Tag: Funding
Carmanah Propels RRFB Technology Into the Open Market
Following the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) termination of the rectangular rapid flashing beacon’s (RRFB) interim approval in December 2017, Carmanah stepped up to help solve the issue. The news of both the termination and reinstatement of the RRFBs made national news due to the popularity of these safety systems. Extensive studies on RRFB technology, which uses […]
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 […]
FHWA terminates interim approval of RRFBs in the United States
UPDATE: March 22, 2018 Carmanah has purchased and disclaimed all patents on the RRFB, allowing the FHWA to reinstate it as an interim-approved product; the RRFB may be installed by following Interim Approval 21. See our press release for details. LEARN YOUR NEXT STEPS On December 21, 2017, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) terminated the Interim […]