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Industry Update: Audi’s Red Light Detection
Robert J. Kinder, Jr., BSME, Automotive/Mechanical Engineer :::: As automakers race to produce autonomous vehicles, the need for improved vehicle infrastructure integration is evident. The integration provides a direct link…
Industry Update: Speed Limiting Devices
R. Scott King, BSME, Automotive/Mechanical Engineer :::: The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the September 7, 2016 edition of the Federal…
Water Infiltration Results in Home Damage
Bryan J. Smith, P.E., / Residential Safety Expert :::: Case Description/Summary: A home constructed in 2002 began showing signs of water infiltration, water damage and mold growth six months later.…
Guiderail or Not?
Walter M. Wysowaty, PE, CME, MBA, Municipal / Civil Engineer :::: Case Synopsis: The plaintiff was traveling southbound in the right lane when another vehicle, while changing lanes, collided with…
Passenger Safety on the Rails: Stephen M Timko / Railroad Safety Consulting
Steven M. Timko, Railroad Safety Consultant :::: Case Synopsis: A passenger on a northeastern suburban railroad was injured as the train abruptly departed the station. The conductor observed some unsupervised…
DJS Associates Welcomes Robert T. Lynch, P.E & Justin P. Schorr, Ph.D to its Engineering Staff
DJS Associates is pleased to announce our continued growth with the addition of two new engineers: Robert T. Lynch, P.E. and Justin P. Schorr, Ph.D. (more…)
Industry Update: Painted Bike Lanes Being Replaced With Safer Alternatives
Bike lanes are evolving. Cities are increasingly changing them to make them safer in light of fatal crashes involving cyclists and cars. From Boston to San Francisco and New York…
Industry Update: Driver Beware
Driver Beware: Dangerous debris in the road or from an unsecured load falling off other vehicles has been blamed for more than 200,000 crashes on U.S. roads between 2011 and…
How to Minimize Civil Liability; Recommendations for Sellers and Servers of Alcoholic Beverages
Donald J. Simonini, Consultant :::: Introduction Business owners that hold licenses to sell or serve alcoholic beverages (licensees) must follow regulations set forth by the host state as part of…
