Temporary RRFB  Cart Version

 

 

BFE Solutions Cart-Mounted Temporary Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)

BFE Solutions’ new cart-mounted Temporary Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) is designed to help protect vulnerable road users by increasing pedestrian visibility and improving driver awareness. This easy-to-deploy system is ideal for temporary traffic control applications, including school zones, special events, and emergency situations.

This MUTCD-compliant solution alerts drivers to pedestrian activity at temporary or existing sidewalk crossings through high-intensity, DOT-compliant flashing LED lights. Federal Highway Administration studies show that RRFB systems can reduce pedestrian-related incidents by up to 47% and increase motorist yield rates by up to 98% (FHWA-SA-21-053).

Specifications

Specification

Details

Signal Carts per Array 2

RRFBs per Cart 1 standard, optional 2

Power Source 12V / Two 6V GC2 Batteries

Height 82 in. (208 cm) deployed / 129.5 in. (329 cm) stowed

Cart Footprint 38.5 in. W × 63 in. L deployed / 38.5 in. W × 57 in. L stowed (98 cm W × 160 cm L / 98 cm W × 145 cm L)

Weight 385 lbs

Features

Push Button Activation – Pedestrians activate the RRFB lights using a standard MUTCD-compliant push button with audible feedback. An optional push button configuration allows a standard or variable message to be played after activation.

Enhanced Motorist Visibility – MUTCD-compliant RRFB LED lights alert approaching motorists with a high-intensity flashing pattern designed to improve driver awareness and pedestrian safety.

Solar Power – Standard-equipped cart models support long-term deployment in temporary traffic control applications and school zones.

High Efficiency – Standard-equipped carts include oversized battery storage to help ensure reliable operation, even in shaded areas and extended periods of overcast weather.

Easy Storage & Deployment – Carts feature diagonally extended legs designed to provide stability in high-wind conditions while retracting to minimize storage space when not in use.

Durable Design – Designed for demanding public-use environments, the rugged cart construction is engineered to withstand repeated field deployment and daily operational challenges.

Applications

  • Temporary Traffic Control

  • School Zones

  • Sporting Events

  • Concerts

  • Expos

  • Facility Construction

  • Post-Accident Replacement of Existing Systems

  • Emergency Detours

Available Options

  • Audible message push button

  • Double-sided RRFBs and signs

  • Jackstand legs

  • Orange, yellow, or fluorescent yellow-green signs

 

Temporary RRFB

Trailer Version

 

BFE Solutions’ new trailer-mounted Temporary Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) is designed to help protect vulnerable road users by increasing driver awareness and improving pedestrian visibility. This easy-to-deploy system is ideal for temporary traffic control applications, including school zones, special events, emergency situations, and other locations requiring enhanced pedestrian safety.

This MUTCD-compliant solution alerts drivers to pedestrian activity at temporary or existing sidewalk crossings through high-intensity, DOT-compliant flashing LED lights. According to Federal Highway Administration studies, RRFB systems can reduce pedestrian-related incidents by up to 47% and increase motorist yield rates by up to 98% (FHWA-SA-21-053).

Specifications:

Signal modifications per Array            2

RRFBs per Cart                                             1

Power Source                                               12V / 2 – 6 v GC2 Batteries

Height                                                             124” deployed (279.4 cm) / 86.5” stowed (219 cm)

Trailer Footprint                                            62” W by 86” L deployed / 62” W by 110” L stowed                                                                                                (157.5 cm by 218.5 cm)  / (157.5 cm by 279.5 cm)

Weight                                                            1030 lbs (467 kg)

Features:

Push Button Activation – Pedestrians activate the RRFB system using a standard MUTCD-compliant push button with audible feedback. An optional push button configuration allows for a standard or variable message to be played after activation.

Enhanced Motorist Visibility – MUTCD-compliant RRFB LED lights alert approaching motorists with a high-intensity flashing pattern designed to improve driver awareness and pedestrian safety.

Solar Power – Standard trailer models are equipped with solar power capabilities, enabling long-term deployment for temporary traffic control applications, school zones, and other remote locations.

High Efficiency – Standard-equipped trailers feature oversized battery storage to help ensure reliable operation, even in shaded areas and during extended periods of overcast weather.

Easy Storage & Deployment – Trailers feature diagonally extended support legs designed to improve stability in high-wind conditions while retracting to minimize storage footprint when the system is not in use.

Durable Design – Built for demanding public-use environments, the rugged trailer design is engineered to withstand the challenges of daily field deployment.

Tandem Hitch Option – An optional tandem hitch allows a single vehicle to tow up to two trailers at once, improving deployment efficiency and reducing transportation requirements.

Removable Tongue – The trailer tongue can be quickly removed using a single pin and an easily accessible wiring harness disconnect, further reducing the storage footprint when deployed.

Applications:

Temporary Traffic Control                                      School Zones                                                                                

Sporting Events                                                        Concerts

Expos                                                                         Facility Construction

Replacement of existing post-accident        Emergency Detours

Options:

Audible message push button

Double sided RRFBs and signs

Jack stand legs

Orange, Yellow, or Fluorescent Yellow-Green Sign

 

Temporary RRFB

Big Buster System

 BFE Solutions’ new Sign Stand Mounted Temporary Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) conversion system is designed to help protect vulnerable road users by increasing driver awareness and improving pedestrian visibility. Easy to deploy and designed for demanding field environments, this system is ideal for temporary traffic control, school zones, special events, emergency situations, and other applications requiring enhanced pedestrian safety.

Fast Temporary Deployment

Most traffic control companies utilize TrafFix Devices Big Buster sign stands for temporary sign deployment. The BFE Solutions Big Buster RRFB system is designed to clamp directly onto existing sign stands to offer greater pedestrian safety.  The complete system requires a minimum modification to the sign stands taking less than 5 minutes. 

MUTCD-Compliant Pedestrian Safety

The BFE Solutions RRFB system provides high-intensity, DOT-compliant flashing LED lights designed to alert approaching motorists to pedestrian activity at temporary or existing sidewalk crossings.

According to Federal Highway Administration studies, RRFB systems can reduce pedestrian-related incidents by up to 47% and increase motorist yield rates by up to 98%.
Reference: FHWA-SA-21-053

Description

Systems per Array 2

RRFBs per System 1

Power Source 12V / 1 – 12 V 22 Ah battery

System Footprint 58” W × 129” L × 135” T

Weight 26 lbs (without signs or stand)


Features

Push Button Activation – Pedestrians activate the RRFB system using a standard MUTCD-compliant push button with audible feedback.

Enhanced Motorist Visibility – High-intensity, MUTCD-compliant RRFB LED lights alert approaching motorists with a flashing pattern designed to improve driver awareness and pedestrian visibility.

High Efficiency – The system is designed to maximize available battery power for reliable operation in a variety of field conditions, including shaded locations and extended periods of overcast weather.

Fast Installation – Designed for straightforward installation, the RRFB conversion can be completed in less than five minutes.

Durable Design – Built for demanding public-use environments, the rugged design is engineered to withstand the challenges of daily field deployment and temporary traffic control operations.

Ambidextrous Use – Signs are able to be installed either facing the push button or away allowing for sign systems to be used closer to intersections on even one-way roads. 

Extra Warning – RRFB systems are capable of being used with downstream warning systems without push buttons to allow for even safer roadways.

Applications

  • Temporary Traffic Control     

  • School Zones

  • Sporting Events

  • Concerts

  • Expos

  • New Construction

  • Emergency Detours

Options

  • Orange Sign

  • Yellow Sign

  • Fluorescent Yellow-Green Sign