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Georgia DOT deploys McCain’s technology at problem intersection

US transportation solutions provider McCain has recently completed the first deployment of its low-voltage 350i ATC cabinet for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) in an effort to improve congestion and traffic flow at a troublesome dual-intersection location. The McCain low-voltage 350i ATC Cabinet was delivered to GDOT by local McCain distributor, Utilicom Supply Associates and offers GDOT the ability to control up to 32 channels, twice the industry norm. Powered by Schneider Electric's inn
December 8, 2016 Read time: 1 min
US transportation solutions provider 772 McCain has recently completed the first deployment of its low-voltage 350i ATC cabinet for the 754 Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) in an effort to improve congestion and traffic flow at a troublesome dual-intersection location.

The McCain low-voltage 350i ATC Cabinet was delivered to GDOT by local McCain distributor, Utilicom Supply Associates and offers GDOT the ability to control up to 32 channels, twice the industry norm. Powered by 729 Schneider Electric's innovative 48 VDC power management unit, the low-voltage cabinet also offered the agency a unique means to further promote driver and technician safety.

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