US releases national dataset on tyre wear

ERJ staff report (DS)

Washington DC - Following a directive from President Obama last month, the US Department of Transportation has released its raw dataset on the Uniform Tire Quality Grading System. The UTQGS allows consumers to compare tyre tread wear, traction performance and temperature resistance.

On 8 December 2009, President Obama issued a memo to department heads across government, requesting they release three high-value data sets never previously released as part of his drive for more open government

The US Department of Transportation has released three datasets:

• Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
• Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Ease of Use Ratings
• New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) - 5 Star Safety Ratings

The Department of Labor has issued a number of datasets, including the OSHA Data Initiative - Establishment Specific Injury and Illness Rates

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Full listing of new datasets from Data.gov

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) from Data.gov

New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) - 5 Star Safety Ratings from Data.gov

Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Ease of Use Ratings from Data.gov

OSHA Data Initiative - Establishment Specific Injury and Illness Rates from Data.gov

Memo to department heads from President Obama