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The Engineering Division is responsible for managing all traffic-related infrastructure within the City of Fairborn. Traffic infrastructure includes but is not limited to; traffic signals, roadway signs, street name signs, pavement markings, and school flashers. Managing infrastructure includes project management, design, inspection, inventory, and tracking of maintenance activities. The Engineering Division works closely with the Street Division to meet and exceed industry standards for all traffic infrastructure within the city.


Traffic Counts

The Engineering Division is also responsible for gathering and processing traffic count data. Traffic counts are typically collected with road tubes and provide a 24 hour traffic volume or ADT (average daily traffic). All City of Fairborn primary roadways are counted at least once every three years. This information provides volume trends and is valuable for making roadway design decisions. Traffic counts are often requested by potential developers of retail properties.  An alphabetized list of traffic count locations and a citywide traffic volume map are linked below:


Roundabouts

Roundabouts continue to gain popularity in Ohio with benefits including significant reduction in high severity crashes, reduced intersection delay, and elimination of traffic signal operation and maintenance costs.  With the successful implementation of the roundabout at the intersection of Colonel Glenn Highway and Kauffman Avenue, roundabouts will likely be considered for future intersection upgrade projects if warranted.  ODOT has posted educational information on roundabouts at the following link:


RRFB - Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB), are pedestrian-activated warning devices that consists of yellow LED rectangular flashing lights that draw attention to a crossing and provide information to approaching traffic that a bicyclist or pedestrian is trying to cross the street.  Once the RRFB is activated by a push button, the rectangular-shaped beacons will begin to flash in an alternating, irregular pattern that is similar to emergency flashers on police vehicles.   One of the primary benefits of an RRFB assembly over static pedestrian crossing signs is the fact that it is only active when pedestrians are present.  Static signs lose their effectiveness over time especially at locations where pedestrian activity is sporadic and limited.  Fairborn has been installing RRFB assemblies at several intersections over the past few years as part of roadway improvement projects and ODOT safety fund projects.  Roadways with RRFB assemblies include Yellow Springs-Fairfield Road, South Maple Avenue, and Trebein Road.  The link below provides additional information about RRFB assemblies:


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