After several months of anticipation, the Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center (CTSRC) at the University of Connecticut is pleased to announce the arrival of our new, fully-loaded traffic safety driving simulator!
Category: Traffic Safety
My Time at the 2018 Lifesaver’s National Conference
This past week, a colleague and I attended the 2018 Lifesaver's National Conference on Highway Safety Priorities in San Antonio, Texas. This annual conference gathers traffic safety professionals from all across the U.S. and this year, they had over 2,000 attendants. Dr. Sha Mamun and I were asked to participate in a conference workshop on … Continue reading My Time at the 2018 Lifesaver’s National Conference
2018 Annual Roadway Safety Poster Contest for Children — Connecticut Technology Transfer Center Blog
The CT Technology Transfer Center and the Governor’s Highway Safety Program are joining forces to bring awareness to Roadway Safety in Connecticut! Help make the Eighth Annual Roadway Safety Poster Contest for Children a huge success in 2018! We want to make roadway safety a priority and are asking the children of Connecticut to help … Continue reading 2018 Annual Roadway Safety Poster Contest for Children — Connecticut Technology Transfer Center Blog
Environmental Influences on Behavior
As a behavior analyst, it is my job to study human behavior. Using empirical-based evidence (i.e. verifiable research), I search for observable patterns in behavior and try to define them. Part of that includes understanding everything in a person's environment that can influence his or her behavior.
Vulnerable Road Users: Bicyclists
In a previous post, I discussed some traffic psychology-related issues that may contribute to the risk pedestrians face while interacting with motor vehicles (read more here). Although similar in terms of vulnerability in the traffic environment, bicyclists and pedestrians are two very distinct groups and should be treated as such in terms of educational outreach, … Continue reading Vulnerable Road Users: Bicyclists
Coming Soon: UConn Traffic Safety Driving Simulator!
The Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center (CTSRC) is in the process of obtaining a fully loaded, traffic safety driving simulator! The advanced driving simulator, a full-size, four-door sedan, will have no engine and will be almost fully encircled by three large projection screens, similar to Images 1 and 2 below. Various driving scenarios and environments … Continue reading Coming Soon: UConn Traffic Safety Driving Simulator!
2017 Northeast Transportation Safety Conference
Don’t Miss It – Sign Up Today! This is an incredible opportunity to hear from national and regional experts on what is impacting transportation safety. Join us to learn about the exceptional work being done in our region to address these issues and to share your insights and challenges. Visit the 2017 Northeast Transportation Safety Conference … Continue reading 2017 Northeast Transportation Safety Conference
Drivers Behaving Badly 