Lab News
Change Lanes to Pass — Advancing Safety for Vulnerable Road Users
Thursday, January 22, 2026
The TRIPS Lab collaborated with the Injury Prevention Research Center (IPRC) to develop a policy brief addressing one of Iowa’s roadway safety gaps: the lack of a clear, enforceable standard for how motorists should pass bicyclists and slow‑moving vehicles.
Halloween’s heightened risk of pedestrian-vehicle accidents: How to stay safe
Monday, October 27, 2025
By: weareiowa.com
Study examines factors influencing safe cycling routes for students
Thursday, September 4, 2025
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Four tips from Iowans on how to break texting and driving habits before July 1
Thursday, May 29, 2025
By: Tom Foley of Iowa Capital Dispatch
2025 SAVIR Annual Conference and NYC Open Streets
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Several TRIPS Lab team members attended the 2025 SAVIR Annual Conference in New York City April 7th-9th. SAVIR is the leading organization promoting excellence in research related to injury and violence prevention. In addition to several presentations from TRIPS Lab and UI Injury Prevention Research Center (IPRC) affiliates, a few folks got an exclusive tour of the 34th Open Streets corridor in Jackson Heights, Queens.
U of I research: Relaxed driver's license renewal tied to more frequent crashes among older drivers
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
By: We Are Iowa Local 5 News
Research shows relaxing driver’s license renewal laws for older drivers leads to more crashes
Friday, April 11, 2025
By: Abigail Kurten of KCRG
Iowa still hasn’t passed hands-free driving legislation seven years after it was first proposed
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
By: Abigail Kurten of KCRG
Pae presents research at 2025 Rural Health Summit
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
The University of Iowa hosted the 2025 Rural Health Summit on Friday, February 28th. Students, faculty, staff, and practicioners gathered to celebrate rural health research, resources, and partnerships. TRIPS Lab member, Gilsu Pae presented a poster on related research titled "Exploring varied definitions of rurality and their impacts on motor vehicle collision studies."
Studies from researchers at the UI affirm dangers of distracted driving
Thursday, February 20, 2025
By: Madison Schuler of The Daily Iowan
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