Feb 1, 2021 | Guides & Ebooks, Resources
With pedestrian crashes on the rise, one of the simplest and most effective things cities can do is add, or improve, crosswalks to achieve safe, walkable streets. Designed for citizens, local groups, and elected officials advocating for safer local roadways, this...
Dec 17, 2020 | Case Studies, Resources
Location: Kahului, Maui Project size: 6 x R920 RRFB crosswalk systems Client: County of Maui Background Located on the outskirts of Kahului, Maui, the intersection of Kamehameha Avenue and Maui Lani Parkway had been grappling with heavy traffic congestion due to...
Dec 3, 2020 | Articles, Resources
The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently released a first-of-its-kind Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. A joint effort between the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the plan identifies what...
Nov 25, 2020 | Articles, Resources
Marked crosswalks are supposed to keep pedestrians safe when they step off the curb, but as a tragic recent examples from Ohio and North Carolina show, crosswalk paint and other visibility markings often aren’t enough to overcome street designs—and attitudes—that...
Nov 5, 2020 | Case Studies, Resources
Location: Red Deer, AB Project size: Two traffic circles with multiple crosswalks Client: City of Red Deer Background Located roughly halfway between Calgary and Edmonton, the City of Red Deer, Alberta is a fast-growing community with a focus on oil and gas...
