If you’ve noticed a recent uptick in accidents at some of your city’s intersections, it’s time to take action. When you see that accidents are most frequently occurring at the same place over and over, you can help reduce these accidents by placing additional protection at these sites.
Flashing beacons, particularly at crosswalks, can help areas where traffic is heavy or where motorists tend to drive too fast. Rectangular rapid flashing beacons are particularly effective at getting the attention of motorists to alert them that someone could be crossing the street, or that traffic is particularly heavy.
Adding products like rectangular rapid flashing beacons to crosswalk areas is especially effective right after the beacons are installed because drivers have not yet become accustomed to their presence. To maximize continued effectiveness, consider adding a time clock to the beacons, as well. These allow you to program the lights to only work during peak traffic times, or whatever time you determine to be most dangerous. You can keep drivers on their toes by changing the operating times as desired.
It’s important to take quick action once you realize that an intersection has become a greater, than normal, hazard. With so many products available, you can choose the best protection devices for each area. Choosing a variety of products to fit the differing traffic problems at each area allows you to customize your plan for optimal safety, rather than settling for a “one size fits all” approach that might not be effective in every circumstance.
Talk with your vendor about how rectangular rapid flashing beacons, time clocks, and other intersection safety products can help your town reduce the number of accidents. Busy intersections don’t have to be unsafe intersections. You just have to know which products can best alert drivers and pedestrians to stay safe.