Description: A brand-new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (July 2024) concludes that lighted crosswalks help drivers yield to pedestrians, and with staggering pedestrian related-fatality numbers, nighttime visibility enhancements are a cost-effective measure that can lead to a huge safety impact.
In 2020, TAPCO launched the SafeWalk® Crosswalk Illuminator, and communities across the nation, including Danville, CA, are seeing its safety impacts. And with the Illinois Transportation Institute’s findings on nighttime safety — TAPCO's SafeWalk® outperformed other illumination solutions, including traditional streetlights — you’ll want to stop by booth #807 to see what the hype is all about.
And while SafeWalk® helps illuminate vulnerable road users in crosswalks, especially during low-visibility hours and environments, TAPCO’s innovation didn’t stop there.
In 2023, TAPCO launched SafeWalk’s perfect nighttime visibility pairing: VizMark® Pavement Marking Enhancement. As the name suggests, VizMark illuminates pavement markings, such as crosswalk markings, stop bars and light rails. With pavement markings illuminated, drivers can become more easily aware of road conditions, helping enhance safety for all road users. But don’t take it from just us. A jogger in Brentwood, MO reached out to the city, expressing their gratitude for being able to cross a street more safely.
We’re passionate about pedestrian safety at TAPCO and would love the opportunity to chat about your community’s pedestrian safety concerns. Stop by booth #807 to say hi (and pick up a pair of our brand-new TAPCO socks or a 2025 TAPCO calendar!).