Jul
07
2010

Safe Routes To School Marches Forward

  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 [...]

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Apr
26
2010

Seeing Red (light cameras)

  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 [...]

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Feb
09
2010

Driven To Distraction – Increasing School Zone Safety

  I CAME ACROSS A study by Safe Kids USA that looked at distracted drivers in school zones. While it’s no surprise that distracted drivers are more likely to cause or be involved in an accident, some of the specifics noted in the report were surprising to me. For instance: Fact. Drivers using a phone [...]

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Jan
04
2010

2010 – The Year of The ITS

  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 [...]

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Dec
02
2009

Show Me The Money!

  FINDING THE RESOURCES for traffic safety programs is never a slam-dunk. Given today’s economy it’s gotten even harder. However, while many traffic safety programs are being eliminated, there are still places to find funding. One of the most popular and effective national programs offering traffic safety grants comes from Safe Routes To School. Launched in [...]

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Oct
20
2009

Don’t Read This…while driving

.. I HEARD A disturbing statistic a while back that I can’t seem to get out of my mind. Information Display Company had loaned some radar speed signs to Feet First, a great organization all about getting kids (and their parents) to walk rather than drive to and from school. One of Feet First’s directors [...]

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Sep
15
2009

Speed Bump Protests Mount

. Speed bumps. Just say the word in a crowd and chances are you’ll soon start arguments that’ll make today’s town hall meetings seem sedate. While most everyone agrees speeding cars pose a real danger to school children and other pedestrians, there is a growing contingent of people who are fervently opposed to the use [...]

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Aug
24
2009

Radar Speed Sign Study Results – Choosing & Placement

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 [...]

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Jul
01
2009

Congestion Suggestions

For the past couple of years, the city of Portland, Oregon – like many cities across the country – has been home to a heated debate regarding growing traffic congestion. Does the city spend money on widening existing highways or focus on funding alternative transportation? Here are some interesting statistics I gleaned from The American [...]

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