Author: Traffic Plan

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 of precision and protection best provided by trained professionals. From compliance challenges and legal liability risks to hidden costs and workflow disruptions, this post explores…

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 our cell phones is ever present. Here are 10 tips to remind you that driving wisely and defensively is the best way to navigate today’s…

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 sky, all hoping to make it to our destinations quickly and safely, stress levels are sure to rise. How can you keep a cool head…

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, infrastructure updates, or heavily attended events, they can get frustrated and form a negative opinion of the project, event, or even your employees. How can…

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 more to explore than you ever thought possible! 1. Bayshore Heritage Scenic Byway Hugging the southern coast of New Jersey, this rustic byway features breathtaking…

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…

In our transportation system today, highways are ubiquitous in how we travel. They provide direct, quick, and efficient routes between cities, states, and even across the country for everything from our everyday commutes to summer road trips. However, it wasn’t always so — the implementation of the US highway system completely changed the way we…