Variable message signs are often deployed at COVID-19 vaccination PODs to display time-sensitive information with high visibility. Learn more about some of the most common use cases.

Our team enjoyed the opportunity to connect and converse with attendees at the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) 51st Annual Convention and Traffic Expo!

Learn about the unsafe driving behaviors that led to increased traffic fatalities in the U.S. in 2020— and what can be done to prevent them in the future.

Parking Solutions For 2021 and Beyond With public transportation options low and/or non-existent in 2020, more and more Americans purchased personal vehicles to get to work, appointments, or go shopping.

In October, All Traffic Solutions exhibited at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) annual conference. Our virtual booth will be accessible to attendees until December 31, 2020.

Throughout the pandemic, our customers have used All Traffic Solutions signs as tools to keep the public safe, informed, and connected. Here are some great examples of the different ways our customers used All Traffic Solutions signs for COVID-19 response.

A cooperative purchasing program combines multiple buyers’ requirements on a single contract to aggregate volume and raise the purchasing power of each participating entity. A lead agency typically conducts the

Black Friday will look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing! This year our nation has adapted new health and safety guidelines as we

All Traffic Solutions is excited to announce that we’ve been awarded a spot on the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association’s Heavy Equipment Procurement Program for 2020-2021 among 44 other dealers! With one

Many industries have been impacted by COVID-19, including the parking industry. To say 2020 has been difficult is quite the understatement. All Traffic Solutions partnered with Parking Today to survey

One thing I’m sure you’ve read about since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic: anarchy on the roads. There’s less traffic, and the consequence has been more speeding. That’s a

Dear Parking Peers, Here’s the thing. The thing I’m sure you all have thought or whispered, and only a few have said. Allow me to come right out of the

More than 90 Americans die every day in vehicular accidents.  The bad news? It most likely won’t change until communities get proactive when it comes to traffic and parking safety.

A “Quick Rant” by Christine Parisi Too often, monument signs that are supposed to be displaying open and occupied parking spaces are turned off, putting the “parking experience” right back…

I’ve been drawn to the headlines coming out of San Diego, where a government watchdog group has sued the city over data it has collected from smart street lights. This

ATS’ portable, cloud-enabled signage supports seasonal safe driving campaigns. The Facts: Alcohol-related driving kills over 10,000 people on US roads each year — and the likelihood of tragedy increases over

By Andy Souders CEO, All Traffic Solutions Smart city. The words elicit dreams of utopia. And fear. When  communities do smart city right – like in the case of New

“At IACP 2019, I really hope that you’ll make every moment count, with countless opportunities to be inspired, gain insight and make connections. This is the most important event in

by Christine Parisi Business Development Manager All Traffic Solutions “Sell the problem you solve, not the product”— this quote recently inspired me. Sure, it’s what everyone in Sales aims to

by Christine Parisi Business Development Manager All Traffic Solutions Behind the (Mobile Parking) App  Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about apps. Not to be confused with deep-fried platters of

    Whether you manage parking facilities for a commercial parking operator, university, corporate campus or airport, immediate access to real-time parking availability is a must-have for maximum revenue, productivity

As immersed as we are in traffic statistics each day at ATS, this particular statistic from a 2011 AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study never ceases to hit home: “The average

by Christine Parisi, ATS Business Development Manager and Observer of All Things Parking I moved to the Northern, VA area just over four years ago. Since then I’ve relocated four

Retail shopping centers face an increasing threat of decline due to online shopping. It’s not surprising that many consumers find it more convenient to do their shopping over the Internet,

If your organization operates a parking access control system (PARCS) to manage parking inventory and availability, you made a hefty investment. So, it may be disconcerting when you realize your

I have sometimes thought of the modern [U.S.] university as a series of individual faculty entrepreneurs held together by a common grievance over parking.  – Clark Kerr, former President of

We all want to provide a smooth parking experience for our customers, employees, students, shoppers and more. Whether you’re buying one component of a parking availability and guidance solution, outfitting

    As towns and cities everywhere become more populated and industry continues to grow, our roads have become more congested, with more residential and commercial vehicles hurrying to get

Whether you’re buying one component of your parking availability and guidance solution for a single lot or garage, or building a system for your entire parking operation, you want it

    With everyone from commercial operators and municipalities to colleges, universities and airports working to optimize operations, “smart parking” solutions can be a game changer. For parking professionals looking

Most organizations are looking to do more with less, but this can be difficult when it comes to something as critical as traffic safety. One way to maximize your traffic

You want the most cost-effective availability and guidance solution across your parking operation Continuing with the last post, while understanding your parking operation has a variety of needs and environments,

In today’s post we’ll look at why real-time parking data and analytics are two cornerstones of a successful parking system implementation and operation, and how the right parking guidance solution

Regardless of whether you’re buying one component of a parking availability and guidance solution, outfitting one lot or garage, or crafting a system for your entire parking environment, your goal

In our last post, we discussed the limitations of old-school solutions. Now let’s look at how to assess the best smart parking solution for you. Solutions: Best vs. Best Fit

Traditionally, parking availability data used for guidance, pricing, planning and reporting has been based on estimates and anecdotal information, but today that’s no longer an option. If you’re a parking

  If your agency needs to stretch the budget—what agency doesn’t?—you know it’s challenging to manage traffic flow and safety with fewer resources.  You’re trying to do more with less

  If you’ve ever had to follow up with residents regarding speeding complaints on a particular road or neighborhood, you know that generating speed surveys and traffic studies can be

As your community grows and your budget shrinks, your resources are probably being stretched to the limit. A growing population usually means an expanding infrastructure and more businesses moving to

Last week we posted the first of a two-part conversation with Heidi Traverso, former police officer and ATS in-house traffic solutions expert, in which she shared how some agencies are

If you’re a parking operator, when it comes to having a parking management system that allows you to understand your total parking availability in real time, the deck has been

As budgets tighten and needs expand, more and more communities are feeling the pressure of managing more traffic with fewer resources. Safety, congestion, special events and unforeseen circumstances—all of these

Not a week goes by that at least one community in the US is locked in a heated debate regarding which traffic calming method they should implement on their busy

“Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in the United States. In 2016, there were 37,461 traffic-related deaths. That number was 5.6% higher than in 2015. This follows

  Variable message signs are the workhorses of roadside messaging devices. But if you’re sending someone to each sign every time you need to change the message or limit the

If you’re frustrated about having to use multiple systems to manage your parking availability, guidance, safety and security, access control and vehicle routing—read on. In this post, we’ll talk about

Parking facilities management is difficult. As urban areas become more populated, the number of vehicles on the road increases and drivers become more aggressive, providing safe, ample parking is a

Last week we discussed some of the parking management woes that many facilities face on a daily basis. Now let’s take a look at how adopting a “Smart Cities” approach

Whether your organization is an airport, hospital, corporate enterprise or warehouse facility, no doubt you’re challenged with providing ample, safe, efficient parking facilities for those you serve, whether they are

In our last blog post we discussed how increasing demands on municipalities in the midst of shrinking budgets and overstretched departments make traffic management difficult. The good news is adopting

As your municipality becomes more populated and industry continues to grow, your roads have become more congested. In the past, increased traffic has meant assigning more personnel to carry out

You’ve been asked to gather vehicle count and classification data on a particularly speed-prone stretch of road. The thought of installing road tubes is stress-inducing, and the task itself is

 From the whitepaper “Smarter Cities:  5 Ways to See Results in 2017” (Download now) In our previous posts, we’ve discussed how properly ‘agile’  smarter transportation projects can provide results now

 From the whitepaper “Smarter Cities:  5 Ways to See Results in 2017” (Download now) In our previous posts, we’ve discussed how properly ‘agile’  smarter transportation projects can provide results now

From the whitepaper “Smarter Cities:  5 Ways to See Results in 2017” (Download now) In our previous posts, we’ve discussed how properly ‘agile’  smarter transportation projects can provide results now

From the whitepaper “Smarter Cities:  5 Ways to See Results in 2017” (Download now) In our previous post, we discussed how properly ‘agile’  smarter transportation projects can provide results now

When you hear the term ‘smart cities,’ what do you think of?  Light rail projects with completion dates in 2025?  Privacy policy initiatives?  Lighting that adjusts itself depending on whether

Data, data, data. It’s everywhere. On devices, in files, on spreadsheets and worst of all, captured in manual tracking logs.  But there’s an easier way to analyze your data and

Today, transportation data collection equipment or ‘counters’ have become a component of the “Internet of Things” — that buzz phrase heard at conferences and on the news, that more often

We are switching gears now to talk about counting cars. Yes, counting and classifying the cars on your roads.  There are quite a few reasons you want to study the

Over the last several weeks, we’ve been talking about how you can keep your roads safer with radar speed signs. And today’s the day we step it up a notch.

It usually starts with a call from a resident. Cars are flying past their home, they say, and the police department is spurred to investigate the situation either by placing

In several past blog entries, we talked about placing a radar speed sign in an area where people may be speeding to collect the data first. By using a sign,

In the past, we talked about how important it is to understand the 85th Percentile. It’s a tough concept, but once you get it under your belt your knowledge of how

In several past blog entries, we talked about placing a radar speed sign in an area where people may be speeding to collect the data first. By using a sign,

Last time we discussed when to include a message on a speed radar sign and why incorporating one makes them more effective and versatile. But that’s not the only way

Message displays are typically used less by law enforcement than other city departments but that should not be the case. Incorporating messages into speed displays make them more effective and

The public demands a lot from our law enforcement and municipal government and, more often than not, we ask them to do more with less. That’s why we coach our

When first looking at improving the safety of a road, many people start by counting the number of cars that travel on the road and determining how many are speeding.

One of the first tactics to slow down a busy road is installing a radar speed display to make drivers aware of how fast they are traveling. But that can

There are a few concepts that are important to understand before diving into traffic data — and perhaps no other concept is more important than the 85th Percentile. 15% of

The question we hear most often from law enforcement officers is “how can I make my roads safer?” It’s a great question and one that’s not easily answered because, well,