Roll-up signs are commonly used during construction projects and other road work where temporary signs are required. A complete Roll-up system consists of a (1) fabric sign with sign bracing and (2) a sign stand. A common option on Roll-up signs is a Flag up...
Read MoreOne of the most dangerous types of accidents is that of the wrong-way driving. On average 360 lives are lost each year as a result of wrong-way collisions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). But, do we truly understand...
Read MoreLED-enhanced signs are commonly used to draw attention to places where additional care or caution is needed by drivers. There might be a road with a dangerous curve, a blind pedestrian crossing, or an area of inclement weather, where LED lights can enhance and prompt...
Read MoreThe Federal Highway Administration published a final rule to give states more “flexibility and choice” to use proprietary or patented materials on federally funded highway projects. This new rule took effect on October 28. The agency said in it's final rule “rescinds the requirements limiting the...
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Automatic Flagger Assistance Devices (AFADS), are proving to be a valuable commodity for road construction projects. These new tools can help prevent road crews from being in dangerous situations. AFADs are gaining popularity as they offer features that reinforce the safety of the work zone,...
Read More3M 290 raised pavement markers are designed to provide highly effective, long-term night-time visibility in non-snow plow regions. The marker bodies are produced of an engineered thermoplastic that gives maximum impact resistance and weather ability. The retro-reflective element that provides wet and dry reflectance and...
Read MoreYou are driving home on a dark highway late one night when headlights suddenly blind your line of sight. A wrong-way driver comes quickly towards you. Surely this can’t happen. It can – and it does. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) states that on average,...
Read MoreHow to Plan For Safer Schools It’s hard to think of anything more important than protecting our children. Much of the attention has been directed to safety inside the school building, and rightly so. But what about protecting our children as they travel to and from...
Read MoreWith new technology and other intrusions, drivers are more distracted than ever. The consequences of these distractions can be deadly. According to NHTSA 3,166 people were killed by distracted drivers in 2017 alone. Infographic [caption id="attachment_8165" align="alignleft" width="531"] Source NHTSA[/caption] How to Avoid Distracted Driving Distractions can range from...
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