Crosswalk Safety Archives - Page 5 of 18

Flashing beacons bring pedestrian safety to roundabouts in Red Deer, Canada

Nov 5, 2020 | Case Studies, Resources

Location: Red Deer, AB Project size: Two traffic circles with multiple crosswalks Client: City of Red Deer Background Located roughly halfway between Calgary and Edmonton, the City of Red Deer, Alberta is a fast-growing community with a focus on oil and gas...

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...

Mid-Block Crosswalk Accessibility Requirements Map

Oct 13, 2020 | Checklists & Rapid Facts, 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 | Case Studies, Resources

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