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...
Because I am often involved with recommending roadway improvements to accommodate new development, and because I also provide this service on a larger scale for cities, towns, and counties, it seemed appropriate to take a nap. And, after my nap, it seemed appropriate...
Longing for more green while driving to work? And by that I mean, Benjamin Moore Traffic-Light Green. Because hey, you’re running a bit late and all these other folks apparently have more time than you. In fact, some of them even stop and buy gas. Others have time to...
New development is a good thing, right? It typically means your town is growing and the economy is good. But what about all that TRAFFIC??? Well, I’ve got good news and I’ve got bad news. Which do you want first? Click here. However, if you’re reading this in a...
