Sentences with phrase «road vehicle traffic»

The three most widespread types of disturbance are off - road vehicle traffic, exploratory drilling, and sand excavation (Vilchek and Bykova 1992; Khitun 1997).

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The most profound changes may come from the development of a truly intelligent car — vehicles with increasing levels of knowledge about the driver and driving conditions, from the road itself to traffic patterns to even the weather.

Though the arrival of the robot car promised a dramatic reduction in the 1.25 million road traffic deaths that occur around the globe each year, there was also the sneaking suspicion that someday, for some reason, a self - driving vehicle would cause a collision — perhaps because of a string of bad code, an unexpected equipment failure, or an impossible decision.

Originally intended to work in conjunction with the local and state authorities, it allowed trained individuals to casually drive the roads while recording the traffic around them with video cameras specially designed to be able to see in all directions around the vehicle.

That means making sure prices cover not only the direct costs of supplying energy but also the environmental externalities associated with production and use of fossil fuels — the waste water (which increases a variety of risks), and the broader side effects from vehicle use — congested roads, traffic deaths, and so on.

Last - mile electric vehicle sharing company will help cities get cars off the road, curb traffic and greenhouse gas emissions

The first indication that Waymo was positioning itself as a competitor to players like Mobieleye and Delphi came in December, when CEO John Krafcik announced the company was going to build its own sensor technology, the proverbial eyes that self - driving vehicles need to track the road and any obstacles such as oncoming traffic or pedestrians.

If a pedestrian tries to cross the road against the traffic lights he may meet an oncoming vehicle; the driver applies brakes and there is an accident.

Some forty men were arrested by police in Jerusalem this morning for burning down garbage cans, blocking roads and damaging vehicles, traffic and street lights.

This special extension to British Cycling's motor vehicle insurance arrangements is «comprehensive» (i.e. not «third party») in the event of a road traffic incident only and does not provide insurance cover for property or vehicle damage claims arising, for example, from the use of radio and other event equipment or where a motorcycle has fallen to the ground from a stationary position.

A 40 - year - old Chicago man was charged with driving without a valid license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle during an April 21 traffic stop on the 14100 block of LaGrange Road.

• A 57 - year - old Orland Hills man was charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle during a March 27 traffic stop on the 13500 block of LaGrange Road.

The statistics also show that traffic on rural A roads (94.3 Bn vehicle miles) and minor roads outside of urban areas (45.7 Bn vehicle miles) rose to record highs, each up around 2.4 % on last year.

The Wednesday road accident has built heavy traffic on the Tamale - Kumasi corridor road, as vehicles queue in wait for the accident scene to clear.

The project is expected to ease out traffic and flooding on the road which is used by some fifty (50) thousand vehicles from both the Central and Western Regions.

The Lekki - Epe road, as at the time it was reconstructed, was designed to accommodate about 30,000 vehicles per day, but the vehicular movement along the axis had since increased to over 50,000 daily, thus necessitating plans to mitigate the impact on traffic.

He stated that the move will also reduce traffic on Lagos roads and avert security challenges associated with abandoned vehicles.

Deficient roads are costing New Yorkers $ 24.9 billion a year in vehicle maintenance, traffic crashes and congestion - related delays.

«A direct consequence of this project would be less productive man hours wasted on the roads due to traffic gridlock and bad roads due to heavy duty vehicles.

While narrating the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Madugu said that he was travelling to Idiroko in two vehicle convoy when his assailants ambushed the vehicles while he was stuck in traffic at Ijapo, Tipper Garage area of Ifo Road.

Advising Ghanaians on how simple observation of traffic rules could save lives on the road during the season, the governing NDC's Klottey Korle parliamentary aspirant, whose eligibility is as a candidate is being challenged in court by incumbent Nii Armah Ashitey, wrote on her Facebook wall that: «I stopped counting the number of vehicles that jumped red lights this afternoon.

Officer in charge Police Public Compliant Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU), Assistant Commissioner of Police in Charge, ACP Abayomi Shogunle gave details thus, «On 30th May, 2017 a motorist (names withheld) came to the Public Complaint Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU) FHQ Abuja and reported that while driving his vehicle on 29th May, 2017 (12:30 pm) along Wuse market road he was accosted by two Traffic Wardens who accused him of «beating traffic light» despite the fact that he dTraffic Wardens who accused him of «beating traffic light» despite the fact that he dtraffic light» despite the fact that he did not.

Since the maintenance began earlier this year, MTA police vehicles have been blocking roads near the tracks, detouring traffic without notifying officials in Town Hall, Mr. Ruland said.

While city bus operators are tasked with driving through dense urban settings and navigating traffic on the road, many are simultaneously subjected to the growing number of assaults and incidents taking place on their vehicle.

The authors also note that driver behaviour is a hugely important and unquantified factor, they urge more qualitative research in this area and note «in order to reduce perceived risk and encourage more cycling... reducing or calming existing motorised traffic must be explored first... lane width is the most significant variable to achieve a sufficient vehicle passing distance... the provision of narrow (< 2 m) cycle lanes... may be insufficient... Reconsideration of the entire road design and further exploration of driver behavioural factors is required.»

Unlike traditional traffic models, which used equations to describe moving vehicles en masse as a kind of fluid, Transims modeled each vehicle and driver as an agent moving through a city's road network.

In an effort to reduce its notoriously bad traffic problems, Jakarta installed its HOV regulations in 1992, using a «three - in - one» policy that required three passengers in each vehicle on some major roads, between 7 and 10 a.m. and between 4:30 and 7 p.m.. However, it suddenly scrapped the policy in 2016 — first for a week, then for a month, and then permanently.

Road - traffic safety aims to reduce the harm (deaths, injuries, and property damage) resulting from crashes of road vehicles traveling on public roRoad - traffic safety aims to reduce the harm (deaths, injuries, and property damage) resulting from crashes of road vehicles traveling on public roroad vehicles traveling on public roads.

The number of relevant complaints in the logs of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] is tiny considering the number of vehicles on the road.

The ability to capture vehicle energy creatively is not limited to the car itself: London and Israel plan to embed generators in roads to harvest energy dissipated by the traffic running over them.

The complete system, called Metro, will be an integrated network of underground and surface railways, shuttle buses and an improved freeway (motorway) system with new routes, high - technology aids to improve traffic flow, some toll roads, and «car pool» lanes reserved for vehicles carrying more than one person.

He also compared highways with city roads, examined traffic levels and took note of the types of vehicles involved.

This could be an interim stage in development of a longer term alternative, roads with guidance systems able to interact with vehicles of the future to feed back information on traffic throughout the network and work out the best way to get to the destination with minimum delays, based on the number of travelers and their destinations.

Please note: due to work on the new sports centre, the vehicle exit on Cecil Road will be closed to all traffic and pedestrians during the Easter break.

In an effort to avoid rush - hour traffic, I turned the X5 M down a dirt road that in most vehicles feels nearly as smooth as pavement.

The reduction of single occupancy vehicles from the road is an integral component to reducing traffic congestion, strengthening the investment in our Nation's infrastructure by reducing vehicle strain on roads and bridges, and reducing emissions.

Ignition interlocks that restrict a vehicle from being started until occupants fasten their seatbelts could reduce traffic fatalities 16 % by 2050, Australian road safety researchers say.

With just the mildest movement of my foot on the accelerator pedal, I was effortlessly gliding through the traffic mix this morning on my way to work, dispensing with semis, crossovers with distracted moms behind the wheel, and all the other lesser vehicles on the road with ease.

Part of the IDS's mission is safety - related, with systems to read the road ahead, interpret traffic conditions and communicate with other vehicles using a system of body - mounted LEDs - essentially letting pedestrians, cyclists and those in other cars know you've seen them.

«Through vehicle - to - vehicle and vehicle - to - infrastructure (V2X) technology as well as RFID tagging and smart card ICs, NXP will help Columbus keep its roads safer, reduce pollution, and create more streamlined traffic and toll payments.

To do this, Traffic Jam Assist tracks roadway signs and other vehicles on the road.

It is the driver's responsibility at all times to be attentive to traffic and road conditions, and to provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle.

This vehicle is equipped with Car - to - X Communication, which allows it to communicate with other vehicles and objects on the road to understand when there are dangers ahead including slippery roads or traffic jams.

It works quite well, displaying a variety of key info including recognizing traffic signs on the road and displaying the speed limit beside the current vehicle speed.

Acura touts its Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body construction's ability to «help reduce and disperse forces in front crashes,» along with vehicle stability assist, blind spot information system, surround view camera, front and rear parking sensors and rear cross traffic monitor as a comprehensive safety system that will keep your family secure on the road and in the event of an accident.

Deploying sensors, DISTRONIC PLUS with PRE-SAFE Brake scans the road ahead for stopped or slow moving traffic, if it senses the vehicle is moving too fast and a collision may occur, visual and audible alerts are used along with automatic braking to prevent the vehicle from crashing into an object in front of it.

Featuring the most innovative thinking, engineering and vehicle technologies, these features will help you manage most traffic, motorway, road and even night - time driving situations with ease.

Inadequate maintenance and differences in road markings and traffic signs are now a major obstacle to the effective use of technology in vehicles, such as lane departure warning and traffic sign recognition.

Discovery Sport will also include Land Rover's Lane Departure Warning that alerts driver's of unintentional lane drift and Traffic Sign Recognition, a feature that uses vehicle cameras to identify traffic signs on either side of the road and on bridges, providing the driver with sign information via the instrument cTraffic Sign Recognition, a feature that uses vehicle cameras to identify traffic signs on either side of the road and on bridges, providing the driver with sign information via the instrument ctraffic signs on either side of the road and on bridges, providing the driver with sign information via the instrument cluster.

The information displayed includes current speed, navigation, traffic sign recognition, telephone, off - road stats and warnings from the vehicle assistance systems.