Transportation

From traffic safety to accident prevention, we explore issues affecting drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians in Virginia. Learn about roadway laws, vehicle technology, and the cases that drive change toward safer streets.

The Truth Behind Distracted Driving

Distracted driving has been a buzzword since the penchant for constant communication took hold. The CDC claims that nine people are killed daily due to distracted driving. According to the Governor’s Highway Safety Association, in 2016, distracted driving was reported in crashes that killed 3,450 pe

By Thomas Curcio

/ 13 Feb 2018

Man vs. Machine: The Cost of Positive Train Control

The successful implementation of PTC will be a challenge involving financial issues as well as technology integration.

By Thomas Curcio

/ 16 Jan 2018

Man vs. Machine: Series on Positive Train Control

The idea of talking trains may have originated with Thomas and Friends, but if tracks and trains could communicate, how drastically could safety on America’s railroads improve? It wasn’t until 2008 when the Rail Safety Improvement Act was sanctioned that Positive Train Control (PTC) became…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 11 Jan 2018