Technology is a great thing, but sometimes it can steer people in the wrong direction, literally. Some truck drivers who relied on GPS to come in and out of Wright City’s Industrial Park were told …
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Technology is a great thing, but sometimes it can steer people in the wrong direction, literally.Some truck drivers who relied on GPS to come in and out of Wright City’s Industrial Park were told wrong. They ended up turning before the railroad tracks, ending up in a city park or residential area or encountering 90-degree turns on Highway F.It didn’t happen every day, but when it did, the trucks were getting stuck in yards, blocking traffic or otherwise encountering spaces they were not designed for, officials said.In some spots, they risked tipping over.“The board of aldermen decided to make a truck route,” said Karen Girondo, economic developer for Wright City.Girondo said the city created a truck route by adding directional signage on city streets. Arrows on pavement, just for the truck drivers entering and leaving the Industrial Park.“It seems to be helping. There are less complaints,” Girondo said.At a recent board of aldermen meeting, Wright City Police Chef Matthew Eskew reported that the signage has led to fewer traffic stops.Trucks
