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The Center for Advanced Public Safety is dedicated to enhancing public safety through innovative tech solutions and interdisciplinary research.

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Register today for a joint virtual presentation by @kshermanmorris, Department of Geosciences, Mississippi State University and Jason Senkbeil from @BamaGeography on results from their @NOAA Vortex SE Grant. https://t.co/nCtaH0BejX

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There are approximately 6.5 million CMV drivers who travel more than 318 billion vehicle miles each year in the United States. #SECMVSummit

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According to NHTSA Early Projections for 2021, there were 42,915 projected fatalities in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. This is a 16-year high and a 10.5% increase from 2020. #SECMVSummit

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Check out Algo Traffic at https://t.co/1rtEJ0Yp0z or download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store. #SECMVSummit

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Fast facts from ITRE Program Manager Greg Ferrara:
• Risky driving behaviors make up 90% of crash causal factors.
• Inattention increases crash risk by 29%.
• Speeding and inattention cause more than half of all work zone wrecks.
#SECMVSummit

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Thank you to all of our #SECMVSummit sponsors: @Arcadis_NA, @ATI_UA, @PrePass, @WalmartTranspo, @IRDInc1 and @acusensus.

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FHWA Transportation Specialist Martha C. Kapitanov says states should think about CMV impacts on work zones from day one. Best practices include implementing queue warning systems, targeted enforcement and driver education. #SECMVSummit

[Walt Maddox @WaltMaddox]

The Southeast Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Safety Summit is happening in Tuscaloosa. It was an honor to help welcome federal and state employees, vehicle safety industry representatives, law enforcement personnel and researchers from around the country to our City. #secmvsummit

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In 2020, Alabama dropped off the top-10 list of states with fatal CMV crashes. If current safety efforts are continued, Alabama is projected to fall out of the top 100 in 2022. #SECMVSummit

[Alabama Transportation Institute @ATI_UA]

Today is the day! And tomorrow too!

#CMV #trafficsafety
@UACAPS #research

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There were 3,142 distraction-related crashes in 2019, a 10% increase from 2018. #JustDrive

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All it takes is 5 seconds to change a life forever. #JustDrive

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Make the right decision when you’re in the driver’s seat. Put your phone away. #JustDrive

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Your distracted driving could mean someone else’s life. #JustDrive

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Find CAPS at UA's Technical & Engineering Spring Career Fair on Feb. 24. Our on-campus opportunities for students provide experience and mentorship in software development and IT, providing custom, innovative solutions for over 40 federal, state and local agency partners.

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Find CAPS at UA's Technical & Engineering Spring Career Fair on Feb. 24. Our on-campus opportunities for students provide experience and mentorship in software development and IT, providing custom, innovative solutions for over 40 federal, state and local agency partners.

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Some game plans are worth sharing: Let others know if you’re the designated driver! Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. #SuperBowlLVI

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See someone about to get behind the wheel after drinking? Intercept those keys! Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. #SuperBowlLVI

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There’s no need to consult the playbook. 📖 The winning play always involves designating a sober driver. 🏆 Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. #SuperBowlLVI

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A game plan is the key to success. Make your own game plan before kickoff by designating a sober driver. 🏈 Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. #SuperBowlLVI