Crosswalk Safety Archives | Carmanah Technologies

Understanding accessibility guidelines and standards for pedestrian safety infrastructure

Oct 21, 2020 | Articles

ADAAG. PROWAG. MUTCD. It might seem like we’re bashing on our keyboards, but in fact these seemingly random characters represent some of the most important sources when it comes to accessible transportation design. Not sure what they stand for or what they mean for...

Download the Mid-Block Crosswalk Accessibility Requirements Map

Oct 13, 2020 | Guides & Ebooks, Resources

All pedestrian facilities—especially crosswalks—must be able to accommodate everyone, no matter their capability. Formally established as a requirement by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, standards such as the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG),...

Introducing an affordable new option for achieving a fully accessible, ADA-compliant crosswalk

Oct 6, 2020 | News

With one in four adults in the United States living with a disability, accessible pedestrian infrastructure has gone from a nice-to-have on transportation engineers’ wish lists to something none of us can afford to ignore. Unfortunately, the cost of adding accessible,...

Hanover, NH boosts safety day and night with RRFBs and overhead lighting

Sep 2, 2020 | Articles, Case Studies, Resources

Location: Dartmouth College / Hanover, NH Project size: 1 x SC315-G solar-powered crosswalk system Client: Town of Hanover Distributor: Coastal Traffic Background In many ways, the town of Hanover, NH, is a pedestrian paradise. The downtown core is compact and...

RRFB Crosswalk Bootcamp Self-Paced Learning Series

Aug 31, 2020 | Resources, Videos

RRFB Crosswalk Bootcamp 2020 Self-paced Learning and Industry Resources RRFB Crosswalk Bootcamp 2020 Self-paced learning and Industry Resources Marked crosswalks are a clear benefit to pedestrians, but using them isn’t without risk. Rectangular rapid-flashing...