Truckee California, Atlanta Georgia and Winnipeg, Canada are a few of the latest cities to deploy radar speed signs in a big way. The growing acceptance of these traffic-calming displays is particularly noteworthy given the correlating decline in the popularity of speedbumps and radar speed cameras. According to Sam Katz, the mayor of Winnipeg, [...]
There is a growing opposition to the use of photo radar cameras that is sweeping the nation. Organizations such as Photo Radar Scam, CameraFraud and ACAPR are popping up across the country with one mission in mind – to make the use of photo radar illegal for traffic enforcement applications. Over the last few [...]
I RECENTLY HAD a chance to speak with Tad Blanton, a field operations supervisor for Medford, Oregon’s Public Works. He manages four crews that work year round on every type of public works project you can imagine – from underground maintenance to structural repairs, paving and concrete work. Many of the projects take place outdoors alongside [...]
WELCOME TO A new year! 2010. Sheesh! Is it just me or does simply saying 2010 sound futuristic? Face it. The “future” is today. We are seeing promises of tomorrow become mainstream realities. If you don’t believe me, just go see Avatar 3D Imax or make a purchase at an Apple (computer) store…or go for a [...]
a The last post here reviewed a new study on radar speed displays – one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind to date. The city of Bellevue Washington not only reported on their experience regarding the effectiveness of these traffic calming devices but offered some first-hand advice on what to look for when purchasing [...]
Last week, I posted my thoughts on traffic congestion and potential solutions. My observations suggest that adding additional lanes to jammed streets and highways never solves the problem – it simply invites more cars to join the fray. American drivers apparently have a (very high) set threshold for delays and traffic jams. Until congestion reaches [...]
Here it is – tax day. And while we sign our checks and submit our forms, it’s hard to ignore the big checks that the federal government has been writing lately to stimulate the economy. The stimulus program is all about job creation. Now whether or not you believe in this economic strategy, jobs will [...]
