Shifting out of neutral: a new approach to global road safety.
ABSTRACT On April 14, 2004, the United Nations dedicated "World Health Day" to improving global road safety. In explaining the need to focus the world's attention on road safety, Secretary General Kofi Annan declared that "World Health Day is an occasion for us to highlight the [road...

Necessary geomorphologic information for roads safety, with emphasize Soleghan road in West of Tehran, Iran.
INTRODUCTION Geomorphology has been defined the study of surface land forms (2). It is proceeded to the nature, origin and evolution of landforms, their processes and promotion of their material composition (4 and 6). This knowledge is predominantly a field science, and requires to aim for studying...

Traffic congestion continues to increase according to a new analysis of 75 U.S. cities.
A newly released national study of transportation congestion in 75 U.S. urban areas shows that congestion continues to increase in urban areas of all sizes--costing the communities $69.5 billion each year. "The 2003 Annual Urban Mobility Report" conducted by the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI), reflects 20 years...

Road Board established by President.
President Estrada has established a seven-man Road Board pursuant to Republic Act 8794, the Motor Vehicle User's Charge Law, to undertake the prudent and efficient management and use of the special funds derived from the revenues collected from road users. The law mandates that the Road Board...

Top Metro drivers tell tales of safety, skills, determination.
Byline: JC RUIZ This could have been the hardest search ever. For one, the search was for skilled, competent, traffic rules follower, and responsible public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers. But Caltex Philippines, Inc., with the help of various government agencies, has again succeeded...

Industry keeps eye on oil prices, highway bill.
Key Points * Industry groups have applauded a House transportation proposal that would peg funding at nearly $284 billion over six years. Trade representatives and lawmakers have been doing considerable handholding, and the industry is working to educate top legislative assistants on how best to fund infrastructure...

House, president agree to dollar figure on highway funding.
A six-year highway and transit funding bill that would guarantee $283.9 billion through 2009 was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bipartisan legislation, H.R. 3--The Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy For Users (TEA LU)--was introduced by Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska), Chairman, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee;...

SOPI to launch road safety drive.
Byline: REY FRANCO The Safety Organization of the Philippines Inc. (SOPI) will soon launch a road safety and accident prevention campaign to minimize the losses in human lives and property. SOPI National President Dr. Mario C. Tanchanco said the extensive campaign would be undertaken in...

Driving hazards: the phone factor: many things can distract drivers, but mobile phones are today's focus.
If you have driven a car lately, chances are good that something has diverted your attention away from the road. Maybe you are the driver who looked down to tune your radio. Perhaps your head swiveled to stare at an interesting lawn gnome decorating your neighbor's front yard. Were...

A social constructionist approach to crisis management: allegations of sudden acceleration in the Audi 5000.
Two years ago when "unintended acceleration" stories about Audi 5000s began appearing in the press and on TV, we believed that as an engineering company, the best way to respond would be through scientific analysis. In the end, we felt the facts would speak for themselves. Our...