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Holy roundabout, Batman!

Only in England, you might say - a roundabout appreciation society! But then they've got Swindon's "magic roundabout" More »


More road safety sign hacking

Hacking roadside info signs could be a felony, police warn More »


Hacking traffic signs

Programmable road signs can be hacked says CNET blogger More »


Playing God in LA traffic

It's Oscar night in Los Angeles more than 800 limos need to reach the red carpets in order and on time, but city engineers managing L.A.'s traffic computers have a problem--hundreds of their colleagues are on a labor protest, and hindering their efforts More »


BMW wants smarter traffic lights

A test in Munich showing how changes in traffic light timing could almost double the fuel economy of a 530D is prompting the German automaker to campaign for 'smarter' traffic lights. More »


Crosswalks confusing for drivers

A well-marked pedestrian crosswalk with better signs is not necessarily safer, according to researcher More »


Citizens as traffic controllers

Some residents in Seattle, USA, create their own crosswalks or install their own stop signs in places they see a need. City officials disapprove. More »


Green lights are good, but flashing greens … ?

Toronto, Canada has traffic lights that change from red to flashing green. They're a familiar sight for locals but can be a real puzzle for tourists. However, Toronto is conforming to North American standards and quickly getting rid of them. More »


Traffic Control - Other links:

Unofficial collection of European road conventions, rules and tips on driving in Europe.


An international educational and scientific association of transportation professionals who are responsible for meeting mobility and safety needs. 17,000 members working in more than 92 countries. Founded in 1930. Based in Washington, D.C.


Nice eclectic site about "roadgeek" stuff, including games, highway planning simulation, signmaker


This is a listing of the most commonly used traffic signs in the United States -- an unofficial manual of uniform control devices


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