Driving on the highway and then getting stuck in traffic is
an experience every driver has had and has been annoyed by, especially when you
have somewhere to be and have no idea why everything has slowed down. The
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has an answer; not for the
traffic, but for knowing what is going on and having a better timetable for
your commute.
I-93 Message Boards
Earlier this week, MassDOT unveiled new “real-time” traffic
signs/message boards strategically located on Interstate 93 along the corridor
from Canton to the New Hampshire border that give motorists estimates of how
long it will take them to reach certain points along the route.
The signs estimate this time by picking up cell phone and
Bluetooth signals and measuring how long it takes for a certain signal to make
it from one point to the other. The technology picks up general signals and
cannot identify specific cell phones, so motorists don’t have to worry about
privacy issues.
Additionally, should a major accident or hazardous road
condition occur, officials can manually update the signs to alert drivers of
the cause of the hold-up.
Making it to Your
Destination Safely
These new message boards will help motorists have better
control over their commute by giving them the information they need to make the
necessary “I’ll be late/early” phone calls and other arrangements, but this
does not mean that they should pay more attention to the message than the road.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Massachusetts
car crash caused by the negligence of another driver, the knowledgeable car accident attorneys at the Kiley Law Group can help you pursue financial
compensation for the injuries you’ve suffered. To speak to one of our lawyers
about your particular situation, call us today for a free consultation at
(888) 208-1695.
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