According to the German Federal Statistical Office, the number of persons injured by traffic accidents in Germany is estimated to amount to about 382,000 in 2014. Until October 2014, nearly 93,000 accidents were caused by turning left or right at traffic junctions, such as crossings or roundabouts. New findings relating to the safe design of such junctions will be presented by experts at a colloquium organized by the KIT Institute of Highway and Railroad Engineering (ISE). The colloquium (in German only) will take place on January 28, 2015, at the Altes Bauingenieur-Gebäude (KIT Campus South, Otto-Ammann-Platz 1) from 13.30 hrs. Representatives of the media are cordially invited.
The Mobility Systems Center pools KIT activities relating to vehicle technology. Presently, nearly 40 KIT institutes with about 800 employees are working on methodological and technical fundamentals for tomorrow’s vehicles. It is their objective to develop concepts, technologies, methods, and processes for future mobility considering the complex interactions of vehicle, driver, traffic, infrastructure, and society.
In close partnership with society, KIT develops solutions for urgent challenges – from climate change, energy transition and sustainable use of natural resources to artificial intelligence, sovereignty and an aging population. As The University in the Helmholtz Association, KIT unites scientific excellence from insight to application-driven research under one roof – and is thus in a unique position to drive this transformation. As a University of Excellence, KIT offers its more than 10,000 employees and 22,800 students outstanding opportunities to shape a sustainable and resilient future. KIT – Science for Impact.