TAPCO Launches Self-Contained Control Cabinet and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon at ITS America Annual Meeting

Press Release Summary:

Top-of-Pole Self-Contained Control Cabinet comes with 44Ah of battery for XAV2-LED push buttons. Cabinet is offered with universal mounting bracket, 20 W solar panel and powder coated aluminum. Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon features simple-to-deploy pedestrian indicators and a universal bracket for road side adjustability.


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TAPCO Introduces Innovative Solar Top-of-Pole Self-Contained Control Cabinet and New RRFB at ITS America Annual Meeting

BROWN DEER, Wis., June 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Traffic & Parking Control Company, Inc. (TAPCO), manufacturer, distributor and service provider of traffic and parking control products, announced today the introduction of two new products that will be on display in booth 241 at the ITS America Annual Meeting in Detroit, Michigan, June 4 through June 7.

The new products include:

  • Top-of-pole self-contained control cabinet with 44Ah of battery power to support XAV2-LED push buttons, a TAPCO industry exclusive. To simplify ordering and installation, the cabinet also includes a universal mounting bracket that accommodates all sizes of commonly used metal or wood posts. Featuring an integrated 20 watt solar panel, the powder-coated aluminum cabinet is designed for quick installation and a clean appearance.
  • Dimmable Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) light bars that comply with the Federal Highway Administration's Interim Approval 21 recommendation. These new light bars include integrated, simple-to-deploy pedestrian indicators on both sides of the bar to adapt to every use case, as well as a new, universal mounting bracket that provides road-side adjustability and accommodates all sizes of commonly used metal or wood posts to simplify ordering and installation.

These innovations establish TAPCO as the only traffic control manufacturer that designs a top-of-pole, self-contained cabinet that supports XAV2-LED push button activation with dimmable RRFB light bars.

"Our Pedestrian Crosswalk Systems have become an integral solution for agencies and road operators who demand innovation in both product design and installation ease," said Jon Zick, Director of Engineering and Marketing at TAPCO. "The introduction of these products solidifies TAPCO as the North American leader in Pedestrian Crosswalk Systems."

To see these innovations in person at booth 241, visit https://itsdetroit2018.org to register for the ITS America Annual Meeting.

About TAPCO:

As an industry-leading innovator, TAPCO manufactures and distributes a wide portfolio of traffic and parking safety solutions designed to increase safe travels for all. Since 1956, we have set the standard for delivering reliable, cutting-edge traffic safety enhancements. From our world-renowned line of LED-enhanced BlinkerSign® solutions to our pedestrian crossing products, safety is at the heart of all TAPCO innovations. www.tapconet.com

Contact: Steve Paulus
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5100 West Brown Deer Road 
Brown Deer, WI 53223 
(800) 236-0112 
www.tapconet.com

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