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...
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...
Or, what about a bank? Or a dentist office? Or a new gas station with 12 fuel pumps, a mini-mart and a car wash? And if they do create traffic, how much? When new commercial or residential developments are planned, most communities have guidelines for determining if a...
Whenever I meet someone new, the conversation usually leads to this question: “So, what do you do?” I’m not sure why we obsess about what people “do.” I suppose it’s part of seeking commonalities or interesting topics to keep the conversation moving along. But...
Pedestrian Crosswalks (or, Crosswalks) (or, Sec. 3B.18, if you’re a traffic engineer) are often requested by schools, parents, city planners, and white paint salesmen. Yet, should you ever happen to walk within a real life painted crosswalk, please be careful. Be very...
