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How 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.
6 Fun Facts About Traffic Signs
Monday September 09, 2019
Traffic signs play a critical role in our nation's transportation infrastructure. Consisting of physical signs placed above or near a road, they provide information to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. While you're probably familiar with the general purpose of road signs, though, you might be surprised to learn the six following facts about them.
The Complete Guide to Centralized Mail Delivery Systems
Monday September 02, 2019
Don't limit yourself to traditional curbside mailboxes when planning mail delivery for your neighborhood or residential community. While the United States Postal Service (USPS) permits the use of curbside mailboxes for single-unit homes, a more efficient, secure, and modern option is a centralized mail delivery system. Since emerging in the mid- to late 1960s, these systems—such as cluster box units (CBUs) and multi-unit mailboxes—have become increasingly popular in subdivisions, apartment complexes, and HOAs across the country. If you're unfamiliar with how community mailbox systems work or whether they're the right fit for your project, this guide will help you decide.
What Is Pedestrian Wayfinding Signage?
Monday August 26, 2019
Not all wayfinding signs are designed for motorists. Some are designed for pedestrians. Known as pedestrian wayfinding signage, it offers guidance for pedestrians, cyclists and other people who use a sidewalk or roadside area. Like conventional wayfinding signage, it contains information and/or directions that serve as guidance. The difference, however, is that pedestrian wayfinding signage is designed for pedestrians, whereas conventional wayfinding signage is designed for motorists. Because of this nuance, there are several things property developers must consider when installing and using pedestrian wayfinding signage.
STD-4C Mailboxes: How They Differ From the Old STD-4B Standard
Monday August 19, 2019
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has been encouraging homeowners and business owners to use centralized mail delivery systems for decades. In 1967, the USPS introduced the first residential curbside Cluster Box Units (CBUs). A form of centralized mail delivery, CBUs streamlined the delivery of mail by providing mail couriers with a single drop-off point for multiple residences. Since then, the USPS has released specifications for other forms of centralized mail delivery systems, including STD-4B and the newer STD-4C.
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