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Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that more than $3.8 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 13 road projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing Alabama’s infrastructure. The grants are the final round of funding made available this year under the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Annual Grant […]
State, federal and local leaders broke ground Friday on the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project at Cooper Riverside Park in downtown Mobile, marking a major milestone for the largest infrastructure project in Alabama history. Gov. Kay Ivey was joined by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, U.S. […]
FMCSA says customers have received messages with the subject line “Notice of Required Off-Cycle Update- Motus email.” The messages direct recipients to a “New MOTUS Portal” and claim their profiles require immediate attention. The agency says the only legitimate Motus address is motus.dot.gov. FMCSA warns carriers about fraudulent Motus websites
Amid growing demand for gas and diesel from the ongoing Middle East conflict and the traditional high-demand fall travel season, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has eased hours restrictions for fuel haulers. Eligible fuel haulers may drive up to 16 hours in a 24-hour period under a new federal waiver intended to give gasoline […]
Highway Safety and Fairness Act took effect Thursday, Oct. 1, giving state officers new penalties tied to commercial driver documentation and English proficiency and, in specified circumstances, authority to place a commercial motor vehicle out of service – and in extreme cases, impound the vehicle. Governor Ivey said at the bill’s signing, “Alabama’s economy is […]
Amid growing demand for gas and diesel from the ongoing Middle East conflict and the traditional high-demand fall travel season, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has eased hours restrictions for fuel haulers. Eligible fuel haulers may drive up to 16 hours in a 24-hour period under a new federal waiver intended to give gasoline […]
Post-implementation evaluation (PIE) provides an opportunity to learn from past efforts and make better decisions in the future. By systematically examining the impacts of completed projects, agencies can identify proven strategies, refine business processes, and strengthen institutional knowledge for future initiatives. Evaluating project performance against its original goals and objectives creates a feedback loop that […]
Walking is an important part of a healthy, sustainable transportation system. Yet walking is too often inaccessible, uncomfortable, or unsafe as a practical option for large numbers of people because of traffic risk, discomfort, or inconvenience. Multilane roadways, higher design and posted speeds, and a lack of safe and convenient pedestrian walking and crossing facilities […]
This report provides an overview of the cultural environment of driving in the United States, explores drivers’ perceptions of road safety, and examines links between perceived neighborhood driving behaviors, self-appraisals of behavior and abilities, and perceived social stress on self-reported engagement in risky driving behaviors. Similar to previous Traffic Safety Culture Index reports, this edition […]
Speeding remains a serious threat to safe mobility, contributing to nearly 30% of motor vehicle fatalities. Despite this, the AAA Foundation’s Traffic Safety Culture Index shows that many drivers view speeding as less dangerous than other risky behaviors, while speeding remains both the most common and, for many, the only risky driving behavior they report. Although proven countermeasures such as automated speed enforcement […]