Wayne State University Division of Research News

New Research Underlines Importance of Protecting Kids From Brain Injury

An exhaustive analysis of data from more than 40,000 cases of brain trauma in children – published by the authoritative New England Journal of Medicine – provides convincing evidence that protecting children in advance from head injuries is the key …

Metered Roundabouts Expected to Improve Road Safety

While Mother Nature continues to challenge drivers across the country, a team of traffic engineers is working hard on a new way to make rush-hour commutes safer and faster in any weather. “We can’t do much about snow falling, but …

Taking the Michigan Left Turn on the Road

The median U-turn, otherwise known as the Michigan left turn, has been a great asset in moving traffic safely and efficiently in Michigan for over 50 years. While widely used in Michigan, other states and countries have not adopted the …

Researchers Examine Impact of Differential Speed Limits on State Freeways

Years of research have produced mixed views on whether different freeway speed limits for cars and trucks make roads safer, but Wayne State University researchers are taking a comprehensive approach to answering that question for state officials. Peter Savolainen, Ph.D., …