Application: 24-Hour & Warning Flashers
The Beacon and Sign Solutions Carmanah offers
Carmanah helps transportation professionals improve safety with compliant and quality traffic system for the multimodal networks. Since 2008, we have designed and manufactured solar and AC-powered traffic beacons and signs across North America for this purpose. Our goal is to increase safety, improve walkability, and get drivers’ attention in a flash. The video below covers […]
Webinar: New Studies and a Brighter LED-Enhanced Sign
The improved LED-enhanced flashing sign system from Carmanah comes equipped with high-intensity LEDs in the smallest, most durable and affordable package. During this webinar, we review all of the new sign’s highly effective features and provide a summary of the latest research and field studies on where these signs are best served. Here’s what we […]
Building Capacity in Road Safety Professionals
Photo by Zac Ong on Unsplash Following the decade ending in 2016, 320,874 people were killed in traffic crashes in the United States, and it’s estimated about 100 times that number of people were injured. After briefly trending downwards from 2009-2014, The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) is again reporting a concerning rise in fatal […] Where and when LED flashing signs work best
LED flashing signs have been sporadically popping-up on vulnerable roadways for the last two decades. These are traffic signs embedded with simultaneously flashing LEDs outlining the shape of the sign’s perimeter or warning message. The high-intensity flashing lights are activated in real-time or by programmable calendar settings. Ultimately, the intention of an LED-embedded flashing sign […]
Is solar power a good option for traffic products in cold climates?
Where do you think some of the best places in the world for generating solar power exist? Mexico? Australia? Brazil? Making a guess on a country with a warm climate and year-round sunshine is a completely logical answer. Would it surprise you to know that this list ranking the countries in the world with the most […]
Technical Bulletin B-107: Carmanah Energy Management System (EMS) Radio Setting (rF)
Carmanah’s technical bulletins are intended to provide updates, clarification, and guidance on the installation and maintenance of our products. They convey relevant technical product information to our partners and customers. Please contact us if you have any questions about the content of this bulletin. Product Applicability This bulletin applies to the following products: · E […] Technical Bulletin B-102: Extended Standard Integrated Engine Harness Length
Carmanah’s technical bulletins are intended to provide updates, clarification, and guidance on the installation and maintenance of our products. They convey relevant technical product information to our partners and customers. Please contact us if you have any questions about the content of this bulletin. Product Applicability This bulletin applies to the following products: E / F […]
Webinar: Installation Best Practices for Traffic Systems
Between site selection, shading, tilting, and wiring, there’s a lot that can go wrong when you’re installing a new traffic safety system. Our team has seen it all, and we’re keen to share our expertise. Join us for this webinar as we delve into some common but easily-avoided mistakes, and help ensure your next installation […]
Introducing Carmanah’s New Wireless Beacon Controller for Emergency Vehicle Warning Systems
Emergency sirens may be loud, but accurately determining the location and direction of travel of approaching vehicles as a driver or pedestrian can be difficult. And, if you get it wrong, you could be putting yourself in their path, causing delays in response times and compromising the safety of everyone involved. We built the R838 […]