Public parks are enjoyable not only for families but for the entire community. Hemisfair Park is one example of bringing community events to a fun, open space. Hemisfair Park first became nationally recognized in 1968 when it hosted that year’s World Fair. Now, it is a community with residences, local businesses and public parks…
According to the U.S. DOT, approximately 4,500 pedestrians are killed in traffic crashes by vehicles every year. However, many of these accidents can be preventable with the proper provision of safe sidewalks and walkways. Roadways without sidewalks are more than twice as likely to have pedestrian-vehicle encounters than those with them. Here are a few...
Urban planners add sidewalks in areas where there might be high foot traffic. Often, you find paved paths in parks and other green spaces designed to lead pedestrians in a certain direction. A sidewalk can also be used to increase safety, by giving pedestrians a place to commute along a road. What Makes a Pedestrian...
Construction is a demanding industry. With as much physical and technical labor as construction requires, workers are at risk of injury on a daily basis – this risk is heightened when workers are running on a deadline. Therefore, it is crucial that safety managers implement precautionary practices to maintain a safe job site. Follow these...