Application: Crosswalks/RRFBs
How far is far enough? Stopping sight distances for crosswalks
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 anyone hopes to ever find themselves in, and […]
RRFB crosswalk gets students in Wichita Falls, Texas to and from school safely
Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Project size: 1 x R920-E RRFB crosswalk system Client: City of Wichita Falls / Wichita Co. Public Health District Background Walking is a fundamental part of life in Wichita Falls, Texas, a city of more than 100,000 located just south of the Oklahoma border. Children walk to school, adults walk to […]
New radar activated signs and beacons bring drivers’ attention back to the road
Go for a drive just about anywhere and whether you’re aware of it or not, you’re bound to encounter some type of vehicle detection system. At signalized intersections, an inductive loop might detect your car and trigger the light to change. On a highway, a CCTV camera might record your vehicle, sending information back to […]
Appropriate nighttime lighting a key component of pedestrian safety – Penhold, Alberta
Location: Penhold, Alberta Client: Town of Penhold Background The town of Penhold in rural central Alberta, Canada is growing. Over the past five years, the population has increased by 22.4%, driven by a strong economy and infrastructure aimed at attracting young families. Among them is the Penhold Regional Multiplex. Since opening its doors on […]
Building better crosswalks: an overview of crosswalk safety enhancements
To help support citizens, local groups, and elected officials to advocate for safer local roadways, we’ve compiled a step-by-step Crosswalk Safety Guide and toolkit—including a quick video below. Adding or improving crosswalks is one of the most effective ways for cities to achieve safe, walkable streets. Watch our video below: Transcript: Imagine you’re in your […]
RRFBs and Overhead Lighting bring increased visibility and safety to Port Hope, Ontario
Location: Port Hope, Ontario Project size: Two crosswalks, each with 2x SC315-G RRFB crosswalk system with overhead lighting Client: Municipality of Port Hope Watch the video Background Situated roughly halfway between the metropolises of Toronto and Kingston, the municipality of Port Hope frequently tops lists of Ontario’s charming small towns. And it’s not […]
Carmanah is the first RRFB manufacturer to offer an RRFB build tool to configure a product online
Quickly configure and solar-size an RRFB product online Over the last year, we’ve streamlined our customers’ experience with our new custom build tool. Released in 2021 for LED enhanced stop and warning signs and for our SpeedCheck® radar speed sign series, this online application allows you to quickly build a custom product, solar-size it and […]
Finding space for micromobility: Guidelines for sidewalk regulations and pedestrian safety
What is micromobility? As city densification rises and roadways increasingly become multimodal, the term micromobility is often ambiguously linked to any light vehicle used for short trips. Further, in the U.S. it’s estimated that the total market for micromobility will grow to represent 8-15 percent of all urban trips under five miles, while reaching an […]
Technical Bulletin B-108: Terms of our warranty for 3rd party devices
Carmanah’s expert team is dedicated to providing the most reliable, durable traffic control devices. We are committed to the work we deliver and the products we make, so much so, we back our products with the most comprehensive warranty on the market. Recently, the excitement about the future of Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) has attracted […]