There are several types of early warning systems, each with unique features. Early Warning Systems are a way to measure the severity of an upcoming disaster and provide information to people who may be affected by it to help them prepare for the event. Sirens The most common type of early warning system is a […]
Road flares for temporary traffic control are used when construction, accidents, work zones, or downed tree limbs or power lines create a need to alert drivers to a changed traffic pattern. The most effective type of road flare will be clearly seen at night or during low-visibility conditions such as snow or rainstorms. Flares are […]
Often, construction work zones must control vehicular traffic in opposition to normal roadway patterns. Different roadway signs and devices are used to warn and channel cars and pedestrians along safe travel paths until they reach the end of the protected work zone. There are 5 different areas in a work zone that must include either […]
Worker safety lies in setting up work zones that reduce inherent hazards as much as possible to protect drivers and workers. Smart work zones offer signage and information to mitigate the danger of collisions caused by inattentive drivers. Work zone safety has strict requirements. Per the Model Uniform Traffic Code (MUTC) in Section 6D.03 temporary […]
A smart traffic control system is vital to keeping drivers and pedestrians safe. Many devices can be used as part of a smart traffic control system, but six of the most important are wands, grabber cones, portable speed humps, concrete barricades, steel barricades, and paddles. Wands Wands are one of the most visible forms of […]