Tag: Institute of Transportation Engineers

Why You Should LOVE Traffic Engineering

When you’re running late for work and stuck at yet another red light, the science of traffic engineering might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, keeping traffic moving smoothly and efficiently depends largely on the work of traffic engineers. From figuring out the optimum timing for a traffic signal to analyzing… Read More »

Mixed (Traffic) Signals: Myths and Truths

Here are some of the top traffic signal myths with some truths mixed in for fun: No. 1: If you see a camera on a traffic signal, it’s there to catch speeders and red-light runners. NOT ALWAYS TRUE. While some states and cities use video technology to hand out tickets, cameras are most commonly used… Read More »

FAST Act Provides 5-Year Transportation Funding

For the first time in a decade, federal transportation funding has a road map to the future. It’s called FAST Act. In cooperation with the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Ayres Associates’ Waukesha, Wisconsin, office recently hosted a webinar that took a 360-degree tour of the FAST Act legislation… Read More »