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December 04, 2019

Nevada aims to reduce wrong-way driving with new detection and warning system

Nevada has a serious problem with wrong-way driving. Numbers from the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) show there were 409 wrong-way driver (WWD) collisions which resulted in 75 deaths between 2005 and 2015, the vast majority of which were caused by impaired drivers. In the past month alone, the state has recorded four wrong-way crashes—all of […]
November 13, 2019

Wrong-Way Driving: Facts and Effective Countermeasures

For drivers, there’s no scenario quite as terrifying as driving 70 mph down a highway and suddenly realizing a car or truck is headed straight toward you, driving the wrong direction, in your lane. While wrong-way driving crashes account for only about 3% of vehicle crashes in the U.S., they are more often than not […]
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July 29, 2019

America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 Bill Released

$287 billion authorized over five years for surface transportation programs On July 29, 2019, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee unveiled the new transportation reauthorization legislation, which will be under EPW Committee consideration on July 30, 2019. A bipartisan bill, it is being released by the four Committee leaders: Senators Barrasso (R-WY), Carper […]
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February 05, 2019

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 […]
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February 05, 2019

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 […]
Wrong-Way Driver Flashing Beacons in Nevada
January 11, 2019

New Alert Systems in Nevada Help Prevent Wrong-Way Driver Situations Before They Become Dangerous

Location: Reno, Nevada Project size: 46 systems, each using Carmanah light bars Client: Nevada Department of Transportation Overview Imagine it’s late at night, and you’ve been driving for hours to a new city. You’re exhausted. You turn onto a highway on-ramp and pass a car that seems to swerve out of your way. What’s going on? Then you […]
September 21, 2018

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 […]
April 25, 2018

How Site Shading Influences Solar-Powered Beacon Viability

THE IMPORTANCE OF CALCULATING HOW MUCH SUNLIGHT REACHES A SOLAR PANEL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ARTICLE 4 of 4 | This is the fourth article in a series of four on understanding solar power. Click here to start from the beginning. Shading is one of the most important aspects to consider when choosing a solar-powered beacon. […]
April 25, 2018

How Autonomy Affects Specification of Solar-Powered Beacons

FINDING SOLUTIONS WITH APPROPRIATE SYSTEM AUTONOMY ARTICLE 3 of 4 | This is the third article in a series of four on understanding solar power. Missed the others? Click here to start from the beginning. System autonomy is an important factor to consider when specifying a solar-powered beacon. System autonomy is defined as the number […]
April 25, 2018

How the Array-to-Load Ratio Helps Specify Solar-Powered Beacons

FINDING THE RATIO OF ENERGY IN AND ENERGY OUT ARTICLE 2 of 4 | This is the second article in a series of four on understanding solar power. Click here to start from the beginning. When specifying solar-powered beacons for a project, it is important to know what energy-in and energy-out elements to consider for […]