Hazards in Traffic Control Devices

Each device meant for traffic control has benefits and disadvantages. Some which might be terrible in one situation might be ideal in another. But this makes it especially important you meticulously look at the options before deciding which measures and devices are a good fit for your area. Whether you’re with a local government that makes these choices, or you are a citizen who would like to stay informed and help shape your community, a look at some of the concealed dangers in some traffic slowing measures can help you make better calls.

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Light-Up Traffic Signs in Your District

So far this year in Missouri, there have been almost 700 deaths on the highways. Of the fatal injuries on Missouri’s roads in 2012, 65% of them were not wearing safety belts. Possibilities are extremely high that they were also speeding, or the automobiles that struck them were doing this. Many people who are killed are doing nothing wrong, but are hit by a vehicle driven by someone exhausted, drunk, texting or speeding—sometimes, sadly, more than one of those.

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Traffic Problems on Military Installations

A common problem found on military bases today is crowding. This isn’t due to a higher than normal number of folks in army service, but base closures that have forced more personnel onto fewer bases. A smaller number of bases have to support more housing and services than ever seen before. So more folk live and work, with their youngsters attending school, in a smaller area than most military staff had to deal with in times past.

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