by Eltec Lead Engineer | Feb 13, 2026 | Pedestrian, School Zone Safety
Protecting students as they travel to and from school is one of the highest priorities for any municipality. However, effective school zone safety requires more than just a speed limit sign. It requires a “Safe System” approach that combines visibility,...
by Eltec Lead Engineer | Feb 13, 2026 | Smart City Technology
As urban populations grow, the “Smart City” is no longer a futuristic concept—it is a necessity. Central to this evolution is the transition from isolated, manual traffic signals to a fully integrated, Internet of Things (IoT) managed network. At ELTEC, we...
by Eltec Lead Engineer | Jan 31, 2026 | Pedestrian Safety, Traffic Engineering
As pedestrian safety becomes a top priority for North American cities, traffic engineers are often caught between two effective but very different technologies: the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK) and the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB). While both systems...
by Eltec Lead Engineer | Jan 27, 2026 | News, Pedestrian, Traffic Safety
The landscape of American roadway safety has changed significantly with the release of the 11th Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). For municipal engineers, city planners, and DOT officials, “substantial compliance” is no...
by Eltec Lead Engineer | Jan 4, 2026 | Sustainable Infrastructure, Traffic System Design
In an era of increasing infrastructure costs and growing mandates for sustainable practices, municipalities face a critical decision: invest in traditional AC-powered traffic control systems or embrace the rapidly advancing capabilities of solar power. For engineers...
