Category: Resources
Developing Intelligent Transportation Systems
Over the past century, America’s adoption of the automobile has accelerated the nation’s industrialization, created cities out of small towns, and contributed to exponential levels of growth. In 1908, Henry Ford began mass-producing the first affordable automobile, and by the end of the 1920s, there were already 23 million registered vehicles on the road in […]
City of Oceanside gets Solar Stop Sign Flashers
Location: Oceanside, California Project size: 4 x solar stop sign flashers Client: City of Oceanside Background For many years, the residents of Oceanside, California have voiced concerns regarding a busy stop sign-controlled intersection consistently subject to driver roll-throughs and blow-throughs. The arterial road is four lanes, where drivers share the roadway with two nearby pedestrian […]
What is a Smart City? The Main Themes and Best Practices
Advancing Intelligent Transportation Systems in 2021 The Smart City approach to urban planning was first introduced in the 1970’s by policy-makers in Los Angeles. As part of addressing increasing rates of poverty in the dense, urban center, L.A. planners used big data to drive their groundbreaking project “A Cluster Analysis of Los Angeles.” By the […]
Installing Carmanah Traffic Beacons: Testimonials from Signal Technicians
Carmanah traffic safety devices are known throughout the US and Canada for their simple installation and maintenance. This video features video clips and testimonials from various installers showing how quickly they were able to install their Carmanah systems. Some of Carmanah products’ built-in features that improve installation and maintenance include: Pre-sized solar and battery system […]
SpeedCheck® Radar Speed Sign Competitive Advantages
Carmanah’s SpeedCheck radar speed sign is one of the most recognized radar speed signs on the market for the last 20 years. This video explores the SpeedCheck sign’s various feature advantages that set it apart from the competition. These features include: Familiar 7-segment design to make numbers easy to read at a distance. Ultra-clear display […]
RRFBs VS. Circular Crosswalk Beacons
While circular flashing beacons at crosswalks have been a traditional go-to solution for increasing pedestrian visibility, how do they stack up to the newer rectangular rapid flashing beacons? They both have a positive effect on getting drivers to yield, but RRFBs excel beyond standard circular flashers because of two key differences: their rectangular shape and […]
The Beacon and Sign Solutions Carmanah offers
Carmanah helps transportation professionals improve safety with compliant and quality traffic system for the multimodal networks. Since 2008, we have designed and manufactured solar and AC-powered traffic beacons and signs across North America for this purpose. Our goal is to increase safety, improve walkability, and get drivers’ attention in a flash. The video below covers […]
Webinar: New Studies and a Brighter LED-Enhanced Sign
The improved LED-enhanced flashing sign system from Carmanah comes equipped with high-intensity LEDs in the smallest, most durable and affordable package. During this webinar, we review all of the new sign’s highly effective features and provide a summary of the latest research and field studies on where these signs are best served. Here’s what we […]
Building Capacity in Road Safety Professionals
Photo by Zac Ong on Unsplash Following the decade ending in 2016, 320,874 people were killed in traffic crashes in the United States, and it’s estimated about 100 times that number of people were injured. After briefly trending downwards from 2009-2014, The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) is again reporting a concerning rise in fatal […]