Traffic

crashes are preventable, there are things that pedestrians can do to help keep themselves safe. Obey traffic signs and signals Traffic signs and signals are meant to keep order on the roads. Drivers, who are legally required to obey these signs, often operate under the assumption that others…

When walking to and from the bus stop it’s important to know what’s going on around you at all times. The Bee offers the following pedestrian safety tips to help keep you safe around bus stops. Make yourself visible to drivers at all times, especially at night, during dusk or dawn and in inclement weather. Wear lightly colored or reflective clothing at night and brightly colored clothing during the day. Stay in well-lit areas, especially when crossing the street. Make eye contact with…

interstate 575, I would implement rideshare stops. The rideshare programs allow commuters to park at a designated area and take a scheduled bus ride for a low fare to their destination, which tend to be places that are most impacted by high volumes of traffic. By implementing more of the rideshare stops along each entry and exit point of the new toll lane and encourage more development of these stops in the zip code as a whole, it would greatly reduce the amount of commuting stress Frumkin…

Drinking and driving has been a topic of concern for several of years, resulting in numerous fatalities and accidents. With that, there has been multiple campaigns spreading awareness in hope to reduce the rising issue, however, these advertisements have become virtually ineffective. Each advertisement has become repetitive and unfortunately the redundancy has caused the audience to lose site of the bigger picture. You will never fail to see a drunk driving advertisement result in the someones…

Walkers Got Injuries in Crosswalk Road Traffic Accident May File A Personal Injury Claim Crosswalk is designed to ensure the protection of walkers. As such most of states practice regulations which provide a walker in a crosswalk the right to pass first. Crosswalk is also generally evidently marked. The main thing, on the other hand, is that the protection of the people in the crosswalks generally relies on the attention level of drivers. In case, a driver does not take care of the walker's…

Losee to the East side of Losee Road. P1 was in a marked crosswalk, however, P1 was crossing as North and Southbound traffic of Losee had a green traffic light. P1 was struck by V2 when P1 was in front of the number three travel lane causing severe damage to the front of V2. V2 was northbound in the number three travel lane of Losee Road at approximate 45 MPH. V2 had a green traffic light as V2 approached the marked crosswalk of Washburn Road and Losee Road V2's front end struck P1. P1 rolled…

Mayhem on the Road The many unalike drivers one could encounter on the road have variances, and they can be scary. They can irritate others, or maybe even make the operators become one themselves. Many dangers can arise from any driver, and can deter the road in various ways. Although different types of drivers exist, some main ones include nervous drivers, teacher-drivers, and inexperienced or new drivers, all of whom can irritate and annoy other motorists. People on the road can have…

investments and employment. Traffic congestion, however, is not supportive towards transport mobility. The smooth flow of traffic movement plays an important role towards users’ satisfaction as they are commuting from their respective point of origin to reach their desired destination. Congestion can be defined as the slow movement of transports on the road when there are hindrances along the road that force the vehicles to move below their speed limits. In other words, traffic congestion is a…

May Be Stopped for a DUI While it is impossible for a police officer to know that you are drinking beforehand, there are some signs that make them assume that you may be driving under the influence. Often, motorists who are impaired will commit a traffic law violation or drive erratically. In addition, the police officer may see the impaired driver: Running a red light Swerving…

in the previous tip. In addition, the commercial or owner operator truck driver should keep their GPS current with the most recent updates. If there is an auto-update feature, leave it on. Stay Focused and Alert In addition to watching out for traffic, overpasses and bridges should also be on your radar. Don't drive while fatigued, distracted, or during periods of extreme stress. Alertness is especially important at night, in metropolitan areas, bad weather, or when the unusual happens. If…