In November, a “Did You Know” column described the concept of congestion pricing and the potential for applying it in New York City, where traffic congestion in Manhattan is a major problem. Congestion pricing (or charges) is a system of surcharging users of public goods, including highways ...

Four large pickups offer strong protection in side crashes but fall short when it comes to protecting passengers in the back seat. The Ram 1500 crew cab, Ford F-150 crew cab, and Toyota Tundra crew cab — all 2023 models — earn good ratings in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s ...

Vehicles with tall front ends are especially dangerous to pedestrians, but a blunt profile makes medium-height vehicles deadly too, new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows. In the picture accompanying this column, the hood of the vehicle, a 2023 GMC Denali ...

Going straight is the deadliest driving maneuver in the U.S. Negotiating a curve and turning left are the second and third most common driving maneuvers before a deadly crash. This is according to a new study by personal injury lawyers from Zinda Law Group. The research focuses on driving ...

Passing a stopped school bus is one of the most flagrant traffic violations there is. Obviously, it has the potential to seriously injure or even kill our most precious people — our children — and I don’t know of anyone that wants to hurt our youth. However, on Nov. 13 at 2:37 p.m., ...

Christmas is traveling time for many Americans, and weather can often be a problem. The Franklin County Traffic Safety Board (TSB) wants everyone to have a safe trip, whether you are traveling this Christmas or anytime. So, we elicited help from the old pro, Santa Claus, for advice. After all, ...