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Everything You Need To Know About Traffic Cones (From The Experts)

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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)”

School Parking Lot Safety Tips That All Administrators Need To Know

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Every school year, teachers and administrators embark on one of the toughest jobs there is. From the first days of school to the final bell ring, the primary concern of the school staff is keeping students safe in and out of the classroom. Many schools have thick handbooks dedicated to safety procedures, emergency drills, and behavioral codes for inside the … Continue reading “School Parking Lot Safety Tips That All Administrators Need To Know”

The Complete Guide To Types Of Traffic Barricades That You Need To Know

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Intro: The Different Types of Barricades For Projects Construction sites are a dangerous area, and this danger increases whenever a construction project takes place near an active roadway with traffic nearby. As construction projects increase and more drivers hit the road, the use of traffic barricades is more critical than ever before to maximize the safety of construction workers, pedestrians, … Continue reading “The Complete Guide To Types Of Traffic Barricades That You Need To Know”

Who Will Benefit The Most From Autonomous Cars?

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Ever since the very first cars rolled off of the assembly line, people have been dreaming about having an autonomous car effortlessly whiz them around the city from place to place. From Elon Musk and Tesla to Ford and Domino’s fleet of autonomous vehicles, it seems that many of the largest players in the auto industry are getting a piece … Continue reading “Who Will Benefit The Most From Autonomous Cars?”

7 Safety Tips For Road Construction Work Zones

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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”

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”

How Can I Slow Down Traffic In My Neighborhood? Use These 4 Tips.

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There are 263.6 million registered vehicles in the United States, and as more drivers look to gain their freedom through personal automobiles, there is an increasing chance that drivers will speed through your neighborhood. Not only is speeding dangerous to other drivers, but speeding in neighborhoods also poses the potential for serious injury and even death to children and pedestrians … Continue reading “How Can I Slow Down Traffic In My Neighborhood? Use These 4 Tips.”

5 Safe Winter Driving Tips For Driving In Snow & Ice

Winter driving

As winter sets, most of the U.S. will begin to see snow and ice on roads and highways. While most Americans will not experience an accident due to road conditions this winter, over 136,000 people were injured in an accident this winter due to hazardous road conditions. Driving in the winter can increase the chances of an accident on the … Continue reading “5 Safe Winter Driving Tips For Driving In Snow & Ice”

3 Ways To Improve Crosswalks In Your Neighborhood

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The United States has over 263.3 million registered vehicles, making it home to the second most amount of vehicles in the world. As more drivers hit our roads, there is growing concern about how more vehicles will impact the safety of pedestrians walking in urban settings. The concern for the safety of property and pedestrians stems from the fact that … Continue reading “3 Ways To Improve Crosswalks In Your Neighborhood”

The Rise Of Electric Scooters Across U.S. Cities

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If you live in or near an urban area, then you have likely started to see more electric scooters around your city. Whether you see them parked near local restaurants or buzzing down side streets, you are sure to see more e-scooters as startups start to introduce scooters to fulfill the sharing economy. The popularity of electric scooters is growing … Continue reading “The Rise Of Electric Scooters Across U.S. Cities”

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”

Emergency Flares For Road & Highway Usage

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The Use Of Road Flares At Accident Scenes Safety professionals have come to rely on road flares when they want to warn oncoming traffic and motorists about an accident site ahead. Flares were first used in the railroad industry to signal train conductors about how close they were to a train ahead of them. Since their original development, we have … Continue reading “Emergency Flares For Road & Highway Usage”

How IoT & Machine Learning Are Making Our Roads Safer

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The Growing Dangers On U.S. Roads More Americans than ever before are commuting on public roads with a motor vehicle, and with more drivers comes more opportunity for auto accidents. As this trend continues to progress, the U.S. is experiencing the longest run of roadway deaths and a recent study by the National Safety Council showed that over 40,000 people … Continue reading “How IoT & Machine Learning Are Making Our Roads Safer”

Onboard Maps: The Future Of Autonomous Cars

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How Can Cars Understand The World Around Them? Autonomous cars use many onboard technologies to understand the world around them as they travel on public roads. From radar to measure the distance between other vehicles and LiDAR sensors to interpret the surrounding objects around it, engineers are using a wide range of advanced technologies to make self-driving cars a reality. … Continue reading “Onboard Maps: The Future Of Autonomous Cars”

The Top 6 Dangers of Spring Driving (and How to Stay Safe)

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Spring is just around the corner, and that means longer days and warmer weather. Spring also means no more snow- and ice-covered roads (hurrah!). Since we don’t have to worry about sliding on slick roads or getting stuck in snowstorms, most drivers assume that better weather makes for safer driving conditions. Spring brings a number of new hazards to the … Continue reading “The Top 6 Dangers of Spring Driving (and How to Stay Safe)”