Hello! It's been a long time but I have been hard at work conducting research at UConn. (Go HUSKIES!!) 😀 🐺 I am excited to share not one, but TWO of my recently published articles focused on research of substance-involved driving. The results of both studies prove interesting given the recent changes in cannabis legislation … Continue reading New Research Alert!: Substance-Involved Driving in CT
I recently co-authored a paper detailing research involving linking toxicology records for alcohol breath tests performed on Connecticut drivers back to any associated motor vehicle crash records reported by police. In Connecticut, toxicology and crash data are collected on separate forms and reported to different state agencies (State DOT and State toxicology lab). This means … Continue reading New Research Alert!: Linking Crash x Breathalyzer Data
The National Outreach Survey for Transportation (NOST) Final Report Available Now! 3,896 respondents - transport workers, trafficking survivors, law enforcement, and service providers – answered questions about countering human trafficking and what is and what is not working in the transportation sector. Respondents share their knowledge about human trafficking, challenges they experience on the frontlines, and recommendations … Continue reading New Research Alert!: National Outreach Survey for Transportation (NOST) Final Report
Researchers at the Connecticut Transportation Institute conducted a study of resident's cannabis use habits. A survey was used to collect self-reported time waiting after cannabis use to drive and opinions about the associated driving risks. The findings revealed more frequent cannabis users of both medicinal and recreational cannabis reported waiting less time before driving. Frequent … Continue reading Cannabis and Driving
Dr. Eric Jackson, Executive Director of the Connecticut Transportation Institute, and I share our opinions on why traffic related deaths have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and provide suggestions on how drivers can decrease their chances of a motor vehicle crash. Read more in The Conversation: Traffic is down on American highways during the pandemic, … Continue reading Less traffic during COVID, but a greater number of deaths
The CTSRC conducted a research study that sought to examine the travel behavior and potential mobility barriers of Connecticut teenagers. The motivation for this study partially stemmed from the effects of Graduated Driver's Licensing, which has some teens deferring getting a driver's license until they face fewer restrictions. This also highlighted that not much is … Continue reading Teenage Travel Behavior in Connecticut
This past spring, during a peak time for COVID-19's presence in the state, traffic safety partners from across Connecticut came together to examine the impact of Governor Lamont's stay-at-home order on motor vehicle crashes in the state. Motor vehicle crash (MVC) data from the Connecticut Crash Data Repository and daily vehicle miles traveled (DVMT) data … Continue reading Transportation and COVID-19
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