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Carmanah Solar Area Lights and Flashing Beacons Increase Crosswalk Safety
A pedestrian crosswalk in Victoria, BC, is getting a safety upgrade with Carmanah’s solar technology. Positioned near a horizontal curve with poor sightlines, the crosswalk presented a danger for pedestrians trying to cross the road, particularly at night and during low visibility conditions. With an installation of Carmanah solar-powered area lights and solar flashing beacons, […]
Solar LED Hazard Marker Lights Installed in Missouri and Illinois
The Wentzville, Missouri public works department recently decided to enhance safety at an intersection on Wentzville Parkway. The through road is a four-lane collector, and is crossed by a two lane minor road. While there have been no major accidents at the intersection, there have been problems with drivers on the two lane road missing […]
Carmanah Releases New Ultra-Compact Solar Pedestrian Crosswalk Beacon
Carmanah’s new R820C solar-powered LED pedestrian crosswalk beacon. Carmanah is pleased to announce the release of the Model R820C, the most compact, energy-efficient and cost-effective solar LED pedestrian crosswalk beacon in the world. The R820C builds upon the established reputation and field-proven capabilities of Carmanah’s self-contained R820 solar flashing beacon – but is smaller, […]
California Elementary School Installs Carmanah’s Ultra-Compact Solar LED Pedestrian Crosswalk Beacons
Carmanah’s Roadway Division has supplied the City of Chula, California, two units of its newly released R820C solar-powered LED pedestrian crosswalk beacons. These units are now installed at an elementary school crosswalk in Chula Vista, CA. The R820C is the most compact, energy-efficient and cost-effective solar LED pedestrian crosswalk beacon in the world. With no […]
Carmanah’s Solar Wireless Crosswalk Warning System Ordered by Largest US Independent School
Hawaii: Kamehameha Schools, the largest independent school in the US, has recently ordered R820 Solar Wireless Crosswalk warning system. Carmanah’s high-intensity flashing beacons will provide the school with enhanced visibility of students crossing a busy roadway that separates two parking lots. Located near Honolulu, the 600-acre hillside campus features nearly 70 major buildings, seven miles […]
Carmanah LED School Zone Flashers Installed by the City of Tacoma, Washington
The City of Tacoma, Washington has recently installed Carmanah’s Model R829 solar LED school zone flasher. As a first for Tacoma, the flashing beacons have been installed in a school zone where speeding has been a problem. Since the installation, vehicle speeds have reduced and driver awareness of the school zone has improved. The school […]
Solar Crosswalk System Installed by City of St. Paul, Minnesota
In the City of City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, several large government buildings, including the Minnesota DOT, are located directly across the street from a large multi-level parking lot. With a high volume of pedestrians crossing the busy street throughout the day, the City was seeking an efficient solution to force drivers to slow down […]
Carmanah Supplies Solar LED Road Beacons to USAF Base in the Middle East
Carmanah has been contracted by the USAF to supply two of Carmanah’s R820C solar-powered LED, push button activated crosswalk warning beacons and two R247 solar-powered LED flashing beacons for installation at a Middle East location. These solar-powered LED flashing beacons will be installed outside the Air Base’s fire station in a heavy pedestrian traffic area. […] Carmanah Receives Second Order for Solar LED Pedestrian Crosswalk Beacons in Bermuda
Carmanah has received a repeat order from Bermuda Government Works and Engineering to install an additional six of Carmanah’s R820 solar-powered LED, pedestrian-activated crosswalk warning beacons. These units will be installed at various intersections in Hamilton, Bermuda’s largest city. Bermuda Government Works and Engineering had previously ordered and installed six units in 2004 to improve […]