Every day in America, parents and caregivers travel in a vehicle with their children. While many of those children are riding in correctly installed car seats for their ages and sizes, most are not. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, car seat use can reduce the risk of injury in a crash…
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In last week’s blog, we looked at several factors that may be contributing to an increase in fatality rates per miles driven since the COVID-19 pandemic began. It’s important to think about what we can do to reduce the risk of death or serious injury in road crashes. How can safety professionals address the “new…
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For several months, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended everyday routines and greatly impacted our health and economy. Typically, as economic activity declines, travel decreases, and the risk of being involved in a road collision also decreases. However, recent data from the National Safety Council (NSC) shows otherwise – emptier but riskier roads. Preliminary estimates from…
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COVID-19 has significantly impacted daily life around the world. Many people are teleworking, schools are adopting distance learning in greater numbers, and more entertainment and retail activity are occurring online than ever before. These lifestyle adjustments have led to travel behavioral changes that allow planners to reclaim underutilized roadway lanes for other purposes, such as…
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Wide-brimmed hats and SPF clothing aren’t just accessories during the summer; they are a necessity. In August, the average temperature in Alabama is 90 degrees. As summer stretches on, it’s important to be aware of heat-related illnesses because anyone at any age can suffer from a heat-related illness. Every year our Survey department braves the…
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It was just before 1 pm on a Friday in June. With in-person meetings going virtual due to COVID-19, a car ride commute was not part of my schedule. Instead, I turned on my laptop and was ready for my virtual coaching call with Vengreso’s “Selling with LinkedIn” course. Earlier that week, I started the…
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This summer, Sain welcomed two student interns to the team. Their internship experience has exposed them to multiple civil engineering projects both in and out of the office. A few weeks ago, we spotlighted CE&I Intern Matt Hardegree. This week, we are excited to highlight Anthony Aspito. Since the beginning of the summer, Anthony has…
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On Tuesday, July 7, Elmore County hosted a press conference to announce its broadband expansion plan. I was honored to speak along with Elmore County Commission Chair Troy Stubbs, Elmore County Commissioner Bart Mercer, Central Alabama Electric Cooperative and Central Access President/CEO Tom Stackhouse, Elmore County Board of Education Superintendent Richard Dennis, and One Oak…
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This week’s blog, written by Alicia Bailey, P.E., and Jim Meads, P.E., was recently featured in The Zweig Letter, a unique management newsletter for the AEC community. Every issue is packed with news you can use, analysis of important trends, management tips and best practices, important events and resources, plus an inside look at how…
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