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America's infrastructure catastrophe
America is at the crossroads and the crossroads is in very poor condition. The challenge of eroding highway infrastructure is right up there with sub-prime mortgages and terrorist threats More »
Roundabouts: reducing traffic frustration
Traffic roundabouts (they're not traffic circles) have been used in Europe for decades. Now they're beginning to catch on in North America, and for very good reasons. More »
Cars, trucks and roads will get a new language
A universally shared communications 'language' aims to allow vehicles and roads to share information More »
The science of potholes
Potholes often cause serious damage to vehicles, and spring is the time they bloom. Here are tips to help you avoid trouble. More »
Life without traffic lights--really!
Imagine an intersection without traffic lights or stop signs. A recipe for disaster? Not if the speed limit is below 20 mph, says a U.K. consultant. More »
Coroner's inquiry into 87-car crash: puzzling recommendations
One expert finds flaws in the recommendations aimed at aggressive drivers made by an inquiry into a tragic pileup on Highway 401 in Canada. More »