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What Is a Mailbox Parcel Locker?
Friday November 29, 2019
With e-commerce sales at an all-time high, there's a growing need for mailbox parcel lockers. Conventional curbside mailboxes typically don't support large packages. If a homeowner or resident orders a package, the mail courier won't be able to deliver it. Instead, the mail courier may leave a note notifying the homeowner or resident that his or her package is located at the local post office. Thankfully, a parcel locker offers an easier and more convenient way for homeowners and residents to receive packages. A parcel locker is a secure, oversized compartment used in centralized mail systems like CBUs and STD 4C to receive packages when they don’t fit in standard mailbox doors.
Learn about parcel lockersMUTCD Formatting Requirements for Traffic Sign Lettering
Thursday November 21, 2019
Ever since the 1930s, traffic signs have played an important role in promoting a safe and functional transportation infrastructure in the United States. Also known simply as road signs, they are designed to guide motorists safely to their intended destination. Whether it's a regulatory, warning or guide sign -- the three main types of traffic signs -- it probably uses the format dictated in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). So, what are the MUTCD's formatting requirements for traffic signs?
Can Multiple Traffic Signs Be Mounted on the Same Post?
Thursday November 07, 2019
Traffic control devices, also known simply as traffic signs, play an important role in transportation infrastructures by guiding motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to their destination. Because of their importance, there are laws regulating the design and usage of traffic signs in the United States. Municipalities must use caution when installing new traffic signs to ensure they comply with the laws. In this post, we're going to reveal whether multiple traffic signs can be mounted on the same post.
Go 'Green' By Choosing the Right Mail Delivery System
Friday November 01, 2019
When developing a neighborhood or residential community, you should consider choosing a green mail delivery system. This doesn't mean that you should literally install green-colored mailboxes. Rather, you should "go green" by choosing an environmentally friendly mail delivery system. By doing your part, you'll promote a cleaner Earth while helping residents send and collect their respective mail in the process.
Traffic Signs: Why Red Means Stop and Green Means Go
Tuesday October 29, 2019
In traffic control devices, red is universally recognized as the color for stop, whereas green is universally recognized as the color for go. A common example is a traditional stoplight. When the light is red, motorists know to stop. Once the light turns green, motorists can let their foot off the brake pedal and proceed through the intersection. Of course, traffic signs also rely on these two colors to safely guide motorists through the country's roadways. This begs the question: Why is the color red used to convey stop and the color green used to convey go?
What Type of Posts Should I Use for Curbside Mailboxes?
Friday October 25, 2019
When installing new curbside mailboxes in a neighborhood or residential community, you'll need to choose the right type of posts. The post, of course, is the support system on which a curbside mailbox is mounted. Although there are exceptions, most curbside mailboxes are used in conjunction with a post. But there are different types of posts available, some of which work better than others. So, what type of posts should you use for your neighborhood's or residential community's curbside mailboxes?
The 5 Basic Requirements of Traffic Control Devices
Monday October 14, 2019
Regardless of where you live in the United States, you've probably noticed an increase in the number of vehicles on the road. While the exact number is unknown, research shows that are currently over a quarter-million vehicles registered in the United States. As the country's population continues to increase, this number will likely rise in its wake.
Full-Service vs Limited-Service Mailboxes: What's the Difference?
Thursday October 03, 2019
When choosing curbside mailboxes to use in your neighborhood or residential community, one of the decisions you'll have to make is whether to use full-service or limited-service mailboxes. The United States Postal Service (USPS) allows for both types of mailboxes. You can find full-service and limited-service mailboxes available in contemporary and traditional designs. So, what's the difference between these two types of mailboxes?
What to Know About Entrance Signage for Communities
Wednesday September 25, 2019
Whether you're developing a new apartment complex, refreshing an existing one, or managing signage for a residential community, choosing the right entrance and wayfinding signage is essential to creating a positive and lasting first impression. With approximately 39 million Americans—about one in eight—now living in apartments, clear and attractive signage has never been more important. From material and reflectivity to logo, color, and shape, every detail contributes to curb appeal, effective navigation, and a cohesive community brand.
Learn What to Look for in Community Entrance SignsHow Do Cluster Box Units (CBUs) Work?
Monday September 16, 2019
Cluster Box Units (CBUs) have become an increasingly popular alternative to conventional curbside mailboxes. A form of centralized mail delivery, they consist of "clusters" of multiple mailbox compartments, each of which is intended for a specific household or residence in the surrounding area. Unless you're familiar with CBUs, though, you might be wondering how they work. In this post, we're going to reveal the basics of CBUs, revealing why they've become so popular in recent years.