Some places mount their traffic lights straight up and down, while others lay them on their sides. There are several reasons ...

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(WHTM/NEXSTAR) – On many traffic signals found throughout the United States, there is a small light that is placed in between or off to the side of the traffic signal lights. Sometimes you see them ...

Whether you’re in a car, on a bike, or simply stepping into a crosswalk, you should always pay attention to traffic lights. The simple green-yellow-red light system, which has been standard in the ...

I must be penny-wise and pound-foolish. After all, somehow, the small gripes that cost me a few seconds always end up turning into massive research projects. My article in February on Salt Lake City ...

These blue lights are now appearing in several states, including Florida, Colorado, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Kansas ...

As cars and trucks get smarter and more connected, the humble lights that have controlled the flow of traffic for more than a century could also be on the cusp of a major transformation. Researchers ...

Judging by a famous piece of footage showing a trip down Market Street in San Francisco circa 1906, traffic was a dangerous free-for-all in those days. Horses, cars and pedestrians, all getting in ...

WHEN WE CALL 911, WE WANT FIRST RESPONDERS TO ARRIVE QUICKLY AND SAFELY, AND SOMETIMES THAT CAN BE A CHALLENGE. WHEN FIRE CREWS OR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS REACH BUSY INTERSECTIONS LIKE THIS ONE RIGHT ...

Recently, a rumor has been circulating on social media about the color change in certain traffic lights in the United States.

Waze is testing a new traffic lights feature that highlights upcoming signals, bringing the navigation app closer to Google ...