PortaPole aids rapid response to signal knockdowns

US portable traffic signal and traffic control devices manufacturer John Thomas has released the PortaPole rapid response signal system as part of its ADDCO PTS-2000 line. The PortaPole is designed as a rapid deployment temporary replacement pole when a permanent signal is out of service or an additional signal is needed temporarily such as following a knockdown, signal outage and traffic reconfiguration for special events or construction projects. Its electric-hydraulic mast and arm is easily deployed a
September 24, 2014 Read time: 1 min
US portable traffic signal and traffic control devices manufacturer 7886 John Thomas has released the PortaPole rapid response signal system as part of its ADDCO PTS-2000 line. The PortaPole is designed as a rapid deployment temporary replacement pole when a permanent signal is out of service or an additional signal is needed temporarily such as following a knockdown, signal outage and traffic reconfiguration for special events or construction projects.

Its electric-hydraulic mast and arm is easily deployed and set up by one person.

The pole has a self-contained power supply with a solar recharging option and a Galaxy wireless interface to connect to street corner controllers and assume the standard function of the corner controller.

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