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Traffic Cones Keep America Moving Each day, over 227 million drivers climb into their cars and take to the roads. Daily commuters sit in traffic on highways or city streets and take in the scenery, which most likely includes fluorescent orange traffic cones. From surrounding construction sites to alerting shoppers to a wet floor, traffic cones are used in areas … Continue reading “Everything You Need To Know About Traffic Cones (From The Experts)”

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Understanding Valet Parking: A Complete Guide If you’ve never used valet parking before, you might assume it’s as effortless as tossing your keys to the valet and walking away, just like in the movies. However, real-life valet parking requires a bit more awareness and preparation to ensure a smooth experience. Valet parking services operate differently depending on the location, venue, … Continue reading “The Ultimate Guide On Everything You Need To Know About Valet Parking”

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America’s roads and infrastructure are aging and starting to crumble due to overuse and age. As more drivers hit the road in the U.S., cities and states are starting more road construction projects to keep their streets safe and efficient for drivers and pedestrians. While there is a growing need for more road construction projects, states are starting to feel … Continue reading “7 Safety Tips For Road Construction Work Zones”

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Whether you are a professional truck driver, an emergency responder, or just a regular driver heading out on a long-distance adventure, it’s essential to prepare for the worst-case scenario out on the road. You likely already have jumper cables, emergency lighting, and triangle reflector warning kits in your vehicle because these items help keep you safe. However, you could be … Continue reading “How Much Does A Road Flare Cost?”

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America’s roads and infrastructure are aging and starting to crumble due to overuse. As more drivers hit the road in the U.S., cities, and states are starting more road construction projects to keep their roads safe and efficient for drivers and pedestrians. While there is a growing need for more road construction projects, states are starting to feel the pinch … Continue reading “7 Safety Tips For Road Construction Work Zones”

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The Use Of Road Flares At Accident Scenes The Use Of Road Flares At Accident Scenes Safety professionals have come to rely on road flares to warn oncoming traffic and motorists about an accident site ahead. Initially used in the railroad industry to signal train conductors, flares have evolved into an indispensable tool for roadway safety. Over time, road flares … Continue reading “Emergency Flares For Road & Highway Usage”

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As more Americans hit the road in personal vehicles, city planners are working to find ways to reduce traffic and improve environmental concerns. Along with promoting public transportation and building more lanes on highways, some municipalities are building HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes) to help drivers arrive faster and safer. HOV lanes have been built across 20 states and account … Continue reading “Green Lighting HOV Lanes: Do They Help Traffic Problems?”

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City streets are not just pathways for vehicles, because public roads play a vital role in how civilians shop, walk, and meet throughout the city. Each year traffic accidents kill more than 1.2 million people each year world wide, so making city streets can become safer by making better decisions for urban design.  While most traffic initiatives tend to focus … Continue reading “5 Ways Cities Can Design Better Roads”

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The History Of The Roundabout When the topic of roundabouts is brought up, most people think of a city in Europe with traffic whizzing around a circular road. However, roundabouts have their roots in America and grow in popularity throughout the United States in 1905 when William Phelps Eno designed a circular intersection for New York City. As traffic speeds … Continue reading “Mapping Safer Road Design In America With Roundabouts”

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If you drive on or walk near public roads like city streets or highways, then you have probably encountered a number of traffic control devices around construction zones and other areas. Construction workers have many traffic channelizing devices to help direct traffic patterns around dangerous areas. The primary role of the traffic devices is to warn drivers about upcoming dangers … Continue reading “What Are The Differences Between The Most Common Traffic Control Devices For Road Construction?”

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Summer Road Trips More Popular Than Ever As the U.S. economy continues to strengthen, many families are looking for ways to enjoy the summer as children are out from school. Instead of dealing with the inconveniences of airport security and baggage fees, many families are looking forward to hitting the road on road trip vacations. Road trips represented nearly 22% … Continue reading “Is Your Car Ready For Summer Road Trip Safety?”

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The History Of Florida Road Rangers In 2000, the Florida Department of Transportation voted to create a free service to help stranded motorists across Florida. Since that time, Road Rangers have come to the assistance of more than 5 million motorists across Florida who were stranded for a variety of reasons ranging from running out of gas on the highways … Continue reading “Florida Road Rangers Keeping Highways Moving & Safe”

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IoT Technology: The Future Of Smart Cities In AmericaWe live in a technology-driven world where technological devices control everything around us. Everything from interactive microwaves and cars, to smart cars, our lives are shaped by IoT technology. Devices that communicate with each other through the Internet leverage IoT networks to increase the breadth and value of data that is collected at each point … Continue reading “How IoT Technology Is Creating The Future Smart Cities”

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Seniors vs. Teens Answer: Teens We expect mistakes from young drivers, but the first few years are pretty risky. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), drivers ages 16-19 are three times more likely to crash than drivers over 20. These novice drivers cause significantly more car accidents than seniors: The United States Census Bureau calculates 12.2 percent … Continue reading “Who Causes More Car Accidents? The Data May Surprise You”

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The Traffic Safety Store is currently developing a safety resource center to help you prevent accidents on the road, in the workplace, or on your property. We will be releasing content on an ongoing basis. If you have any suggestions or questions regarding safety and regulations, please leave a comment below. New pages include: How To Wear a Children’s Bicycle … Continue reading “Introducing Our Safety Resource Center”