The Drop-Off
Scott McMackin, P.E., Civil Engineer Case Summary: A man operating his motorcycle entered a New Jersey interstate highway. The particular portion of the interstate was under construction, with the left…
Pennsylvania State Law: Stopped Emergency Vehicles – Move Over or Slow Your Roll
Most motorists will have seen these signs on Pennsylvania roads and are familiar with their duty to move into an adjacent lane to give more room to emergency vehicles stopped…
Seeing Yellow
Johann F. Szautner, PE, Civil Engineer :::: We all know the meaning of "seeing red", often associated with a state of heightened emotion when the blood pressure rises, and we…
The Problem with “Fog”
Johann F. Szautner, PE, Civil Engineer :::: If your work involves commercial kitchens, plumbing, or municipal code enforcement, you may know that fog can have a different meaning from what…
The Perils of Winter
Johann F. Szautner, PE, Civil Engineer :::: The Problem: Winter in the Northeast, including Pennsylvania, can be a season of blizzards, ice storms, frozen water pipes, floods, and fallen trees.…
The Driver Pedestrian Safety Riddle
Johann F. Szautner, P.E., Civil Engineer :::: Case Summary: On a late winter afternoon, an elderly couple drove to the shopping center. The husband stopped the car at the sidewalk…
