What solar traffic systems does

Solar Traffic Systems, Inc. is a privately held US manufacturer of solar-powered and AC-powered LED-enhanced traffic signs, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Lemont, Illinois. The company produces a broad catalog of MUTCD/FHWA-compliant products including flashing stop signs, pedestrian crossing signs (W11-2), school zone and school crossing signs (S5-1, S1-1), rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB), regulatory and warning signs, wrong-way and emergency-vehicle signs, railroad crossing signs, custom signs, handheld stop/slow paddles, and resells Safe Pace 100 and 450 speed radar signs. Core technology centers on synchronized high-intensity LED arrays housed in thin-design, weatherproof, highway-grade aluminum and polycarbonate cabinets with replaceable batteries, solar/AC power, and optional dusk-to-dawn sensors, timers, push buttons, and wireless communication; products use 3M Diamond Grade DG3 (Type XI) and 3M Diamond Grade Fluorescent (Type IX) reflective sheeting and Cree LED components.

The firm sells directly to end buyers through its e-commerce storefront ustrafficsystems.com, a phone-based enterprise sales line, and a dedicated sister site (schoolzonesystems.com), with free shipping inside the continental US on most products and a 30-day price hold on written quotes. Pricing is transactional and one-time-purchase, ranging from $287 for handheld stop/slow paddles up to $5,224 for top-end Safe Pace 450 speed radar signs. Revenue streams are split across traffic sign sales, speed radar sales, and parts/accessories (replacement parts, timers, sensors, push buttons, mounting hardware), with no recurring subscription or service layer disclosed.

Primary customer segments are US municipalities and towns, K-12 schools, colleges and universities, hospitals, airports, industrial facilities, and military installations (including a US Army Corps of Engineers deployment). The firm cites third-party validated outcomes — a University of Minnesota study (~42% reduction in right-angle collisions with LED flashing stop signs) and Texas Transportation Institute studies (28.9% full-stop compliance and 52.9% speed reduction at intersections) — to substantiate its value proposition of extended visibility, faster driver compliance, and easy installation without trenching. The company is founder/independently owned with no disclosed institutional funding, no headcount data, no revenue disclosure, no patents or trademarks on file, and operating geographies covering the United States plus Canada, Central, and South America.

Name

solar traffic systems

Legal name

Solar Traffic Systems, Inc.

Website

https://ustrafficsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Solar Traffic Systems manufactures solar-powered and AC-powered LED traffic signs, beacons, speed radar displays, and pedestrian safety equipment, selling directly via e-commerce to US municipalities, schools, hospitals, airports, and federal buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lemont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Traffic Sign Sales: One-time purchase of solar-powered LED traffic signs including stop signs, pedestrian signs, school zone signs, warning signs, and custom signs. Products are sold directly through e-commerce with pricing based on sign type, size, and features. Accessories include poles, bases, and replacement parts.
2. Speed Radar Signs: Sale of Safe Pace speed radar display signs (Safe Pace 100 and Safe Pace 450) that show drivers their speed. Higher price point products with advanced features like Bluetooth, data collection software, and programmable strobe lights.
3. Parts and Accessories: Replacement parts, push buttons, timers, sensors, wireless communication systems, and mounting hardware. Replacement batteries and vandal-resistant hardware also available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Solar Traffic Systems manufactures solar-powered and AC-powered LED traffic signs, flashing beacons, speed radar signs, and related roadway safety equipment. The product line includes MUTCD/FHWA-compliant flashing stop signs, pedestrian crossing signs, school zone signs, warning signs, regulatory signs, rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB), and customizable signs, as well as handheld stop/slow paddles. Products are sold directly to municipalities, schools, government entities, and industrial customers via e-commerce and phone sales.

Product overview

Solar Traffic Systems manufactures LED-enhanced solar and AC-powered traffic signs with a comprehensive product portfolio. The core offering includes flashing LED stop signs, pedestrian crossing signs, school zone signs, rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB), speed radar signs (Safe Pace 100 and 450), regulatory signs, warning signs, and custom signs. Products feature synchronized high-intensity LED technology with Type IX reflective sheeting, conforming to MUTCD standards. The company also offers handheld stop/slow signs for crossing guards, flashing beacons for school zones, poles and bases for installation, and replacement parts. All signs are designed for 24/7 visibility under all weather conditions with solar or AC power options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LED Stop Signs Solar or AC-powered flashing LED stop signs conforming to MUTCD R1-1, with 4-8 red LEDs in 24" to 48" sizes and optional dusk-to-dawn sensors. Sold to municipalities, schools, and roadway safety buyers.
• LED Pedestrian Crossing Signs Flashing pedestrian crossing signs (MUTCD W11-2) with 4-8 white or yellow LEDs, available with push buttons and wireless communication systems for mid-block and trail crossings.
• LED School Zone Signs School zone speed limit (S5-1) and school crossing (S1-1) signs that flash when active, with Type IX fluorescent yellow-green reflective sheeting and timer/sensor options.
• Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) Pedestrian-activated flashing beacons with high driver compliance rates, used for mid-block crossings, uncontrolled intersections, roundabouts, and trail crossings.
• Flashing Beacons Single or double beacon systems used with school zones, warning signs, and stop signs; powered by solar or AC with timer options.
• Safe Pace 100 Speed Radar Sign Compact speed radar sign with 11" digits offering exceptional visibility and power efficiency; AC or solar powered with Bluetooth and Safe Pace Management Software for data collection.
• Safe Pace 450 Speed Radar Sign Lightweight speed radar with 15" LED digits visible from up to 1,000 feet; solar powered with 50W panel and Bluetooth-enabled data collection software.
• Regulatory Signs LED-enhanced MUTCD-compliant regulatory signs including speed limit, do not enter, and yield signs in flashing LED format.
• Warning Signs Flashing LED warning signs covering reduced speed ahead, stop ahead, low clearance, bicycle, and equestrian crossings.
• Handheld Flashing Stop/Slow Paddle Double-sided 18" paddle with Stop on one side and Slow on the other; 52 super bright white LEDs with 1-mile visibility and rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivering 12 hours of flashing operation.
• Custom Solar LED Signs Fully customizable solar LED flashing traffic signs allowing selection of shape, size, color, text, and graphics for specific customer requirements.
• Flashing Wrong Way Signs LED-enhanced wrong-way driver alert signs with flashing capability for enhanced visibility.
• Flashing Emergency Vehicles Only Signs Flashing 30"x30" signs with 8 red LEDs alerting drivers that only emergency vehicles may pass; solar or AC power options.
• Railroad Crossing Signs Solar-powered flashing railroad crossing signs for enhanced visibility at railroad intersections.

Quantifiable outcome

• LED signs have been shown to reduce accidents by up to 52% at stop-controlled intersections
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 3McoreTechnology or IntegrationUses 3M Diamond Grade DG3 Reflective Sheeting (full cube prismatic, Type XI) and 3M Diamond Grade Fluorescent Reflective Sheeting (Type IX) in products for optimal visibility and reflectivity.
• Cree LEDcoreTechnology or IntegrationUses Cree LED light technology. Cree is a leading manufacturer of LED lighting components. Spec sheets available for Cree LED light specifications.
• Safe Pace (by Traffic Logix)coreTechnology or IntegrationResells Safe Pace 100 and Safe Pace 450 speed radar signs. These products feature exceptional visibility, power efficiency, and come with options like Bluetooth, data collection software, and programmable strobe lights.
• Fox River Fire ProtectionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFox River Fire Protection collaborated on a project involving emergency vehicle warning signs and strobeswitch technology for fire station traffic control.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wanco: Wanco produces solar-powered traffic safety equipment including message boards, arrow boards, and radar speed signs — a comparable direct peer serving the same government, roadway, and construction customer segments.
• Carmanah Technologies: Carmanah (now part of SWARCO) is a long-established manufacturer of solar-powered LED traffic signs, school zone flashers, and roadway beacons — competing head-to-head with Solar Traffic Systems in the solar LED traffic safety category.
• TAPCO (Traffic & Parking Control Co.): TAPCO designs and manufactures solar-powered LED traffic signs, RRFBs, and pedestrian safety systems sold directly to municipalities and schools — a near-direct competitor in solar LED traffic signage for the same government customer base.
• Traffic Logix: Traffic Logix manufactures the Safe Pace speed radar signs that Solar Traffic Systems resells; both companies serve the same municipal customer base for traffic-calming products, making Traffic Logix both a supplier and a direct market peer.
• Ver-Mac: Ver-Mac is a major manufacturer of solar-powered portable and permanent traffic signs, message boards, and arrow boards, competing directly with Solar Traffic Systems for municipal and roadway contractor customers.
• Eltec: Eltec manufactures solar-powered LED traffic signs, school zone flashers, and warning beacons, and is a recognized specialist competitor to Solar Traffic Systems in MUTCD-compliant solar LED traffic safety products.

Broad incumbents

• SWARCO: SWARCO is a large global traffic management and road safety conglomerate (parent of Carmanah) offering signs, signals, and full traffic systems — a broader incumbent competing with Solar Traffic Systems at the municipal RFP level across many of the same product categories.
• Federal Signal: Federal Signal is a diversified public-safety and signaling equipment manufacturer with a traffic division overlapping Solar Traffic Systems' pedestrian crossing and school zone solutions, though Federal Signal serves a much broader product portfolio.

Others

• 3M: 3M supplies the Diamond Grade DG3 and Fluorescent reflective sheeting used in Solar Traffic Systems' signs; as the dominant reflective materials vendor, 3M is a critical ecosystem participant rather than a competitor.
• Polara: Polara is a technology partner whose accessible pedestrian push buttons (e.g., Bulldog 3) are integrated into Solar Traffic Systems' pedestrian signs — a component supplier and ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SolarTraffic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SolarTrafficSystems
• Facebookfacebook.com/solartrafficsystems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solar-traffic-systems-inc

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Investors

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