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Think Something Daring Today
By John Latta
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Innovation may be the most powerful economic tool the bridge and highway industries have at their disposal right now.
Innovation is necessary in these recessionary times. When ... Read More...
Innovation – what a concept
In this economy, and in this political climate, whether you are a contractor of a government agency, being able to change to meet conditions that are demanding it, is essential. To get through the tail end of the recession (however ... Read More...
3M’s five steps to MUTCD compliance
3M offers this formula for compliance to the recently updated Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) regulations:
Step 1: Understand Your Obligations Under Federal Regulations
The 2009 MUTCD is the primary regulatory document mandating the use of high-visibility apparel for all ... Read More...
Q&A on retroflectivity with 3M
Glen Senior, human factors engineer, 3M Design and Vision Science, answered some of the top questions about garment visibility exclusively for Better Roads.
1. What are the different distances at which the different garments are typically visible?
The distances at which different ... Read More...
High Visibility: Editors put safety garments to the test at 3M test track
by Tina Grady Barbaccia
The visibility of highway workers’ garments — or lack thereof — was put to the test as four cars of editors, including Better Roads, drove around 3M’s test track at dusk and after dark and were given ... Read More...
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