Construction & Work Zone Traffic Calming

Every year, the United States continues to suffer from vehicle collisions killing roadway construction workers and drivers. In 2009 alone, there were 667 work zone collision fatalities.

Despite flags, posted fines, construction signs, and other precautionary measures, work zone traffic continues to exceed posted speed limits. The treacherous roadside nature of most work zone projects increases the dangers for roadway drivers and especially the workers themselves. The danger is especially great on highways, where drivers are asked to slow from very high speeds. Though many see this as an inconvenience, the truth of the matter is:

9 out of every 10 pedestrians or workers struck
by cars traveling at even just 40 mph will be killed.

That’s only a 10% survival rate! These grim numbers prove that, since highway speeds are often 50 mph or more, the need to encourage work zone safety through speed limit compliance is crucial and urgent.

DriveBrite™ dynamic feedback signs are absolutely effective in increasing and maintaining speed limit compliance immediately upon implementation. The signs display real-time feedback of drivers’ speeds, moving drivers from passive mental states to aware, alert states that allow them to notice and adjust their speeds.

The smallest reduction in traveling speed can mean the difference between life and death for a pedestrian.

Rugged, Reliable Radar Signs at Economical Prices

DriveBrite™ radar signs are lightweight, modular, and simple to install. DriveBrite™ signs are some of the lowest-priced, feature-rich traffic calming measures on the market today.

• The enclosure is lightweight for easy installation and sturdy for rugged durability.
• The sign face is also available in your choice of four reflective, eye-catching colors.
• The electronics unit is waterproof and vandal-resistant, designed to function efficiently in even harsh conditions.

A major benefit of DriveBrite™ signs is TraffiCalm Systems’ solar power kit. Solar power allows you to place a sign and be powered up and running without the hassle and time needed to get an AC power meter permit, which can often take weeks or even months. There are various solar kits designed to match performance with different customizable sign configurations and settings.

Wireless Connectivity for a Fast-Paced World

DriveBrite™ radar feedback signs are programmable, allowing speed alerts, operation schedules, and sensitivity thresholds to be set to match a specific application’s needs. The signs can be quickly programmed through a convenient wireless Bluetooth connection for maximum ease of use.
DriveBrite™ driver feedback signs also record data such as:

• traffic volume by time of day
• average speeds of passing vehicles
• incidences of impact and/or attempted vandalism
• and more

This information can be downloaded through the same wireless Bluetooth connection used to program the sign. Such information is invaluable for research about highway safety and traffic behavior around work zone sites.

Your local TraffiCalm Partners are a rich resource of information about funding for construction and work zone traffic calming measures, DriveBrite™ signs, power-supply kits and management, and more. They are dedicated to quality and service, and are your best point of contact. You can rely on their knowledge, of both regional challenges, and the TraffiCalm System products that are the solution to those needs.

Learn more about DriveBrite™ modular driver feedback signs and their features, read case studies about driver feedback signs and their effectiveness, or find a Local TraffiCalm Partner today!