Smarter Work Zones with Portable Traffic Signals & Pilot Car Integration
Improve Safety, Flow, and Control with Adaptive Traffic Solutions from Street Smart
In Culbertson, Montana, Street Smart’s portable traffic signal systems were deployed to improve traffic control on a rural, two-mile-long construction project, enhancing safety and efficiency while supporting coordinated pilot car operations.
This project demonstrates how full-sized portable signals, driveway assistance devices, and pilot cars work in sync to direct traffic safely through active work zones without exposing flaggers to live traffic.
What Was Deployed:
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Full-sized portable traffic signals controlled by pilot car driver with wireless controller
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Twelve driveway assistance devices for safe merging from side roads and driveways
This system provides real-time signal updates that respond to traffic conditions and pilot car movement, eliminating the need for human flaggers and allowing the contractor to extend the work zone operations. By coordinating with pilot car operations, the signals ensure traffic control through long, narrow work zones while minimizing risk and maximizing flow.
Key Benefits:
Safer Work Zones – Removes flaggers from harm’s way while maintaining full control
Pilot Car Integration – Signals align with pilot car movement and control for smooth, one-lane operation
Custom Traffic Signal Design – Tailored layouts for pilot routes, access points, and staging areas
Nationwide Rental & Support – Signal deployment, monitoring, and management from start to finish
Whether you’re coordinating pilot car operations, managing a long-term single lane work zone, or planning a rural detour, Street Smart’s portable traffic signal systems provide the tools and support needed to build smarter, safer, and more reliable traffic control setups.
Portable Traffic Signal Controlled By Pilot Car Driver; One Signal on Each End of the Workzone
Twelve Residential Driveway Temporary Signals deployed throughout the length of the workzone
Equipment Used On This Project
Full Size Portable Traffic Signal
Specs
- 180◦ Adjustable ITE Polycarbonate Signal Heads
- 12” Diameter LED’s with Work Zone Safety Lights
- 17’ 6” – 19’ 0” Top Signal Clearance, 8’ Bottom Signal Clearance
- Extendable Mast Arm
- 4 – 4D 12V with 700 amp/hr Battery System
- Solar-powered, No Onsite Electricity Required
- Electric Deployment Actuator with Limit Switch
- 4 Leveling and Stabilizing Outriggers
- 2,500 lb. +/- Trailer Weight, 84” W x 96” L Footprint
- 2” Ball and Tandem Tow-able, 18’-2” Tandem Length
Features & Integrations
Residential Driveway Temporary Signal
Uses
Features
The tumble-timing feature minimizes the wait time for motorists as they safely cross or enter the work zone.
It uses quad-redundant communications, ensuring reliable connectivity suitable for use in long work zones spanning more than a mile.
The unit incorporates on-board batteries and solar panels, enabling it to run for weeks and often months without charging.
Portable Traffic Signal FAQs
What Makes Street Smart Signals the Best on the Market?
Unlike standard temporary portable traffic signals that rely on a single form of wireless communication, Street Smart utilizes quad-redundant wireless communication—point-to-point radio, cellular, WiFi, and satellite. This ensures reliable communication anywhere, safely and efficiently managing traffic in work zones.
Can I Get a Video of My Work Zone?
Yes! Work zone-facing cameras are available as an option for all our signals. You can access real-time images and videos during the project, with recordings available upon request.
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