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Police are now also required to investigate every cargo theft report filed, regardless of where the theft occurred. That’s a significant change. For Alabama carriers crossing into Tennessee on I-65 or I-24, this is good news. Cargo theft has risen dramatically in recent years, costing the industry an estimated $18 million per day nationally according to […]
Operation Safe Driver Week runs July 12 through 18, 2026. It is organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, and it puts state, provincial, and local enforcement officers on the lookout for one thing in particular this year: reckless and careless driving. According to CVSA: The goal of this weeklong safe-driving enforcement and outreach initiative is to […]
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded more than $2 million in state grants to support improvement projects at nine local airports. The grants are part of ALDOT’s Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program, which provides financial assistance and technical support to public-use airports across the state. Eligible projects may include land acquisition, runway upgrades, […]
As Americans celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing for one of the busiest travel periods of the summer. Heavy traffic is expected across Alabama from Thursday, July 2, through Tuesday, July 7. The highest volumes are anticipated along Interstate 10, the I-10 Bayway, the US 90/98 Causeway, and beach-bound […]
Most drivers are familiar with Alabama’s Move Over Law and understand they must move over or slow down when approaching a stopped police car, fire truck or ambulance displaying emergency lights. What many may not realize is that the law extends far beyond emergency responders. Alabama’s John Hubbard Move Over Act also protects road maintenance crews, construction […]
For this report, new mobility services are defined as innovative transportation services that redefine how people and goods move within the existing transportation system. Examples include micromobility (shared bikes and scooters), car-sharing, ride-hailing, microtransit, and modern goods delivery services. Revenue measures applied to new mobility services can help agencies that own and manage the transportation […]
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) comprise several different vehicle technologies that work independently and in concert to warn drivers of potential safety hazards, take action to prevent or mitigate a collision, or to provide continuous driving support. It is important for drivers of ADAS-equipped vehicles to understand these technologies and use them appropriately. Although used […]
Advances in automotive technology aim to enhance traffic safety beyond the capabilities of earlier vehicles. Vehicle technologies have progressed from basic assistance systems to higher levels of automation, including services like robotaxis. As these technologies continue to develop, it is essential to understand how drivers’ perceptions and attitudes toward these systems are evolving. Examining these […]
Our roads are both a source of and a conveyance system for pollutants to bodies of water via stormwater runoff. TRB Special Report 360: Managing Highway Stormwater Quality: Driving Progress focuses on engineering and infrastructure strategies to support state departments of transportation (DOT) decision-making regarding stormwater management approaches to comply with regulations. Administered by the […]
The Guidelines How to Prepare and Execute Performance Based Contracts for Road Asset Management – Interactive PDF For Basic PBC & Advanced Users, offer a comprehensive tool to support the introduction of PBCs. Taking into consideration the wide range of sector maturity across regions, the Guidelines are organized into two workstreams—basic and advanced—so they can […]