driver feedback signs
Best Practices in School Zone Traffic Calming
Creating a Safe, Effective School Zone Traffic Plan Each year, an estimated 100 children are killed in the U.S. as they go to and from school, and some 25,000 students are injured from incidents in school zones. The primary factor in these events is speeding. Unfortunately, two-thirds of drivers exceed the legal speed limit when…
Best Practices in School Zone Traffic Calming for the 2018-2019 School Year
Each year, an estimated 100 children are killed in the U.S. as they make their way to and from school, and some 21,000 students are injured from incidents in school zones. The primary contributing factor in these events is speeding. What is your community doing to maintain a safe school zone? Radarsign, America’s School Zone…
Illinois Strikes a Balance in Traffic Calming Trends
A 12-month analysis of sales found that, in 2014, 31% of the radar speed signs sold in Illinois were purchased by municipalities and another 31% were purchased by law enforcement departments. Read more on the traffic calming trends identified in the “Land of Lincoln.”
Not in My Front Yard
Usually, speed humps slow traffic. That is their very purpose. However, the informed recognize that there are tradeoffs to using this type of vertical traffic calming device. The residents living on Ruth Avenue in Clifton, NJ are in need of an effective traffic calming plan. Drivers frequently use their neighborhood street to avoid a heavily…
Traffic Calming Trends in Colorado
A 12-month analysis of sales found that, in 2014, 79% of the radar speed signs sold in Colorado were purchased by municipalities. Read more on the traffic calming trends identified in the Centennial State.
Vancouver Solicits Traffic Calming Ideas from Citizens
In 2015, the City of Vancouver is asking residents to submit their own ideas to reduce speeding in their community as part of the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. In its third year, the program has dedicated $170,000 to implementing new traffic calming projects, including radar speed signs. Last year, the city offered residents brightly…
Radarsign® Sales Hit New Milestone: 10 Consecutive Years of Year-Over-Year Growth
Sales metrics for 2014 confirm that record numbers of U.S. government organizations and law enforcement entities continue to select Radarsign as their provider of choice for traffic-calming radar speed signs. Radarsign—the manufacturer of the world’s first armored radar speed signs—has seen unprecedented, year-over-year growth for a ten years now.
Speed Bump Installation is a Lengthy Process
Residents seeking a remedy to dangerous driving in front of their homes often ask civic leaders for speed bumps. However, the process for installation of these devices can be lengthy and fraught with obstacles. Because of the shortcomings and safety considerations, city officials are hesitant to implement speed bump programs. A situation in Ohio gives…
Radarsign Launches Series of Updated Traffic Calming Guidelines for Modern-day Engineered Solutions
While the digital age has delivered advancements in almost every area of the transportation industry, the most comprehensive reference sources for traffic-calming best practices have remained virtually unchanged. Radarsign® has developed a series of 21st Century Traffic-Calming Guides, outlining the latest insights about engineered solutions.
Radarsign Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Radarsign has been awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification after a successful evaluation of its practices. The ISO 9000 family of standards provide guidance and tools for companies and organizations who want to ensure that their products and services consistently meet customer’s requirements and that quality is consistently improved.
Multi-Way Stop Signs Do Not Control Speed
The Port Orange, Florida city council unanimously approved the recommendation to install a three-way stop sign based on the results of a recent traffic-calming study. This study was conducted in response to complaints about drivers exceeding 60 mph on a roadway where the posted speed limit is 25 mph. The study’s final recommendations included adding…
Law Enforcement Looks to Radarsign to Calm Traffic and Save Lives
From Chicago to Tickfaw, La., driver feedback signs from Radarsign are solving the speeding traffic woes of both the largest and smallest communities across the nation. These devices, which are scientifically proven to slow traffic, are working alongside local law enforcement to save money, calm traffic and protect lives.