Conflict intersections are among the most dangerous locations on our roads. With traffic coming from multiple directions and high-speed curves, it can be difficult to cross safely. But thanks to TraffiCalm, a leading provider of traffic safety solutions, there is a solution to this problem. TraffiCalm offers a conflict intersection warning system with dual [...]
Did you see that title? Gen 2! "Gen 2?" you might be asking. What does that mean to you, champions of road safety? New functionality, sure, but functionalities that make your ownership much easier. Replaceable batteries, easier mounting, faster connections, and new expanded mounting options all top the list of improvements we have made [...]
Drawing on our fifth year of working alongside agencies to address Wrong Way driving across the US, we have learned a thing or two. Unsurprisingly, we realize that we (the ITS industry) have a ways to go. The first question that precedes any discussion of a wrong way product or its use is "where do we put the [...]
Trafficalm does it again! New Orleans, LA – TraffiCalm Systems was recently awarded a prestigious American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) “2016 Innovation Award”. TraffiCalm was proud to receive the FIRST PLACE Award for Innovation, especially since we were competing against such a large field of leading traffic safety companies at the largest roadway safety [...]
The National Transportation Safety Board estimates that there are over 300 fatal accidents caused by wrong way drivers each year. And while the problem of wrong way driving has been a concern for some time, various states are noting an increase in wrong way accidents in recent years. Officials in North Carolina report a 67% [...]
Community groups facing tough speeding challenges look for creative, cost effective solutions that make smart use of available funding. Municipalities need to know that speeding enforcement dollars are spent on programs that will affect real benefits in their community. Radar speed signs have been studied for effectiveness and tested in the field. City managers should consider [...]
When Increased Traffic Risks Are Apparent When it comes to winter driving, slowing down traffic is crucial. Not just for the safety of others but also to protect yourself. If one out of control car loses traction and collides with your vehicle, the damage can easily be fatal. Many people who haven't driven winter conditions before [...]
Conventional Stop Sign Drawbacks It might strike some people that the obvious approach to dealing with aggressive drivers would be more stop signs. However, stop signs can simply aggravate the problem. Stop signs increase a driver's frustration and can lead to the driver becoming even more reckless than before. A very aggressive driver might simply [...]
Airport Traffic - Differences When it comes to monitoring traffic in airports, the difficulties are different from almost any other busy area. With large amounts of people coming in and out, some of whom are international visitors, the challenges faced become unique. People who travel through airports are often completely unlike each other and the [...]
Common Speeding Areas Some areas are much more common for speeding than others. Long stretches of highway tend to be an obvious choice for speeders, but so are places like large parking lots and garages. Even residential neighborhoods can become a target zone. This sort of reckless behavior puts a great many people at risk [...]
