PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Accessible Crosswalk Solutions

iDS

Enhance crosswalk accessibility and achieve full PROWAG compliance with the most reliable and versatile Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) on the market.

iNX

Increase accessibility at unsignalized crossings with an MUTCD-compliant, energy-efficient Audible Information Device (AID).

Bulldog

Made from die-cast aluminum and marine-grade stainless steel, our best-selling Bulldog push button is reliable, versatile, and virtually indestructible.

PedApp®

Access audible crossing information and remotely activate pedestrian signals from your smartphone. Compatible with our iDS/iNS APS.

The Polara Story

Polara is the leading supplier of Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) and ADA-compliant pedestrian technology and push buttons in North America. Since 1996, Polara has designed and manufactured the most durable, technologically advanced, ADA-compliant and pedestrian-friendly crosswalk devices available. With hundreds of thousands of units installed, Polara is the most trusted name by civic officials and transportation engineers.

The Polara

Story

Polara is the leading supplier of Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) and ADA-compliant pedestrian technology and push buttons in North America. Since 1996, Polara has designed and manufactured the most durable, technologically advanced, ADA-compliant and pedestrian-friendly crosswalk devices available. With hundreds of thousands of units installed, Polara is the most trusted name by civic officials and transportation engineers.

Polara Product Comparison

For intersections with pedestrian crossing signals

For non-intersection crossings with flashing beacons

Built-in speaker for audible information

Touchless activation option

Vibrotactile/percussion indication

Locator tone

LED confirmation light

Compatible with PedApp

Button-to-button Bluetooth sync

2 and 3-wire installation options

iDS

iNX

 

BULLDOG

 
 
 

LEGACY PRODUCTS

These products have been replaced with newer models.

Polara legacy iNavigator accessible pedestrian signal, with a yellow case and a black button with white arrow.

iNavigator APS

The iNavigator comes in 2-wire (iN2) and 3-wire (iN3) models and incorporates the latest technology in power line communication and wireless communication.

Polara legacy EZ Communicator Navigator crosswalk button. Yellow frame with a black and white arrow button.

LEGACY EZ COMMUNICATOR NAVIGATOR

The EZ Comm Navigator 2-Wire and 4-Wire Push Button Stations are the pedestrian interfaces to the EZ Comm Navigator Accessible Pedestrian System.

Polara Model X crosswalk button, yellow frame with black and white arrow button. The sign says Push button to turn on warning lights.

MODEL-X CROSSWALK BUTTON STATION

The Model-X push button station (PBS) is designed for use at a pedestrian crosswalk with in-pavement or overhead flashing yellow lights.

LEARN

Pedestrian Safety and Universal Access

  • PROWAG Crosswalk Requirements

    prowag

    PROWAG is a set of technical specifications developed by the U.S. Access Board to help transportation professionals create accessible routes along public streets. It mandates APS anywhere a pedestrian signal is provided, and is widely expected to become an enforceable standard in 2023.


    February 28, 2023 Link

  • Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) Features

    APS technology is constantly improving and new features are being added to help pedestrians with vision and hearing loss get around safely and confidently. Here are some of the main features you should be aware of.   Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) have come a long way since the first cuckoo-chirp, pedhead-mounted systems appeared in U.S. […]


    February 25, 2023 Link

  • Polara Partners with Vance Street Capital

    Polara has just partnered with an outstanding and very successful private equity firm called Vance Street Capital. Polara has tremendous growth opportunities ahead of us. This partnership with Vance Street Capital will provide us with their expert advice and capital to allow us to invest in and improve existing processes and accelerate new product development. […]


    December 6, 2021 Link