Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Arlington, Virginia USA, reprinted with permission. Riding a motorcycle is inherently riskier than driving a car. Motorcycles are less stable than passenger vehicles during maneuvers such as emergency braking and swerving and are less visible on the road. When motorcyclists crash, they lack the protection of an enclosed vehicle, so…
Read more
2021 National Theft Prevention Month – July
July is National Vehicle Prevention Month. To help vehicle owners keep their cars safe, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is continuing its annual Vehicle Theft Prevention Campaign. In 2019 alone, nearly three quarters of a million motor vehicles were stolen in the United States, costing vehicle owners more than $6 billion. Motor vehicles include…
Read more
2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan: Candidate Project Evaluation and Prioritization Report
A core function of the HRTPO, the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for the Hampton Roads area, is to develop and maintain a Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The LRTP is a blueprint for planned transportation improvements over a 20-year planning horizon based on the vision and goals of the region. Since 2016, HRTPO staff has been…
Read more
2021 Information on Roadside Emergencies
Multiple state agencies have come together to provide guidance to motorists to keep them and others safe in the event of an emergency incident, minor vehicle crash while traveling, or a vehicle breakdown. The most important reminder is the need to use caution and common sense –because every incident is unique. To be ready…
Read more