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Ever heard of a retroreflectometer? It’s a nifty device for measuring exactly how reflective a material is. Local authorities &/or road maintenance contractors use them to ensure road signs meet the minimum reflectivity standards, thus ensuring signs are performing as required and keeping the roads safe at night. Our latest blog covers everything you need to know about retroreflectometers; including the why, how and when for measuring the retroreflectivity of road signs, as well as some considerations that should be made ahead of buying one. https://bit.ly/4647qZU RoadSensors #reflective #reflectivematerials #traffic #trafficsigns #roadsigns #roadsignage #roadsafety #localauthorities #roadmaintenance

Our partners at Polara created this helpful tool to illustrate the current industry requirements for selecting and installing an APS system. Download the Ultimate APS Application Guide today!

Look what we made! We've been writing about accessible pedestrian signals - how they're used, how and where they should be installed, why they're important, what federal regulations say about them - for the whole time I've worked at Polara; but never in one document like this. We've stuffed this PDF full of useful info (and I got to make the layout and design of the guide, so I'm just a little proud of how it turned out!) Check it out!

The Ultimate APS Application Guide is your one-stop shop for all APS requirements and best practices. After TRB it will be the hot topic issue out there.

Yes, this guide is that good! This comprehensive document gathers the most relevant information for any traffic engineer and installer on both APS and AID buttons.

#Automated_Pantograph_Inspection System: Improving #Safety and #Efficiency. The System is revolutionizing the #rail_industry by enhancing safety and reducing dwell time. By capturing #high_resolution images of pantographs and detecting defects, operators can take timely action and streamline #maintenance, minimizing unplanned #downtime. The system’s scalable IP-based architecture and intelligent video capabilities provide real-time insights, eliminating the need for manual inspections. With the Automated Pantograph Inspection System, maintenance operations are enhanced, and safety is improved. Say goodbye to manual inspections and hello to a more efficient and safe rail system. #railindustry #rollingstock

RRFB or LED enhanced sign: Which works best? Multiple roadway factors should be considered before choosing an LED enhanced crossing sign. Recent experimentation has demonstrated that LED enhanced pedestrian crossing signs are most #effective at increasing safety for #crosswalks on roadways with low operating speeds, low traffic volumes, narrow lanes, and narrow sidewalks. For roadways with higher traffic volumes, faster speeds, and wider lanes, safety countermeasures like the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) or Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) are recommended. #solarsign #ledsign #LED #trafficsign #roadsafety #trafficsafety

🔎 Can you spot the issue in this Detection of the Week? Did you notice the broken and missing #pantograph #horn? The system automatically and correctly identified a missing pantograph horn and alerted the customer during the morning commute. A missing pantograph horn damage detection is very important as it does not trigger the train's Automatic dropping device (ADD) that train pantograph systems are fitted with, so is vital information to aid our customers in not causing damage to the infrastructure. When our customer was alerted, they contacted the operator who lowered the pantograph in question and directed the train to the depot. This had a direct effect on the end public with the shuttle service being delayed the rest of the day with a replacement train needed. However, this early detection prevented further pantographs from being damaged and potentially further #OLE damage taking place which would stop all trains running on the line until it is repaired. Learn more about our monitoring systems: https://lnkd.in/e2sYHaTz #PantographMonitoring #ConditionBasedMaintenance #DetectionOfTheWeek #TrainMaintenance #InServiceInspection #PantographHorn #CamlinRail #RailIndustry

For anyone not familiar with retroreflectivity of pavement markings, we would encourage you to read this article. It is without doubt one of the most authoritative, independent articles we have seen on the subject. So if you are trying to understand the MUTCD latest standards and why retroreflectivity plays such an important role in delivering safer roads, this is a great starting point. Well done to @Paul Carlson for authoring this valuable insight and credit to the Traffic Marking Manufacturers Alliance for publishing the full text. https://lnkd.in/eYAubGn8 #retroreflectivity #roadsafety #highwaysafety

What a thorough and information-filled article! If you are in the pavement marking sector, this is a “must read”! #retroreflectivity #pavementmarkings #roadsandbridges #highwaysafety #griffithglobalconsulting #ATTSA #fhwa