Apr 27, 2018 | Articles, Resources
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...
Apr 27, 2018 | Articles, News, Resources
Learn What’s New in IA-21 vs. IA-11 On March 20, 2018, the Federal Highway Administration issued Interim Approval 21 – Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons at Crosswalks in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The Basics IA-11 is no longer valid:...
Apr 27, 2018 | Case Studies, Resources
Carmanah Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) technology becomes a solar-powered ally for students and parents requesting better active transportation infrastructure. Encouraging children to walk and bike to school is an ongoing project for active transportation...
Apr 27, 2018 | Case Studies, Resources
Project Summary Pedestrian safety is imperative at the University of Calgary where every year they experience a higher volume of students, faculty, and motorists. These pedestrians, both day and night, need to cross high-traffic streets to access the interior of the...
Apr 27, 2018 | Case Studies, Resources
An installation of Carmanah R247E warning beacons helps Altus, OK, city officials overcome power supply and cost challenges to enhance the safety of a rural four-way stop intersection. (photo courtesy of The Altus Times) The City of Altus, Oklahoma had a problem. A...
