Aug 19, 2020 | Guides & Ebooks, Resources
This guide illustrates the current industry recommendations for selecting and installing an RRFB crosswalk using information from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). RRFBs are included in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) under...
Mar 24, 2020 | Industry News, Traffic
As you are aware, COVID-19 has created unprecedented levels of disruption and uncertainty around the globe. In the midst of this, we wanted to let you know about some of the steps we’re taking at Carmanah to help blunt the impact of the virus in our community,...
Feb 27, 2020 | Case Studies, Resources
Location: Reno, Nevada Project size: One crosswalk with a R920-E RRFB Client: City of Reno Distributor: Sierra Transportation and Technologies Background Situated on a busy industrial street near the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, the Academy of Arts, Careers and...
Feb 4, 2020 | Case Studies, Resources
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Project size: RRFBs at 13 intersections, with 12 more projected for 2020 Client: City of Vancouver Distributor: ATS Traffic Background The City of Vancouver, BC, is world-renowned as a walkable city, with 14% of all trips to work being...
Jan 27, 2020 | Industry News, Traffic
Around the world, cities are becoming more livable, workable, and sustainable thanks to the rise of so-called “smart technologies.” Trash cans now alert waste management workers when they need to be emptied. Traffic engineers adjust and coordinate signals to improve...