Edmonds, Washington, roundabout featuring Carmanah RRFBs
May 03, 2023

How RRFBs can add safety for pedestrians at roundabouts and circular intersections

It used to be that if you wanted to see a roundabout, you had to take a transatlantic flight to a country like Britain or France, where it seems you can’t drive a mile (or a kilometer) without encountering one. That’s no longer the case. Since the late 1990s, roundabouts have experienced rapid growth in […]
February 12, 2023

Remote Scheduling for School Beacons with MX Cloud (video)

Scheduling school zone beacons doesn’t need to be a logistical nightmare. With Carmanah’s MX Series connected school zone beacons, you can add and adjust schedules with the click of a mouse, from any device, anywhere. Watch the video to see how: Video transcript:  School zone safety is a priority for any traffic agency. Fortunately, proven […]
Setting up SPEEDCHECK-12 with SpeedCheck Manager mobile app
September 14, 2022

SpeedCheck Manager Software for PCs and Mobile Devices

The SpeedCheck Manager software allows you to quickly connect, adjust the default settings and become operational in minutes. Once you’ve assembled and powered up your sign, you can access its settings in one of two ways: use the SpeedCheck Manager PC software or the mobile app—both use Bluetooth connectivity, allowing them to connect to your […]
June 14, 2022

RRFB crosswalk gets students in Wichita Falls, Texas to and from school safely

Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Project size: 1 x R920-E RRFB crosswalk system Client: City of Wichita Falls / Wichita Co. Public Health District Background Walking is a fundamental part of life in Wichita Falls, Texas, a city of more than 100,000 located just south of the Oklahoma border. Children walk to school, adults walk to […]
Penhold AB Waskasoo and Hawkridge RRFB crosswalk with overhead lighting close-up
April 11, 2022

Appropriate nighttime lighting a key component of pedestrian safety – Penhold, Alberta

Location: Penhold, Alberta Client: Town of Penhold   Background The town of Penhold in rural central Alberta, Canada is growing. Over the past five years, the population has increased by 22.4%, driven by a strong economy and infrastructure aimed at attracting young families. Among them is the Penhold Regional Multiplex. Since opening its doors on […]
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April 01, 2022

Building better crosswalks: an overview of crosswalk safety enhancements

To help support citizens, local groups, and elected officials to advocate for safer local roadways, we’ve compiled a step-by-step Crosswalk Safety Guide and toolkit—including a quick video below. Adding or improving crosswalks is one of the most effective ways for cities to achieve safe, walkable streets. Watch our video below: Transcript: Imagine you’re in your […]
March 23, 2022

RRFBs and Overhead Lighting bring increased visibility and safety to Port Hope, Ontario

Location: Port Hope, Ontario Project size: Two crosswalks, each with 2x SC315-G RRFB crosswalk system with overhead lighting Client: Municipality of Port Hope   Watch the video   Background Situated roughly halfway between the metropolises of Toronto and Kingston, the municipality of Port Hope frequently tops lists of Ontario’s charming small towns. And it’s not […]
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January 31, 2022

Wrong-Way Driving Research Guide

Wrong-way driving is a complex roadway issue affecting streets around the world since the advent of automobile-centered transportation networks. However, while it is a difficult problem with no single solution, there are many traditional and emerging countermeasures that help reduce and prevent wrong-way incidents. This guide contains a compilation of research and analyses examining the […]
July 07, 2021

FHWA MUTCD Requirements for Radar Speed Signs

While the latest edition of the Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices does not have a section dedicated to radar speed signs specifically, it does contain guidelines relevant to radar signs throughout various chapters. This guide condenses these various guidelines and requirements into an easy-to-digest guide, perfect for quick reference. This guide […]
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April 20, 2021

Finding space for micromobility: Guidelines for sidewalk regulations and pedestrian safety

What is micromobility? As city densification rises and roadways increasingly become multimodal, the term micromobility is often ambiguously linked to any light vehicle used for short trips. Further, in the U.S. it’s estimated that the total market for micromobility will grow to represent 8-15 percent of all urban trips under five miles, while reaching an […]