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Navigating the New BABA Requirements
The Federal Highway Administration’s Build America, Buy America (BABA) initiative introduces updated requirements for manufactured products used in highway and bridge construction. These changes are part of a broader regulatory shift aimed at increasing transparency, reshaping supply chain strategies, and reinforcing domestic manufacturing within federal infrastructure investments.
Meet the Pelco Solutions Sales Team!
At Pelco Solutions, our success is built on the foundation of exceptional people who are passionate about making our roads safer. Our sales team combines decades of industry experience with deep technical expertise and an unwavering commitment to customer service. From coast to coast and around the globe, these professionals are ready to help you find the perfect traffic or utility solution for your unique needs.
How Bike Lanes Improve Safety and Traffic Flow
Dedicated bike lanes often face criticism from those who believe they slow down traffic. However, research consistently shows that properly designed bike infrastructure not only enhances cyclist safety but can actually improve traffic flow for all road users. As we celebrate Bike Safety Month, it’s important to explore why bike lanes are a critical component of modern urban transportation systems.
Introducing Pelco Solutions
Pelco Products Inc., a leader in traffic hardware manufacturing, proudly announces the formation of Pelco Solutions—a significant step in the company’s evolution. This strategic initiative combines the market-leading brands of Pelco, PedSafety, TraffiCalm, Component Products, and Novax into a single comprehensive company. By formally uniting teams from across its family of brands into a single entity, Pelco Solutions leverages deep industry knowledge, market-leading product developments, and sales expertise to provide holistic solutions for traffic and pedestrian management and safety across the United States, Canada, and global markets. Pelco Solutions stands poised as the industry leader, ready to redefine the future of driver and pedestrian safety.
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Why Stop Signs Fail at Traffic Calming
When communities struggle with speeding and aggressive driving in residential areas, the instinct is often to add more stop signs. After all, stop signs are a traditional traffic control measure so surely more of them would make neighborhoods safer. However, traffic safety experts and research data tell a different story. Stop signs can actually exacerbate the problem, creating frustration and recklessness while doing little to address the root issue of excessive vehicle speeds. Understanding why stop signs fall short is the first step toward implementing truly effective traffic calming solutions.
Traffic Calming in Winter Conditions
Winter transforms roads into unpredictable environments where even experienced drivers can find themselves in dangerous situations. Snow, ice, reduced visibility, and shorter daylight hours all contribute to a significant increase in traffic accidents during the colder months. While drivers can take personal precautions like winterizing their vehicles and adjusting their driving habits, traffic engineers and road safety professionals play a critical role in reducing risks for everyone on the road.
Keeping Holiday Traffic Under Control
The holiday season brings joy, celebration, and cherished time with loved ones, but it also brings some of the most challenging traffic conditions of the year. Whether it's families traveling for Thanksgiving, shoppers flooding retail districts during the winter holidays, or summer vacationers heading to popular destinations, the dramatic increase in vehicle traffic puts tremendous strain on our roadways. Traffic managers, city planners, and community safety officials face the difficult task of keeping both residents and visitors safe during these peak travel periods.
Enhancing Pedestrian Safety
Pedestrian Safety Month serves as a critical reminder of the dangers pedestrians face on the road every day. Initiated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), this month-long observance focuses on reducing the tragic number of pedestrian fatalities that occur each year in the U.S. Over 7,500 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in 2022 alone, with most incidents happening at non-intersection locations or intersections equipped with traditional traffic control devices.
Safe Routes to School
Every day, millions of children across the United States make the journey to and from school. While this trip should be safe and straightforward, many students face significant hazards, including busy intersections, poorly maintained sidewalks, and high-speed traffic zones that put their safety at risk. The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program was created to address these challenges, providing communities with the resources and funding needed to make walking and biking to school safer and more accessible for all students.
5 Traffic Calming Strategies
Creating safer school zones isn’t about guesswork, it’s about deploying proven strategies that protect children, reduce vehicle speeds, and improve visibility. TraffiCalm offers impactful, evidence-based solutions that make school zones safer and smarter.
Navigating the New BABA Requirements
The Federal Highway Administration’s Build America, Buy America (BABA) initiative introduces updated requirements for manufactured products used in highway and bridge construction. These changes are part of a broader regulatory shift aimed at increasing transparency, reshaping supply chain strategies, and reinforcing domestic manufacturing within federal infrastructure investments.
Meet the Pelco Solutions Sales Team!
At Pelco Solutions, our success is built on the foundation of exceptional people who are passionate about making our roads safer. Our sales team combines decades of industry experience with deep technical expertise and an unwavering commitment to customer service. From coast to coast and around the globe, these professionals are ready to help you find the perfect traffic or utility solution for your unique needs.
How Bike Lanes Improve Safety and Traffic Flow
Dedicated bike lanes often face criticism from those who believe they slow down traffic. However, research consistently shows that properly designed bike infrastructure not only enhances cyclist safety but can actually improve traffic flow for all road users. As we celebrate Bike Safety Month, it’s important to explore why bike lanes are a critical component of modern urban transportation systems.
What is an RRFB
In 2022, pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. reached a 40-year high, with 7,522 lives lost. As cities and towns grapple with how to make streets safer, one solution is gaining attention for its effectiveness, affordability, and ease of implementation: Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs).
Introducing Pelco Solutions
Pelco Products Inc., a leader in traffic hardware manufacturing, proudly announces the formation of Pelco Solutions—a significant step in the company’s evolution. This strategic initiative combines the market-leading brands of Pelco, PedSafety, TraffiCalm, Component Products, and Novax into a single comprehensive company. By formally uniting teams from across its family of brands into a single entity, Pelco Solutions leverages deep industry knowledge, market-leading product developments, and sales expertise to provide holistic solutions for traffic and pedestrian management and safety across the United States, Canada, and global markets. Pelco Solutions stands poised as the industry leader, ready to redefine the future of driver and pedestrian safety.