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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 […]
A more affordable, portable radar speed sign – coming soon to a neighborhood near you.
Reliable and durable SpeedCheck signs now in a more compact unit As a leader in traffic calming equipment, we’re always looking for ways to have long-lasting impact on community safety. That’s why we’re introducing our new portable radar speed sign. The SPEEDCHECK-12, the newest addition to our SpeedCheck signs portfolio, has the same SpeedCheck quality […]
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 […]
Technical Bulletin B-108: Terms of our warranty for 3rd party devices
Carmanah’s expert team is dedicated to providing the most reliable, durable traffic control devices. We are committed to the work we deliver and the products we make, so much so, we back our products with the most comprehensive warranty on the market. Recently, the excitement about the future of Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) has attracted […]
Carmanah’s LED Enhanced Flashing Signs
Embedded with the same high-intensity LEDs used in our best-selling Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) and powered by the most efficient solar engine on the market, our LED enhanced flashing signs stand out from the rest. This video features several key features of our LED enhanced signs, including: Bright high-intensity LEDs that are factory-adjustable Our […]
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 […]
New 15-watt solar panel for E Series beacons: 50% more solar charging capacity, same small form factor
As solar panel technology improves, so do the capabilities of solar-powered traffic systems. At Carmanah, we follow these solar power trends closely so that we can continue to offer systems that pack as much power as possible into the smallest form factor. For us, more power means a system that can now operate sustainably in […]
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 […]