Feb 27, 2020 | Case Studies, Resources
Location: Reno, Nevada Project size: One crosswalk with a R920-E RRFB Client: City of Reno Distributor: Sierra Transportation and Technologies Background Situated on a busy industrial street near the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, the Academy of Arts, Careers and...
Feb 4, 2020 | Case Studies, Resources
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Project size: RRFBs at 13 intersections, with 12 more projected for 2020 Client: City of Vancouver Distributor: ATS Traffic Background The City of Vancouver, BC, is world-renowned as a walkable city, with 14% of all trips to work being...
Jan 7, 2020 | Articles, Resources
It’s been nearly 20 years since the state of New York instituted the first ban on holding a cellphone while driving. Currently, the only state that doesn’t have a statewide law restricting the use of hand-held devices while driving is Montana, though many cities and...
Oct 7, 2019 | Articles, Resources
Summary of RRFB cost and effectiveness An FHWA study shows RRFBs are proven to reduce crashes involving pedestrians by up to 47% (3). An FHWA study shows RRFBs consistently deliver impressive driver yielding rates of up to 96% (12). RRFB Crash Modification Factor:...
Jul 30, 2019 | Articles, Resources
Equitable change across the country, from New York to Kansas to Oregon America Walks’ Community Change Grant program is a popular initiative started in 2015 that offers $1,500 community stipends to US-based projects supporting healthy, active, engaging spaces...
