Tag: Radar

Roadbuilding
N.Y. police disguised as workers ticket 266 drivers for work zone violations
Police officers in New York recently stepped up enforcement on reckless driving in work zones – by going undercover as construction workers. New York State Police issued 266 tickets as part of “Operation Hardhat,” which it conducted with the New York State Department of Transportation. During the crackdown, officers mingled into road work areas and […]
September 9, 2019
NYSP Operation Hardhat
Roadbuilding
UDOT tests new radar-activated signs to reduce deer collisions
UDOT is testing out radar-detecting wildlife signs to alert drivers if wildlife is present in the area to prevent vehicle-deer collisions. Details on TPS!
May 22, 2019
UDOT Wildlife signs
Roadbuilding
Crowded rest areas prompt states to help truckers find parking spaces
Eight Midwestern states have joined together to try to solve the lack of available parking for long-haul truckers. The goal is to establish an app that truckers could access to find parking spots in rest areas and truck stops. The technology is now needed more than ever as a federal law takes effect in December […]
November 9, 2017
Truck Parking Iowa
Technology
US Radar’s ground-penetrating radar now features Garmin GPS, split-screen display
US Radar has enhanced the company’s ground-penetrating radar systems through the integration of Garmin GPS technology and an upgraded GPS software module. US Radar’s GPS software now has a split-screen view that can simultaneously display real-time radar-mapped imagery of the jobsite, along with the operator’s choice of public-sourced maps such as Google Earth or OpenStreetMap […]
September 28, 2015
US Radar GPS software with split screen_cr
Roadbuilding
FHWA research could improve visibility, safety for snowplow operators
Imagine clearing the roads in the thick of winter. The weather produces whiteout conditions and there is no visibility, yet your crew is able to safely remove snow and allow people, goods and services to begin moving again. That may soon be possible thanks to research the Federal Highway Administration is conducting. FHWA is working […]
June 11, 2014
snowplowinheavysnow - Better Roads
Roadbuilding
K&K Systems releases telescoping winch radar
Traffic safety product manufacturer K&K Systems has released its telescoping winch radar, which winches straight up and down, can winch up to 7 feet above ground and rotates 360 degrees. The radar is designed for use in construction zones, speed zones, work zones, at college and professional game day and for police regulation. It warns […]
November 21, 2013
Radar Trailer panel facing back[1]
Roadbuilding
Adaptive traffic control installable in one day
InSync, the smart traffic signal system selected for hundreds of intersections in 18 states, now installs in as little as one day due to its universal compatibility with all forms of existing traffic control equipment. Rhythm Engineering’s new InSync:Tesla allows cities and states to easily achieve InSync’s award-winning traffic improvements using any major type of […]
February 23, 2012
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