Jul 26, 2018 | Articles, Resources
What’s going on in Florida? Like many regions in the Sun Belt, Florida’s Orlando metro area experienced significant growth beginning in the 1960s thanks to the advent of air conditioning and, later, a surge in retiring baby boomers, among other factors. As a result,...
Apr 27, 2018 | Resources, Videos
Why solar-powered rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) are the answer RRFBs are now an essential part of the toolkit of engineers, planners, and active transportation advocates looking to improve pedestrian safety and build complete streets in their communities....
Apr 26, 2018 | Case Studies, Resources, Videos
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...
Apr 26, 2018 | Articles, Resources
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...
