Traffic Safety/Signage
Snow-covered LED traffic signals: traffic hazard or not?
Several newspapers in the Midwest carried an Associated Press story in December headlined: "Energy-Efficient Traffic Lights Can't Melt Snow," with the subhead, "Traffic accidents are blamed on energy-efficient traffic lights getting covered with snow."...
2010 Keating Report on government budgets and spending
Government spending continues to shore up the economy, with $38 billion potentially on tap through jobs bill. The 2010 Keating Report includes analysis of federal, state, and local government spending, as well as an in-depth look at construction and security spending by governments....
Executive order: No text messaging while driving
An executive order issued by the White House to prohibit more than four million federal employees from texting behind the wheel is now officially in effect....
Study finds elevated chloride levels in streams, points to road deicing as a culprit
An increase in the use of salt for road deicing over the past two decades may be contributing to increased levels of chloride — a component of salt — in streams and groundwater...
Broadband systems are saving money, one wireless community at a time
Municipal broadband networks have taken on a new meaning since they were first introduced four years ago. Today many cities have turned to broadband networks as a way to automate municipal functions and provide critical access to a number of city workers....
Filtrona Extrusion changes name to Pexco
Filtrona Extrusion, the parent company of Davidson Traffic Control Products, has changed its name to Pexco, the brand name of the company's medical tubing products....
Transportation For America calls on Congress to adopt 'complete streets' program
In the last 15 years, more than 76,000 Americans have been killed while crossing or walking along streets in their communities, according to Transportation For America's "Dangerous by Design" report which urges Congress to include a plan for safer street designs in the federal transportation bill now under consideration....
AASHTO smart transportation report cites 50 model transportation projects
A new AASHTO report highlights 50 projects nationwide that showcase smart transportation solutions by state transportation departments...
Fast-food chain leaves its mark in pothole patches
Louisville, Ky.-based KFC is tackling the pothole problem in its hometown and other U.S. cities....
Trade groups to Obama: $4 billion needed to get FAA plan off the ground
A coalition of 11 trade associations representing the aviation industry is asking President Obama and Congress for $4 billion in stimulus funding to “jumpstart” the industry’s role in implementing the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) plan to modernize the nation’s air transportation infrastructure. ...
Florida city focuses cameras on red-light runners
American Traffic Solutions (ATS) has been given the green light to install red-light cameras in Lakeland, Fla. The Lakeland City Commission has approved a contract that permits ATS to install its ultrahigh-resolution digital cameras at designated intersections. ...
MassHighway to spend $30.7 million on intelligent transportation system
The I-91 and I-291 corridors in western Massachusetts will be among the first highways in the United States to benefit from communication provided by a traffic management tool known as an intelligent transportation system (ITS), according to the provider of the technology. ...
Oklahoma state agency honored for supporting its employees called to military service
A unit of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) has received the Patriot Award for the organization’s outstanding support of employees serving in the National Guard and Military Reserve....
Access parking meters with one pre-programmed electronic key
CyberLock cylinders are designed to exact specifications of mechanical locks they replace. Enable parking enforcement officers to access all meters on...
Signs deliver an energy-efficient, changeable message
Advantage-series models 4260, 4280 and 42100 operate on battery power and have solar recharge capabilities. Models feature LED components, and offer full...
For automated traffic control, yield to signals that include solar panels
Model PTL 2.4x replaces manufacturers PTL 2.4 traffic signal. Ideal for directing traffic around road and bridge work, especially for projects requiring...
Vehicle barrier raises or lowers on demand
In upright position, LightFoot can stop a 15,000-lb. vehicle traveling at 30 mph, a 60,000-lb. truck traveling at 15 mph or a 5,400-lb. pickup at 50 mph....
Bollards provide accent lighting for walkways and building entrances
Lighted Metro Bollard joins manufacturers line of bumper post sleeves. Fits over existing 6-in.-diameter posts. Stands 57 ins. high or can be cut to custom...
Portable traffic light allows remote control
Model PTL 2.4 prevents safety hazards of using a worker to stand in roadway and manually direct traffic. Ideal for road and bridge construction projects...
Walk-behind striper paints precise lines, indoors or out
Use Rollmaster 5000 striper to paint lines on parking lots, mark aisles or danger zones in warehouses and for other striping jobs. Earth-friendly operation...
Bollards protect areas from errant drivers and other threats
Install DSC 600 bollards to protect approaches to buildings, drop-off and passenger loading areas at transportation hubs, sport arenas, office buildings...
Change traffic messages on the fly with vehicle-mounted unit
LegiBrite Vehicle-Mounted Message Director features a quick-message switch that allows user to change message on the fly. Extra-bright amber LED characters...
Battery-powered signals take charge in emergencies
When electricity goes out during emergency situations, SQ4 traffic signal system controls traffic intersections with battery-powered LED signals that...
Laser speed tool targets drivers with digital video
LASERwitness Digital Video Speed Enforcement System uses both LIDAR technology for target-specific identification and digital video for a complete tracking...
Security barricade installs on pre-existing concrete pad
DSC 1200 surface-mounted barricade can be bolted or epoxied to an existing concrete slab for permanent or temporary vehicle access control. Self-contained...
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