Apr 27, 2018 | Articles, Resources
Following the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) termination of the rectangular rapid flashing beacon’s (RRFB) interim approval in December 2017, Carmanah stepped up to help solve the issue. The news of both the termination and reinstatement of the...
Apr 26, 2018 | Articles, Resources
ITE, FHWA, and Carmanah Rally to Keep Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons in Our Safety Toolbox May 2018 ITE Journal Given that RRFB devices are proven to save lives at pedestrian crossings on uncontrolled approaches, with hundreds if not thousands of these...
Apr 26, 2018 | Articles, Resources
MR. R.D. JONES – INVENTOR OF THE RRFB (RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON) In 2018, Mr. Richard D. “Rick” Jones decided to sell his patents to Carmanah Technologies Corp. so that Carmanah could disclaim these patents. By disclaiming the patents, Mr. Jones’ lifesaving...
Apr 26, 2018 | Articles, Resources
Building Community Vitality with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Technology Walkable Streets – The Way of the Future Ideas about urban transportation and planning are changing. For many areas of the country, road and highway infrastructure is at or over...
Apr 25, 2018 | Articles, Resources
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...
Apr 25, 2018 | Articles, Resources
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...
