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Driver monitoring technologies could address one of the biggest traffic safety issues, experts say , articleVirginia Tech transportation safety experts Miguel Perez and Naomi Dunn share the pros and cons of biometric monitoring systems and how they could prevent impaired driving fatalities.
Date: Jul 06, 2026 - -
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Partnering to improve roadways , videoVirginia Tech Transportation Institute is collecting data for a new validation system for traffic speed deflectometers — specialized trucks equipped with sensors that continuously measure how much a road bends under the vehicle's weight while driving at highway speeds, providing structural assessments of a road without requiring lane closures. The work is sponsored by Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and is part of a 27-state effort to collect more accurate pavement data so states can improve pavement maintenance, save money, and be more efficient.
Date: Jun 03, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Laura Hamm talks about cycling safety , articleHamm talked about cycling safety, including the infrastructure and the behaviors of both bike riders and vehicle operators. She explained ongoing research projects aimed to better understand both areas.
Date: May 04, 2026 - -
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Researchers work to create the ultimate driver’s test for automated vehicles , articleThe study demonstrates how a relatively small number of test cases could be used to measure automated vehicle performance for a wide variety of traffic conditions. The framework strategically samples from a large database of human driving behavior to identify scenarios that are representative of real-world driving, reflecting both everyday situations and rare, safety-critical events.
Date: Apr 29, 2026 - -
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$2.5 million gift will support transportation safety research and engineering scholarships , articleJanusz Jeremiasz Filipiak ’05 recently extended his family’s extraordinary legacy of leveraging higher education to foster innovation.
Date: Mar 27, 2026 - -
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International spouses find belonging at Virginia Tech , articleThrough the Language and Culture Institute, spouses of students and employees gain more than English skills. They build confidence, community, and new pathways for the future.
Date: Mar 03, 2026 - -
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Experts available: Tariff strike down, State of the Union, Iran, bombogenesis, 'Sinners', and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the Supreme Court striking down Trump's tariffs, the State of the Union, geopolitical tensions in Iran, the bomb cyclone storm, the musical history of "Sinners", and more.
Date: Feb 24, 2026 - -
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A new way to study how cannabis use impacts safe driving , articleAs marijuana legalization expands across the U.S., it is outpacing research on the impact of cannabis use behind the wheel. Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute recently spent two years collecting real-world driving data from cannabis users to help fill in the gaps.
Date: Feb 23, 2026 - -
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Aviation pioneer joins advanced air mobility program , articleElectra.aero Inc. is the first aircraft manufacturer to join the Virginia Advanced Air Mobility Smart Airspace Program. The university-led initiative aims to research and develop low level routing and instrument flight procedures for the departure and arrival of advanced air mobility aircraft.
Date: Feb 18, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Mike Mollenhauer talks about the future of transportation , articleMollenhauer explained the use of real-time data, adaptive speed control, and automated driving systems to enhance transportation safety and efficiency.
Date: Jan 26, 2026 - -
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Holiday season sees spike in impaired driving. Alcohol isn’t the only culprit, expert says , articleAccording to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, December drunken driving rates are at their highest in 15 years.
Date: Dec 08, 2025 - -
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In sync: International collaboration enhances automated vehicle safety tests , articleResearchers from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden’s AstaZero are working together to pioneer a new method aimed to standardized the evaluation of automated vehicle safety.
Date: Nov 20, 2025 - -
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Holiday season story ideas: Travel, avoiding foodborne illnesses, budgeting, scams, and more , articleThe holiday season is full of joy and traditions, and it can also bring a few headaches. Whether you’re keeping your pets out of trouble, protecting your wallet from scammers, caring for holiday plants, or navigating family dynamics, Virginia Tech experts offer advice to help you through it all.
Date: Nov 18, 2025 - -
Video ItemInternational partnership for autonomous vehicle safety , video
Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute work with AstaZero to test autonomous vehicle safety programming on the Virginia Tech Smart Road. AstaZero, owned by RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, is an open environment and research organization for testing automated vehicle solutions and advanced safety systems.
Date: Nov 11, 2025 - -
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Tom Dingus receives national trailblazer award from Governors Highway Safety Association , articleDingus, the Newport News-Tenneco Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, received the James J. Howard Highway Safety Trailblazer Award in recognition of his 41 years of innovation and impact in improving roadway safety.
Date: Oct 05, 2025 - -
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Five faculty members elected to the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine , articleThe new members are Cayelan Carey, William "Bill" Hopkins, Liwu Li, Hesham Rakha, and Julie Ross.
Date: Sep 30, 2025 - -
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Miguel Perez appointed head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics , articleBringing over 20 years of research experience and a focus on the student experience, Perez will build on the strengths of the department to expand its reach and impact.
Date: Sep 12, 2025 - -
Video ItemAre you a distracted driver? , video
How long does it take to be distracted while driving? What contributes the most to distracted driving? How dangerous is it? How are we dealing with distracted drivers? Is it illegal to use your phone while driving? Charlie Klauer, research scientist at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and associate professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, discusses the best practices for driving less distracted. Curious about Dr. Klauer's research?Learn more below: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/04/vtti-research-zero-fatality-future.html?utm_source=cmpgn_news&u...
Date: Aug 27, 2025 - -
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Don't let this text be your last: Distracted driving expert shares ways to keep your eyes on the road , articleYou’re five times more likely to crash if you’re texting while driving, says Charlie Klauer, an associate professor in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and a research scientist at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute.
Date: Aug 27, 2025 - -
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Curbing roadway fatalities hinges on shared responsibility and rethinking safety , articleThe New England Journal of Medicine invited Charlie Klauer and Zac Doerzaph from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute to share their insights on the strategies aimed at progressing toward a future with zero traffic deaths in a review article for the journal.
Date: Jul 30, 2025 -
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