Category Archives: traffic

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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Congestion vs. Law Enforcement

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Bill Ruhsam

Yesterday in Atlanta, GA, my wife was significantly delayed on her commute home due to a traffic jam on northbound I-75. After she called me, I, being a dutiful husband, checked the traffic conditions on Georgia Navigator. I reported to … Continue reading →

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Episode 5 – A Grab Bag of Topics

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Bill Ruhsam

Topics: Latent Demand, Funding, Anti-lock Brakes

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Traffic Tidbits: 20 September 2007

Posted on September 20, 2007 by Bill Ruhsam

Traffic Congestion in India: American drivers are exceptionally tame and law-abiding compared to some of our brethren in other countries. Transportation Alternatives Advocate for New York Non-Automobiles: Do you live or work in NYC? Do you walk or bike? Then … Continue reading →

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Traffic Tidbits: 23 August 2007

Posted on August 23, 2007 by Bill Ruhsam

Internal Documents from MnDOT About I 35W Bridge Maintenance: The Star Tribune of Minneapolis/St. Paul is digging into the recent history of bridge maintenance activities and decisions. China Trying Dictatorial Traffic Congestion Solutions: Want to cut traffic congestion?  Just ban … Continue reading →

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Traffic Tidbits: 13 August 2007

Posted on August 13, 2007 by Bill Ruhsam

Virginia’s Latest Transportation Plan:  Find some details, here. Truck Traffic around a Port: Details about the types and amounts of truck traffic at a busy port. Taxes for Bridges: As a consequence of the I-35W bridge collapse, an increase to … Continue reading →

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