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Most of us drive each day. We hop in the car, turn on the ignition, and pull out of the driveway on autopilot because every morning is the same routine. But when you’re running through the motions behind the wheel, you’re missing key signs around you, especially road marking paint on the streets. If you have noticed the road paint, …

As the calendar pages flutter towards the end of August, there’s an electric anticipation in the air. From August 27-30, the heart of public works will pulsate vibrantly within the walls of the San Diego Convention Center. Welcome to the Public Works Expo 2023! Whether you’re a seasoned veteran in the public works sector or an enthusiastic newcomer, San Diego …

Work zone safety is a massive concern for pedestrians and anyone working close to roads. Back in 2019, the U.S. Department of Transportation reported over 120,000 work zone crashes that ended in 750 people losing their lives. Following work zone safety measures best practices is the most helpful way to ensure people will stay safe around work sites.  In this …

As we hit the roads every day, road safety is and should be a concern for everyone involved. While it might be a daunting task to keep every driver fully aware of their surroundings, there are some innovative pavement techniques that can make the roads much safer. Sometimes people overlook the importance of pavement markings, but they’re important for providing …

Have you ever driven down an unfamiliar road and struggled to distinguish the lane markings? Or maybe you’ve been on a nighttime expressway and experienced difficulty in spotting the upcoming bends in the road? If you have, then you recognize the significance of road markings being clearly visible, particularly in low-light situations. This is where reflective pavement markers come into …

Importance of Traffic Safety Equipment If there’s one thing the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the US Department of Labor, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration all agree on, it’s that the importance of traffic safety equipment can never be overstated.  Transportation-related incidents have, for years, been the biggest contributor to fatal work injuries. In 2021, for instance, they accounted …

According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 40,000 road crash fatalities occur each year on US highways. A scrutiny of the documented causes further reveals that many of these crashes result from circumstances that are directly or indirectly related to road markings. Take lane departures, for instance. It turns out that they were responsible for 53% …

Parking lot safety should be a high priority for any property owner, but it’s not something people usually think about on a daily basis. However, parking lot accidents are surprisingly common, so it’s important to take safety in parking areas seriously. Parking Lot Accidents – Statistics and Facts Parking lot safety is a larger issue than many property owners and …

Over the centuries, humans have constructed road signs from many materials, including stone, wood, plastic, and metal. Today road signage is typically made from reflective vinyl sheeting over an aluminum base or substrate. Modern road signage is standardized, but signs come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. All road, directional, and overhead signs have one thing in common: every sign …

It’s that time of the year again when professionals from all over the country come together in one fantastic show to discuss municipal signaling and traffic safety at the IMSA. What is the IMSA? The International Municipal Signal Association Forum and Expo is one of the oldest, longest-running associates relating to signaling and public safety in the entire world. The …