Tag: Crosswalk Safety
SpeedCheck Manager Software for PCs and Mobile Devices
The SpeedCheck Manager software allows you to quickly connect, adjust the default settings and become operational in minutes. Once you’ve assembled and powered up your sign, you can access its settings in one of two ways: use the SpeedCheck Manager PC software or the mobile app—both use Bluetooth connectivity, allowing them to connect to your […]
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 […]
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’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 […]
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 […]
Installing Carmanah Traffic Beacons: Testimonials from Signal Technicians
Carmanah traffic safety devices are known throughout the US and Canada for their simple installation and maintenance. This video features video clips and testimonials from various installers showing how quickly they were able to install their Carmanah systems. Some of Carmanah products’ built-in features that improve installation and maintenance include: Pre-sized solar and battery system […]
SpeedCheck® Radar Speed Sign Competitive Advantages
Carmanah’s SpeedCheck radar speed sign is one of the most recognized radar speed signs on the market for the last 20 years. This video explores the SpeedCheck sign’s various feature advantages that set it apart from the competition. These features include: Familiar 7-segment design to make numbers easy to read at a distance. Ultra-clear display […]