The DOT is changing roads to anticipate self-driving cars and help humans drive safer.
In a fascinating interview, the Director of the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), Scott Marler explains why 2023 had more fatalities than 2022, and why the COVID-related shutdown had a bizarre impact on Iowans lead foots. He also shares how roads are being re-engineered to accommodate mistakes we make when driving, and how they're anticipating the future of self-driving cars.
376 Iowans lost their lives on Iowa roads last year, which is more than 2022 fatality rate of 338. Did you know you have a 1 in 366 chance of getting in a wreck this month? And in your lifetime, a 1 in 107 chance…
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