Pinnacle to Provide NJ DOT with Highway Advisory Radio System
The New Jersey Department of Transportation contracts Pinnacle to implement a Highway Advisory Radio System (HAR) for areas of Route 80, Route 1 and the Route 17/4 junciont. The system includes (7) AM Transmitters which will be deployed along the afore mentioned roadways.. Each transmitter is accompanied by two radio controlled flashing beacons; when lite a flashing beacon indicates that a traffic or weather message is being transmitted for drivers.
Drivers can access the traffic messages by tuning their car radios to the AM radio channel.
The GSP HAR network will be operated and controlled via a network based software system, Quixotes DR2000 Platinum. The software system will be operated from the NJTA's new Traffic Management Center located in Woodbridge, NJ. The DR2000 Platinum software will be operated by the Turnpike, GSP and DOT which will allow the users to share information.
Pinnacle is the exclusive distributor for Quixote Transportation Technologies within the State of New Jersey. Quiote is the manufacturer of HiWay Max a stationary Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) system that utilizes AM or FM radio frequencies to broadcast messages to motorists. Smart highway management means getting the message to drivers before they encounter delays and add to traffic problems. And since AM radio is a standard feature in every vehicle, using HiWay Max is the only reliable way to get the message out to everyone!
With HiWay Max you can notify motorists of traffic conditions, local points of interest, or emergency and evacuation information, creating a safer, smoother commute and more informed motorists. HiWay Max can also assist in managing traffic during long-term construction projects, keep traffic flowing near public arenas, during special events, or it can simply be used for frequently congested traffic areas.
Information is available to motorists 24/7, and with battery backup, HiWay Max can provide messages even when the power is out. HiWay Max can be installed as a single unit or as a network of GPS synchronized systems that broadcast a single message continuously throughout an area.