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Alabama bans texting while driving
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Birmingham News Editorial on Ban
UAB's Dr. Despina Stavrinos, leading motor vehicle vafety vxpert, comments on "Smart" dash board sytems
UTC News
ABC 33/40 highlights the work of UAB UTC Scientist Dr. Despina Stavrinos
UAB-UTC Scientist Dr. Despina Stavrinos highlighted in USA Today
UAB-UTC launches new Distracted Driving research lab
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Peter Behrman lecture:
Archive video link of BJCTA Ex. Director Peter Behrman speaking at UAB-UTC Seminar
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Need to Read!Transportation Headlines
Surprise!!!! Birmingham drivers aren't very good
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Yellow Dot Program takes off
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UAB study finds higher gas prices save lives
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Study estimates congestion costs US $17.8 billion each year
CDC estimates fatal crashes cost Alabama more than 1 billion in 2005
US Traffic deaths down to all time low
Alabama house votes to ban texting while driving
UA researchers working to improve hydrogen fuel cell technology
Freight interests testify before congress
New recommendation says that kids should be in rear facing seats longer
Congress to hold hearings on bus safety
AT&T produces dramatic safe driving documentary
Family Circle Magazine takes a look at distracted driving
Work of UAB-UTC scientist featured in USA Today
DOT Revises "Star on Cars"
Regional Planning Commission Investigates 280 transit options
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Sponsored Lectures and Seminars
Traffic Management Strategies for Hurricane Evacuations in the Southeastern United States
THE UAB INJURY CONTROL RESEACH CENTER
SOUTHERN CONSORTIUM FOR INJURY BIOMECHANICS
TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH FOR INJURY PREVENTION LAB
SAFE HOME ALABAMA
UAB PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
ALABMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY