Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs)

Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB)
Your Ideal Solution for High-Speed and Uncontrolled Crosswalks

Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) are devices that use LED flashing beacons in combination with pedestrian warning signs to provide a strobe-like high-visibility warning cue to motorists approaching a crosswalk or school zone. Have questions? Contact Ramudden Digital by email, or by phone at 416-709-4635 (toll free: 888-826-6349).

Elevate Crosswalk Safety with the RRFB Pedestrian System

The Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) Pedestrian Crosswalk System is an innovative solution designed to enhance pedestrian safety by alerting drivers in real time when someone is present at a crosswalk.

This highly effective system, compliant with MUTCD standards, boosts driver awareness and has been shown to reduce pedestrian-related accidents by up to 47%, while improving vehicle yield rates to as high as 98% (source: FHWA).

Common Applications for RRFB Systems:

  • Mid-Block Crossings: Ideal for areas without traditional traffic signals.
  • School Zone Crossings: Provides added protection for students and pedestrians.
  • Multi-Lane Uncontrolled Crossings: Improves safety at wide, busy intersections.

LED-Enhanced Warning Alert

The TAPCO RRFB-XL2™ light bars set a new benchmark in pedestrian safety, surpassing traditional industry standards. These extra-large rectangular rapid flashing beacons feature the MUTCD-approved wig-wag plus simultaneous (WW+S) flash pattern, ensuring exceptional visibility for drivers approaching crosswalks.

Engineered for maximum effectiveness, the RRFB-XL2™ enhances driver awareness, making pedestrian crossings safer in any setting. Its advanced flash pattern grabs attention and reduces the risk of accidents, making it a trusted choice for high-traffic or challenging locations.

 

Arrangement Options

Single-Sided: Includes one RRFB light bar and one sign face.

Double-Sided: Includes two RRFB light bars and two sign faces.

Bulldog Push Button

Activated with less than two pounds of force, the Bulldog push button provides two-tone audible activation confirmation, as well as red LED visual confirmation

  • ADA-compliant, vandal-resistant
  • Housing components comply with NEMA specifications
  • Yellow push button housing standard; black available upon request

iNX Push Button

The iNX push button with touchless iDetect actuation is the next generation of crosswalk accessibility, wireless connectivity and communication. The iNX provides an instructional sign, a push button with directional arrow, a voice message and a yellow LED.

  • ADA compliant with adjustable locate tone
  • Bluetooth configuration for adjustable parameters
  • Field replaceable weather-resistant speaker
  • Custom options available

Infrared Bollards

Vulnerable road users passively trigger systems by passing between bollards placed on either side of the crosswalk. The bollards can be AC, solar or battery-operated.

  • Capability to determine pedestrian traffic direction
  • Range up to 40 feet
  • Battery power option requires no in-ground wiring with up to two years autonomy

Thermal Detection

The pedestrian thermal sensor uses infrared heat profiles to identify vulnerable road users moving within targeted detection zones to activate the system.

  • Thermal imaging cameras see in total darkness, through shadows and in sun glare, providing reliable detection 24/7
  • Versatile functionality dependent upon need, with many possible zones and configurations
  • Easily integrates with user-actuated system options

SmartWatch Auto-PXO

The Ramudden Digital SmartWatch System uses video analytics to collect information on pedestrian crossing (PXO) utilization and vehicle compliance while also actuating supplemental flash activation. Even better, the SmartWatch can be retrofitted to nearly any existing PXO, turning them into an intelligent crossing providing both real-time data collection and safety enhancements. Read more here.

  • Auto-activation of PXO flash system
  • Count and classify road users, including: pedestrians, cars, trucks,
    bicycles, and motorcycles
  • Detect & capture non-compliance events (ie. when pedestrians are present, and lights are flashing, but cars do not stop)

Flex Power

Flex Power options provide flexible system configuration for multiple applications and power requirements while allowing easy access to control cabinets.

AC Power

120VAC

Streetlight Power

Solar Power

110-watt solar panel

105Ah battery capacity

110-watt solar panel

105Ah battery capacity

 

Top-of-Pole Self-Contained Control Cabinets

Blending seamlessly into the surrounding environment, our Top-Of-Pole Self-Contained Control Cabinets house power supplies for quick installation, with no trenching or in-ground wiring needed.

13-watt solar panel

28Ah battery capacity

  • Up to 28Ah of battery power delivers autonomy up to 30 days
  • Supports Bulldog push buttons and passive activations without reducing LED and system performance
  • Weighs only 10 pounds; lightweight and easy to install

30-watt solar panel

44Ah battery capacity

  • The 12-volt system is engineered to power a larger assortment of warning alert options
  • Accommodates iNX-LED push button activations, and other options
  • Compact design allows for easy assembly on new or existing posts and poles

SafeWalk® Crosswalk Illuminator

Increase pedestrian visibility at poorly lit, two-lane crossings with the SafeWalk® Crosswalk Iluminator — a simple safety enhancement for RRFB pedestrian crosswalk systems.

 

BlinkLink® Powered by TAPCO

Enhance this system with BlinkLink®, an easy-to-use, cloud-based software application for agencies to remotely manage and monitor their Intelligent Warning Systems.

 

Connected Vehicle Interface

Add another layer of safety to your system with the Connected Vehicle Interface — an Ethernet interface for TAPCO RRFB Crosswalk Systems to connect with and communicate information to connected vehicle infrastructure, such as Road Side Units.


Have any questions? Contact us by email or by phone at 416-709-4635 (toll free: 888-826-6349).