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To: diddlysquatz who wrote (32)	3/18/2003 10:34:12 PM
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More Carmanah news CMH-V Carmanah i-STOP to light up Atlanta transit routes 2003-03-18 12:14 ET - News Release Mr. Art Aylesworth reports ATLANTA TRANSIT BUYS CARMANAH'S ISTOP(TM) SOLAR-POWERED, LED-ILLUMINATED BUS STOP The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has selected the i-STOP, Carmanah's new solar-powered bus-stop illumination system, for its enhanced service routes. Atlanta's $125,000 purchase marks the largest and most prominent installation of i-STOP systems since the product's market introduction in September of 2002. "Atlanta's installation will be an ideal showcase for the i-STOP," stated Carmanah's chief executive officer, Art Aylesworth. "MARTA plans to enthusiastically promote this pilot project and the North American transit industry will be watching with great interest." As one of the largest agencies in the United States transportation industry, MARTA is constantly looking for ways to improve services. The solar-powered Carmanah i-STOP is one of the mechanisms it is implementing to improve service and security, reduce complaints, and increase ridership. MARTA has identified four normal service routes to become enhanced service routes with Express and Skip Stop services. In addition to providing its core functions of security lighting, bus signalling and illuminated schedule information, MARTA's passengers will know that i-STOP systems indicate enhanced bus stop service. MARTA'S order was shipped on Feb. 26, 2003. The four key Atlanta bus routes will operate with the enhanced service beginning March 24, 2003. A special new fleet of unique, blue buses (called blue flyers) will service the enhanced stops, and their colour will match the colour of the i-STOP systems. About the i-STOP i-STOP is the world's first solar-powered, LED (light emitting diode) bus stop illumination system and was officially unveiled in September, 2002, at the International APTA conference. Over 20 transportation authorities across North America have responded with multiunit i-STOP purchases including agencies from Sacramento, Calif.; Arlington, Va.; Newark, N.J.; Seattle, Wash.; and others. i-STOP is the most compact and efficient integrated lighting system of its kind and incorporates the following features: the TranSignal -- a patented flashing beacon to notify an oncoming bus that a stop is requested; LED overhead security lighting so waiting passengers do not have to wait for their bus in darkness; and an edge-lit illuminated transit timetable for nighttime readability. "Transit is an industry with a remarkable appetite for new technologies," said Mr. Aylesworth. "The i-STOP is a perfect fit; it's a high-tech, cost-effective means of increasing security and enhancing customer service. It can transform the rider experience and assist in increasing ridership -- all while using a green alternative energy source." Using Carmanah's award-winning, patented solar-powered LED technology, i-STOP is completely self-contained, which means no trenching, wiring or their associated time, costs and effort. Its self-contained design also enables transit agencies to avoid the time-consuming permit process and connection fees associated with hardwired lighting systems.