Plastic Safety Systems

“New speed zones implemented around 181 SF Schools”, in San Francisco

William Jamieson — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:23:34 +0000

“In an effort to improve pedestrian safety citywide…803 new speed limit signs [were installed] on two-lane streets within 500 feet of the schools.”

“Seven injured in multi-vehicle crash in Palo Alto”

William Jamieson — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:04:41 +0000

From the article:

“The driver of the Airport shuttle reported that the shuttle was slowing down because of road construction near the San Antonio exit when it was hit from behind by another car, according to Woodard. That car, which was reportedly traveling at regular highway speed, struck the van and pushed it into another car.”

“I-24 West bridge deck repairs scheduled in Chattanooga, Hamilton County”

William Jamieson — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:24 +0000

“Because of the narrow lanes and no paved inside shoulder on I-24 as this work takes place, TDOT asks that drivers use extra caution, obey the posted speed and be alert to changing traffic conditions in the work zones.”

Read the article; the lane closures are dizzying. Lane changes, along with speeding and tailgating, are the major causes of accidents in work zones.

All we can say is: RoadQuake!

“Traffic engineers offer ways to limit Route 220 crashes”…

William Jamieson — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:45:08 +0000

…In Williamsport, PA, home of the Little League World Series.

From the article:

“Surprisingly, studies show the crash rate in the corridor to be fairly low, but the angle at which the crashes occur, often at 90-degrees at intersections, very often results in severe and deadly consequences.”

“Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn’s Quiet, Sweeping Influence”

William Jamieson — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:08:17 +0000

“…Dunn’s influence over the following years sketches a history of late-20th-century pop music…”

“Road construction spoils Linden-area market’s party”, in Columbus OH

William Jamieson — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:23:30 +0000

From the article:

“An unofficial detour used by drivers and pedestrians passes around a gas station’s pumps, between a construction company’s backhoes and through a convenience store’s parking spaces.”

“Lexington Ave. Traffic Lane to Close for Two Years” in NYC

William Jamieson — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:40:49 +0000

From the article:

“Burke said the project included plans to build a dedicated pedestrian walkway so that the sidewalk wouldn’t be entirely closed to pedestrians.”

“A closer look at fatal Bangerter Highway construction zone crash” (with video)

William Jamieson — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:51 +0000

More about the fatal accident in Utah, about which we posted yesterday.

From the article:

”They keep closing it and changing it and changing it…and the closures, there’s no warning…it’s just….the road ends,” said driver Nicholas Ledger.

“Distracted Driver who killed college student Avoids Prison”

William Jamieson — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:30:24 +0000

From the article:

“It probably should have been me that died that day and definitely not Rachael,” he said.

RIP, Donald “Duck” Dunn

William Jamieson — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:04:10 +0000

Donald “Duck” Dunn, legendary bassist, passed away yesterday. He was 70 years old.

Growing up in the 60s, we may have been listening to the Beatles and the Stones, but we were dancing to Motown and Stax.

Check his discography here.