traffic reference in los angeles
2006-08-06 11:56:11 · 3 answers · asked by Den 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
"Sig-Alerts" are unique to Southern California. They came about in the 1940s when the L.A.P.D. got in the habit of alerting a local radio reporter, Loyd Sigmon, of bad car wrecks on city streets. These notifications became known as "Sig-Alerts." Later Mr. Sigmon developed an electronic device that authorities could use to alert the media of disasters. Caltrans latched on to the term "Sig-Alert" and it has come to be known as any traffic incident that will tie up two or more lanes of a freeway for two or more hours.
2006-08-06 17:29:27 · answer #1 · answered by rusolo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you notice, many states are now following the Los Angeles trend by putting up huge monitors that are controlled and monitored to help "alert' the driving public to various incidents that occur or have occured on the road. For example, we have several on our interstates and when a child is missing - the Sig Alert Board will indicate the information that drivers can 'read' as they pass. Also, when there is extremely heavy traffic, or road closings - the sig alert advises. I think it's cool to have - the only issue is if you're moving too fast - you won't get a chance to read it.
2006-08-06 12:03:42 · answer #2 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's to alet u of various things. Don't go too fast, or u won't be able to read them.
2006-08-06 16:05:05 · answer #3 · answered by Neel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋