Author: Marisa E. Auguste

Autonomous Vehicles: The Overview

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Intelligent vehicle technologies can cover a wide range of features within a motor vehicle. As the wave of technology continues to swell, the world must prepare for what is next on the horizon: fully driverless vehicles. Within those three words lies not only the capacity for great things but also the even greater fear of the unknown. Many questions have surrounded any discussions of autonomous vehicles and many questions still remain. I suppose the first and most obvious question being, what exactly is an autonomous vehicle? I myself realized just how little information I had on the subject. So I decided to investigate and here's what I found out...

Mature Drivers

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The United States driving population is steadily aging, with reports estimating that there will be approximately 38 million drivers older than age 70 on roads in the U.S. by the year 2020 (5). Mature driver involvement in fatal crashes is projected to increase 155% by 2030, accounting for over half (54%) of the total projected … Continue reading Mature Drivers

Slow Your Roll for Non-Motorists!

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Since 2015, at least 151 pedestrians in Connecticut have been killed in collisions with motor vehicles* (CTCDR, 2017). This equates to nearly one death a week during this time period. Pedestrians, also known as non-motorists, are a unique and particularly vulnerable population. Non-motorists, for all intents and purposes, are a minority group in transportation. Some argue the reason … Continue reading Slow Your Roll for Non-Motorists!

WTNH News 8 Interview – Distracted Drivers

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Below is a link to my interview with WTNH News 8 about distracted driving in Connecticut! WTNH News 8 Interview Original Air Date: April 27, 2016  

Are We Addicted To Distraction??

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We have shifted into a new age where almost anything and everything can be done online or on a computer. Smartphones, for example, are a critical part of communication for a large percentage of society and their value will only increase over time. This is partially due to the fact that smartphones are now equipped with dozens … Continue reading Are We Addicted To Distraction??

Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center 2015 Annual Report

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A Word From Our Director "The past year at the Safety Research Center has been one of opportunity, growth and challenge.  The State of Connecticut’s transition to a new electronic crash reporting system and update to their crash report form presented a monumental challenge.  One which our team approached with optimism and with a foundation … Continue reading Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center 2015 Annual Report

#BeAware Podcast: Behavior Analysis and It’s Role in the Traffic Safety Family

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In recent years, the focus within the traffic safety community has expanded to now incorporate the examination and analysis of driver behavior. One major reason for this shift is because of the ever growing problem of distracted driving. We here at the Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center wanted to take the time to explain not only the … Continue reading #BeAware Podcast: Behavior Analysis and It’s Role in the Traffic Safety Family