Exclusive! Your guide to the new products
introduced at The American Traffic Safety Services Association Traffic
Expo.
Work-zone pavement markers
 The
new EZ Mark Work-Zone Pavement Markers from Davidson Traffic Control
Products, a division of Bunzl Extrusion-Tacoma, allow for fast, efficient,
and consistent installation on the roadway. Their
unique design allows workers to quickly peel the markers and load them into
the application machine without the bottleneck of peeling single markers.
Each marker is evenly spaced on wide release paper, packaged 150 pieces to a
box, and is available in white or yellow.
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Quick and easy delineator
 The
new KonaPost from the
Safe-Hit Division
of
Energy Absorption Systems provides an alternative to traditional orange
cones and markers. The post is 19-inches high and 4-inches wide. The 6-inch
plug on the bottom of the post is inserted into a hot-dip galvanized steel
receptacle that is recessed into the pavement. The posts can be deployed
when needed, then quickly and easily removed by lifting them out of the
pavement receptacles. Made of durable injection molded urethane plastic, the
posts are extremely impact resistant. Applications include reversible lanes,
lane redirects, and lane closures on roadways.
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Cable safety system
 The
new Cable Safety System from
Trinity Industries
provides a more forgiving, cost-effective alternative to rigid, expensive
concrete barriers and exhibits excellent life-cycle costs with
maintenance-free service and quick repair after an impact. The C-shaped
posts can be driven into the soil or installed in steel sleeves set in
asphalt or in concrete post foundations. The cables are tensioned according
to the ambient temperature. At impact, the posts bend and the cables retain
and redirect the impacting vehicle in a smooth, human-friendly way. The
patented wave-shaped slots keep the cables in position during impact,
resulting in noticeably lower deflections.
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Flagger workstation
 The
J-4 Flagger’s Workstation from Endless Visions aids the flagger and other
workers in controlling traffic. An omni-directional, quad-flashing strobe
light is attached on top of a telescopic pole that extends from 9 to 13
feet. The wind-resistant, vented, full-face paddle can be rotated 180
degrees by remote control to change from Stop to Slow. The retractable,
wired remote-control reel extends to 25 feet to keep flaggers out of harm’s
way. The pole with face paddle detaches and the handle folds down and locks
in place for easy transport; folded unit is just 23.5-inches high,
29.5-inches wide, and 48-inches long.
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Temporary lane control
 LightGuard
Systems’ Temporary Lane Control uses highly visible flashing lights to
improve work-zone safety. The TLC is a combination Stop/Slow sign with
high-intensity LED flashers imbedded into each side of the paddle in
corresponding colors. The sign is mounted on a durable stop bar that is also
imbedded with LED lights that change to the corresponding color when the
sign is turned by the operator/flagger. Motorists are warned to slow down in
the work zone by flashing amber lights on the sign and stop bar, or to stop
by bright, solid red lights on the sign and stop bar. Additional bars can be
added to assist in channelizing traffic.
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Barricade light
 C&C
Signal’s new D-cell, LED barricade light features a lens that was designed
with significantly improved optics and greater durability.
The stronger LED holder is made from a new
high-impact plastic and the case housing’s neck is almost unbreakable. The
light is one of the most serviceable in the industry with fewer,
less-expensive parts and is available in two models.
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Reshape damaged drums
 Mechanical
Advantage has introduced the Drum Dr. for reshaping damaged traffic drums.
Simply place the damaged drum over the unit and push the drum to expand. The
unit mounts to any standard 2-inch square hitch receiver using a quick pin
and easily adjusts to accommodate various vehicle and worker heights. The
simple, one-person operation accommodates all standard channelizer drums.
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Two-color line striping/detail rig
 EnDiSys
designed its new two-color line striping/ detail rig to give contractors and
municipalities the ability to do intermediate-length line striping and
detail work with the same unit.
It is capable of single- or double-line
spraying with skip control and gun carriage assemblies mounted on both sides
of the truck. The compact size allows greater maneuverability.
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Temporary pavement marking system
 The
Temporary Pavement Marking System, designed by
ITW Safe Zone, puts
down and removes temporary pavement markers without placing workers in harms
way. The system includes the TPM 2100 Marker Applicator that applies the
temporary pavement markers, and the TPM 2200 Marker Remover that removes
most kinds of reflective markers and chip seal markers.
The applicator machine allows the worker to remain
in the safety of the bed of the truck to load the machine. It works with
most markers, but the new EZ Mark Work-Zone Pavement Markers are recommended
for optimal performance. The remover machine can either cut the markers to
within 0.50 inch of the road surface or remove them completely. Only a
driver is needed to pull the unit and empty the collection bin. Both
machines are easy to operate and attach to most trucks with a receiver
hitch.
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Raised reflective pavement markers
 The
new 80 Series Raised Reflective Pavement Markers from Avery Dennison
Reflective Products Division are offered in several lens combinations,
forming a complete system to delineate lane lines, center and edge lines,
turn pockets, curb dividers, and stop bars.
The markers provide initial reflectivity readings
more than 200% greater than current ASTM standards, extending their life
cycle. Improved lens materials and coating significantly reduce cracking and
abrasion, and the grooved bottom improves pavement adhesion.
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Detectable warning tile
 Transpo’s
new Step-Safe Detectable Warning Tile alerts the disabled or visually
impaired of approaching hazards.
The precast, high-strength, polymer concrete tiles
can be installed in fresh concrete or glued onto existing surfaces. The
tiles are water-, chemical-, wear-, and skid-resistant and are available in
11.8-inch squares and a variety of standard and custom colors.
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Lighted roadway delineator
 The
Luxaura Road Guide from Advanced Delineation Systems is an active lighted
roadway delineator that incorporates Bridgestone’s Luxaura Light Guide into
a multi-purpose roadway safety device that is ideally suited to delineating
curves, tunnels, and hazardous zones. Luxaura is a co-extruded rod composed
of a protective cladding, a solid acrylic core, and a titanium reflector.
LED modules at each end provide the light that reflects from the embedded
titanium strip. The guide is extremely rugged, waterproof, UV stabilized,
virtually maintenance free, and is available in yellow, white, blue, red,
and green.
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Portable changeable message sign
 U.S.
Traffic’s Sunray Street Machine is a portable changeable message sign
with arrowboard designed for use on city streets or highways. It is easily
transported and simple to operate, providing a variety of bright, multiple
message and communication features to meet the most stringent requirements.
The unit is solar powered, full matrix, trailer mounted, cost effective, and
easy to operate. The machine is equipped with hundreds of pre-programmed
messages and MUTCD symbols, and displays operator-created messages as well.
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Design space requirements
 SignCAD
Systems’ new CAD-based engineering tool, PathPlanner ROADS, is used to
determine and design space requirements for and the layout of intersections,
roundabouts, congested vehicle access areas, and vehicle maneuvering in
tight areas.
The program allows the user to view animated
simulations to track a path or an offset line and to review the result of
actual vehicle limitations. An animation can be saved as a movie file and
played back on any Windows PC.
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Vertical panel barricade
 The
MVP vertical panel barricade from Plastic Safety Systems features a
two-piece break-away design. The panels are 12-inches wide, 36-inches high,
and have a user-friendly handle designed for easy setup and takedown.
The barricade is UV stabilized, meets all applicable
MUTCD specs, is NCHRP-350 certified, and has FHWA acceptance.
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Remote-control flagging device
 The
AutoFlagger from
Safety Technologies is a remote-controlled flagging device that is
designed to create a safe environment for flaggers, workers, and motorists
in highway construction zones. The large, lighted sign changes from Slow to
Stop with a clockwise rotation of the sign face. After six years of testing
by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the unit has been approved
for inclusion in the 2004 Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
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Interchangeable barrier lens system
 The
unique design of the Type 1 and 2 barricades from Remcon Safety Products
incorporates the new Tiger Lens System.
The interchangeable lens system allows the
barricades to be changed from a right-hand stripe to a left-hand stripe
quickly and easily. In addition, the barricade can be used to display arrows
or pedestrian warnings such as Sidewalk Closed.
The modular design means that damaged barricades can
be repaired at a fraction of the full-replacement cost.
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Hydrostatic pavement marking machine
 Kelly-Creswell’s
compact, heavy-duty Hydro Traction pavement marking machine is ideal for all
types of medium-run work, including stop bars and crosswalks, municipal
center-lining, and construction zone marking. The new hydrostatic drive
mechanism eliminates slippage and is capable of infinitely variable forward
and reverse speeds up to 3 miles per hour. The unit measures 65-inches long,
37-inches wide, and 42-inches high.
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Reprinted from Better Roads Magazine
April 2004 |
