Low Power, Low Cost — And Other Top Reasons to Invest in a Smart Crosswalk

This article was posted by TAPCO on September 30, 2025

Imagine every time a vulnerable road user approached a crosswalk, it automatically detected them and activated the system's various safety measures — including a camera to provi …

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Why an RRFB Crosswalk is Right for Your Community

This article was posted by Robert Kurka on September 17, 2023

Have you or a family member ever tried using a crosswalk at a busy intersection with a static pedestrian crossing sign — or perhaps no sign at all? Trying to cross a road while countless …

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The 8 Best Ways to Improve Nighttime Pedestrian Safety

This article was posted by Robert Kurka on August 5, 2023

Imagine this: it's just past dusk and the streets are quiet as you head home from a late meeting, driving on a familiar road. You hum along with the radio, thinking about the email you need to sen …

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Q&A: How Danville, CA Enhanced Safety Where Vehicles and Pedestrians Intersect

This article was posted by Robert Kurka on October 31, 2021

Nestled in the San Ramon Valley just east of San Francisco lies Danville, a town over 44,000 people call home. At three crossings along the Iron Horse Regional Trail, the trail network that cut th …

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How to Protect Your Crosswalk and School Zone Systems with Preventative Maintenance

This article was posted by Robert Kurka on October 31, 2021

Most communities safeguard vulnerable road users by investing a significant amount of resources into their pedestrian crosswalk and school zone safety systems. However, simply installing those …

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Optimizing Pedestrian Safety: Why More Communities Are Investing in Connected Vehicle Technology

This article was posted by Robert Kurka on October 31, 2021

Reaching to adjust their seat or briefly glancing at a bright billboard is all it takes for drivers to miss the presence of a pedestrian. Providing drivers with advanced, in-vehicle warning of p …

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