roads Through Quieter Technology
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Twenty-five seconds. That’s how long it takes for a train to arrive at a railroad crossing after the bells chime. While no driver wants to be caught on the tracks at any time, after making an incorrect turn, some have found themselves stuck in just that position during those perilous seconds. “That 25 seconds is … Continue reading Making the right turn at railroad crossings
In January 2012, fog and smoke took over Interstate 75 outside of Gainesville, leading to a 19-vehicle pile-up, 11 fatalities, and 18 hospitalizations. Low-visibility road conditions due to fog and/or smoke are a major concern in Florida, as this crash was not the first or last incident to occur. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration … Continue reading Investigating Low-Visibility Crashes in Florida
Florida Department of Transportation Research Showcase 