Apr 27, 2018 | Articles, Resources
The studies have proven it: rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) work. Yield rates can be as high as 96% where RRFBs are installed. That’s a huge increase when yield rates are as low as 18% with a simple painted crosswalk. If RRFBs are working that effectively...
Apr 27, 2018 | Articles, News, Resources
Learn What’s New in IA-21 vs. IA-11 On March 20, 2018, the Federal Highway Administration issued Interim Approval 21 – Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons at Crosswalks in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The Basics IA-11 is no longer valid:...
Apr 27, 2018 | Case Studies, Resources
Location: Edmonds, Washington, USA Project size: 10 R920 RRFBs Client: City of Edmonds Client website: www.edmondswa.gov/ Overview: In the city of Edmonds, Washington, a five-way intersection, located where 212th Street SW, Bowdoin Way, and 84th Avenue W converge, was...
Apr 27, 2018 | Guides & Ebooks, Resources
Make a compelling argument for bringing rectangular rapid flashing beacon technology to crosswalks in your community. We’ve compiled a slide presentation to assist you. Use the full presentation or just the parts you need. The presentation includes: How walkable...
Apr 27, 2018 | Case Studies, Resources
Carmanah Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) technology becomes a solar-powered ally for students and parents requesting better active transportation infrastructure. Encouraging children to walk and bike to school is an ongoing project for active transportation...
