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Topsfield, Massachusetts, Improves Trail Crossing Safety with RRFBs
The Topsfield Rail Trail Committee, who built the Topsfield Linear Common Trail in Topsfield, MA, installed rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) to improve safety at a midblock crosswalk where the trail meets the road. They learned about RRFBs and their proven track record of increasing driver yield rates at crossings. Carmanah’s R920 RRFB was selected […]
RRFBs improve school crossings in Des Plaines, Illinois
Carmanah’s Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) make school zone crossings safer to help students get active In collaboration with the City of Des Plaines, IL, the Active Transportation Alliance, and School District 62, Carmanah’s rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) system was installed at a busy pedestrian crossing that services four different schools. The system was […]Funding and Grant Opportunities for Traffic Safety Projects
New resource page explores grant resources for traffic safety projects Traffic calming and walkability projects often require significant budgets, which can stretch municipalities beyond their means. Many grants and other funding sources are available at the federal or state level to help supplement budgets in smaller communities, but where do you start? Carmanah […]
Grants in Washington State for School Zones Available Now
Apply for school zone walk improvement project grants and law enforcement grants for school zones in Washington state The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) offers grants to keep kids safe when traveling to and from school, and a deadline is approaching for one of these funding opportunities. The WTSC offers three types of grants: School […]
Transportation Funding Outside the Box
You missed the deadline. Your project doesn’t qualify. You simply didn’t make the cut. Whatever reason you were unable to get the federal or state grants you applied for this year, there is still ample opportunity to find the transportation funding you need. Rural projects are now well-represented for bigger grants like BUILD, but with […]
FHWA Funding, TAP and Other Grant Sources for Your Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
5 Grant Sources for Your Traffic Safety Project For municipalities, finding funding for larger traffic safety infrastructure projects can be a challenge, especially if resources are already stretched thin. State and federal grants are often an attainable source of funding. While some are competitive and have many requirements to meet, others may be easier in […]
Grant Application Process for Traffic Infrastructure
Apply for a Traffic Safety Project Grant in 7 Steps When it comes to infrastructure improvements in the community, the price tag can deter decisionmakers from considering bigger projects. With municipal budgets already stretched thin, there may not be enough to get the job done. State and federal funding can help fill the gaps. Requests […]