Just when you thought highway and road construction had completely standardized, an alternative method of handling intersections may provide a reduction in traffic.

This method can reduce traffic delays in intersections by up to 30-percent according to the DOT.

More Information can be found here:

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/09julaug/04.cfm

I am curious about additional features I could add to this site. I want to solicit feedback, since I’ve seen a rise in comments here. The two features I am considering are forums and possibly a photo sharing section for people to show off their drivetek. Which would you like to see? Feel free to add comments as to what you think.

Thanks,
Mike

I’ve been doing some light reading lately about vehicle sensor systems and such, just trying to understand how it all goes together. I see a large amount of parallelism with the natural flow of computer networking.

For example, Bosch developed the concept of a Controller Area Network several years ago. In this system, wiring harnesses that carried several individual connections were replaced by a network and signalling protocol to reduce the number of wires running around the vehicle, much like the transition from star topology (mainframe) to mesh networks (Internet and Cellular).

National Instruments Controller Area Network (CAN) Overview

I wonder where this will all lead. It would be nice to have the ability to replace control components as a user instead of having to take your vehicle to the mechanic, upgrading vehicle systems via your home computer, and having your car message you when a part fails.

Disney’s interpretation of the future is not far off. I love watching these old animations.

From the Completely Wrong, but Hilarious Department: Roomba Frogger in Austin Don’t try this at home!