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Traffic Engineers Steer Traffic, Corral Cars for Cheyenne Frontier Days

While most drivers likely don’t stop and ponder the science behind a traffic signal when they’re late for work and stuck at a red light, quality traffic engineering is critical to providing safe, efficient roadway travel. Whether it’s studying the relationship between traffic signals on a busy roadway corridor, forecasting future traffic volumes due to… Read More »

Innovations in Transportation Infrastructure

Transportation and traffic engineers are constantly in pursuit of practical, effective solutions. Here’s a sampling of some recent innovations. 1. Back-in angle parking’s advantages vs. standard parking Studies have shown it’s safer and easier than parallel and front-in angle parking. Visibility is increased for the driver when leaving the parking space. The risk of a… Read More »

Zander Begins Term as ACEC Wisconsin Board Chairman

Jan Zander, PE, executive vice president, began in July a one-year term as chairman of the board of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin. Zander says the first item of business for ACEC Wisconsin over the next year will be updating the organization’s strategic plan, including an October focus group in which members… Read More »