The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) is "committed to interdisciplinary research that will ultimately increase driving safety and further transportation systems knowledge." During the Institute's time, its researchers have carried out over 1,000 short- and long-term research projects in areas including accident data collection, bioengineering, psychology, and public policy. On the website, visitors can connect with the UMTRI via social media, check out a Quick Links area, and learn about upcoming events. Scholars will want to click on over to the Publications area to view a compete list of publications, which include "Road Safety in Two European Megacities: London and Paris" and "Predicting Vehicle Sales from GDP in 48 Countries: 2005-2011." Other sections here include Data at UMTRI, Educational Opportunities, and Facilities & Services. The site is rounded out by a link to the Safety Pilot program. This initiative hopes to create a system by which cars can communicate with other cars, traffic lights, and roadside devices in order to make driving much safer. [KMG]
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