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July/2010
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We thought that it was timely to provide you with a bit of history about the development of In-Roadway Warning Lights (IRWL) systems. Mike Harrison, our CEO and the inventor of IRWL crosswalk systems offers a compelling story about what motivated him to leave his career as a corporate pilot and become an entrepreneur. Recently he completed a video of his personal story and posted it to You Tube.
 
To watch the video click here.  

Genesis of a Public Traffic Safety Product

 

The year was 1991. I was enjoying a good living as a corporate pilot and Vice President of a medium sized residential home building firm in one of the most beautiful counties in the nation, Sonoma County, in Northern California.  Then one day, a tragic accident involving a good friend changed nearly everything in my life, even though this incident didn't actually "involve" me in any way.

 

My friend, (A City Public Employee), was on his way home during a dreary misty late Holiday Season afternoon. Out of nowhere, and elderly man on his nightly routine to for ice cream, was crossing in front of him... the man was fatally struck.

  

To see entire article, click here. 

New LightStar™ Signal Head Module

Our LightStarTM signal module is now the model 9X featuring -   

  • Watertight cable connector,
  • Solid-state electronics,
  • Sealed LED light modules, isolating electronic components from environmental moisture intrusion.
  • The LightStar™ signal light module uses a patented "Dove Prism Technology" eliminating interior signal head voids.

 

The prism has substantially enhanced roadway reliability of the unit and virtually eliminates internal moisture issues. The interior solid-state electronic components are isolated from the external environment.

The new LightStar Systems 9 model is so rugged that it will operate under water. The number of LED lamps in the signal head module has been increased from 12 to 16, providing even more recognition to the motorist during daylight hours
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IRWL Patent

Safety for Traveling Public

 

View Our Innovative Solutions To Croswalk Safety
LightStar Signal Head in Standard Base Plate
 
LightStar Signal Head in Standard Base Plate
Standard base plate is used in areas where snow removal equipment is not utlized during winter months.

LightStar Signal Head in Snowplow Base Plate
 
 
LightStar Signal Head in Snowplow Base Plate
Snowplow blade resistant base plates are used in "Snow Country" where snow removal equipment is used during winter months.
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