Safe Highway Solutions
Vehicle detection at traffic signals involves various technologies designed to detect the presence or movement of vehicles. These systems optimize traffic flow, reduce congestion, and improve safety. Below are the main types of vehicle detection technologies used at traffic signals: Inductive Loop Detectors How it Works: Inductive loops are embedded in the roadway and detect … Read more
Intersections are critical points on the road where traffic meets and diverges, and they are often locations where accidents are more likely to occur. Among the various safety measures that help reduce these risks, one effective but sometimes overlooked tool is the use of backplates with retroreflective borders on traffic signals. These simple enhancements can … Read more
Roundabouts are becoming an increasingly common feature on roadways worldwide, and for good reason. As a safer, more efficient alternative to traditional intersections, roundabouts have been shown to reduce both the frequency and severity of accidents. By promoting smoother traffic flow and minimizing conflict points, roundabouts have proven to be a vital tool in improving … Read more
Driveways present an often overlooked potential for accidents. Traffic entering the road from a driveway faces the same conflicts as traffic at an intersection. Therefore, the design and location of a driveway can affect the safety of the road. Because accident rates and congestion increase as the number of driveways goes up, more and more … Read more
You’re driving home late from work one night when you notice flashing lights. It’s not an ambulance or a police vehicle, but the small warning lights indicating that road work is being done in the area. You slow down and drive through the work zone without issue. While you might see these lights once in … Read more