Share to linkedinIt’s pothole season again, that magical time of the year sandwiched between winter and spring, in which roadways across the nation exact their revenge upon passenger cars and trucks. U.S. motorists suffer repair costs of $3 billion annually from damage caused by potholes according to the AAA. Over the last five years 16 million drivers reported blown tires, bent wheels, and suspension damage from coming up too quickly on what are often hard-to-spot divots.
For the uninitiated, a pothole is damage to roadway pavement that occurs when snow and ice melt as part of an area’s annual freeze/thaw cycle. The water seeps through the pavement and causes cracks that are exacerbated by traffic. They’re especially prevalent on areas with heavy traffic, especially trucks, and with poor drainage like dips in the road and passages under viaducts.
“Having the ability to work with municipalities to fix potholes across the nation is crucial to our goal of creating safer roads for all,” says Kevin Lee, CarVi’s chief executive officer and founder. “Potholes not only cause damage and unnecessary expenses to vehicles and other modes of transportation, but deaths are continuing to soar as roads are left unfixed and holes becoming bigger.”
In the meantime, since those nasty ruts in the road won’t be going away any time soon, the experts atFor starters, proceed with caution. Slow down a bit and leave extra space between your car and vehicle ahead to better be able to spot and avoid hitting potholes in your path. This is especially important at night when visibility is compromised. Your vehicle will also potentially suffer less damage if you hit a hole in the road at a slower rate of speed.
Wow! AI can now create funds for local councils/counties out of thin air to get the pothole fixed! That's the only way to speed up repairs where I live!
Is AI going to learn which neighborhood gets to billing?
AI:'Humans attend to these menial jobs..filling potholes indeed!I'm a$ 4.7billion android you are my Masters? Emits John Wayne recording 'That'll be the day!'AiAndroidrobotsdefuncthumanraceManvmachineJobs
How about use our tax money for our roads instead of bullshit waste.
Tell GinaRaimondo that!
Here's another one......workers & tarmac!!
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