How to Respond When an Animal Runs in Front of Your Vehicle Hitting an animal while driving is not only expensive (veterinarian fees are on the rise) but also dangerous (over 25,000 human injuries per year in the U.S. alone). Here are some tips to help avoid a serious...
Some of the Things We Believe about Traffic are Counterfactual Here are a few beliefs we have about traffic that are not true… Cars coming toward me at a traffic signal are still moving but the light is red so they are running a red light. More likely they have a...
Is “Learnt” Even a Real Word? My uncle has a house-cleaning business. And like many of us, he’s been working from home. Let’s just say his house is shiny. Almost overnight road traffic melted away, trains stopped running, planes stopped flying, buses emptied, people...
There’s More Traffic Coming to an Intersection Near You! Many cities are predicting that the eventual end of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will trigger an increase in traffic congestion — one like we’ve never seen before. Given the health and travel concerns...
Noise and Vibration (Shock and Awe) What I’m about to reveal may cost me my career. But what gives me peace of mind, is I believe you guys are trustworthy — especially when it comes to traffic engineering secrets. I also believe you are reasonable. Granted, some...
Traffic Engineering Wizardry from 1972 The roundabout pictured above is referred to as the “Magic Roundabout.” It is located in Swindon, England (from Oxford, just drive southwest on the wrong side of the road for approximately 50 km). This magic roundabout actually...
