Low-Cost Safety Improvements That Save Lives

  Every day, municipal highway crews wrestle with the same grim reality: more than 42,000 people were killed on U.S. roads in 2021 alone – a figure local officials feel in their own communities (highways.dot.gov). Tight budgets often force leaders to choose between large capital projects and day-to-day maintenance, but safety doesn’t always require seven-figure … Read more

The Benefits of Using Video Detection Systems at Traffic Signals

*This article is not a paid advertisement and was not approved by Miovision. Any inaccuracies are the fault of the author. In today’s world of smarter infrastructure, more towns and cities are upgrading their traffic signal technology with video detection systems, like those offered by Miovision. These camera-based solutions replace or supplement traditional loop detectors, … Read more

Safe Detour Planning During Construction Projects

Detour and road closed signs

When road construction disrupts normal traffic flow, detour planning becomes essential, not just for maintaining mobility, but for ensuring safety. Poorly planned detours can lead to driver confusion, increased crash risk, and headaches for both motorists and local officials. Safe detour planning isn’t just a courtesy, it’s a responsibility. Here’s how highway departments and project … Read more