In a Work Zone? Hang Up the Phone
Cell phones are everywhere – including on the highways. How many times have you seen someone driving along, gabbing on the phone? How many times have you done it yourself? It’s convenient to be able to stay in touch with anyone, anytime. But when you’re driving, it’s not safe. Back in 2014 the National Safety… Read More »
Tags: Cell Phone, Construction Zone, Distracted Driving, Highway, Safety, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Work Zone
Rumble Strips Help Keep Drivers Safe
Highway rumble strips are a not-so-gentle reminder of curves or other roadway changes, and safety is their primary objective. In fact, rumble strips do a pretty good job of keeping drivers safe. According to the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP), crashes were reduced on rural and urban two-lane roadways by 45% and 64%, respectively,… Read More »
Tags: Highway, Rumble Strips, Safety, Transportation
Shear Madness: Don’t Prune Circles Around Shrubs
A disturbing phenomenon has literally started to take shape on corporate campuses and residential lawns across the country. Our landscape architecture department has seen pruning at its best – and worst – and they beg of you to please NOT give in to the tempting trend of shearing your shrubs into spheres. What’s so bad… Read More »
Tags: Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Maintenance, Pruning, Shrubs