Application: Crosswalks/RRFBs
How Autonomy Affects Specification of Solar-Powered Beacons
FINDING SOLUTIONS WITH APPROPRIATE SYSTEM AUTONOMY ARTICLE 3 of 4 | This is the third article in a series of four on understanding solar power. Missed the others? Click here to start from the beginning. System autonomy is an important factor to consider when specifying a solar-powered beacon. System autonomy is defined as the number […]How the Array-to-Load Ratio Helps Specify Solar-Powered Beacons
FINDING THE RATIO OF ENERGY IN AND ENERGY OUT ARTICLE 2 of 4 | This is the second article in a series of four on understanding solar power. Click here to start from the beginning. When specifying solar-powered beacons for a project, it is important to know what energy-in and energy-out elements to consider for […]The Role of Energy Balance in Specifying a Solar Powered Beacon
FACTORS AFFECTING ENERGY IN AND ENERGY OUT FOR SOLAR POWER BEACONS ARTICLE 1 of 4 | This is the first article in this series focusing on understanding solar power for traffic beacons and signs. Not all beacons are created equal. To ensure solar powered beacons maintain a reliable operating capacity and provide sustainable performance, it’s […]
Carmanah Beacons Join Approved Products Lists in Maryland and Louisiana
Two Carmanah products were recently included on state Department of Transportation Approved Products Lists (APLs), which list products approved for state-planned or state-funded projects. Written project specifications reflect these approved products. In Maryland, the Department of Transportation and Development approved the Carmanah R920 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)—an easy-to-install beacon that improves driver yield rates […]
Best Complete Streets Policies: Making the List
Every year since 2006, the National Complete Streets Coalition, which is a Smart Growth America program, releases The Best Complete Streets Policies report. It evaluates policies across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia that provide a formal commitment to safe, convenient streets for every user, no matter who they are or […]
Carmanah Flashing Signals Introduced to UAE
Proposed flashing signals for road crossings would help pedestrians, experts say Ramona Ruiz, ABU DHABI – Authorities should consider installing warning lights to make it safer for pedestrians to cross zebra crossings without traffic lights or a stop sign, experts say. The proposed light – a rapidly flashing rectangular beacon – is manually activated by […]
Announcement of Winner and Intention to Help Top Entries in Complete My Street Contest
May 30, 2013 Today Carmanah Traffic announced Montclair, New Jersey as the winning entry in the Complete My Street Contest. Carmanah is excited to provide an R920 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon system to improve pedestrian access and safety at a crosswalk located on Bloomfield Avenue at Midland Avenue in Montclair. The system will be provided […]
Carmanah Launches R920 Series Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon
Carmanah Technologies Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the R920 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB): the latest technology in crosswalk warning systems. This new device includes features proven to significantly improve crosswalk safety and has experienced rapid acceptance and adoption in the industry. The pedestrian-actuated system provides a high-intensity rapid flash pattern to alert […]
Carmanah Brings Integrated Solar LED Pedestrian Crossing to North America
Vancouver, BC – (February 10, 2004) – Carmanah Technologies Corporation is pleased to introduce one of the world’s most advanced pedestrian crossing beacons to the North American market. The Model R820 Pedestrian Beacon is a fully self-contained, solar-powered LED crosswalk signal. Key advantages include: wireless installation in as little as 30 minutes, minimal capital cost, […]