Safety: It Takes All of Us
New-age enhancements make vehicles more intelligent every year. But it’s not enough to simply rely on new in-vehicle technology.
To maintain safe facilities, the Mobility Authority regularly gathers data to identify new areas of concern and make improvements. We pride ourselves on being early adopters of emerging transportation technologies. In 2019, we were the first in the region to implement wrong way driving technology which can alert drivers of connected cars as well as emergency responders of vehicles heading the wrong direction.
Between 2020 and 2021, an advanced transportation and incident management/prediction system was installed across all our facilities. These systems use data to predict congestion, identify where crashes are likely, and alert personnel at our Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Center and emergency responders to incidents, reducing response times and expediting the process to clearing the roadway for other users.
Most recently, the Mobility Authority entered another interlocal agreement with local law enforcement that allows them to utilize drone and real-time kinematics technology to reduce the duration of crash investigations and to provide the Mobility Authority real time information affecting traffic flows.
This month marks 23 consecutive years of daily deaths on Texas roadways. Despite the safety measures implemented across our facilities and others, it remains clear that it will take more to end the streak of daily deaths on Texas roadways; It will require a conscious effort from all roadway users.
The holiday season is known for being merry and bright, but it is also known for being the deadliest season for drivers. As more people hit the road for gift shopping and family gatherings, we ask that you pay extra special attention to the road and practice safe driving when behind the wheel.
