Browsing Archive: October, 2011

Elder Drivers

Posted by Steve Fitzsimons on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, In : For the General Public 
Having recently helped my mom find alternatives to driving her own car, an article in the paper today caught my eye.  http://www.tricityvoice.com/articlefiledisplay.php?issue=2011-10-14&file=Driving+++TCV.txt  Written from the perspective of an elder care provider, the wisdom and compassion in the article can be quite helpful.  For example:
***We all equate the act of driving to being free and independent. In talking with our parents about driving, we need to be respectful and understand that ...
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MUTCD proposed updates

Posted by Steve Fitzsimons on Thursday, October 13, 2011, In : For Traffic Signal Designers 
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices is a nationwide guideline perscribing how traffic control devices get built.  California adopts the MUTCD after it gets updated, and incorporates State-specific details in the process.  To see the latest MUTCD and how CA is planning to adopt it, see http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/signtech/mutcdsupp/ca_mutcd2011_draftrevisions.htm
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Traffic Signal Pole vs. Concrete Truck

Posted by Steve Fitzsimons on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, In : For Traffic Signal Designers 
Those big traffic signal mast arm poles are pretty beefy and sturdy.  The biggest is the Type 29. Sometimes it seems like one of those would never come down.  Thanks to Republic ITS coworker Joseph Rhys in the Sacramento area, who responded to a knockdown call and had time and presence of mind to snap a picture.  


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Traffic Signal Pole Locations

Posted by Steve Fitzsimons on Tuesday, October 4, 2011, In : For Traffic Signal Designers 
Question:  There are three new traffic signals being built in my City.  The City Engineer has suggested checking the traffic signal foundation locations before the foundations are excavated and formed.  What needs to be done?
Answer:  There are four items to check.  1) Look for potential conflicts with underground utilities.  Relocate the foundation away from the conflict if there are any.  2) Check that the signal heads that will be mounted on each pole can be seen clearly by drivers.  Obstru...
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