On Monday, April 8 several pedestrians were injured in Chicago when a taxi driver lost control of his vehicle and unintentionally crashed into a group of people near Chicago Midway International Airport taxi pool, just west of the airport. At least 10 fellow drivers were injured in the accident after the vehicle crashed into a picnic table, some of them seriously, according to the local police. The driver now faces charges of “operating to endanger” due to operator error.

The location of the picnic tables, including the one that was struck, should have been safe from vehicle traffic, but this space was unfortunately vulnerable to vehicle impact. However, this accident may have been prevented with the use of traffic safety cones, among other road traffic signs.

How traffic safety cones can help in Such Situations

Traffic safety cones are commonly used to keep pedestrians safe in designated areas where vehicles are restricted, often lining storefronts and other areas with heavy foot traffic. While road traffic signs are known for being able to protect pedestrians, many spaces don’t utilize them when they should, as shown in the Chicago airport crash.

There are several types of road traffic signs that are used in certain areas depending on the level of accessibility needed. Many of these posts are designed to withstand low- to high-speed vehicle impact, which may have helped prevent the Chicago Midway International Airport taxi crash.

The type of signs needed will depend on a number of factors, including the amount of foot traffic the area experiences, vehicle traffic, and the overall landscape of the area. Determining the feasibility of a sign in a particular application is up to the end user and may require an analysis by a traffic control company.

Collapsible signs can provide protection, but typically act as a visual deterrent. Users can unlock and lower them at any time to allow vehicles of a certain clearance to pass over them, oftentimes in the event of an emergency. Locations such as park entryways and emergency access roads may utilize these to allow vehicle access at certain times. A professional traffic control company would help in executing this better.

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Based on a standard of excellence set in 1973 by Warning Lites of Illinois manager, Mike Fricke, Warning Lites of Southern Illinois was founded in August 2013 by his son Matt Fricke.

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