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More great work from the team. The Altitude Team has just released the v1.0 of Harsh Events Beta in the Altitude Roads API. 🥼 Waiting for a collision to occur to understand road safety isn't good enough. Insights from Harsh Events could help identify road segments which exhibit the most risk for road users. We think that this could lead to better preventative measures before a collision or fatality occurs. 🙏 #visionzero #safety #saferoads #traffic #transit #road #transportation

Happy New Year to all !!!! 🤗 It all begins when the weather is still warm and balmy in Texas. Well before the winter season, TxDOT staff across the state begin to prepare for snow and ice. TxDOT stockpiles sand, chemical de-icers and liquid brine well before winter arrives. Driving in inclement weather is strongly discouraged. If motorists must travel, TxDOT reminds drivers of the following safety tips: -Please give TxDOT vehicles space to work. Don't follow too closely, don't try and pass working roadway equipment, and remember- don't crowd the plow. -Stay aware of weather conditions, as they can change rapidly. -Give yourself additional time to reach your destination. -Be considerate and share the road with others. -Drive to conditions, wear your seat belt at all times, and don’t use cruise control. -Reduce your speed and increase the traveling distance between your vehicle and others on the road. -Drive with your headlights on day and night to increase visibility. -Carry an emergency kit (with food, water, blankets, etc.) in your vehicle. -Keep your vehicle's gas tank full in case of unexpected delays. -Give extra space to vehicles that may be parked on the side of the road. If you find yourself in a skid, stay calm and keep both hands on the wheel. Take your foot off the gas, look where you want to go and then steer in that direction. Have a safe Winter on the roads.!! #transportation #txdot #texas #texaslife #dallas #austintexas #houston #winter #snow #traffic #trafficmanagement

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As you spread your wings on the highways of this great nation, remember that lane courtesy isn’t just about letting others pass. 🛣 Lane Courtesy Month keeps our highways flowing like a well-coordinated flock, ensuring that fast-moving traffic can glide effortlessly past slower vehicles. 🚗 By adhering to lane courtesy, you’re not just preventing feathers from being ruffled. You're also reducing the risk of accidents and keeping our roads safer for all. 🦅 Practicing lane courtesy doesn’t just benefit others – it benefits you too! By allowing faster vehicles to pass, you're promoting smoother traffic flow and even saving on gas mileage. 🌟 Leading by example isn’t just encouraged— it’s celebrated! So, spread the word, practice what you preach, and let your courteous driving be the guiding light for others. Let’s make this Lane Courtesy Month a soaring success! #LaneCourtesyMonth #DriveSafe #HighwayEtiquette #TrafficSafety #RoadSafety #DriveSmart #StayInYourLane #CourtesyOnTheRoad

Remote monitoring of cruise fleet operations supports sustainable decision-making by collecting and analysing data on ship operations such as routes, speed, engine performance, and emissions data. 🛳️ #WeAreCruise

With mandatory intelligent speed assistance (ISA) limiters, road safety is taking a leap forward. But not everyone is on board. While this technology has been proven to curb speeding and reduce collisions, there are fears that drivers will see it as 'invasive' and try to override it. Fleets are being urged to tackle this issue head-on. Find out more in this article: https://lnkd.in/eXhFw4Vs? #FleetNews #SpeedLimiters #SpeedAssistanceTechnology

𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? Accidents are preventable, not inevitable. The Safe System Approach offers a holistic strategy to create a transportation system that prioritizes safety for everyone. This infographic is just a glimpse! In 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 https://shorturl.at/atYZ5 , we delve deeper into the 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡, empowering you to create safer environments for road users. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧: ➡ The core philosophy behind the Safe System Approach. ➡The five key elements that work together to minimize crashes and injuries. ➡How this approach benefits all road users, from pedestrians and cyclists to drivers and passengers. ➡Read the full newsletter and become a champion for road safety!  ➡ https://shorturl.at/atYZ5 Together, let's build a safer tomorrow for everyone. #SafeSystemApproach #RoadSafety #LadwaSolutions #Newsletter #SafetyForAll #visionzero #safetyalways #roadsafetyawareness #roadsafetymatters

🚦 Unveiling My Latest Project on Road Accident Analysis 🚦 I'm thrilled to share my latest project, where I developed a comprehensive dashboard to analyze road casualties caused by various vehicles, including bikes, agricultural vehicles, trucks, buses, and more. 📊 The dashboard categorizes data based on monthly trends, road types, and the impact of different road surfaces—whether wet, snowy, or rainy. 🌧️❄️ I also designed donut charts to illustrate region-wise categories for both urban and rural areas. 🏙️🌾 To streamline the analysis, I’ve compiled all the KPIs into a single Data Analytics Sheet. 📈 Navigating the dashboard is intuitive—click on images to access specific sheets, send emails, or even view the dataset source. 🖱️📧 Conclusion: This dashboard is more than just a tool for analyzing past data; it's a forward-looking instrument that can help predict and mitigate future road accident risks. By breaking down casualties by vehicle type, road condition, and location, decision-makers can identify high-risk areas and times, allowing for targeted interventions. For instance, if the data shows a spike in accidents involving trucks on rainy rural roads, authorities can prioritize infrastructure improvements, enhance signage, or enforce stricter regulations during adverse weather conditions. Moreover, the ability to visualize data trends across different regions and surfaces will empower urban planners and policymakers to allocate resources more effectively, ensuring that preventive measures are not just reactive but proactive. This, in turn, could lead to a significant reduction in road accidents, saving lives and minimizing economic losses. The interactive features of the dashboard also make it an accessible tool for continuous monitoring and quick decision-making, ensuring that responses to emerging trends are swift and informed. In summary, this dashboard serves as a crucial asset for enhancing road safety strategies and shaping future transportation policies, ultimately contributing to safer roads for everyone.🚘 #DataAnalytics #Dashboard #RoadSafety #PowerBI #DataVisualization #AccidentAnalysis

Road Safety is a Priority! With increased traffic and construction activities, ensure your drivers are extra cautious: 🚦Follow all traffic signs and signals. 🛑Maintain safe distances from other vehicles. 🚦Stay alert and avoid distractions. Let's make the roads safer for everyone this summer. Check out our recent blog on why it's important to invest in technology for your mixed fleet operation to make distracted driving a thing of the past. ➡️🔗https://bit.ly/3VmGuRl #RoadSafety #ConstructionFleet #SummerDriving #OneView #LatestBlog

I have driven 4,000+ miles over the past ten days, and I'm convinced that it's impossible to get to a place in the time estimated by navigation systems without driving constantly over the speed limit. I guess that modern navigation systems collect data in real time from drivers, who, on average, drive about ten mph above the limit. I also suspect drivers may feel pressured to speed to match the navigator's estimated arrival time, contributing to the problem. I'd love an option to use the speed limits to calculate the shortest possible travel time. The estimated time displayed by the navigator should be adjusted based on traffic conditions but should never be lower than the shortest “legal” travel time.