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The results of a University of Alabama study on crashes during the holidays is out, specifically looking at the difference between crashes around Christmas and new year’s, compared to thanksgiving….
Source: NBC (Montgomery) / Published: December 25, 2019 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research / Features: Dr. David Brown, Rhonda Stricklin
Holidays are soon approaching, and traffic is always heavy as people travel to and from their destinations. The Center for Advanced Public Safety are tracking data to really target where…
Source: WVUA / Published: November 23, 2019 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research / Features: Dr. David Brown, Rhonda Stricklin
Uber and Lyft driving have become popular side hustles for people around the world. But for one driver the ride sharing services are more than just a full-time gig. “Oh…
Source: Fox 6 on 10/31 / Published: November 1, 2019 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research / Features: Rhonda Stricklin
Alabama averages more fatal crashes during the days surrounding Independence Day than the rest of the year, according to an analysis of state traffic records by researchers at the University…
Source: The Tuscaloosa News / Published: July 3, 2019 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research / Features: Dr. David Brown, Rhonda Stricklin
There were 743 people who were killed in car crashes in Alabama in 2018 and 366 of them were not wearing seat belts. The University of Alabama Center for Advanced…
Source: WVUA / Published: May 22, 2019 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research / Features: Dr. David Brown, Rhonda Stricklin
Hey drivers! Put down that cell phone because Alabama is on the verge of passing hands-free driving laws in March 2019. Admit it, your cell phone is your best friend….
Source: Bham Now / Published: October 23, 2018 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research / Features: Rhonda Stricklin
The University of Alabama is teaming up with Auburn University to conduct a new state-wide traffic study, and it’s all about keeping Alabamians safer on the roadways. Alabama and Auburn…
Source: Fox 6 (Birmingham) / Published: September 4, 2018 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research / Features: Rhonda Stricklin
The Center for Advanced Public Safety at the University of Alabama tracks some of the numbers. In 2017, CAPS says 66-percent of accidents in Alabama were caused by pedestrians not…
Source: Fox 6 (Birmingham) / Published: June 18, 2018 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research / Features: Rhonda Stricklin
A new University of Alabama study shows a person not wearing a seatbelt in a car crash is 40 times more likely to die than those who buckle up. Sources: Fox…
Source: Fox 6 (Birmingham) / Published: May 27, 2018 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research / Features: Rhonda Stricklin
Across Alabama, many people are either on spring break right now, or getting ready for it in the next few weeks. For those who will be on the road this…
Source: Fox 6 (Birmingham) / Published: March 14, 2018 / Posted in: Center for Advanced Public Safety, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research / Features: Rhonda Stricklin
In 1837, The University of Alabama became one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering classes. Today, UA’s College of Engineering has more than 5,800 students and more than 150 faculty. In recent years, students in the College have been named USA Today All-USA College Academic Team members, Goldwater, Hollings, Portz, Boren, Mitchell and Truman scholars.
