Product: R920-MX with crosswalk lighting
Distributor: Gades Sales Company
Location: Del City, OK
Client: The City of Del City
Del City, Oklahoma, is investing in its students. With help from Wichita-based traffic equipment supplier Gades Sales, the City installed a new solar-powered crosswalk system outside Del City High School.
The new rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) system with crosswalk lighting, manufactured by Carmanah Technologies, uses high-intensity LEDs to signal to drivers when a pedestrian is waiting to cross. Adding crosswalk lighting to the RRFB helps keep the driver yield rate high, even in dark conditions. The solar-powered RRFB can support the additional draw from crosswalk lighting thanks to a new low-power LED fixture that’s actuated in tandem with the lightbar.
Background
Crosswalk lighting was an important element of this installation. Previously, an officer would be stationed in the east parking lot to shine their headlights onto the crosswalk to ensure students were illuminated while crossing. The new RRFB with crosswalk lighting means no officer is needed, freeing up valuable resources.
Solution
The City was extremely impressed with how the installation looks and how easy it was to install. Gades was on-site to recommend the best pole position and ensure the installation, which included a Polara pushbutton, went smoothly.
This installation is a classic example where the only nearby lighting was a single streetlight. In this case, it was 40 ft from the crosswalk and only on the west side of the street. The new RRFB with crosswalk lighting provides positive contrast for drivers in both directions and ensures horizontal illuminance across the entire crosswalk.
See it in action
Helpful resources
- Learn more about the R920-MX
- Visit the RRFB Application page
- Download the RRFB Crosswalk Application Guide and Crosswalk Lighting Application Guide