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Texting While Driving – When Common Sense Takes A Back Seat(0)
Most people would agree that a driving habit which makes you 23 more times likely to become involved in a traffic crash is inherently extremely dangerous. Common sense would tell you to avoid at all costs any activity that puts you at such serious risk. Yet only 38 U.S. states have so far taken steps [...]
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The US DOT’s Disappointing Strategic Plan
At a time when it is increasingly acknowledged that the federal government is on an unsustainable fiscal course, you would think the first thing a cabinet agency’s new strategic plan would do is attempt to figure out which of its historical functions are truly federal and should be continued. But that sort of prioritization is [...]
Would You Drive the Length of a Football Field Without Looking at the Road?
If you are a track and field fan, as I am, you know that Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is the fastest human being on earth. Some say that the man can really fly!
The three-time Olympic gold medalist personally holds the world records in the 100 and 200 meter dashes. His speedy accomplishments have spawned a [...]
Several Truths About Modal Competition in the United States
Truth #1: Truckers and railroaders do not get along. I sometimes like to pose provocative questions to groups of truckers or railroaders (but not both together) to watch the impassioned discussion that ensues.
Truth #2: Demand for transportation was rising steadily before the recent recession. Although much of the increase is attributed to rising GDP, growth [...]
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