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One intersection. Years of near-misses. Then three beacons changed everything.

Brandon University's most dangerous crossing went from a daily risk to a measurably safer space almost immediately after Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons were installed in February 2026.

The technology was not new. The evidence was already there. What changed was the decision to act.

Our latest blog tells the full story and breaks down what every city dealing with a dangerous mid-block crossing needs to know.

https://www.jsftechnologies.com/post/mid-block-crosswalk-safety-the-brandon-university-fix-every-city-needs

A city traffic engineer in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is setting a strong example for pedestrian safety done right.

Drivers on Howard Street were averaging 11 mph over the posted speed limit on a corridor where children cross daily to reach Maple Street Magnet School. So the city acted.

Lane reduction, a new crosswalk, and a pedestrian-activated beacon device. Evidence-based infrastructure decisions that directly support Vision Zero goals and put student safety first.

It is exactly the kind of proactive investment that makes communities safer and sets a standard worth following.

But as more cities pursue similar projects, the hardware choices agencies make determine whether the investment delivers lasting results or requires costly revisits down the road.

In our latest blog, we break down:
→ Why standard crosswalk markings are not enough on roads above 25 mph
→ How school zone beacons, RRFBs, 24-hour flashers, and advance warning systems work together
→ A 7-point decision framework for matching technology to site conditions
→ What long-term hardware reliability actually means for your capital plan

If you are a traffic engineer, Public Works Director, or municipal planning professional responsible for school zone safety, this one is written for you.

📖 Read the full post: https://loom.ly/Buws9hg

Have a school zone project in your pipeline? Drop a comment or reach out directly our team works with municipal agencies nationwide to specify and deploy MUTCD-compliant pedestrian safety systems.

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