Application: Wrong-Way Driver Systems
Carmanah’s WW400 wrong-way systems earn approval in Florida
We are pleased to announce that Carmanah’s AC-powered WW400 Vehicle Detection, Warning and Alert System has completed testing at the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) test track and can now be found on FDOT’s Approved Product List (APL). It joins a slate of other trusted Carmanah products, including our solar-powered version of the WW400 system, which […]
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 […]
Carmanah’s Wrong-way Vehicle Detection, Warning, and Alert System is now on the FDOT APL
We are pleased to share that Carmanah’s solar-powered WW400 Vehicle Detection, Warning and Alert System has completed and passed testing at FDOT’s Traffic Engineering Research Lab (TERL) test track. The system can now be found on FDOT’s Approved Product List (APL), meaning it and can now be installed and used in the state. Throughout the […]
A low-cost and highly effective wrong-way driver detection and warning system
Enhance driver safety and compliance with our smarter wrong-way detection system As a leading provider in flashing traffic beacons that increase road safety, we wanted to bring our expertise in high performance and power efficiency to tackle pervasive wrong-way driving (WWD) incidents. Today, we’re rounding out our WWD product portfolio with our latest WW200 wrong-way […]
Wrong-Way Driving Research Guide
Wrong-way driving is a complex roadway issue affecting streets around the world since the advent of automobile-centered transportation networks. However, while it is a difficult problem with no single solution, there are many traditional and emerging countermeasures that help reduce and prevent wrong-way incidents. This guide contains a compilation of research and analyses examining the […]
Carmanah’s LED Enhanced Flashing Signs
Embedded with the same high-intensity LEDs used in our best-selling Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) and powered by the most efficient solar engine on the market, our LED enhanced flashing signs stand out from the rest. This video features several key features of our LED enhanced signs, including: Bright high-intensity LEDs that are factory-adjustable Our […]
Developing Intelligent Transportation Systems
Over the past century, America’s adoption of the automobile has accelerated the nation’s industrialization, created cities out of small towns, and contributed to exponential levels of growth. In 1908, Henry Ford began mass-producing the first affordable automobile, and by the end of the 1920s, there were already 23 million registered vehicles on the road in […]
What is a Smart City? The Main Themes and Best Practices
Advancing Intelligent Transportation Systems in 2021 The Smart City approach to urban planning was first introduced in the 1970’s by policy-makers in Los Angeles. As part of addressing increasing rates of poverty in the dense, urban center, L.A. planners used big data to drive their groundbreaking project “A Cluster Analysis of Los Angeles.” By the […]
Installing Carmanah Traffic Beacons: Testimonials from Signal Technicians
Carmanah traffic safety devices are known throughout the US and Canada for their simple installation and maintenance. This video features video clips and testimonials from various installers showing how quickly they were able to install their Carmanah systems. Some of Carmanah products’ built-in features that improve installation and maintenance include: Pre-sized solar and battery system […]