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Railroad Crossing Safety for Commercial Vehicles

Railroad crossing safety takes on special importance where commercial vehicles are concerned.  When a train collides with a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), the total amount of damage done is far greater than with a passenger car.  This is because commercial vehicles are significantly larger and...

Continue Reading / Blog / Jun 05, 2013

A Look at the Basics of Railroad Crossing Safety

While highway safety systems get a great deal of publicity, railroad crossing safety is a vital yet often overlooked part of accident prevention.  The lack of attention paid to the issue is tragic, as statistics reveal these sobering facts:

   *  Each year, over 2,000 collisions occur between...

Continue Reading / Blog / May 29, 2013

The History of Highway Safety Equipment

Roads have been providing humans with access to distant locations for thousands of years.  Highway safety equipment, however, has only come into widespread use within the last 100 years, as motor vehicles became the primary means of transport.

Signage is the primary equipment that...

Continue Reading / Blog / May 22, 2013

Traffic Separator Curbing is Tricky but Manageable

Traffic separator curbing is used to channelize travel lanes.  Normally constructed of tubular markers and high-density plastic curbs, it’s often used in temporary locations such as around construction sites.  As it must withstand the rigors of use around congested areas, it should meet the...

Continue Reading / Blog / May 15, 2013