Solar Traffic Controls receives order for high water flashers from MCDOT

TEMPE, AZ - 04/05/06 - Maricopa County DOT (MCDOT) which encompasses the Phoenix , Arizona area, has launched a high-water flasher program to warn motorists of dangerous conditions at unbridged wash crossings.

Manufactured by Solar Traffic Controls (STC), the solar-powered flasher systems are designed to interface with MCDOT's ALERT flood control radio network. Flashers will be turned on and off remotely, based on stream flow and depth data received at the Maricopa County Flood Control management center. The flashers include interface capability with the radio which will provide feedback on the status of the system including alarms for low battery and open door.

The STC flasher system includes four lamps; the lower set indicating the possibility of flooded conditions. The upper set of lamps are activated to indicate conditions are unsafe for crossing. The systems include controls which feature an LCD screen enabling the user to determine the current status of the equipment.

About Solar Traffic Controls, LLC
Solar Traffic Controls (STC) designs and manufactures solar-powered traffic control systems for city, state and federal DOTs. Its primary products are solar-powered flashing beacon systems used for school zones and 24-hour applications. What sets STC's systems apart from its competitors: technical merit. For more information, please visit www.solar-traffic-controls.com

About Maricopa County (AZ) Flood Control District
The Flood Control District operates a flood threat recognition system called ALERT (Automated Local Evaluation in Real Time) ALERT data are collected by rain and stream gauges. The gauge data are sent by radio waves back to the base station at the District; then collected and transferred instantaneously, allowing the staff to relay the readings to the National Weather Service, the County Department of Emergency Management, and local dam operators. For more information, please visit www.fcd.maricopa.gov/Safety/Emergency.asp