Category: Articles
The History of the RRFB
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 RRFB technology was placed in the public domain. Now, all manufacturers of traffic […]
Improving Walkability within Existing Urban Design
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 capacity. In addition, demographics are changing and with that change comes the demand for greater […]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. […]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 […]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 […]The Role of Energy Balance in Specifying a Solar Powered Beacon
FACTORS AFFECTING ENERGY IN AND ENERGY OUT FOR SOLAR POWER BEACONS ARTICLE 1 of 4 | This is the first article in this series focusing on understanding solar power for traffic beacons and signs. Not all beacons are created equal. To ensure solar powered beacons maintain a reliable operating capacity and provide sustainable performance, it’s […] Best Complete Streets Policies: Making the List
Every year since 2006, the National Complete Streets Coalition, which is a Smart Growth America program, releases The Best Complete Streets Policies report. It evaluates policies across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia that provide a formal commitment to safe, convenient streets for every user, no matter who they are or […]
Wireless connectivity, monitoring technology, and solar flashing beacons enhance safety in school zones
Safety in school zones is paramount to a school district and the surrounding community, but for many districts, the challenge of managing a school zone beacon system can become time consuming and expensive, especially the task of ensuring that all of the beacons are operating as needed. Certain types of school zone beacons have to […]
Carmanah Flashing Signals Introduced to UAE
Proposed flashing signals for road crossings would help pedestrians, experts say Ramona Ruiz, ABU DHABI – Authorities should consider installing warning lights to make it safer for pedestrians to cross zebra crossings without traffic lights or a stop sign, experts say. The proposed light – a rapidly flashing rectangular beacon – is manually activated by […]