Crosswalk Flashing Beacons

Crosswalk beacons are designed to improve vehicle yield rates at uncontrolled marked crosswalks (crosswalks that don’t have stop signs, yield signs, or signals).  Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) in particular are gaining attention for their proven performance in federal and state research studies and have gained widespread interim FHWA approval for use at uncontrolled marked crossings.
 
In terms of the tools available to traffic engineers, flashing beacons are used as an enhancement to standard crosswalk signs and pavement markings. Flashing beacons also complement additional treatments such as pedestrian refuge islands and curb extensions.
 
Our newest product...
 
The latest addition to the Carmanah product lineup, the R920 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) is leading the way in proven crosswalk technology. You can learn more about the R920 here. 
 
Advocating for crosswalks in your community? 
 
Visit our crosswalk resources page for a host of tools that can help! www.carmanah.com/traffic/crosswalks. 

 

Case Studies

Building a Walkable Future - Columbus, OH Puts Crosswalk Beacons on its Forward-Thinking Agenda
What do crosswalk beacons have to do with building a vibrant community? Columbus, Ohio can tell you.
ColumbusOH_CaseStudy_FINAL.pdf
Crosswalk Improvements in Des Plaines, IL Help Students Get Active
Carmanah Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) technology becomes a solar-powered ally for students and parents requesting better active transportation infrastructure.
DesPlaineIL_CaseStudy_FINAL.pdf
Cover of Topsfield Linear Common Trail Case Study showing image of R920 RRFB install.
Cost Savings and Easy Installation on Rails-to-Trails Project Using the R920 RRFB
Getting individuals out to bike or walk, ensuring children get to school safely, encouraging people to meet up and participate with a sense of community, to relish pastoral scenery with no fear of motorists and traffic, this was the goal of the Topsfield Rail Trail Committee, (http://www.topsfieldtrail.org/) who built the Topsfield Linear Common Trail in Topsfield, MA, through donations, grants, and volunteers.
Topsfield Linear Common Trail_Topsfield MA Case Study.pdf

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In the News

Carmanah Technologies Announces Acquisition of Spot Devices including License of SIMA System

Date: 
15 Nov, 2012

Carmanah Technologies (TSX: CMH) announced today a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Spot Devices, Inc., (“Spot Devices”) a Nevada, USA-based manufacturer of pedestrian and school zone safety systems.

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Carmanah signs new Traffic Distributor for Eastern Canada

Date: 
31 Aug, 2012
Carmanah is pleased to announce the recent signing of a new Traffic Distributor for Eastern Canada.  Tacel Ltd is a Canadian owned and operated traffic signal Company that has been in business for over 30 years and
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Carmanah Launches R920 Series Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon

Date: 
18 Jun, 2012

Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) is pleased to announce the launch of the

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