November 20, 2023
U.S. robotaxi operators could face increased regulatory scrutiny after an accident involving Cruise, the self-driving cab business of General Motors, forced the company to pause service. In October, one of Cruise’s driverless cabs was not able to stop in time …
October 17, 2023
U.S. auto safety regulator has opened a probe into whether General Motors’ self-driving unit Cruise has taken sufficient precautions with its autonomous vehicles to safeguard pedestrians, it said on Tuesday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said its Office …
May 23, 2014
A new report says Orlando is the most dangerous metro area for pedestrians, and three other Florida cities are also at the top of the list. The report released Tuesday by the National Complete Streets Coalition says the Tampa, Jacksonville …
September 25, 2013
The risk of pedestrian and bicycle accidents at railroad grade crossings would decrease with sustained enforcement and education by local governments, along with consistency in design standards for warning devices, according to a study by the Urban Transportation Center at …
April 2, 2012
Police in a Vermont town that has seen a rash of pedestrian accidents is cracking down on pedestrian safety. Two pedestrians have died in Brattleboro in the last two months. There have also been a number of non-fatal accidents involving …