The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has shared an update on progress made toward the National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS).

$59 million in safety grants to help secure railway crossings in California, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania with protective devices, gate systems and pedestrian warnings.

New York City combats traffic violence and deaths with bike lane hardening, pedestrian walkways and bus lane designation, as well as restructuring the on-street parking systems.

Baselland Transport AG (BLT), a Swiss public transit provider, has employed an AI-based platform from Nokia and Schweizer Electronics to better secure railroad crossings.

After four straight years of steady declines, pedestrian deaths increased during the first six months of 2010.