Solar-powered lights alert motorists to pedestrians
Road Spot in-road warning lights feature flashing, amber lights that pedestrians activate. Provide visual signal to motorists that pedestrians are approaching crosswalk. Emit bright LEDs (light emitting diodes) that are visible from 500 ft. away during the day and up to 1 mile at night. Run on solar cells and replaceable lithium-ion batteries. System also features pole-mounted controller and wireless signal encoding. Works in temperatures ranging from -10 to 140 F. Operates through Microsoft Windows-based software, which allows traffic managers to collect usage data via laptop computers. Installation requires no trenching in road. Besides adding safety to crosswalks, the lights are ideal for delineating lanes or providing warning lights along fire-station exits. Spot Devices Inc., Sparks, Nev.
