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The article discusses the history of remote-controlled, solar-powered signage system called SwiftSign and its importance to road safety. The system includes a radio-frequency, handheld remote control that can run signs from up to 0.9 miles away. It was originally developed to gain a permanent movable-barrier operation on Highway 13 in Montreal, Quebec. Versilis, Inc. issued several customizations to secure the system from vandalism and allow communication with existing systems.

The article discusses a study on the use of red rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) mounted on "WRONG WAY" signs at off-ramps along I-275 in Tampa, Florida to determine its effectiveness in reducing wrong-way driving and effects active red RRFBS have on drivers traveling on adjacent arterial roadways. The study included a public opinion survey conducted by the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) and field observation and collecting video recordings of the traffic conditions.

The article evaluates several products and equipment related to transportation including the Hippo PortaMix PMH70X mixing station from CS Unitec, the Crafco Mini Melter 10, and the energy-efficient road signs from Elumin8 Ltd.

This article reports on the plan to introduce new signs, pavement markings and concrete panels to address the danger of the intersection of the Union Pacific Railroad and Nagle Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, in 2010.

Provides information on the Ohio Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) center that promotes road signing safety by partnership with private-sector suppliers. Responsibilities of LTAP; How LTAP achieves its training mission. INSET: A profile in steel production..

The article evaluates the pedestrian crosswalk sign post from Pexco.

This section offers road-related news briefs. Street signs cautioning motorists of drunken pedestrians were posted around the village of Pecica, Romania to prevent the increasing incidents of vehicle mishaps. "Reader's Digest" reported on the best, worst and deadliest roads in the U.S. in which Montana is said to have the third-best roads but also the deadliest. Florida officials has permitted Déjà Vu gentlemen's club for its "Stripper Mobile" to drive around the city streets.

This section offers news briefs concerning laws on the road in the U.S. A woman dressed as a nurse was caught steeling purses via surveillance cameras but was able to escape. James Killian, who was given a speeding ticket, won charges he filed regarding the small size of speed limit signs in Elko County, Nevada. In Austin, Texas, hackers were able to change road signs, which were noticed by commuters, stating "Caution! Zombies! Ahead!"

The author reflects on issues related to the transportation industry. He discusses a problem faced by traffic officials in Swansea, Wales with regard to the translation of road signs. He comments on the decision of the transportation department of South Carolina to hire a North Carolina company to install 100 new signs as part of the $255,000 Wayfinder Sign Program.

The author discusses the changes in the traffic management in Europe by removing street signages and symbols. A pilot program is tested in a town in England that eliminated pavement center striping because traffic managers argued that motorists are subconsciously fixed to their lane. The positive results of the traffic management changes are presented.

The article presents news briefs related to street names and trucks. Canadian high school student Matthew Kennedy auctioned off at eBay a 1950 GMC half-ton truck used in the movie "Brokeback Mountain," for $60,100 to pay for his college tuition. A misspelled street sign at Lubahn Road in Casco Township, Michigan was discovered and investigated by local policemen. Armed with a rifle, 64-year-old Floyd Goldwire from Savannah, Georgia, attempted to take back his newly-purchased truck that had been towed.

Presents updates on traffic-related events as of November 2004. Information on the alleged stealing of street signs by students at the University of Oregon; Strategies used by lawyers in North Carolina to defend their clients who are charged with drunken driving; Details of charges of harassment of a public official filed against psychiatrist Ronald McPike after smearing excrement on dollar bills he used in paying his parking fine in Iowa.

Presents various issues concerning highways and railroads as of August 2003. Details of the petition issued by the three home states of Route 666 to the U.S. federal government for a name change; Estimated amount spent on the construction of two bus stops in Mesa, Arizona where no buses run; Background on the confiscation of a cow in a highway near Neumuenster, Germany.

Features road incidents related to vehicles. Accident involving poor signage in Ontario, Canada; Removal of road signs by riders at Harleyville, South Carolina; Robbery of a Brinks armored truck at Gainsville, Florida.

Reports on the unveiling of the `Future Interstate I-69 Highway' signs in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Significance of the I-69 route marking in Texas; Features of the Corridor 18 Special Issues Study conducted by the Federal Highway Administration.

Provides information on how road signs at the state line advise motorists entering Michigan to let up on the gas in designated areas. Purpose of the implemented fines; Comment of Bob Welke, state transportation director on the move; Record of Michigan State Police on deaths and accidents.

Discusses the cost to the United States government of converting highway signs to metric units.

Reports on the Canadian Trucking Association's publication of a guidebook on road and highway signage in the United States, Canada and Mexico.