Gridlock Guru

TRAVELERS' CHECK: Tennessee won't tell on violators

-- By Robert J. Smith Posted: September 14, 2009 3:46 a.m.

Red-light cameras are illegal in Arkansas, but Arkansans will be dealing with them more than ever.

GRIDLOCK GURU: Right on red? Not at 540 exit

-- By Robert J. Smith Posted: September 11, 2009 4:51 a.m.

Well-placed signs help drivers know what's legal at exactly the right moment.

TRAVELERS' CHECK: No texting for drivers after Oct. 1

-- By Robert J. Smith Posted: September 7, 2009 2:45 a.m.

Drivers might notice Northwest Arkansas has joined an effort to recognize those who received Purple Hearts.

GRIDLOCK GURU: Views split on circular traffic flow

-- By Robert J. Smith Posted: September 4, 2009 5:13 a.m.

Half of life's fun is trying new stuff.

TRAVELERS' CHECK Cash-prize trade found questionable

-- By Robert J. Smith Posted: August 31, 2009 2:18 a.m.

It would be hurtful and even mean to point out Allegiant Air got The Guru from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Los Angeles roughly four hours late on a recent Friday night.

GRIDLOCK GURU: Fayetteville traffic circle will be busy

-- By Robert J. Smith Posted: August 28, 2009 4:19 a.m.

Two roundabouts already exist in Bentonville and Rogers, but neither carries the amount of traffic expected to spin around one planned in Fayetteville.

TRAVELERS' CHECK : Gawking at accidents wastes time

-- By Robert J. Smith Posted: August 24, 2009 2:31 a.m.

Curiosity killed the traffic flow Wednesday when drivers on Interstate 540 started to slow and clog up at Lowell.

GRIDLOCK GURU: Yes, move vehicles in minor crash

-- By Robert J. Smith Posted: August 21, 2009 5:42 a.m.

Rubberneckers would have less to see if drivers would scoot wrecked cars off the road after they crash.

TRAVELERS' CHECK: Travel site's agreement proves false

-- By Robert J. Smith Posted: August 17, 2009 5:01 a.m.

John Duncan fretted about his difficulty in getting a promised refund.

GRIDLOCK GURU: Public often beats pros to problems

-- By Robert J. Smith Posted: August 14, 2009 5:20 a.m.

James Surowiecki's book The Wisdom of Crowds suggests independent thinking by many people is more powerful than the thinking of a few experts.

TRAVELERS' CHECK: Real cost of bypass is in the toll

-- By Robert J. Smith Posted: August 10, 2009 6:32 a.m.

Floyd Rhoades is among many who would like the idea of a toll road for the U.S. 71 bypass of Bella Vista to go kaput.

GRIDLOCK GURU: Youth or age can impact driving skills

-- By Robert J. Smith Posted: August 7, 2009 4:41 a.m.

The best drivers are exactly 42 years old.

GRIDLOCK GURU: Laws same for cyclists, motorists

-- By Robert J. Smith Posted: July 17, 2009 2:36 a.m.

One benefit of Fayetteville's trail system is less bicycles on the streets.