No one familiar with the roadway would be surprised to learn that federal and state officials are concerned about the ability to sustain the traffic levels of the main Massachusetts thoroughfare. Federal money is funding a comprehensive study by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and private consultants of the regional corridor with an eye toward future improvement, both small and …

Researchers at Columbia University recently analyzed nine epidemiologic studies and concluded that drivers who use marijuana within three hours of driving are two times more likely to be involved in a car crash. Those with higher concentrations of marijuana in their systems had an even greater crash risk. The increased crash risks from marijuana use may translate into more Massachusetts …

Pedestrian safety takes on a new meaning at the start of the school year. Drivers must watch out for children walking to and from school or their bus stops – children who often don’t think to look both ways or pause before crossing an intersection. Of course, children aren’t the only victims of pedestrian accidents. According to the Executive Office …

It’s been nearly a year since Massachusetts bolstered its distracted driving laws by banning texting and driving – the law took effect September 30, 2010. With that anniversary just weeks away, the Boston Herald looked at the effectiveness of the texting ban. In an effort to reduce Massachusetts motor vehicle accidents and reduce injuries and fatalities, the law forbids drivers …