Tag: Crosswalk Safety
ITE, FHWA and Carmanah Work Together to Reinstate RRFBs
ITE, FHWA, and Carmanah Rally to Keep Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons in Our Safety Toolbox May 2018 ITE Journal Given that RRFB devices are proven to save lives at pedestrian crossings on uncontrolled approaches, with hundreds if not thousands of these devices not yet installed but part of active construction projects, ITE members had considerable interest and concern. ITE leadership […]
Building a Walkable Future: Columbus Puts Crosswalk Beacons on Its Forward-Thinking Agenda
What do crosswalk beacons have to do with building a vibrant community? Columbus, Ohio, can tell you. Each year Columbus, Ohio receives more than 60 requests for crosswalk improvements across the city. For the officials considering these requests the crosswalks represent more than just pedestrian safety, they represent an opportunity to help the community achieve […]
The History of the RRFB
MR. R.D. JONES – INVENTOR OF THE RRFB (RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON) In 2018, Mr. Richard D. “Rick” Jones decided to sell his patents to Carmanah Technologies Corp. so that Carmanah could disclaim these patents. By disclaiming the patents, Mr. Jones’ lifesaving RRFB technology was placed in the public domain. Now, all manufacturers of traffic […]
Carmanah Flashing Signals Introduced to UAE
Proposed flashing signals for road crossings would help pedestrians, experts say Ramona Ruiz, ABU DHABI – Authorities should consider installing warning lights to make it safer for pedestrians to cross zebra crossings without traffic lights or a stop sign, experts say. The proposed light – a rapidly flashing rectangular beacon – is manually activated by […]
Carmanah Traffic Announces Winner for Be a Beacon Contest
December 12, 2013 Today Carmanah Traffic announced Bridgeway Island Elementary School, in West Sacramento, CA, as the winning entry in the Be a Beacon Contest. Carmanah is excited to provide an R920 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) system to improve pedestrian access and safety at one of their school crosswalks. Chosen from five deserving elementary school entries, […]
Announcement of Winner and Intention to Help Top Entries in Complete My Street Contest
May 30, 2013 Today Carmanah Traffic announced Montclair, New Jersey as the winning entry in the Complete My Street Contest. Carmanah is excited to provide an R920 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon system to improve pedestrian access and safety at a crosswalk located on Bloomfield Avenue at Midland Avenue in Montclair. The system will be provided […]
Carmanah Launches R920 Series Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon
Carmanah Technologies Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the R920 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB): the latest technology in crosswalk warning systems. This new device includes features proven to significantly improve crosswalk safety and has experienced rapid acceptance and adoption in the industry. The pedestrian-actuated system provides a high-intensity rapid flash pattern to alert […]
Carmanah Brings Integrated Solar LED Pedestrian Crossing to North America
Vancouver, BC – (February 10, 2004) – Carmanah Technologies Corporation is pleased to introduce one of the world’s most advanced pedestrian crossing beacons to the North American market. The Model R820 Pedestrian Beacon is a fully self-contained, solar-powered LED crosswalk signal. Key advantages include: wireless installation in as little as 30 minutes, minimal capital cost, […]
Carmanah Releases New Ultra-Compact Solar Pedestrian Crosswalk Beacon
Carmanah’s new R820C solar-powered LED pedestrian crosswalk beacon. Carmanah is pleased to announce the release of the Model R820C, the most compact, energy-efficient and cost-effective solar LED pedestrian crosswalk beacon in the world. The R820C builds upon the established reputation and field-proven capabilities of Carmanah’s self-contained R820 solar flashing beacon – but is smaller, […]