Why Trails Matter: For Starters, Economy and Safety
Infrastructure investments often focus on roads, bridges, and water and sewer utilities. However, trails and greenways are also essential infrastructure components. Trails help protect ecosystems and connect humans and nature, fostering increased physical activity and improved health. But the impacts of trails extend far beyond their recreational or environmental aspects. Economic Boosters Quality trails can… Read More »
Tags: Bicycle Trails, Infrastructure, Pedestrian Safety, Pedestrian Trails, Trail, Trail Design, Trails
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 »
Tags: Cheyenne Frontier Days, Crosswalk, Traffic, Traffic Engineering, Traffic Impact Study, Traffic Signals, Traffic Studies
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 »
Tags: Back-in angle parking, Bicyclists, Bike Box, Bike Boxes, Hawk Signal, Motorist, Parking, Pavement Markings, Pedestrian, Road Diet, Signalization, Transportation, Two-Way Left-Turn Lane, TWTL, Visibility, Woonerf