traffic Archives ⋆ Kate Sweater

8 07, 2013

Laser stop sign!

Check out this video about pop-up stop signs made by light show company Laservision are part of an experiment that's been taking place in Australia since 2007, successfully preventing semi trucks from suddenly turning into unintended convertibles. [...]

15 12, 2012

Eco-Luminance study by the Lighting Research Center

From the Lighting Research Center (LRC) press release: Roundabouts, also known as traffic circles, are increasing in number across the U.S. These intersections generally increase traffic throughput while reducing the severity of automobile accidents. [...]

10 12, 2012

Designing LED roadway fixtures requires more than simply replacing the light source.

From ArchLighting.com, a discussion of some issues related to the use of LEDs in street and area lighting: "For roadway lighting, change is already well under way in the form of solid-state lighting. The new [...]