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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 […]
Crosswalk Safety Guide and Toolkit
With pedestrian crashes on the rise, one of the simplest and most effective things cities can do is add, or improve, crosswalks to achieve safe, walkable streets. Designed for citizens, local groups, and elected officials advocating for safer local roadways, this step-by-step guide presents the latest standards and recommendations for unsignalized pedestrian crossings in North […]
Improving Safety with Pedestrian Crossing Lights: A Guide
Throughout the United States in 2018, 6,283 pedestrians were struck and killed in motor vehicle accidents. That statistic is critical. It represents 17% of total motor vehicle deaths annually. Notably, 75% of pedestrian fatalities occur on roadways deemed uncontrolled or non-intersections. In response to this alarming data, The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has developed an […] Where and when LED flashing signs work best
LED flashing signs have been sporadically popping-up on vulnerable roadways for the last two decades. These are traffic signs embedded with simultaneously flashing LEDs outlining the shape of the sign’s perimeter or warning message. The high-intensity flashing lights are activated in real-time or by programmable calendar settings. Ultimately, the intention of an LED-embedded flashing sign […]
Is solar power a good option for traffic products in cold climates?
Where do you think some of the best places in the world for generating solar power exist? Mexico? Australia? Brazil? Making a guess on a country with a warm climate and year-round sunshine is a completely logical answer. Would it surprise you to know that this list ranking the countries in the world with the most […]
Technical Bulletin B-107: Carmanah Energy Management System (EMS) Radio Setting (rF)
Carmanah’s technical bulletins are intended to provide updates, clarification, and guidance on the installation and maintenance of our products. They convey relevant technical product information to our partners and customers. Please contact us if you have any questions about the content of this bulletin. Product Applicability This bulletin applies to the following products: · E […]
New roundabout with flashing beacons brings pedestrian safety to Maui
Location: Kahului, Maui Project size: 6 x R920 RRFB crosswalk systems Client: County of Maui Background Located on the outskirts of Kahului, Maui, the intersection of Kamehameha Avenue and Maui Lani Parkway had been grappling with heavy traffic congestion due to booming local residential and commercial growth. The expanding urban developments systematically increased the number […]
Highlights from USDOT’s first-ever Pedestrian Safety Action Plan
The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently released a first-of-its-kind Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. A joint effort between the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the plan identifies what the two agencies plan to do about the worsening problem of pedestrian injuries and fatalities on America’s roads. According to […]