Have you ever noticed black circles in the pavement near signalized intersections? They are often circular, sometimes octagonal, and approximately six feet in diameter. Well, while you’re looking and wondering about those black circles, I’m wondering how long before...
I think it was Mark Twain who said, “Traffic is like weather, everybody talks about it but where did all these horses come from?” Or something like that… You likely have ideas about traffic. And I know some transportation engineers who also have ideas. In fact,...
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...
Yep. Sometimes however, a flashing light simply indicates a loose bulb. Turn off the light and after it cools, carefully tighten the bulb and turn it back on. By the way, why are you even using a yellow bulb? That’s kind of strange – just stop it. However, there...
Many communities are experiencing unusual growth along with the associated traffic problems. After solving traffic problems for over 20 years, we have a pretty good idea of what is effective and what isn’t when it comes to mitigating (or preventing) traffic...
Traffic signals are not always the best solution for mitigating traffic congestion. However, to determine if a traffic signal might be appropriate for your situation, a simple flowchart is available to provide straight forward guidance regarding traffic signal warrant...
