Tag: Traffic

U.S. traffic congestion costs drivers a week of lost time annually

Drivers in the U.S. spent an average of 43 hours stuck in traffic in 2024, amounting to an impressive $771 per person in lost time and productivity. The transportation data and analytics company INRIX, Inc. recently published its study titled “2024 Global Traffic Scorecard,” revealing that U.S. citizens lose the equivalent of a full week […]

Return to congestion: the U.S. faces increasing traffic issues

A recent StreetLight Data report reveals that traffic congestion has worsened in nearly every metropolitan area in the country. During the COVID-19 pandemic, vehicle traffic in the United States experienced a record decline due to stay-at-home orders and the rise of remote work. However, four years later, the situation has become alarming. The report from […]

Tough laws: 6 states with strict traffic laws in the U.S.

Some states impose stricter traffic regulations aimed at ensuring safe roads Traffic laws can be complex, and the United States is no exception. To ensure road safety and maintain orderly traffic flow among drivers, it is essential that laws are enforced with penalties to preserve transportation balance. However, some of these restrictions may be perceived […]

Impact of traffic pollution: study reveals increase in blood pressure

A study from the University of Washington in Seattle reveals that the main cause of significant increases in blood pressure might be traffic-related gasses A study conducted by the University of Washington in Seattle reveals that the main cause of significant increases in blood pressure is not sitting for hours on end in a congested […]

Lightening traffic congestion: strategies for transporters

While congestion is often unavoidable, there are strategies that can help manage high-traffic areas Urban traffic congestion is a shared concern among all drivers. However, for the road transport industry, it translates into significant delays and losses. According to a recent report from the American Transportation Research Institute, in 2021, these delays left over 460,000 […]

State legislations review on speed cameras and red light cameras

States continue to review regulations regarding speed cameras and red light cameras State legislators nationwide continue to review regulations regarding speed cameras and red light cameras. According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, over 220 communities use speed cameras to enforce traffic rules, while approximately 340 municipalities have installed red light cameras. The Owner-Operator […]

Top 10 most congested highways in the U.S.

ATRI published its annual list of the most congested highways, details here. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently released its 13th annual list of the most congested highways, bottlenecks, for trucks in the United States. Prominent states included Chicago, Atlanta, and Houston, making multiple appearances. The list evaluates congestion at over 325 points on […]