The New York Department of Transportation has begun work on a detection system that will use laser technology to warn vehicles that are too tall for the clearance of the CSX railroad bridge over the Onondaga Lake Parkway. This is a direct response to the fatal Megabus crash that occurred on the bridge in September of 2010. The crash resulted from the driver being unaware of the fact that the bus was too tall.
The system will consist of a laser projector and receiver established on opposite sides of the Route 370 road, along with vehicle detectors placed directly in the roadway.
If the vehicle is too tall, it will trigger the laser and roadside detectors. This will activate flashing signs for the vehicle to stop immediately, and notify law enforcement.
The DOT announced that the system is expected to be completed in the fall of 2011.
For more info, visit: http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2011/07/work_begins_on_height_warning.html
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