Transportation Safety


Air Accidents Investigation Branch's 2016 Report Issued

The report includes information on the occurrence factors established from the AAIB investigations and articles on AAIB's use of simulators and drones in accident investigations.

Traveling to See Next Month's Solar Eclipse? You're Not Alone

Michael Zeiler of GreatAmericanEclipse.com predicts from 1.8 million to 7.4 million Americans will travel to see it. There are 12.25 million people who already live in the path of the Aug. 21 event.

ATSB Releases Report on Fatal Parachuting Crash

The 2014 crash killed all five aboard. "Our investigation did uncover a number of safety issues associated with occupant restraint, modification of parachuting aircraft, and scope for improving the risk controls associated with parachuting operations," said ATSB Chief Commissioner Greg Hood.

DOT Launches Infrastructure Grants Program

DOT will make awards under the $1.5 billion INFRA program to both large and small projects. For a large project, the INFRA grant must be at least $25 million. For a small project, the grant must be at least $5 million.

Operating Lifesaver Pushing Safety Awareness with Grants

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. and the Federal Railroad Administration announced $217,000 in grants will be awarded to 15 state Operation Lifesaver programs to fund rail crossing safety and trespass prevention public education projects in conjunction with OLI's U.S. Rail Safety Week this fall.

State Champions Preparing for 2017 National Truck Driving Championships

The 2017 National Truck Driving Championships, the 80th running of the event, will take place Aug. 9-12 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

Washington Metro Retiring Oldest Railcars Early

The 1000- and 4000-series railcars are being removed from service by July 1. They are being replaced by more reliable 7000-series railcars, which averaged more than 176,000 miles between delays in April, while the 4000-series cars traveled an average of only 27,259 miles between delays in 2016.

FMCSA Forms New Partnership under Safety Campaign

The American Bus Association, AAA, and the American Trucking Associations have joined FMCSA in the "Our Roads, Our Safety" campaign.



Air Bag Manufacturer Takata Files for Bankruptcy

The move comes after a global recall of air bags that have a tendency to rupture.

EUROCONTROL Participating in Fatigue/Stress Research

During June 6-9, a validation study on stress and attention in air traffic control was performed at Anadolu University. The data will be the main input for the preparation of guidelines for future air traffic control systems design, with a focus on automation.

Fiat Chrysler Recalls Nearly 297,000 Vehicles for Faulty Airbag Wiring

The company is specifically recalling older minivans because of a wiring problem.

Updated CDC Travel Health Book Now Available

CDC's 2018 Yellow Book is now available for free via download or for order in hard copy.

Bellevue, Wash. Receives $99.6 Million Loan from DOT

The money will go toward the Belred Street Network Project.

NSC: Preventable Deaths Increase during Summer Months

Americans have been encouraged to make safety resolutions and break bad habits.

Hazmat employees should be aware of emergency action plans, spill response procedures, fire prevention plans, and any other procedures that are in place to help prevent injury while preparing or transporting a hazardous material.

Key Requirements for Employees Transporting Hazmats

Like OSHA and EPA chemical safety trainings, DOT training helps hazmat employees to recognize and identify hazardous materials and learn how their functions ensure that those materials can be transported safely.

Four States Getting Grants to Combat Drowsy Driving

"Drowsy driving is an overlooked and underfunded issue in highway safety," said GHSA Executive Director Jonathan Adkins, "yet our 2016 report found that tired drivers contribute to 328,000 crashes annually and cost society $109 billion a year. We appreciate The National Road Safety Foundation supporting these programs and expect that some may become models that others can replicate."

FRA Sets Grade Crossing Meeting in August

The workshop participants will cover five "hot-button areas": engineering/technologies, enforcement, community outreach and education, hazard management, and human factors.

Just in Time for Memorial Day, NHTSA Talks Tire Safety

NHTSA's TireWise website is a one-stop shop for tire information. It covers buying tires, maintaining them, how age can affect their safety, and the information contained on their labels.

Video Series Aims to Improve Ambulance Crash Testing

Ten new crash methods were developed, and the NIOSH release coincides with National Emergency Medical Services Week.

Washington State Distracted Driving Law Taking Effect in July

The bill making use of a mobile phone while driving a primary offense exempts a driver who is using a personal electronic device to contact emergency services and also someone operating an authorized emergency vehicle.

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