Author: wendy

It All Counts: Video Data Collectors Do Much More Than Tally Vehicles

By Alexander Cowan, PE Engineers and state Departments of Transportation are always looking for ways to improve safety for the traveling public – and they’re continually seeking more efficient ways to do it. A great example of an innovative approach is the use of MioVision Scout video data collection units. The portable units allow transportation… Read More »

Why You Should LOVE Traffic Engineering

When you’re running late for work and stuck at yet another red light, the science of traffic engineering might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, keeping traffic moving smoothly and efficiently depends largely on the work of traffic engineers. From figuring out the optimum timing for a traffic signal to analyzing… Read More »

Engineering Careers Have Solid Future

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates civil engineering, surveying, and environmental engineering are among the technical fields that will see job growth exceeding the overall 7% projected U.S. job growth rate between 2016 and 2026. Civil and environmental engineering technicians holding two-year degrees also will be in high demand, according to the Bureau of… Read More »