Sun Glare and Traffic Safety – April 2019

Timaru motorist blames #sunstrike for crash which injured 12-year-old cyclist https://t.co/aEzd6NtaIm #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 2, 2019

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Interesting read for vapers - https://t.co/3MV5Qb9W4g #RoadSafety #DriveSafe

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 4, 2019

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Humans have trouble seeing in #SunGlare - apparently so do hands-free driving systems - https://t.co/7o6BUDkXmU #RoadSafety #SelfDrivingCars

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 4, 2019

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Read and hear our interview for this article > Sun glare poses special challenge to drivers - https://t.co/mSVs9Rbxos #RoadSafety #SunGlare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 6, 2019

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Low sun can make for very bright and very dark areas - https://t.co/zVtxrC9Zv3 #RoadSafety #sunglare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 6, 2019

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It was a pleasure doing this interview on WTMJ Radio, Milwaukee > Sun glare poses special challenge to drivers https://t.co/ImXuZ3Oyf1 #RoadSafety #SunGlare

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 7, 2019

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Cops: #SunGlare May Have Contributed to Serious Motorcycle Accident https://t.co/H92xDhbF1L via @Toms River Shorebeat #RoadSafety #bikesafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 8, 2019

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#Sunglare prevented road worker from being seen by driver - https://t.co/N9PXwwSQNi #RoadSafety #sunglare #WorkZone #ConeZone

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 10, 2019

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3 important safety tips. Anticipate, anticipate, anticipate. #RoadSafety #SunGlare https://t.co/Jd3OiOlYqO

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 18, 2019

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The importance of clear vision for driving https://t.co/2svOieWgno #ArriveAlive pic.twitter.com/iNWqH4S7uu

— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) December 23, 2015

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90% of info needed for driving is obtained via the eyes. So, anything that affects vision, eg #sunglare, reduces ability to #drivesafely. #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 18, 2019

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Is the Driver Liable for a Sun Glare Car Accident? | https://t.co/ik6TGvFT7R https://t.co/gj8Kz0A2E5

— PersonalInjury.com (@PICOMLLC) April 25, 2019

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Commonalities in #SunGlare cases we review include left turn collisions with peds or vehicles, and not seeing stop signs or traffic lights. #RoadSafety

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 26, 2019

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Spray plane hits live wire, pilot killed, #SunGlare suspected. #FlightSafety https://t.co/QtIn0wTCfq

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 27, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Sun and Shade in Urban Development – April 2019

Interesting thread about shadow issues in #Sydney #Australia - https://t.co/T7MyQi70vn #urban #development #shadow

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 10, 2019

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Supes block SoMa housing development over shadow cast on neighborhood park - https://t.co/VzUx1yNUh1 #urban #development #shadow #SoMa

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 10, 2019

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Supervisors Block Development That Threatened to Cast Shadow on SoMa Park - https://t.co/JUpop3j8wK #urban #development #shadow

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 10, 2019

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This is a great example of thinking outside the box. #urban #development #shadow https://t.co/krcabJ0lDS

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 12, 2019

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63 dwelling units denied (almost 1/3 of them affordable) because 0.38% annual reduction in sunlight on #SOMA park - https://t.co/vqEsivd42v #urban #development #shadow

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 13, 2019

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Two High-Rise Residential Towers Proposed for Milton https://t.co/cOB2wI2gGL #urban #development #shadow

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 19, 2019

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Brooklyn Point; The Loftiest Building of #Brooklyn, reaches a construction milestone https://t.co/xoRKM0PNY3 #urban #development

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 19, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph

Miscellaneous Sun and Shadow Items – April 2019

Next #Torontohenge April 19, 2019 – https://t.co/rMezog1JLm #Toronto #sunrise

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 9, 2019

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Beyond a shadow of a doubt, Queens Park sundial will return https://t.co/O0aDrSsFN3

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 12, 2019

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Alectra Utilities: If a dozen or so people come home and start charging their vehicles at a period of peak demand, it could overload the grid in that neighbourhood. #hydro 2/2

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 14, 2019

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#Torontohenge April 19th at #sunrise on #GoodFriday morning in #Toronto https://t.co/r1V7jMP6DX

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 17, 2019

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#Torontohenge April 19th at #sunrise on #GoodFriday morning in #Toronto pic.twitter.com/CmOmDJbT1J

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 17, 2019

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Weather not looking good for #Torontohenge tomorrow. But not to worry... great photos possible for another week or so as sun passes low over e/b streets just after #sunrise. #Toronto #GoodFriday

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 19, 2019

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Wild idea > Drone-powered clouds could shield you from the sun at Jags games | https://t.co/i5sKfW2fzE https://t.co/h0RvhxyuXE #sunshade

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 19, 2019

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See the time-lapse video of the #SunChips solar billboard herehttps://t.co/tpoLft2n8z #EarthDay pic.twitter.com/tHvao4lBED

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 23, 2019

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This was a unique and fun project. Too bad the installation wasn't permanent. #FritoLay #SunChips #Oakland #solar #billboard #EarthDay

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 23, 2019

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Thank you, but the idea came from BBDO. I then followed through with its design. #SunChips #solar #billboard #Oakland

— Ralph Bouwmeester (@SunPosition) April 23, 2019

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Cheers, Ralph