Apr 27, 2018 | Resources, Videos
See some of our beacons in action. Our 8,000+ RRFBs installed worldwide have been doing their part to make crossing streets safer for pedestrians. These high-intensity crosswalk signals are pedestrian-activated and warn drivers with their bright, rapid flashing...
Apr 27, 2018 | Case Studies, Resources
Carmanah R920 RRFBs are installed to improve pedestrian access at the entrance to a park in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Four R920 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) were installed to a dangerous mid-block crossing on King Boulevard in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The...
Apr 27, 2018 | Resources, Videos
Why solar-powered rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) are the answer RRFBs are now an essential part of the toolkit of engineers, planners, and active transportation advocates looking to improve pedestrian safety and build complete streets in their communities....
Apr 27, 2018 | Guides & Ebooks, Resources
As of March 20, 2018, the rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) has interim approval from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). More information about the interim approval, IA-21, can be found in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)...
Apr 27, 2018 | Articles, Resources
The studies have proven it: rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) work. Yield rates can be as high as 96% where RRFBs are installed. That’s a huge increase when yield rates are as low as 18% with a simple painted crosswalk. If RRFBs are working that effectively...
