Tag: Crosswalk Safety
RRFB Crosswalk Bootcamp Self-Paced Learning Series
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 beacons (RRFBs) can help, making crosswalks and/or pedestrians more visible, increasing safety and decreasing crashes by up to 47%, according to the FHWA. Want to learn more? Take our RRFB Bootcamp […]
Carmanah flashing beacons provide reliable solar solution for shady, busy crosswalk
Location: Vancouver, BC Project size: 1 x SC315-G RRFB crosswalk system Client: City of Vancouver Background Vancouver, BC may be Canada’s third largest city, but when it comes to walkability, it’s far and away number one. That’s according to data from Walk Score, which recently awarded the picturesque westcoast city of 2.5 million a score […]
Rapid-flashing beacons help Everett, WA create a safer, more walkable downtown
Location: Everett, Washington Project size: 3 x SC315-G RRFB crosswalk systems Client: City of Everett Background Everett, WA is growing. Over the past decade, the metropolitan center has added approximately 1,000 housing units and the City expects more than 15,000 to 20,000 people to move to the area within the next 20 years. To support—and […]
RRFBs overcome high speeds and curves to keep youth safe in Midlothian, Texas
Location: Midlothian, TX Project size: One crosswalk with 3 solar SC315s and 2 solar R920s Client: First Baptist Church of Midlothian / City of Midlothian Background Located at the junction of two major U.S. highways, the city of Midlothian, TX is a place thousands of people pass through every day on their way between Dallas, […]
Considerations for ensuring accessible, ADA-compliant crosswalks
By now, most of us have probably encountered an example of a pedestrian accessibility enhancement in our neighborhoods. Whether it’s a curb ramp or an audible countdown timer, these engineering and technological advancements function to make pedestrian facilities usable by people of all ages and capabilities. Many of these now-familiar advancements are a result of […]
Using radar speed signs to effect lasting change on multimodal roadways
Speeding continues to be a significant safety threat on today’s roadways. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speeding killed 9,378 people in 2018, and has been a factor in a third of all crash fatalities for more than two decades. Although there are a number of tactics aimed at slowing traffic—posted speed […]
Improve crosswalk safety after dark with purpose-built pedestrian-scale lighting
It’s getting more dangerous to walk after dark. According to recently released data from the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA), nighttime crashes accounted for more than 90% of the total increase in pedestrian deaths in the past decade. Nearly three quarters of these fatalities happened away from intersections, in locations where drivers are not conditioned […]
Webinar: Installation Best Practices for Traffic Systems
Between site selection, shading, tilting, and wiring, there’s a lot that can go wrong when you’re installing a new traffic safety system. Our team has seen it all, and we’re keen to share our expertise. Join us for this webinar as we delve into some common but easily-avoided mistakes, and help ensure your next installation […]