Quotes by Fred Droes

“It wasnt just speed limits. They saw a lot of driver behaviors that were extraordinary. People making aggressive moves. People, because of the congestion and delays, taking some risks.”

“At 65 mph, that closing speed between vehicles is pretty significant.”

“Its more expensive than a signal, but again, I think its safer. It lowers speeds and its more efficient.”

“When drivers are trying to keep track of who goes next, theyre not looking for pedestrians.”

“Weve been doing studies since 1995 and it still doesnt meet the criteria. Its not in the tool box as an option.”

“Its not illegal to drive round and round, but it gets pretty boring after two or three times.”

“We do not turn signals off and on.”

“It would be unacceptable to leave it there if it didnt work. We would come down and take it out or modify it.”

“The intersection meets the criteria for a crash location. So it will be funded entirely with federal and NDOT funds.”