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.
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.
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.
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.
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Pedestrian Safety and Universal Access
Featured ArticleAmerican Council of the Blind versus the City of New York
New York City has more than 13,000 intersections. The problem is, the vast majority are not accessible to people who are blind or have vision impairments. But that's about to change, after a federal judge ruled that the city must upgrade its signals to audible pedestrian signals (APS) by 2031–a move that will set a new standard for pedestrian accessibility in cities and beyond.
PROWAG Crosswalk Requirements
prowagPROWAG 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