Month: August 2012

Proposed Bill Would Require Bus Safety Ratings Revealed to Public

In early July, a bill that would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to enforce new public safety ratings for discount bus companies passed in Congress. U.S. Senator Charles Schumer first proposed the bill in 2011. The proposal was Schumer’s …

Crash test shows cars vulnerable in specific type of accident

Over the years, automakers have vastly improved how their vehicles respond in car crashes. The airbag is one of the most recognizable and visible safety advancements, but a number of engineering developments lie hidden under the car’s exterior sheath of …

Government releases data on pedestrian deaths in car accidents

Walking around in a large metropolis like Chicago can present many dangers for pedestrians. While many cities have made efforts to become more pedestrian-friendly in recent years, tens of thousands of people still suffer injuries every year. According to data …

Graduated licenses may have helped car accident numbers

Dangling a carrot before Illinois and other states can be a powerful incentive when that carrot represents millions of dollars that states could receive if they enact various safe-driving laws. Last month, President Obama signed a transportation bill that could …