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Road Lines Are Different Colors
Transport, Licenses

Why Road Lines Are Different Colors and What They Mean

Ever wonder why some road lines are yellow while others are white? Or why certain stripes ...

Virginia's Winter Road Maintenance
Transport, Licenses

Inside Virginia’s Winter Road Maintenance Strategy

When winter storms hit Virginia, roads can go from dry to dangerous in minutes. Icy conditions, ...

Pavement Quality Affects Car Performance
Transport

How Pavement Quality Affects Car Performance

When you think about car performance, your mind probably goes straight to engines, tires, or suspension. ...

Road Sign Guide
Transport

Complete Road Sign Guide – What Every Driver Should Know

Whether you’re a new driver or just brushing up on your road knowledge, understanding road signs ...

Roads Using GIS
Transport, News

How States Plan Roads Using GIS & Smart Mapping Tools

Ever wonder how states decide where to build new roads or widen old ones? It’s not ...

Roundabouts Are Replacing Traffic Signal
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Why Roundabouts Are Replacing Traffic Signals Across the U.S.

Have you noticed more roundabouts popping up where stoplights used to be? You’re not imagining things. ...

Traffic Signals
Transport, Licenses

How Traffic Signals Actually Work – Behind the Scenes Look

Ever wonder how traffic lights seem to know when to turn green or why you sometimes ...

VTrans Virginia
Transport, News

What Is VTrans? Knowing Virginia’s Transportation System

If you live in Virginia or travel through it often, you’ve probably seen roads under construction, ...

Route 460
Transport, News

Top 10 Most Dangerous Highways in Virginia You Should Avoid

If you’ve ever taken a road trip through Virginia, you know the state has a mix ...

Virginia DMV Points System
Transport, Licenses

Virginia DMV Points System – How It Affects Your Record

If you’ve ever been pulled over in Virginia, you’ve probably heard something about “points on your ...