Insights: One Second at a Time: How Red‑Light Distraction Adds Up

Oates Associates Associate Project Designer Garima Shrestha authored “One Second at a Time: How Red‑Light Distraction Adds Up,” which was featured in the April 2026 issue of the APWA Reporter.

The article examines how mobile phone use at red lights, which is often perceived as harmless, can create measurable delays that reduce intersection efficiency and contribute to congestion. The findings highlight why distraction matters.

Click here to read the full article in the April 2026 issue of APWA Reporter.