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Radar Speed Sign Application Guide
Use this visual radar speed sign installation guide for the most common applications on your streets, including recommendations for: Placement and detection of radar speed signs based on driver perception/reaction ranges at various speeds Sign legibility at various speeds and applications Assembly and installation options MUTCD guidelines for optional features and readability This guide references: […]
Carmanah Technologies Expands MX Series with SpeedCheck® Connected Radar Speed Signs
Victoria, British Columbia — February 10, 2025 — Carmanah Technologies is excited to unveil the latest addition to its MX Series portfolio, SPEEDCHECK-MX connected radar speed sign. Designed to improve traffic safety while enabling smarter city management, this solution integrates advanced connectivity, user-friendly setup, and premium features—all at an affordable price point. The SPEEDCHECK-MX joins […]
Ontario Traffic Manual Pedestrian Crossovers Guide
OTM Book 15 crosswalk guide In Ontario, Canada, the Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) is the guiding document for transportation practitioners. It comprises 22 books and is continuously updated to ensure uniformity in the design, application, and operation of traffic control devices and systems across the province. Book 15 basics In 2016, the Ontario Ministry of […]
Nevada high school boosts safety with new RRFB crosswalk
Location: Reno, NevadaProject size: One crosswalk with a R920-E RRFBClient: City of RenoDistributor: Sierra Transportation and Technologies Background Situated on a busy industrial street near the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, the Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology isn’t in a neighborhood most people would characterize as “walkable.” And yet, that’s exactly what many of its 500+ […]
Making Sense of Rulemaking for the MUTCD’s 11th edition
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is the national standard for all traffic control devices used in the United States on roads open to public travel.[i] There are two groups of target road users: 1) vehicle operators, including cyclists, and 2) pedestrians. The MUTCD has been owned and administered by the Federal Highway […]
School Zone Safety Application Guide
This school zone safety application guide illustrates the current industry recommendations for establishing a school zone with signage and more using information from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This guide will help explain: FHWA Guidelines and Compliance for School Zones MUTCD 11 requirements Equipment and Scheduling Options Fill out the form below to download:
Tips for installing advance pedestrian warning signs and RRFBs
As a pedestrian safety countermeasure, the benefits of rectangular rapid-flashing beacons (RRFBs) are well-documented. Commonly installed with crosswalk signage at midblock and other unsignalized crossings like roundabouts, they can increase driver yield rates to 98% and decrease crashes involving pedestrians by up to 47%, according to the FHWA. But they are not a silver bullet […]
RRFBs: Thriving Through Regulatory Challenges to MUTCD Inclusion
RRFB has faced numerous challenges but has emerged stronger than ever This article explores the journey of rectangular rapid flashing beacon, or RRFB, highlighting their origins, the impact of interim approvals, and their current status as officially recognized enhancements in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), 11th Edition. Origins R.D. Jones of […]
What the MUTCD says about RRFBs
MUTCD 11th Edition Update: Looking forward If you have so much as a passing interest in traffic safety, you’ve no doubt come across the MUTCD, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, often described as the bible of American road design. Issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), it essentially dictates what’s acceptable—and what isn’t—when […]