Category: News
Safe Journeys to School Report Spurs Crosswalk Safety Action in St. Albert
Despite infrastructure and safety measures implemented in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada, pedestrian-vehicle incidents still happen here, in the northwest of the Edmonton Capital Region. The city decided to review the problem beyond just the engineering aspect, and this cohesive approach created the Safe Journeys to School project, which reviewed activities, infrastructure, and measures to take a community […]
FHWA terminates interim approval of RRFBs in the United States
UPDATE: March 22, 2018 Carmanah has purchased and disclaimed all patents on the RRFB, allowing the FHWA to reinstate it as an interim-approved product; the RRFB may be installed by following Interim Approval 21. See our press release for details. LEARN YOUR NEXT STEPS On December 21, 2017, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) terminated the Interim […]
FHWA Returns RRFBs to Approved Product List
Federal Highway Administration returns rectangular rapid flashing beacons to approved product list following Carmanah’s patent cancellation. Read More
Learn about flashing beacons from Carmanah at Toronto’s Vision Zero Advocate Conference
Event: Vision Zero Advocate Conference Location: Delta Toronto Hotel, Toronto, Ontario Conference Dates: February 28–March 2, 2018 Expo Hours: Wed, Feb 28: 5–7 PM Thursday, March 1: 11:15 AM–12:15 PM and 3:30 PM–5:30 PM Friday, March 2: 9:30 AM–11 AM About the Show: We’re a bronze sponsor at this year’s Vision Zero Advocate Conference in […]
Carmanah Beacons Join Approved Products Lists in Maryland and Louisiana
Two Carmanah products were recently included on state Department of Transportation Approved Products Lists (APLs), which list products approved for state-planned or state-funded projects. Written project specifications reflect these approved products. In Maryland, the Department of Transportation and Development approved the Carmanah R920 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)—an easy-to-install beacon that improves driver yield rates […]
Carmanah Traffic Announces Winner for Be a Beacon Contest
December 12, 2013 Today Carmanah Traffic announced Bridgeway Island Elementary School, in West Sacramento, CA, as the winning entry in the Be a Beacon Contest. Carmanah is excited to provide an R920 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) system to improve pedestrian access and safety at one of their school crosswalks. Chosen from five deserving elementary school entries, […]
Carmanah Traffic Attending ITE 2013 Annual Meeting and Exhibit
Carmanah Traffic will be attending the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Annual Meeting and Exhibit August 4 to 7, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. Patrick Hefferan, Eastern Sales Manager will be showcasing the Carmanah R920 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Crosswalk Beacon at booth 522. The R920 solar-powered Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon is a perfect fit with the […]
Announcement of Winner and Intention to Help Top Entries in Complete My Street Contest
May 30, 2013 Today Carmanah Traffic announced Montclair, New Jersey as the winning entry in the Complete My Street Contest. Carmanah is excited to provide an R920 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon system to improve pedestrian access and safety at a crosswalk located on Bloomfield Avenue at Midland Avenue in Montclair. The system will be provided […]
Carmanah signs new Traffic Distributor for Eastern Canada
Carmanah is pleased to announce the recent signing of a new Traffic Distributor for Eastern Canada. Tacel Ltd is a Canadian owned and operated traffic signal Company that has been in business for over 30 years and represents some of the biggest manufacturers and companies in the traffic industry. Tacel LTD will have distributor coverage of […]