Optimizing Pedestrian Safety: Why RRFBs Are the Go-To Tool for Many Communities

This article was posted by Robert Kurka on December 2, 2020

Even the most diligent drivers may not notice a pedestrian up ahead, especially in poor light or weather conditions. Unfortunately, static pedestrian crossing signs too often …

• Pedestrian Safety

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Straight from the Expert: Outlook on Federal Funding for Transportation Infrastructure

This article was posted by Nicole Barhorst on November 18, 2020

Undoubtedly, 2020 has brought some changes to the transportation industry that have impacted funding. Local, county and state agencies, as well as many private businesse …

• Funding
• Government Grants

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5 Low-Tech but Highly Valuable Pedestrian Safety Solutions

This article was posted by Nicole Barhorst on November 4, 2020

There are many simple pedestrian safety enhancements available that don’t require large budgets or advanced technology, yet still protect vulnerable road users &md …

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3 Countermeasures that Combine to Protect Both Right-Way and Wrong-Way Drivers

This article was posted by Nicole Barhorst on October 21, 2020

Wrong-way driving continues to threaten roadway safety across North America and beyond, causing over 1,700 fatalities in 2018 in the U.S. alone, according to the National Highway Traffic Saf …

• Driver Awareness
• Wrong-Way Warning

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Optimizing Pedestrian Safety: New Data on Mid-Block Crosswalk Usage by City Size and Region

This article was posted by Nicole Barhorst on October 7, 2020

Nearly three-quarters of pedestrian deaths occur away from intersections, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report. Fortunately, mid-block …

• Pedestrian Safety
• Mid-Block Crosswalks

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When to Consider a Staggered Crosswalk Design

This article was posted by Nicole Barhorst on September 23, 2020

With over 6,000 pedestrian fatalities each year in the U.S. alone, government agencies must be aware of every safety measure at their disposal. While technological advancements like V2X comm …

• Pedestrian Safety Solutions

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