Radar Signs at College Regina Assumpta
A recognized private high school in Montreal protects their students and athletes from speeders with interactive messages on LED radar signs.
The Challenge
College Regina Assumpta is a private high school in Montreal, QC that serves a diverse student body of over 2,000. The school boasts one of the best robotics programs of any Canadian high school, as well as athletic teams that compete in 12 different sports including basketball, swimming, and soccer.
In addition to daily morning and afternoon traffic, the campus also experiences added traffic when they host events at their sports center. The high volume of vehicles and frequent foot traffic on campus posed a significant safety concern, particularly in areas with limited visibility and heavy pedestrian activity.
The school needed a solution that could effectively manage traffic speeds while enhancing awareness among drivers. With a combination of student and visitor traffic, it was important for College Regina Assumpta to ensure that safety remains a top priority, particularly in areas where students and parents walk to and from their cars and campus buildings and fields. Traditional speed limit signs were insufficient in addressing the speed-related challenges on campus.
The Solution
College Regina Assumpta decided to tackle the safety issue by installing interactive radar signs around key areas of the campus. The signs display real-time speed data to drivers, alerting them when they exceed the posted speed limit. The immediate feedback encourages drivers to slow down and be more mindful of their speed, particularly in areas where pedestrians are present.
The high school chose sign models that include animated graphics or text that can automatically change based on how fast the driver is traveling.
This interactive, real-time messaging is a valuable technique to engage drivers and ensure compliance with posted speed limits. The signs also include data integration so school administrators can evaluate their effectiveness. This Cloud integration allows school staff to track traffic patterns, analyze speeds, and adjust settings remotely, making it a convenient and effective tool for ongoing campus safety management.
In addition, a variety of safety features such as a violator strobe, highly visible LED digits, and flashing digits help to slow drivers down and ensure that everyone on the school campus is safe.
The Benefits
Since the installation of the radar speed signs, College Regina Assumpta has seen a noticeable reduction in speeding within the campus parking lots and surrounding roads. The clear and easy-to-read messages on the signs have proven effective in slowing down drivers, as the real-time feedback prompts immediate adjustments in behavior. The signs’ visibility, even in low light conditions, has made them especially useful during early mornings and late evenings when traffic is typically heavier.
In addition to improving safety, the Cloud-based analytics provided by the radar signs have been a valuable resource for the school. The ability to remotely monitor and track traffic data helps ensure that the signs are operating effectively and that any adjustments or maintenance needs can be addressed promptly.