Tag: Studies, Guidelines & Compliance
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 […]Do You Know Your Road Signs?
For most of us who have been behind the wheel for more than a couple of years, the colors and meanings of street and road signs are second nature. Green means go. Red means stop. Orange means there’s hazards or road work ahead. Our mind seems to react instantaneously to these colors without having to […]
When Yellow Means Stop: Deciphering RRFB Light Color
The studies have proven it: rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) work. Yield rates can be as high as 96% where RRFBs are installed. That’s a huge increase when yield rates are as low as 18% with a simple painted crosswalk. If RRFBs are working that effectively in one community, they must work in every community—right? […]
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 […]
New Report Sheds Light on Radar Speed Sign Effectiveness in School Zones
The effectiveness of radar speed signs at slowing traffic and increasing school zone safety was underscored at a recent traffic safety workshop.