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National Park Products

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Don’t ruin the view. Traffic Safety Products Specifically For the National Park Service The Traffic Safety Store has added several products specifically for use within the National Parks. Clip-on signs and road side delineators are now available in brown. Roadside Delineators 48″ tall with 12″ x 3″ white reflective panel Includes 24″ ground anchor NTPEP test and MUTCD compliant $58.80 … Continue reading “National Park Products”

What Is Jaywalking And Is It Really Illegal?

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What Is Jaywalking and Is It Really Illegal?—A Look at the Infamous Traffic Violation When most people think of traffic violations, the first thing that comes to mind is speeding. However, there are a number of other offenses that can lead to a driver being ticketed, such as running a red light or stop sign. One lesser-known offense is jaywalking, … Continue reading “What Is Jaywalking And Is It Really Illegal?”

How To Make Restaurant Parking Lot Seating Safer

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The American Tradition Of Dining Out Eating out has become a staple of the modern American lifestyle. Whether going to the local diner for breakfast with the family after church on Sunday or heading to your favorite wing shop for the Big Game, Americans love coming together at restaurants to celebrate and entertain each other. However, this trend took a … Continue reading “How To Make Restaurant Parking Lot Seating Safer”

The Complete History & Evolution Of The Safety Vest

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Safety Vests Make Work Zones Safer & More Efficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plays an essential role to keep worksites as safe and efficient as possible, and this type of clothing is crucial for the well-being of workers in many industries. High-visibility safety apparel helps keep workers safe in different weather conditions and times of the day to provide an … Continue reading “The Complete History & Evolution Of The Safety Vest”

Week In Traffic: Solving Congestion, Holiday Road Rage and the Accidents that Follow

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Can a New Mayor eliminate Traffic Deaths in New York City? Bill De Blasio, New York City’s mayor-elect, has pledged to eliminate all traffic deaths by 2024. His new initiative “Vision Zero” is modeled after a campaign that was successful in Sweden. [The Villager] E-Cooridnated Traffic Signals could end Congestion in North Jersey Northern New Jersey is, no doubt, one … Continue reading “Week In Traffic: Solving Congestion, Holiday Road Rage and the Accidents that Follow”

Week In Traffic: 5 ways the government shutdown can affect your commute

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Better traffic? For years, officials at the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization in Virginia have been working to un-bottleneck one of suburban D.C’s most congested highways. Now, with furloughs effecting 15 percent of the road’s commuters, planners can study improved traffic conditions without spending extra money. The opportunity could allow them to make specific recommendations. For example, they may learn … Continue reading “Week In Traffic: 5 ways the government shutdown can affect your commute”

Law of Numbers: How Former Math Professor Jim Hedlund Helped Save Lives

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Statistician Jim Hedlund can see you while you’re driving. Well, maybe not exactly you, but a pretty good approximation. The Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) II – a study by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Hedlund consults on– has fortified the vehicles of over 3,000 subjects with advanced surveillance tools. These include lane trackers, speed recorders, … Continue reading “Law of Numbers: How Former Math Professor Jim Hedlund Helped Save Lives”

Drive Safe This Memorial Day Weekend

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Yes! Summer is finally here, and you’re ready to pack up your car and head to your closets shore point. Before you pack that speedo and hop onto the highway–you need to remember to drive safely. This coming holiday weekend is one of the deadliest traveling holidays during the year, and the statistics don’t lie. You don’t want to be … Continue reading “Drive Safe This Memorial Day Weekend”

May is National Youth Traffic Safety Awareness Month

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It’s no secret that teenagers are posing a greater risk behind the wheel. After all, various states implement different degrees of Cinderella licenses, and the growing problem of texting while driving is also making the road a little more dangerous. That’s why teenage driving awareness is an important mission in this country. May is National Youth Traffic Safety Awareness Month, … Continue reading “May is National Youth Traffic Safety Awareness Month”

Why People Get Hit: Eight Causes of Pedestrian Accidents

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With weather warming up, more people are on the streets. Traveling by foot might be a wiser and healthier option, but it’s not always safer. Seventy-thousand pedestrians are injured — and more than 4,000 die — in automobile collisions every year. While this is only a slither of the vehicle-accident total, it’s a disproportionate amount: Eleven percent of transport (disregarding miles … Continue reading “Why People Get Hit: Eight Causes of Pedestrian Accidents”

PA Teens Award for Safe Driving and Traffic Awareness

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Wise-behind-the-wheel teens crashed into current headlines, championing their achievements in the fourth Teen Safe Driving Competition, sponsored by the Allegheny County Safe Driving Committee. Winners reaped fame and fortune, collecting prizes upward of $250 for top placements. Students’ safe driving were gauged via safety-knowledge exams, perceptual aptitude trials, and a driving skills course. Allegheny Police, as well as PA state and … Continue reading “PA Teens Award for Safe Driving and Traffic Awareness”