Improving roadway safety takes more than identifying where crashes happen. It requires understanding the factors behind those crashes, determining where improvements can have the greatest impact, and bringing the right partners together to move solutions forward. That was the focus of the East Alabama Regional Connectivity and Safety Study and the resulting East Alabama Regional…
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After a significant increase in fatal crashes in 2020 and 2021, the United States is starting to see fatalities resulting from crashes trending down. Crash fatalities have declined for the fourth straight year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There were an estimated 36,640 traffic fatalities in 2025, a 6.7% decrease over 2024,…
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As spring construction season gets underway, orange barrels, lane shifts, and work crews become a familiar sight on roadways across the Southeast. National Work Zone Awareness Week is an important reminder for all of us to slow down, stay alert, and do our part to protect the people working just feet away from moving traffic….
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A split second is all it takes. Glancing at a text message, adjusting the navigational screen, responding to a notification while stopped at a red light: these moments may seem minor, but in an instant, they can have life-changing consequences. April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and an important reminder that roadway safety is…
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With the official adoption of Athens, Alabama’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan, the City has taken an important step toward a safer future. This milestone marks the culmination of months of collaboration, analysis, and conversation. More importantly, it reflects a shared commitment across Athens that every person, on every trip,…
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In the midst of the holiday season, many of us are focused on traditions—family gatherings, festive meals, and safely getting from one celebration to the next. It’s also a time when travel increases, schedules get tighter, and roadways become busier than usual. A Timely Start to Safety Planning Last week, the Mobile County Safe Streets…
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If you’ve driven near the Birmingham Zoo or Botanical Gardens lately, you’ve probably noticed something big taking shape at one of the metro’s busiest gateways. Two roundabouts are transforming the high-volume intersection cluster shared by Birmingham and Mountain Brook, and the story of how we got here goes back over a decade. In 2009, roundabouts…
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We’re excited to share that Sain Associates recently received an ACEC Tennessee Excellence in Engineering Award for our work on the 2025–2029 Tennessee Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). This project plays an important role in improving roadway safety across Tennessee, and we’re grateful to play a part in that effort. In partnership with the Tennessee…
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October is recognized as Pedestrian Safety Month by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This annual observance serves as an important reminder of the shared responsibility we all carry to keep people safe when walking. Pedestrian crashes remain a serious concern across the nation. In 2023, a pedestrian…
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Alabama communities once again have a chance to secure critical funding for transportation improvements through the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation & Improvement Program II (ATRIP-II). For local governments with projects tied to the state highway system, this funding could be the catalyst to move long-needed improvements forward. What Is ATRIP-II? Administered by the Alabama Department of…
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