A Clear Vision Proposal “Daylighting” is a term used by New York City traffic control that refers to clearing the corners of parked cars at intersections so that cars coming from around the corner can see the oncoming traffic. Currently, vehicles are allowed to park up to the crosswalk of any intersection in the city, …
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Ronkonkoma’s Urban Development Plan in Development A breath of fresh air is coming to Ronkonkoma. Called The Ronkonkoma Vision Project, it is an ambitious initiative that seeks to revamp Ronkonkoma into a thriving, sustainable community, capitalizing on its existing assets and representing a high-tech urban community not seen in this area of Long Island. Diverging …
You may think that cities in China and Japan would have the world’s highest traffic congestion. Well, you may be surprised to find out that these metropolises are no match to some cities in Europe, South America, and right here in the United States. According to a study by traffic management company INREX, London and …
When borrowing someone else’s car, it’s essential to exercise responsibility and respect for both the owner and the vehicle. If you are going to lend your car to another driver, be aware that You will be responsible for any redlight/or speed camera tickets they get–those tickets are tied to the plate and the registered owner is …
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So you’re sitting in your car on the Long Island Expressway going nowhere and all you see are a parade of cars in front of you and behind you doing the same thing. From the Belt Parkway to the Long Island Expressway and from Brooklyn to Montauk, AI is coming to a town near you. So …
Hempstead Turnpike in All It’s Glory If you have ever traveled on Hempstead Turnpike in Nassau County, you may be one of many who despises this road, not the least of which are the complaints about the long waiting time at red lights. Enter Nassau Coliseum. In the heart of western Long Island, there stands an empty …
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So you’re cruising along the Long Island Expressway at 55 MPH with no issues of traffic build-up, but you look ahead and start seeing those red backup lights in the foreground. What’s happening? A traffic jam for sure, but why? Let’s take a closer look at why these highways turn into parking lots, especially on …
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the transportation industry, and traffic control is no exception. AI is being used to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and make roads safer. Collecting Traffic Data in Real Time One way is through real-time traffic monitoring. AI-powered cameras and sensors can be used to collect real-time data on traffic …
Long Island proper consists of Nassau, Suffolk counties as was as the New York City counties of Brooklyn and Queens, but locally, Long Island is usually referred to consist of just Nassau and Suffolk counties. Although not part of New York City, these two counties consist of almost 3,000,000 people. Nassau with approximately 2,000,000 and …
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If you have a commercial vehicle, especially a truck that is over 10’6″ high, don’t even think about driving on a New York State Parkway! As of the writing of this article, a truck did not heed the warning signs on the Southern State Parkway and crashed into an overhead bridge near the Valley Stream …
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