Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that road fatalities in 2010 were the lowest they’ve been since 1949. That’s quite awhile ago. In 1949, a new VW bug cost about $900. There were only two of them sold in the U.S. Gas cost 26 cents a gallon and the Hokey Pokey was a radio [...]
The purpose of this blog is to share the latest information and thoughts about traffic calming and safety technology and we’ve had some great discussions on various related topics. So is it ok to get excited about our own products when they do really well in the marketplace? I can’t help it. Information Display Company [...]
The data is in and the results are clear. Radar speed signs work in work zones. The same electronic displays that have been used effectively to slow cars in school zones and around neighborhood streets can have a dramatic impact on worker safety in work zone applications as well. In a 2008 study conducted by [...]
Happy New Year and welcome to 2011. It’s a new day. And for the world of traffic-calming radar speed signs, the new year is starting off with quite a stir. The folks at Information Display Company just introduced a new MUTCD- and NHTSA-compliant speed trailer that is creating a real buzz throughout the industry. [...]
Got a speeding ticket lately? Think it was unjust? Think that the only ones who really care about speeding are police officers looking to fill a quota? Well, according to a new study by the California Office of Traffic Safety, you’d be wrong. The study was the first statewide effort by the OTS to [...]
In cities across the country, getting local governments to respond to traffic-calming issues can be difficult even during the best of times. It becomes even more difficult when times are tough and municipal funds are short. There is hope however. Neighborhood groups and private citizens from San Jose, California to Brooklyn, New York are [...]
We know they work. Over the past dozen years or so, a variety of studies have shown that radar speed signs are effective at slowing cars. In some of these studies, they rank the highest among traffic-calming strategies being tested – better than rumble strips, flashing lights and even speed bumps. Even more impressive [...]
A group of doctors in the Southeast Asian country of Laos are so excited about this little news bit that I had to share it with everyone here. Not too long ago, Gary over at Information Display Company received an e-mail from a Dr. Guenther Slesak, a physician representing a group of doctors headquartered in [...]
When considering solar power vs A/C powered radar speed signs, the choice usually comes down to price. Solar powered speed displays have the added costs associated with the solar panels and batteries needed to power the unit. On the other hand, hooking up to an existing A/C power supply can be much more expensive. [...]
If you are at all interested in pedestrian safety issues or are looking for possible funding for your traffic calming project, you should know about the federal Safe Routes To School (SRTS) program. The idea is to improve the ability for children to walk or ride their bikes to school. Not a bad idea for [...]
