by anthonyernst | Jan 5, 2026 | JTI News
Intro Contractors in Illinois do not lose money on traffic control because they lack cones or signs, they lose money because the plan is incomplete, the setup is inconsistent, or the daily checks are not documented. A good Traffic Control Plan (TCP) is the difference...
by anthonyernst | Dec 6, 2025 | JTI News
Intro Rising energy costs, noise concerns, and sustainability goals are changing how agencies and contractors in Illinois power temporary traffic control. For years, the default answer was a diesel generator parked beside a trailer. Today, solar and battery platforms,...
by anthonyernst | Nov 6, 2025 | JTI News
Why 2025 traffic management is different Illinois agencies and contractors are under pressure to keep crews and drivers safe while maintaining throughput. Two things are changing fast: 1) data is now publishable in standardized formats for navigation apps and...
by anthonyernst | Oct 10, 2025 | JTI News
Cost Comparison Traffic Control: Start Here Cities, DOTs, and contractors increasingly ask one practical question: which temporary traffic control setup costs less over the life of a project—solar or generator? This cost comparison traffic control guide breaks down...
by anthonyernst | Sep 8, 2025 | JTI News
Autonomous traffic signal integration is transforming the landscape of modern traffic control by enabling infrastructure to “talk” directly with self-driving vehicles. As the adoption of autonomous vehicles (AVs) accelerates, cities and transportation agencies are...