School Zone Flashing Beacons

Solar Powered Flashing Traffic Beacon for School ZonesSolar Powered Flashing Traffic Beacon for School Zones
Create safe and accessible school zone environments that encourage parents and students to walk and bike to school using school zone flashing beacons. Flashing yellow beacons are one of the most effective safety improvements a school can make, and can decrease vehicle speeds an average of five to seven miles per hour in school zones.*
 
Flashing beacons fit nicely into Safe Routes to School (SRTS) infrastructure funding models and some states offer grants specifically for the purchase of school zone flashing beacons. 
 
In addition to improving safety and accessibility, solar beacons offer the added benefit of easy installation and no electrical grid connections, reducing installation and long-term operating costs.
 
Carmanah Solar LED Solutions 
 
The Carmanah R829C Solar LED School Zone Flashing Beacon installs onto existing sign hardware in a matter of minutes and is proven to reduce speeds in school zones.
 
 
*Saibel, C., Salzberg, P., Doane, R., Moffat, J. (2006). Vehicle Speeds in School Zones. Washington Traffic Safety Commission. Full report found here. 

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
Los Angeles Safe Routes to School Program Case Study
Traffic - Safe Routes to School Program - Los Angeles, CA
In November 2005, Carmanah was awarded a contract to supply solar powered school zone flashers for installation at 31 school locations in Los Angeles County.
TRAF_LA_SR2S.pdf

In the News

Carmanah Closes Acquisition of Spot Devices

Date: 
7 Jan, 2013

Carmanah announces today that it has completed the previously announced (November 15, 2012) transaction to acquire the assets of Spot Devices, Inc., (“Spot Devices”).

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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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