Application: Crosswalks/RRFBs
Grants in Washington State for School Zones Available Now
Apply for school zone walk improvement project grants and law enforcement grants for school zones in Washington state The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) offers grants to keep kids safe when traveling to and from school, and a deadline is approaching for one of these funding opportunities. The WTSC offers three types of grants: School […]
Transportation Funding Outside the Box
You missed the deadline. Your project doesn’t qualify. You simply didn’t make the cut. Whatever reason you were unable to get the federal or state grants you applied for this year, there is still ample opportunity to find the transportation funding you need. Rural projects are now well-represented for bigger grants like BUILD, but with […]
Grant Application Process for Traffic Infrastructure
Apply for a Traffic Safety Project Grant in 7 Steps When it comes to infrastructure improvements in the community, the price tag can deter decisionmakers from considering bigger projects. With municipal budgets already stretched thin, there may not be enough to get the job done. State and federal funding can help fill the gaps. Requests […]
New Generation of Solar-Powered Engines Are Ready for Your Project
Previous generation engines discontinued after March 31, 2019 Several Carmanah Traffic beacon engines are headed towards retirement, but their powerful replacements are already in production and ready for new orders. The R247C/R247, R829C/R829, and R820C/R820 will no longer be available after March 31, 2019, or when stock runs out, whichever happens first. All customers […]
Finding Success with Vision Zero Traffic Safety Initiatives
The basics of Vision Zero Safety on our roads is not a new idea, but today’s Vision Zero initiatives aim to push communities further. What began in Sweden as a campaign to reduce or eliminate fatalities and serious injuries in traffic incidents is now a global movement that has inspired cities to improve safe mobility […]
New G Series Traffic Beacon Cabinet Features Video
The new G Series traffic cabinet is designed for demanding projects that need to support high beacon intensity, more activations, third-party devices, and other requirements. Here are some features that make installation and maintenance a breeze and keep your traffic beacons safe and secure over the long term. Carmanah’s G series products include: SC315-G Rectangular […]
Spotlight on Orlando: Shifting from car-centric to multimodal design and mindset
Orlando, Florida, was built with car-centric transportation in mind. Learn what this metro area is doing to improve multi-modal transportation, and how Carmanah's solar flashing beacons can help.
Westborough, MA boosts safety with multiple RRFB crosswalks
Location Westborough, MA Project size Ongoing, with 12+ R920 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons installed since 2012 Client Town of Westborough, MA Client website https://www.town.westborough.ma.us/ Overview Westborough, Massachusetts, celebrated its 300th anniversary in 2017; incorporated in 1717, it was the state’s 100th town. Today, it is home to about 18,000 people in a diverse range of […]
Have You Submitted a Request for RRFB Use Under IA-21?
What the Federal Highway Administration wants you to know Interim Approval 21, or IA-21, is the memo within the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) regarding the use of rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs). All state and local agencies wishing to use RRFBs must apply for approval under IA-21. According to the Federal Highway […]