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Episode 16: SS4A Post-Crash Response: Enhancing Survival in Modern Transportation Systems
In the last episode of SS4A series from Navigating By Gradient, we explore that modern transportation systems must focus on improving post-crash care to save lives. With 1.5 million EMS dispatches annually, quicker and more coordinated emergency responses are critical to reducing fatalities. For more details, visit:
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Episode 15: The Critical Impact of Safer Speed
In our latest episode, we discuss how speeding increases crash risks and how better road design, education, and enforcement can help. Small speed changes drastically affect safety, especially for pedestrians. For more details, visit:
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Episode 14: The Role of Safer Vehicles in Reducing Roadway Fatalities
In our latest episode, we break down how new vehicle safety tech like ADAS is making roads safer for everyone. Listen to how these advancements are helping prevent accidents and save lives. For more details, visit:
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Episode 13: Embracing the Vision for Safer Roads with the NRSS
In this episode, we explore how safer road design saves lives. We discussed the Safer Roads objective of the SS4A program and Proven Safety Countermeasures like crosswalk enhancements and rumble strips. For more details, visit:
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Episode 12: Embracing the Vision for Safer People with the NRSS
In this episode, we explore crucial people safety issues and learn how behaviors like speeding, seat belt non-use, and alcohol impairment impact fatalities. Discover the U.S. DOT’s strategy for promoting safer driving through education, enforcement, and engineering. For more details, visit:
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Episode 11: Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program Facts
In this episode, we discuss the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. With $5 billion in funding, SS4A supports efforts to improve roadway safety. Learn about the grant types, eligibility, and the Safe System Approach. For more details, visit:
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Introduction: Kicking Off the SS4A Series: A Path to Safer Roads for All
Join us this Series as we delve deeper into the SS4A program, examining its impacts and sharing narratives from the communities it benefits. Stay tuned for more insightful episodes and continue navigating by the gradient. For more information, visit:
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Episode 10
This week, we dive into a significant development in Colorado’s infrastructure: the groundbreaking for the I-25 North Express Lanes Project from Mead to Berthoud. For more insights and to read the full article, follow this link:
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Episode 09
In this week’s episode, Linda and Alex discuss the rapid growth expected in the electronic toll collection market, projected to reach USD 19.76 billion by 2032. They explore the key drivers, regional trends, challenges, and opportunities in this expanding industry. For more in-depth analysis and to view the related article, follow this link:
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Episode 08
This week’s episode: Bio-inspired camera tech for cars offers a breakthrough in hazard detection, boosting safety for drivers, pedestrians, and autonomous vehicles. For more insights and to read the full article, follow this link:
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Episode 07
This week’s “Navigating by Gradient” podcast delves into the critical role of toll roads in America’s infrastructure growth. As federal funding struggles to keep pace, states like Georgia, Florida, and Texas turn to toll roads and express lanes as innovative solutions. Discover how these developments are meeting the needs of expanding cities and industrial hubs. For more in-depth analysis and to view the related article, follow this link:
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Episode 06
In this week’s episode, we delve into the transformative potential of digital twins in urban transportation. Join us as we explore how virtual models of cities and infrastructure can optimize traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance public transit efficiency. For more insights and to watch the full webinar by Smart Cities World, follow this link:
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Episode 05
This week’s “Navigating by Gradient” podcast focuses on the pros and cons of express toll lanes on highways, highlighting speed and efficiency benefits versus concerns about funding and practicality. For more in-depth analysis and to view the related article, follow this link:
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Episode 04
This week’s “Navigating by Gradient” podcast explores the exciting evolution of self-driving technology in the trucking industry, highlighting how some companies are pioneering autonomous big rigs on U.S. highways. For more in-depth analysis and to view the related article, follow this link:
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Episode 03
This week’s “Navigating by Gradient” podcast discusses the intriguing concept of a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) fee—a proposed alternative to the traditional gas tax. For more in-depth analysis and to view the related article, follow this link:
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Episode 02
This week’s “Navigating by Gradient” podcast examines congestion pricing in Massachusetts, discussing its potential to reduce traffic and emissions while considering the fairness of its implementation for all income levels. For more in-depth analysis and to view the related news article, follow this link:
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Episode 01
This week, we explore a groundbreaking $5 billion federal initiative poised to transform U.S. infrastructure. Discover how this significant investment aims to improve the national landscape across both urban and rural areas. For more in-depth analysis and to view the related news article, follow this link:
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Opening Trailer
Dive into the opening trailer of ‘Navigating by Gradient,’ a podcast where AI-driven insights and human expertise converge to explore the future of traffic and transportation. Join us at the forefront of innovation and discovery.
