Category Archives: signals

Episode 40 – “Child at Play” Signs, Sharrows, and Jewish Crosswalks

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Bill Ruhsam

Topics: “Child at Play” Signs, Sharrows, and Jewish Crosswalks

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Episode 30 – LEDs, Newspapers, Funding

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Bill Ruhsam

Topics: LEDs, Newspapers, Funding

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Oddball Traffic Signal

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Bill Ruhsam

Through a set of odd circumstances, I became aware of Smackover, Arkansas, the location of the self-proclaimed “…only center of the road traffic light in the state of Arkansas….” If you go to the google maps link above and click … Continue reading →

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They're Using That Term Again

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Bill Ruhsam

A story from Pennsylvania is misusing their words. This is a typical misuse, though, and everyone (sort of) knows what they mean: Gettysburg’s new synchronized system of traffic signals has caught more than just commuters by surprise. I discussed the … Continue reading →

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Episode 24 – National Traffic Signal Report Card

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Bill Ruhsam

Topics: National Traffic Signal Report Card, 2007 Fataliity Rates, ITE Annual Meeting

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Episode 18 – Red on Top

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Bill Ruhsam

Topics: Red on Top, Traveling with a Traffic Engineer

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Episode 17 – Red Light Enforcement, Red Light Running, Clearance Intervals

Posted on March 24, 2008 by Bill Ruhsam

Topics: Red Light Enforcement, Red Light Running, Clearance Intervals

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Episode 12 – How to Get a Signal Installed

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Bill Ruhsam

Topics: Signal Installation, Signal Warrants, How to Annoy a Traffic Engineer

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Episode 8 – Signal Detection & Operation

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Bill Ruhsam

Topics: Signal Detection and Actuation, Inductance Loop Detectors, Video Detection

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Traffic Tidbits: 28 November 2007

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Bill Ruhsam

New Traffic Forecast Model in the Works: Bristol University is developing a new traffic forecast model. This is something that is decidedly non-trivial and depends upond good data. To quote from the article: However, if you are using inductance loops … Continue reading →

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