vtrans safe routes to school speedcheck radar sign
February 10, 2025

Radar Speed Sign Application Guide

Use this visual radar speed sign installation guide for the most common applications on your streets, including recommendations for: Placement and detection of radar speed signs based on driver perception/reaction ranges at various speeds Sign legibility at various speeds and applications Assembly and installation options MUTCD guidelines for optional features and readability This guide references: […]
February 10, 2025

Carmanah Technologies Expands MX Series with SpeedCheck® Connected Radar Speed Signs

Victoria, British Columbia — February 10, 2025 — Carmanah Technologies is excited to unveil the latest addition to its MX Series portfolio, SPEEDCHECK-MX connected radar speed sign. Designed to improve traffic safety while enabling smarter city management, this solution integrates advanced connectivity, user-friendly setup, and premium features—all at an affordable price point. The SPEEDCHECK-MX joins […]
September 06, 2023

Understanding accessibility guidelines and standards for pedestrian safety infrastructure

>>>Want to learn about recent changes to accessibility standards in the US? Our partners at Polara have you covered on all things PROWAG ADAAG. PROWAG. MUTCD. It might seem like we’re bashing on our keyboards, but in fact these seemingly random characters represent some of the most important sources when it comes to accessible transportation […]
Setting up SPEEDCHECK-12 with SpeedCheck Manager mobile app
February 08, 2023

PRODUCT UPDATE: All SpeedCheck radar speed signs now include mobile app for local setup and scheduling

In less than a decade, smartphones and tablets have changed pretty much everything. Besides communicating, people now use their mobile devices to order coffee, pay for parking, watch movies, plan vacations, read the news, and much more. And they’re doing it all with… apps. They save time, they’re easy to access, they’re personalized. In so […]
January 05, 2023

Carmanah’s portable radar speed signs approved in Florida

We are excited to announce that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has added Carmanah’s SPEEDCHECK-12 portable radar speed sign to its Approved Product List (APL). This means the system has completed its evaluation and been approved for purchase and use on state projects. Carmanah’s SpeedCheck® radar speed signs are a trusted traffic calming countermeasure, […]
Setting up SPEEDCHECK-12 with SpeedCheck Manager mobile app
September 14, 2022

SpeedCheck Manager Software for PCs and Mobile Devices

The SpeedCheck Manager software allows you to quickly connect, adjust the default settings and become operational in minutes. Once you’ve assembled and powered up your sign, you can access its settings in one of two ways: use the SpeedCheck Manager PC software or the mobile app—both use Bluetooth connectivity, allowing them to connect to your […]
A digital "YOUR SPEED" radar speed sign with bright LEDs outdoors
September 14, 2022

SPEEDCHECK-12 added to Pennsylvania DOT’s Qualified Products List (QPL)

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has recently added Carmanah’s SPEEDCHECK-12 portable radar speed sign to its Bulletin 15 Qualified Products List (QPL), meaning it is now eligible for use on all state-planned and funded projects. Like other approved/qualified product lists issued by other state DOTs, PennDOT’s QPL provides engineers, consultants, contractors, and other personnel […]
July 07, 2021

FHWA MUTCD Requirements for Radar Speed Signs

While the latest edition of the Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices does not have a section dedicated to radar speed signs specifically, it does contain guidelines relevant to radar signs throughout various chapters. This guide condenses these various guidelines and requirements into an easy-to-digest guide, perfect for quick reference. This guide […]
Man opening a portable radar speed sign on a pole
July 05, 2021

A more affordable, portable radar speed sign – coming soon to a neighborhood near you.

Reliable and durable SpeedCheck signs now in a more compact unit As a leader in traffic calming equipment, we’re always looking for ways to have long-lasting impact on community safety. That’s why we’re introducing our new portable radar speed sign. The SPEEDCHECK-12, the newest addition to our SpeedCheck signs portfolio, has the same SpeedCheck quality […]
young boy riding scooter on sidewalk
April 20, 2021

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 […]