Taking Pride in the Obvious, the Simple, the Strange Sometimes I wonder where I’d be without all the mentors who have so graciously devoted both time and wisdom toward the development of my traffic engineering expertise. And if I think too long about this, I start to...
And it Always has Been… What is normal traffic? How will we know when traffic is normal? Rush hour is starting to look familiar, but I can’t say I’ve missed it… As traffic engineers, we are constantly analyzing and predicting traffic conditions to recommend...
Print This Column — Tape it to Your Fridge I’ve received several questions this week regarding the dangers of improper cargo loading. As pictured above, unbalanced (or unusual) cargo can result in “wide” turns. I followed this car for quite some time and quickly...
But it’s Community Vision that Determines What Happens Next Some communities have a fine-tuned process when considering proposed developments. Some communities, enamored with new development, ask few questions. Most communities fall somewhere between. Reputable...
Or Golf Cart Rules??? I’m not much of a golfer but I do know it’s considered poor form to pick up a lost golf ball before it stops rolling. I also know what a golf cart looks like. And I’m starting to see them everywhere — apparently, a golf course is no longer...
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...
