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Traffic cones – industry options

Traffic cones usually have a few options available, so when you are updating your inventory, it’s important to know what your choices are.  The first and most obvious option is the size of the traffic cone.  They usually range from 6″ to 36″, the industry generally makes them in 6″, 12″, 18″, 28″ and 36″.  […]

Traffic barricades – breaking down the confusion

There is a lot of confusion when picking out what type of traffic barricade is best.  One of the first things to decide is the type of barricade you want.  A ‘type 1’ or ‘type I’ barricade has one panel, a ‘type II’ barricade has two panels, and a ‘type III’ barricade has three panels.  […]

What’s the difference between a type b barricade light and a regular barricade light?

If you need a light that flashes 24/7, then a type b barricade light is what you are looking for.  Though they cost between $80-$90 (versus a regular light that costs between $15-$20), that is the only barricade light that you will be able to see during the day and night.  Also, type b barricade […]

Reflective styles of traffic channelizers

When picking out what type of traffic channelizer you need, you must decide on whether you want reflective tape, and if so what intensity.  The reflective tape is made so that it reflects a light, say from an automobile or snowmobile.  The more intense the reflective tape, the more intense the reflection.  There may be […]

What’s the difference between solar and battery powered barricade lights?

The first thing people notice is price, solar powered barricade lights usually cost 2 to 3 times more than battery powered lights.  But, when looking at cost you have to take into consideration the expense of batteries.  Typically, you have to change batteries in the battery powered lights every 2 to 3 months, costing around […]

The Crossing Guard

When I was in the fifth grade, I volunteered to work as a crosswalk guard at my elementary school. At that age, I saw this responsibility as momentous step in reaching maturity and adulthood. Every morning I would have to wakeup at 5 am so that I could get to school in time to don […]