Traffic & ITS
Designing Safer Urban Streets has Numerous Benefits
Creating safe and accessible multimodal streets brings numerous benefits to communities above and beyond safety.
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Applying Pedestrian-Friendly Signal Treatments in Non-Urban Contexts
While prioritizing pedestrian safety through signal treatments is vital in urban areas, it is no less important in non-urban areas. Here’s how to prioritize pedestrians ...
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The Vision Zero Era Opens the Door to Creativity in Strategic Safety Planning
While roadway safety planning is not new, the Vision Zero concept has shone new light on the area of practice.
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Elements of a Successful Traffic Signal Program: Maintenance
When it comes to developing a successful signal program, it is important to foster respect and communication between the maintenance and engineering staff.
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Urban Cycling is the Mode of the Future
Cycling can be a vital part of the solution as cities look to curb emissions, improve quality of life, and enhance sustainability and resiliency.
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Inventory is Essential to a Successful Traffic Signal Program
It’s important to have an idea of the number and condition of the signals/flashers within your jurisdiction to begin developing your signal program.
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Alternative Intersection Design: How Do I Choose?
Alternative intersections can provide improved safety and performance over conventional designs, sometimes at a lower construction cost.
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Reimagining Traffic Signal Timing in a Post-COVID World
Mead & Hunt is proactively recommending and applying these techniques as part of our signal timing work for multiple jurisdictions.
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Signal Timings Can Help Your City Become More Age-Friendly
Age-friendly signal timing treatments take into consideration the specific pedestrian needs of an aging population. Here are some treatments to consider.
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3 Considerations for Successful Adaptive Signal Control Use
Adaptive signal control can be an effective tool to improve traffic flow. How can we decide when, where, and how to implement it successfully?
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