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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% …

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 …

Are you ready for another conference? We sure are! This time around, you can find Transline at a booth of our very own, with key professionals from within the company ready to talk with you and answer questions about public works in 2022! What Are the Details? Are you revving to hit the conference floor in 2022? This year, the …

How much do you know about traffic? Considering how much time we spend in and around traffic and how it dictates much of our lives — from the vehicles we buy to the routes we take each morning — too few know necessary statistics about our roadways. We hope to change your perception of traffic and, in turn, ensure you …

“Ready and Resilient.” That is the theme of this year’s National Public Works Week (NPWW). The American Public Works Association (APWA) believes every public works professional hides a superhero within them, and we cannot help but agree! For this year, NPWW wishes to highlight the immense skill of artist Kenny Kiernan, who previously illustrated for the likes of Marvel, Disney, …