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Reducing traffic fatalities using the Safe Streets for All grant
Ever since it was signed into law in November 2021, everyone in the transportation industry has been talking about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The $1.2 trillion package—the largest of and most comprehensive infrastructure bill in U.S. history—will fund everything from road and bridge improvements […]
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 […]
New radar activated signs and beacons bring drivers’ attention back to the road
Go for a drive just about anywhere and whether you’re aware of it or not, you’re bound to encounter some type of vehicle detection system. At signalized intersections, an inductive loop might detect your car and trigger the light to change. On a highway, a CCTV camera might record your vehicle, sending information back to […]
Carmanah’s Wrong-way Vehicle Detection, Warning, and Alert System is now on the FDOT APL
We are pleased to share that Carmanah’s solar-powered WW400 Vehicle Detection, Warning and Alert System has completed and passed testing at FDOT’s Traffic Engineering Research Lab (TERL) test track. The system can now be found on FDOT’s Approved Product List (APL), meaning it and can now be installed and used in the state. Throughout the […]
Carmanah Technologies Acquired by Vance Street Capital
On May 2, 2022, Vance Street Capital, a Los Angeles based private equity firm, announced it has acquired Carmanah Technologies Corporation as part of a strategic partnership to grow a traffic and pedestrian safety ITS platform. Vance Street is well known for its successful investments in highly engineered solution businesses, focusing on accelerating product innovation […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Carmanah is the first RRFB manufacturer to offer an RRFB build tool to configure a product online
Quickly configure and solar-size an RRFB product online Over the last year, we’ve streamlined our customers’ experience with our new custom build tool. Released in 2021 for LED enhanced stop and warning signs and for our SpeedCheck® radar speed sign series, this online application allows you to quickly build a custom product, solar-size it and […]