Excellent traffic control is important from circulation to signage. Thankfully, most facilities manage slower speeds than those on public roads and highways, which lowers risk. On the other hand, people and cars may be more likely to share the road with pedestrians who may cross erratically through parking lots.
Drivers distracted by texting are a recent but very large danger on the roads.
Speed is the primary factor in most vehicle accidents—increasing both risk and severity. As drivers move faster, they have less time to respond to road conditions and any resulting collision causes more damage. To counter the problem of speeding, municipalities can choose from a number of
Wherever people and cars are in close proximity, traffic safety is of heightened concern. Near playgrounds and schools, in parking lots and multiuse areas, aggressive driving is a safety risk for pedestrians. Speed reduction is one way to protect people in these areas. Slower traffic speeds
Traditionally, planners see road safety as a “Three E’s” problem, solved through engineering, education, and enforcement.
Good parking lot design provides an important service that offers economic benefits and mitigates congestion. See how airport parking works for passengers and the airport, and how it is changing with advances in tech and transportation.
Universal design seeks to create a better quality of life for everyone, regardless of their abilities, through thoughtful construction of the built environment. See how accessibility helped designers reconsider how we engage with cities.
Even as cities move away from car-dependency, excellent hospital parking management remains essential for vulnerable patients. Explore the unique requirements of health-care facilities and discussion of hospital parking fees.
Finding great accounts to follow on social media takes your feed from a time-wasting hazard to a professional resource. Check out twelve of our favorite Twitter feeds for urban planners and other design professionals.
How do you prefer to park your car? You may not have ever thought about the many ways you park: parallel parking, angle parking, nose-in, back-in, on the street, or in a lot. Learn how different car orientations affect safety and ease!
Autonomous cars may profoundly change the way our traffic networks function. How will they affect streetscapes, and other traffic, such as pedestrians and bicyclists? Read about how the technology may influence the cities of the future.
Physical access control systems selectively restrict access to space. Concrete or Jersey barriers, water filled barriers, or bollards offer variable access outdoors. Read more about these strategies for adaptive traffic management.
Walk Score and Walk Appeal are used to measure walkability, and help to create communities with a higher standard of healthy living.
Learn more about the developments in rubber recycling and how old tires can be recycled into tire-derived fuel, asphalt, playground surfaces, and other molded rubber products.
Urban landscaping in the 20th century focused on the quick and unobstructed flow of motor vehicle traffic. It is only within the last few decades that urban planning has started to embrace more balanced spaces within the community—encouraging walking, cycling, and outdoor social interaction. This
Speed cushions are used as an effective method of traffic calming. Learn more about speed cushions and their variations on our blog.
Un conductor más lento es uno más seguro. Aprende cómo la moderación del tráfico refuerza los hábitos de seguridad en las vías.
Un conducteur plus lent est un conducteur plus sûr. Apprenez ce qui peut être fait pour établir une meilleure gestion de la circulation.
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