What the MUTCD says about RRFBs

What the MUTCD says about RRFBs

Jan 18, 2023 | Articles

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...
Tips for installing advance pedestrian warning signs and RRFBs

Tips for installing advance pedestrian warning signs and RRFBs

Sep 29, 2022 | Articles

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%...
How far is far enough? Stopping sight distances for crosswalks

How far is far enough? Stopping sight distances for crosswalks

Jul 20, 2022 | Articles

Most drivers have had the heart-stopping experience of being forced to suddenly slam on the brakes to avoid an animal or an object entering their path without warning. Some have even had to brake or swerve to avoid hitting a pedestrian or cyclist. It’s not a scenario...