What is an RRFB? It stands for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon, and these flashing lights do a great job of alerting drivers to pedestrians crossing the street. North Reddington Beach, a town just north of St. Petersburg, Florida, used RRFBs…
Their suit of armor? An orange safety vest. Their sword? A small red STOP sign. Their battle? Helping PEDS safely cross the street. Each day, our crossing guards suit up and head out to the front lines to help the…
Street crossing deaths are high despite efforts to make streets smarter by Brian Mockenhaupt, AARP Bulletin, December 2014 Between 2003 and 2012, crashes killed 47,025 pedestrians nationwide. -Smart Growth America — Edward Linsmier This is the moment Mary McArdle dreads. She steps…
To raise awareness for the White Cane Law Imagine crossing the street and not being able to see anything? This scenario is a daily struggle for many Orlando residents who are visually impaired. That’s why Lighthouse Central Florida and the…
To increase the safety of students crossing from UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management to the Lake Cay Commons shopping plaza, the Orange County School Safety Coordinator along with other parties like Rosen Hotels & Resorts installed new flashing signs…
MEDIA ADVISORY Immediate Release: August 22, 2014 FURTHER INFORMATION: Amanda Day (407) 716-8221 Joan Carragher (508) 415-3351 ___________________________________________________________________ *MEDIA TIP* School is Back in Session & Enforcement Ramps Up with $164 Tickets for Crosswalk Violations What: Orange County…
Enforcement is over – data collection begins. The data dudes were out at a mid-block crosswalk at N Pine Hills Rd N of North Lane. The yield rate increased from 7% in February to over 24% in June. Thanks to…