Archive for November, 2007

Tougher fuel economy standards a must, judges say

The Bush administration must write tougher fuel-economy regulations for sport-utility vehicles, minivans and pickups that take into account greenhouse-gas pollution, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday.

Tougher fuel economy standards a must, judges say

DPS has new way to catch drivers speeding in AZ

The Arizona Department of Public Safety unveiled a new tool on Thursday that will help them bust speeders.  Mobile radar units will now be popping up all over the state.

DPS has new way to catch drivers speeding in AZ

Rewrite fuel economy standards, U.S. appeals court rules

BREAKING: A federal appeals court ordered U.S. auto regulators on Thursday to rewrite fuel economy rules for trucks that went into effect with 2008 models, saying the agency ignored the law and set the standards too low.

Rewrite fuel economy standards, U.S. appeals court rules

Self-organized Traffic Light Control System Could Improve Traffic Flow 95 Percent

Heavy investments in traffic light systems were made in the 1960s and 70s rendering most systems today, due to use, age and technological advancement, antiquated. Forty to fifty years ago when traffic volume was lighter, the main job of traffic light systems was to manage peak traffic during the day or, for example, sporting events. The lights were centrally controlled, and not programmed to adjust in real time.

Self-organized Traffic Light Control System Could Improve Traffic Flow 95 Percent

Red Light Cameras — Safety Or Entrapment?

An I-team investigation found a traffic light malfunction at a major red-light camera intersection.  Those are the cameras that record drivers running red lights, but you don’t know you’re busted until you receive a $100.00 fine in the mail.  You’d think the malfunction would have translated into money back for motorists. But when the I-team’s went looking for refunds, that is not what she heard.

Red Light Cameras — Safety Or Entrapment?

Highway driving: look farther down the road

Highway driving is not scary or something to be feared. But many new and seasoned drivers fear highway driving. In reality many drivers including myself find it easier than driving in congested urban areas with stop-and-go traffic. Highway driving seems more disciplined and has fewer obstacles or variables such as pedestrians, traffic lights, and cars running stop signs through an intersection… Read on for some tips on how to drive safely on our highways and freeways.

Highway driving: look farther down the road

How to: Spend less on gas

Are rising gas prices getting you down? It wouldn’t be a surprise if they were – with prices topping $3 a gallon at some stations, the cost of gas is putting a strain on a lot of people’s wallets. If you want to conserve gas, here are some tips that will help you save gas and ease the strain on your bank account.

How to: Spend less on gas

Fudging speed limit

“What I and Utah Highway Patrol Superintendent Lance Davenport do not agree with, however, is the idea of enforcing speed limits with no cushion. Believe it or not, increased speed limits on our highways have not resulted in increased highway deaths.”

Fudging speed limit

Council approves stop sign, ignores engineers

The city’s Traffic Operations Department had recommended a yield sign at the intersection, noting it failed to meet standards for a stop sign under the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.  But many neighbors weren’t dissuaded.  “Please put a stop sign there to save our kids,” said one resident. “I just hope we’re not creating a false sense of security here by putting in a stop sign,” said one Councilman.

Council approves stop sign, ignores engineers

AAA: 51% of Colorado Teens Text While Driving

A little more than half of Colorado teenagers admitted to sending or receiving text messages while driving when surveyed online by AAA Colorado over 30 days earlier this fall, the automobile club said Tuesday.

AAA: 51% of Colorado Teens Text While Driving

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