Today, yield signs are so common among traffic signs in Vermont that we take them for granted. But there was a time when these couldn’t be found on the roadways. In fact, it wasn’t until the 1950s that the yield sign first appeared. A Dangerous Inspiration The yield sign was designed by Officer Clinton Riggs […]
Read MoreIf you’ve spent any amount of time out on a highway or open roads, you’ve seen “wrong way” signs on the opposite side of the median, meant to alert drivers who are heading in the wrong direction. One would think it would be fairly obvious quickly to a driver if they’re traveling the wrong way, […]
Read MoreIt certainly doesn’t feel like it yet, but winter will be here before we know it! Soon, the leaves will begin to change, and suddenly we’ll have a snow-covered ground. While winter is great for those who love skiing, sledding, ice skating, and other cold weather activities, it’s awful for outdoor signs. Cold temperatures and […]
Read MoreFewer and fewer families are taking advantage of the possibility of walking or biking to school. As more cars hit the roads, traffic jams increase, pollution increases and childhood obesity increases. In response to these alarming consequences, Vermont initiated the Safe Routes to School Program. Using optimal routes marked by traffic signs in Vermont, the […]
Read MoreThe American Traffic Safety Services Association is focused on creating safer roads and honoring victims of fatal traffic accidents in a wide variety of ways. One of the ways it accomplishes this is through the ATSSA Foundation, which provides a variety of ways for people to support scholarships and memorials for victims of accidents. The […]
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