Back-in Angle Parking: Easier, Safer
Why Back-in Angle Parking? Studies have shown it’s safer and easier than parallel and front-in angle parking Visibility is increased for the driver as they leave their parking space Eliminates the risk of a driver clipping bicyclists and other motorists while opening their door Just as roundabouts have taken drivers some time to get… Read More »
Tags: Altoona, Back-in angle parking, River Prairie, Safety, Traffic, Wisconsin
Proper Permits Keep Projects Moving Forward
Securing proper permits is a vital task that can make or break an engineering or architecture project. The chances are slim that a developer can plow through an empty field, tear through a waterway, dig underground, or even knock down a tree without an agency saying, “Wait a second. Prove you know what you’re doing… Read More »
Tags: Environmental, Permitting, Regulation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wetlands
Mixed (Traffic) Signals: Myths and Truths
Here are some of the top traffic signal myths with some truths mixed in for fun: No. 1: If you see a camera on a traffic signal, it’s there to catch speeders and red-light runners. NOT ALWAYS TRUE. While some states and cities use video technology to hand out tickets, cameras are most commonly used… Read More »
Tags: Crosswalk, Institute of Transportation Engineers, ITE, MioVision, Myths, Pedestrian, Signals, Traffic Engineering
