Traffic Problems are a Bad Thing Sometimes I wonder why all the fuss about traffic. But then I remember that’s how I make my living and then I think, “You know, traffic is pretty bad,” and also, “It’s getting worse every day — why doesn’t someone do a study?” And then...
(This is a 2-part column since there are actually 17 wonderments) (seriously) Unusual signs are one of the many topics addressed in traffic engineering journals (I’m assuming this — I’m not sure traffic engineering journals are actually a thing). And because many of...
Think about it — is there anything more important than traffic? I think not. In a recent interview however, when pressed about my priorities, I acquiesced, “There is ONE thing more important than traffic — I just can’t remember what it is.” Current events have jogged...
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...
