Is America’s Aging Infrastructure Causing Car Accidents?
Infrastructure and roadway experts are worried. America’s highways and roads are in a dangerous state of disrepair, urgently in need of improvements in order to meet demand and keep drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians safe. The American Society of Civil Engineers…
Rideshare Drivers Are Distracted Drivers
When rideshare driving apps first began appearing in cities, some road safety advocates were overjoyed. Apps like Lyft and Uber offered a reliable, convenient way to travel — particularly to and from heavily trafficked bar districts. The assumption was that…
Proposed Changes to I-35 Could Make Austin Highways Much Safer
In the last six months, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has launched an ambitious project to improve traffic and ease congestion on Austin’s section of I-35. In late August, TxDOT approved $77 billion of funding for the Unified Transportation…
How Public Transit Impacts Accidents
If you’ve ever seen a frustrated driver tailgating a bus, you may assume that public transit increases the risk of dangerous accidents in urban areas. Frequent stops, slow overall speeds, and pedestrians boarding and deboarding are all factors that would…
Should I See a Doctor After My Accident?
The most important thing you can do after an accident is seek medical attention. There are many reasons for this, but primarily, seeing a doctor is the best way to rule out injuries — or begin treatment right away to…
Austin City Council Approves New Rules for Scooter Use in the City
The issue of electric scooter use on public sidewalks, roads, and park trails has become increasingly controversial since e-scooter providers landed in Austin last year. One of the thorniest sticking points has been around how to regulate scooter use to…
What to Know About Auto Accident Scams
Any automobile accident is frightening, interruptive, and potentially life-altering. But what if it wasn’t an accident at all? Unfortunately, staged auto accidents are real — and can cause you thousands of dollars in increased insurance premiums. Perpetrators of these scams…
Could Burying the Downtown Section of I-35 Reduce Car Accidents?
Ask an Austinite which highway is their least favorite, and they’ll likely answer “I-35.” After all, it’s the one roadway in the city that always seems to be at least a little bit backed up, even hours after rush hour….
Austin Rideshare Drivers Are Falling Asleep at the Wheel
For many people, rideshare companies like Lyft and Uber offer a convenient way to get around town without the hassle of fighting traffic, parking, and finding a designated driver when alcohol is involved. However, rideshares also present their own set…
Poorly Maintained Roads in Texas Lead to More Accidents
Texas roads, like a great deal of the infrastructure in the United States, are not in good condition. According to transportation research group TRIP, poorly maintained Texas roads cost $25.1 billion a year of additional vehicle operating costs. In 2017,…
The Most Dangerous Times to Drive in Austin
When it comes to safe driving, Austin has a poor reputation. According to data from the Texas Department of Transportation, Travis County was one of the top offenders for car accidents in 2016 with over 20,000 collisions — almost half…
Why Doesn’t the City of Austin Block Off Rainey Street on Weekends?
Austin is a tough place to be a pedestrian. That’s the lesson to be learned from Austin police data, which reveals that pedestrian accident deaths currently make up almost half of all traffic fatalities in our city. These deaths are…