On The Road

5 Effective Ways to Stop Red Light Running

How can a city stop red light running? Red light running is not only illegal, but it’s also dangerous and puts both drivers and pedestrians at risk. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in 2020, red light running is responsible for 928 deaths and 116,000 injuries in the United States. So how…

We Answer: What Does a Flashing Yellow Arrow Mean?

Learn the meaning of a flashing yellow arrow at intersections and how it enhances safety for drivers, pedestrians, and oncoming traffic.

Yellow Light Timing & Avoiding the “Yellow Trap”

When you hear the term “yellow light timing,” your brain automatically envisions a green light turning yellow as you approach an intersection. At that moment you have two choices: Proceed through the intersection with the hope of the time being long enough Slowly coming to a halt and waiting at the red light While we…

Is Jaywalking Illegal? How to Make Pedestrian Crossing Safer!

Explore the legality of jaywalking, its risks, and effective strategies to enhance pedestrian crossing safety in urban areas. Discover vital safety tips now.

Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) for Police & Law Enforcement

Explore how Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) enhances police response times, ensuring safety through advanced technology and efficient traffic management.

Does Rubbernecking in Traffic Really Cause Backups? A Better Way to Manage Traffic Accidents

Is there anything worse than a traffic jam? Of course, there are worse things in life, but for whatever reason, traffic jams seem to always occur on Friday evening on your way home from work when you just made plans with your family. After sitting in traffic for what seems like an eternity because…

Transit Priority – What Your City Should Know & Do

Discover how cities can enhance public transit efficiency through transit signal priority, dedicated bus lanes, and smarter routing solutions.

The Future of Mobility & What to Know

The future of mobility – doesn’t that have such a nice ring to it? If you happen to look up the definition of mobility it is straightforward and simple to understand: The ability to move or be moved freely and easily. Also used in a social aspect, the term mobility is often used to…

Flashing Your Headlights at the Stoplight Won’t Do Anything – Here is Why

Discover why flashing your headlights at a red light won't change it. Learn the truth about traffic signals and emergency vehicle preemption technology.

The Road Classification Hierarchy & What to Know

Are you someone who nerds out on highway systems and road networks? Or are you just a city manager who needs some quick advice regarding the road classification system and hierarchy? Whatever reason you find yourself reading this article, we put together a list of the typical North American road classification system so you…

We Answer: Which Vehicles Can Control Traffic Lights?

If you have ever been stopped at an intersection to let emergency vehicles proceed through you will sometimes see the light cycles end and change in favor of the emergency personnel driving to an emergency. In some cases, motorists are under the impression that some vehicles such as ambulances or cop cars have the…

5 Cloud-Based Smart City Solutions

Smartphones, smart cars, smart TVs – what about smart cities? So much of what determines how we live and carry out our daily lives is dependent on the infusion of technology. Governments, communities, and businesses are all letting technology and data guide their decision-making and planning for the future. From engineering and planning, to…