2018 Halloween Sunset Times
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Sun Glare and Traffic Safety – September 2018
— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 4, 2018
Only 7% of world has adequate laws about speed, drunk driving, helmets, seat-belts and child restraints https://t.co/yJkpzfwXnQ #RoadSafety— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 11, 2018
— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 11, 2018
A very interesting study > Life-threatening motor vehicle crashes in bright sunlight https://t.co/rnPRYooLEt #RoadSafety #sunglare— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 11, 2018
Bright sunlight associated with 16% increased risk of life-threatening motor vehicle crash - https://t.co/rnPRYooLEt #RoadSafety #sunglare— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 11, 2018
Bright, clear, sunny day not safest for a drive -16% increased risk of life-threatening crash > https://t.co/rnPRYooLEt #RoadSafety— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 11, 2018
Great tips Ralph.— Leigh Buchan (@lives2talk) August 11, 2018
Thanks Leigh, but these tips are not mine. I'm just passing them along. @lives2talk #RoadSafety #sunglare— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 11, 2018
New York's Vision Zero success provides road map for others taking aim at pedestrian deaths https://t.co/TmrW1nS9SK— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 12, 2018
Enforcement alone seems to make a huge difference. In New York City enforcement is up, pedestrian fatalities are down, while in Toronto enforcement is down, pedestrian fatalities are up. #RoadSafety— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 12, 2018
Good tips here via @whdjustice > Sunny-Side Up: How to Avoid a Car Accident Caused by Sun Glare https://t.co/GO0zNYge6a #RoadSafety #sunglare— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 15, 2018
Driver killed had 25 tickets for no seat-belt. https://t.co/8pY0v3CY91 #RoadSafety— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 16, 2018
I get so po'd by those who say wearing a seat belt is their choice.— Leigh Buchan (@lives2talk) August 16, 2018
Same here. And being unbuckled means you're potentially a deadly projectile to others in the car. #RoadSafety— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 17, 2018
Drive at a speed that will allow you to stop well within the distance you can see to be clear. You should allow at least a two-second gap between you and the vehicle in front. The gap should be at least doubled on wet roads and increased still further on icy roads pic.twitter.com/mvsquN6AQx— The Highway Code (@HighwayCodeGB) August 16, 2018
Let us never forget the personal risk that our first responders willingly confront on our behalf everyday. Thank you for all your selfless sacrifices to keep everyone safe! @PRPA_Prez @BruceChapman924 @PoliceAssocON @R_JamiesonOPPA @peel_pa https://t.co/JOAyHr2Ps7— Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownont) August 19, 2018
Interesting read > The First Car Accidents in the World, Explained https://t.co/S8cnMVTFgo #RoadSafety— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 19, 2018
Exchanging Places, or Exchanging Responsibility? https://t.co/l47p1EdkaX via @beyondthekerb #RoadSafety #bikesafety #pedsafety— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 23, 2018
Driving requires the processing of a lot of info. 90% of it is via the eyes. Good vision and visibility are key to #safedriving. #VisionZero— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 30, 2018
— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 13, 2018
— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 15, 2018
Alarmed by auto-peds involving students, parents seek safety improvements near Skyline High School https://t.co/sGoKlyYRN4 #RoadSafety #sunglare— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 15, 2018
Seems governments and other governing bodies don't do anything about dangerous areas until someone is injured or killed.— Leigh Buchan (@lives2talk) September 15, 2018
Sadly seems true. If it ain't broke...— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 16, 2018
Sun glare likely contributed to deadly crash on Interstate 85, coroner says https://t.co/gM9U9YgKOq pic.twitter.com/YkMg9OMcN4— WYFF News 4 (@wyffnews4) September 18, 2018
Why driving at this time of year can be more hazardous https://t.co/Udg2QFVU0L via @independentmail— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 19, 2018
Sunrise/sunset line up with E-W roads #RoadSafety #sunglare
9-year-old girl injured in bicycle vs. truck collision in Mayfield, KY https://t.co/FWrZsF7fHC #RoadSafety #sunglare— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 19, 2018
KSP works injury collision in Mayfield https://t.co/uJNIStAP6K via @murrayledger— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 19, 2018
Time of day, direction of travel, and #sunglare. #RoadSafety
Driving With a Sun Glare: Tips You Need to Know https://t.co/sXFCQIETkh #RoadSafety #sunglare #Equinox— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 20, 2018
— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 20, 2018
Edwardsburg bike fatality is latest in string of deadly crashes around Michiana https://t.co/p9ETMmLIX2 via @SBTribune #bikesafety #sunglare— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 23, 2018
Dangerous time of year on the roads with the sun rising and setting in line with east-west roads. #RoadSafety #sunglare— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 23, 2018
— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 23, 2018
Is the sun glare ruining your morning commute, Des Moines? https://t.co/VaeYXqn3HG #RoadSafety #sunglare— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 25, 2018
4 children treated for minor injuries following multiple Twin Falls crashes within 5 minutes https://t.co/dlXmxmx7cN #RoadSafety #sunglare— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 26, 2018
— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 26, 2018
It's that time of year when sun rises/sets during your commute. Be extra careful, anticipate #sunglare as you round curves. #RoadSafety— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 26, 2018
Kudos to the #OPP police officer changing a tire for someone along Hwy 400 today. #RoadSafety— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 27, 2018
Cheers, RalphTragic freak accident. Parents please beware. > Girl, 3, Likely Killed by Tablet She Was Using in Car https://t.co/j3s16Nc0fr #RoadSafety #sunglare— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 28, 2018
Sun and Shade in Urban Development – September 2018
Busy this yr with new kind of #shadowstudy - roof sculpting. Find max height/shape of highrises to meet #Toronto shadow rules for parks. pic.twitter.com/6UdOmVGAhV
— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 14, 2018
Committee Approves Modified Proposal for 80 Flatbush Development via @TheBKReader https://t.co/nI2jCGiDj4 #urban #development #shadow
— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 22, 2018
Neighbourhood voices not heard in Tricar highrise plan, politicians say https://t.co/QS5UGy4utt #urban #development #shadow #London
— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 24, 2018
Reducing shadows through roof sculpting design has been a trending exercise in our office this year. #TOcore #Toronto #urban #development
— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 25, 2018
I couldn't find anything of this. Do you have a link?
— Leigh Buchan (@lives2talk) September 25, 2018
Hi Leigh @lives2talk . No link... I was simply making a comment.
— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 25, 2018
.@lives2talk Roof sculpting is the design process of shaping the top of a highrise to not shadow a sun-sensitive area like a park. #Toronto
— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 26, 2018
SF Mission’s ‘historic’ laundromat development delayed again over shadow study https://t.co/ZFkMKXomJx #urban #development #shadow
— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 28, 2018
Cheers, Ralph
Miscellaneous Sun and Shadow Items – September 2018
Sun angles are sure changing these days! Seeing patches of filtered sunlight through the trees where there wasn't any before. #sunshine
— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) August 14, 2018
The autumnal equinox is the reason for the season and also the reason that it is harder to see during your morning and evening commutes. https://t.co/PKkRfb6D4n #RoadSafety #sunglare #Equinox
— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 20, 2018
The sun will be directly above the Equator just NE of New Guinea on Sep 22, 2018 at 9:54 pm EDT. #autumnequinox #fallequinox pic.twitter.com/h2NuZ4kxcV
— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 21, 2018
Does it seem dark earlier each day in #Toronto lately? It should. #Sunset is 2 min earlier each day, biggest change of the year. #Equinox
— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 23, 2018
That's why I don't like this time of year. And sunrise comes so much later. Do not like getting up in the dark.
— Leigh Buchan (@lives2talk) September 23, 2018
.@lives2talk The darkest morning of the year is the one before the fall #timechange.
— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) September 23, 2018
Cheers, Ralph