Browsing Archive: April, 2011

Standard Procedures for BBS

Posted by Steve Fitzsimons on Monday, April 25, 2011, In : For Traffic Signal Designers 

Question:  What are the best procedures for installing and maintaining Battery Backup Systems? 

 

:Answer:   Republic ITS recommends installing BBS only at critical or important locations, and at least annual testing and replacement of batteries on a 3-5 year schedule.  A quick review of ITE and IMSA websites did not show any relevant publications.  Surveying a few SF Bay Area agencies revealed the following:

  •  Battery life seems to be about 5 years.  Costs to repair batteries is about $1...


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How do I report traffic signal problems?

Posted by Steve Fitzsimons on Thursday, April 14, 2011, In : For the General Public 
Question:  Just curious if you know how I might go about reporting a traffic signal that is malfunctioning. I was going west on Stevens Creek earlier today and got to Woodhams and the light on the far left was signaling for the eastbound traffic, not westbound, even though it's facing westbound. It's far off to the side so probably won't cause any confusion, but just seemed odd.

Answer:  First determine if Stevens Creek is a State route or a local street.  Since there are no State route number...

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Cell Phone use while driving

Posted by Steve Fitzsimons on Monday, April 4, 2011, In : For the General Public 
Question:  Why are they always right in front of me?  Those drivers who for no apparent reason seem to slow down until they are going 10 mph below the prevailing speed?  

Answer:  We've all been stuck behind people who think their cell phone use is not a problem.  Some of us will also admit we are sometimes the problem.  Thanks to Ken Krantz for this heads up:  
Starting today and throughout the month, the CHP will join local and statewide agencies in "zero-tolerance" enforcements on distracted...
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