Snow and ice pose significant challenges to road safety, but DOTs can weather the oncoming storm. DOTs must strike a careful balance between the need to keep roadways safe for the traveling public and the need to be good stewards of the environment by looking for ways to reduce road salt and the effects of […]
Expect the unexpected. It may seem like a contradiction but that’s what it takes to efficiently deploy a rapid response to highway incidents. Preparation can be the difference between an incident and a disaster. Whether you’re dealing with accidents, snow and ice, or flooding, you need a plan and the ability to carry it out. […]
PILLAR is pleased to welcome Business Development Manager Dan Collins to our dynamic and growing team. In his new role, Dan connects transportation asset managers with PILLAR’s technology solutions and services to achieve impactful results. We’re not big on titles at PILLAR, but we suppose that makes him the firm’s Chief People Connector, or CPC. […]
The average American driver spends 55 minutes behind the wheel every day. While they notice obvious assets like guardrails, traffic signs, and pavement markings, less visible assets may fly under the radar. These assets often do some heavy lifting when it comes to driver safety, but can go unnoticed by the general public until something […]
Safety Rest Areas were originally designed to reduce crashes caused by driver fatigue. They’re as vital as they are complex. Rest areas contain dozens of assets that need regular maintenance and care. To add to the complexity, most rest areas were built half a century ago, without consideration of disabled motorists. The cost of non-compliant rest […]
When maintaining your pedestrian greenways and bicycle paths, you need a partner you can trust. Keeping these green spaces safe, accessible, and enjoyable for all users requires strategic planning for operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement. At PILLAR, we use today’s leading technology to gather the data you need to do just that, no matter the […]
When pavement striping is faded, worn out or simply not reflective enough, it poses a significant risk to motorists. It is especially hazardous at night, or during rain and snow events. This lack of visibility can lead to confusion, hesitation, and potentially dangerous situations for everyone on the road. The good news is, you can […]
Sinkholes pose significant risks to roads and the motorists who use them. Yet the first signs of trouble are subtle and can go unnoticed until serious damage occurs. With PILLAR’s proven expertise at your side, you’ll have data and solutions at your fingertips that will transform the way your team manages sinkholes. Common Warning Signs […]