APE
Articulating Ped Extender
APE
Articulating Ped Extender
How to install APE
A clear, step-by-step walkthrough of assembly and mounting for compliant push button placement.
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FEATURES & BENEFITS
Optimized placement
Achieves PROWAG-recommended push button placement and crosswalk alignment on existing poles.
Articulated alignment
Up to 90° left or right adjustment with indexed locking teeth for precise button orientation, supporting PROWAG alignment of the raised arrow with the crosswalk for clear directional guidance.
Avoid trenching and disruption
Extends from existing poles, eliminating the need for new foundations or major construction.
Tamper-resistant construction
No accessible fasteners and concealed wiring limit opportunities for tampering and vandalism.
Flexible installation
Available in multiple extension sizes and can be trimmed to meet exact site requirements.
Integrated design
Matches Polara push button systems for a clean, consistent streetscape.
COMMON APPLICATIONS
Access obstructed by raised base
PROWAG requires clear space and reach at pedestrian push buttons for users of mobility devices. When a pole is mounted on a raised base, these requirements are not met. APE extends the button into the accessible reach zone without relocating the pole.
Pole in grass or off the paved path
PROWAG requires a stable surface and clear space so users of mobility devices can access push buttons. When the pole is installed in grass or off the paved path, these requirements are not met. APE extends the push button over the sidewalk to provide compliant reach and stable access.
Access blocked by guardrail or barrier
When a rail or barrier blocks direct access, the push button may be positioned behind the user path. APE projects the button past the obstruction to restore practical access.
Push button too far from crosswalk
PROWAG requires pedestrian push buttons to be located no more than 5 feet from the side of the curb ramp. When installed beyond this distance, placement does not meet recommended guidelines. APE brings the button closer to the crossing point to support compliant placement and alignment.
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