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A common perception of traffic control teams’ work is that it only involves roadway repair projects. While trained traffic management professionals are essential to the utility and construction industries for...

Setting out cones, propping up a few signs, and maybe having one crew member halfheartedly directing traffic isn’t even close to enough to ensure the safety of your team, the...

At first glance, managing your own traffic control around your job site may seem economical and efficient. In reality, though, the risks and responsibilities of managing traffic demand a level...

A lot has changed since many of us took our driver’s license test years ago: More cars are on the road, intersections are bigger and busier, and the distraction of...

Take Some Stress Out of Holiday Travel This year’s holiday travel is shaping up to be as busy as ever. With so many of us sharing the roads and the...

Humans naturally love to complain — about things like the weather, the cost of living, and especially about traffic. When the general public’s daily travel routine is interrupted by construction,...

Take a day trip through the Mid-Atlantic’s natural beauty for a refreshingly relaxing journey. Stop at farm stands, restaurants, parks, and attractions along the way, and you might discover there’s...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....