Citizen's academy was on the November 13, 2007. Being a bit overwhelmed, I'm behind, but it was a great class anyway.
It was held at the Traffic Engineering & Operations Division off of Spirit Lake Rd. The class was split into two groups and shown everything from sign installation to filling a pot hole. (Our two helpers for sign installation and roadway stripping, Ken and Mike, were as friendly and knowledgeable as could be!)
We saw where all the signs for the county roads are made, as well as traffic signal headquarters.
One of the most interesting things is a fairly new camera system monitoring some of the county's busier red lights. There is no video taping taking place, but it does allow the traffic folks to keep an eye on conditions at these stops and help traffic flow smoother in the future. I truly never realized so much thought went into what makes a traffic light work!
Citizens academy is on break the week of Thanksgiving, so more on this subject in two weeks!
It was held at the Traffic Engineering & Operations Division off of Spirit Lake Rd. The class was split into two groups and shown everything from sign installation to filling a pot hole. (Our two helpers for sign installation and roadway stripping, Ken and Mike, were as friendly and knowledgeable as could be!)
We saw where all the signs for the county roads are made, as well as traffic signal headquarters.
One of the most interesting things is a fairly new camera system monitoring some of the county's busier red lights. There is no video taping taking place, but it does allow the traffic folks to keep an eye on conditions at these stops and help traffic flow smoother in the future. I truly never realized so much thought went into what makes a traffic light work!
Citizens academy is on break the week of Thanksgiving, so more on this subject in two weeks!
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