Author: Traffic Plan

It’s a common myth that we can safely multitask behind the wheel. Texting, talking, and navigating through apps on our phone isn’t a big issue for us, we think, because we’re amazing drivers. But statistics tell a different story: Research shows that drivers using handheld — and even hands-free — phones take in only about…

Sometimes getting stuck in a traffic jam can feel like a cruel joke, but the economic consequences are no laughing matter. Inadequate traffic control in construction zones can cause significant financial costs. The effects on the construction company, traveling public, and local community can range from additional maintenance expenses to lost productivity, increased fuel consumption,…

Not everyone is calm, cool, and collected behind the wheel. Unfortunately, aggressive drivers will always be a factor on roadways, and a mix of impatience and frustration can get the best of even the most cool-headed drivers, turning a heated moment into full-blown road rage. One of the most important roles of flaggers is recognizing…

When people think of road flaggers, they may picture someone dressed in a neon suit standing along the side of the road and directing traffic — and it’s true that traffic control is one of their main roles. But armed with confidence and a commanding presence, flaggers’ larger role is to protect our clients and…

To outsiders, our jobs at Traffic Plan may look the same from day to day, but every job site is filled with a variety of specific characteristics and unique challenges. The type of project we’re working on has a significant impact on determining the skills we use and procedures we follow. Some of our daily…

If you’ve ever been in a car, you’ve most likely been through a work zone. Perhaps workers were fixing a utility pole in your neighborhood or repairing a bridge on the highway. Although waiting and maneuvering through these work zones can be frustrating and delay you from getting to your destination, these projects are very…