Road Essay

Updyke acknowledged one of the key frustrations residents and visitors have expressed with the project: the narrowing of Millburn Ave. to slow traffic, “What was lost I think, [in communication) was the emphasis to turn Millburn Ave. from a cut-through to a pedestrian walkway.”

It will also be helpful to modify the traffic lights to make them more visible. Upgraded speed cameras will control most people that speed by taking a picture of their license plate and vehicle and giving them a moving violation ticket. Control officers will catch any drivers who are not following traffic laws and will give them a ticket as well. Safety programs in vehicles will help people to do things more safely such as making a call or sending a message. An all-red clearance light will cause all the lights on the intersection to stay red for at least five seconds to ensure that vehicles on all sides are stopped. Making the traffic lights in Surprise more visible whether it be making the lights larger, or switching out the bulbs with stronger, more opaque lights, will also help reduce the number of traffic accidents. The cost for the speed cameras, control officers, dynamic message boards, and implementing an all-red clearance interval have been calculated, however the cost of safety programs in vehicles and modifying current traffic lights are to be determined.

Before I begin, I would first like to thank you again for your inquiry and interest in the I-75 Express Lanes Project. As previously discussed, your concerns were forwarded to my project team for review.

As the owner and operator of the State Highway System (SHS), it is our responsibility to coordinate and consult with local jurisdictions when proposed development may impact our facilities. As the responsible agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, it is also our responsibility to make recommendations to offset associated impacts with the proposed project. Although the project is under the jurisdiction of the City of Colton, due to the project’s potential impact to the State facilities, including Interstate 10, Interstate 215, State Route 60, and State Route 91, it is also subject to the policies and regulations that govern the SHS.

Recently, I have brought to your attention the need to install a traffic light at the intersection of Dunn’s Crossroads, in the town of Elm City. The reasoning behind this recommendation is due to the many people who have been in accidents at this intersection. Some accidents have resulted in serious injuries and/or fatalities. As a result of these countless accidents, a while back, the town did place a four-way stop there. However, it hasn’t seemed to reduce the amount of accidents or confusion that occurs. By installing this traffic light, these issues will be eliminated.

I started the interview with defining the problem as an unorganized flow of traffic. The main focus was on the safety of pedestrians. My interview with Bertini was described all the possible traffic safety measures that can be taken at the intersection while keeping in mind the long term plan for the intersection that will be incorporated into the Master Plan. To describe the main components of traffic safety, Bertini uses the three E’s, engineering, enforcement, and education.

Traffic flow will be greatly increased during commuting hours especially. Going from two to three lanes is a 50% increase. This combined with the other promoted alternative forms of transportation such as buses, bicycling, and walking will all help to reduce congestion and extend the lifespan of the current transportation infrastructure.

As the owner and operator of the State Highway System (SHS), it is our responsibility to coordinate and consult with local jurisdictions when proposed development may impact our facilities. As the responsible agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, it is also our responsibility to make recommendations to offset associated impacts with the proposed project. Although the project is under the jurisdiction

In addition to more traffic lights, kiosks, signage, and closing gaps in the sidewalk system, the planning commission continues to improve the downtown for it’s in the midst of converting the lighting system with LED (light emitting diode) in an effort to provide suitable lighting while keeping current with standard codes. The hope is that by making Danville a pedestrian and bicycle friendly town, it will become an expanded active community, encouraging exercise, and at the same time, reducing congestion. The curb cuts are quite visible, as they are textured, also the sidewalks aren’t producing any obstructions. They are wide enough for a conversation to be had between two friends, which is seen on any

There is an inevitable reality when it comes to building a road network in this country. Eventually, you’ll need to cross over another piece of infrastructure, one that has equipment on it traveling at speeds often in excess of 40 mph, and takes more than a substantial amount of time and length to come to a complete stop. It often has behind it a significant amount a weight, tens of thousands of tons, with enough force to completely destroy anything in its’ path. It’s loud, it has the roar of a thousand lions blasting at significant intervals, yet it still can be completely invisible to the inattentive. More common than should be thought, a dangerous mixture of ignorance, indifference, distraction and impatience leads to a disaster; trains

 There is a serious problem with our nation's roads and highways.  I find myself repeatedly avoiding trips to the city for this very reason, as I'm sure many others do as well.  This nerve-wracking congestion is even beginning to find its way into the suburbs and surrounding areas of large cities.  It is a   serious problem that affects everyone who owns an automobile, as well as, businesses that are dependent on reliable and convenient transportation.  To top it all off, this problem is getting worse every year.  The population of this nation is growing, which translates to an increase in cars on the road.  More people are moving to cities and the suburbs that surround them,

Table 6 shows percent increase and decrease in performance measures for different pairs of lane configurations. Each of the three base scenario lane configurations(1, 2 and 3) was paired with at least one of the nine non base lane configurations(4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12). The pairings were based on the same number of lanes on both the major and minor street approaches. For instance, lane configuration 1 paired with lane configuration 4 and lane configuration 1 paired with lane configuration 7, with lane configuration 1 being a base lane configuration with single lanes on both major and minor streets. While lane configuration 4 is a non-base lane configuration with also single shared lanes on both major and minor streets. Similarly, lane configuration

The MoPac lanes Express lanes being built will incorporate innovative technologies that will eliminate congestion and ease the flow of traffic. The plan to build smart roads in the future will

With Atlanta’s ever growing traffic issues, something must be done to stem the flow of increasing congestion levels. At this point, a viable option seems to be express lanes. This possibility involves either repurposing a pre-existing lane or building a new lane that functions as a lane meant for fast moving traffic. This lane’s traffic would have no intention of stopping, similar to a high-occupancy vehicle lane. However, unlike high-occupancy vehicle lanes, these expressways do not directly incentivize carpooling. Instead, they equate money to time lost, which is a much stronger method to incentivize people. Tolled expressways were chosen for their versatility and wide ability of implementation and use. Exits to the toll lanes are placed

This will help solve the problem because it gives bikers a safe, out of the way, place to ride their bikes.It also gives them the ability to drive as fast and slow as they want and still take the route they want to take. Two locations that are crowded with bikers without bike lanes are highway eleven and King home drive. King home drive is a very dangerous place to ride a bike because it is near an elementary school so, you are not only having a possibility of your life in danger but also little kids life in danger. This solution will work because it will give bikers a safe way to ride their bikes out of the way of big and bulky cars, and stay out of traffic but still take the route they want to