Data shows that fatal crashes involving impaired drivers often include higher blood alcohol concentrations, prior driving convictions, and more than one impairing substance. These behaviors often point to an underlying symptom of substance use disorders, which require individualized treatment to address specific needs. This webinar will share a Safe System approach to understand the multifaceted nature of substance abuse and mental health disorders to inform effective and lasting change that saves lives.
The assumption is that if a vulnerable road user is within a driver’s line of sight, they can be seen. But this does not take into account distance, speed, or other contextual features that might compete for the driver’s attention. This webinar will discuss what is known and undetermined about the conditions that might interfere with vulnerable-road-user conspicuity for a safe system to work.
Inverted pavement is an effective design option that can enhance the sustainability and resilience of pavements. This webinar will present the structural mechanics and effective uses of inverted pavements.
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