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June 4, 2007

IPS Partners with Michigan DOT in Railroad Crossing Safety Test

Intelligent Perimeter Systems (IPS), a developer and distributor of advanced counter-terrorist vehicle barrier and traffic control systems, today announced that its Model 100 retractable delineators have been selected to be installed at select railroad crossings throughout Michigan, as part of a Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) railroad crossing safety test. The test is expected to begin in September 2007.

The Model 100 delineators utilizes a low power requirement - control box on 110VAC or solar power, underground pylons on 24VDC – provides easy and low cost operation. The actuator driven flexible pylons that are electronically deployed at railroad crossings when a train is approaching to prevent vehicles from driving around crossing gates or signals in an attempt to outrun a train. "We are excited about the upcoming test and the prospect of working with MDOT to improve railroad crossing safety in Michigan," said IPS President Mike Korodi. "There are approximately 4700 public railroad crossings in the state. IPS is now positioned to provide ideal safety crossing solutions to protect motorists and save lives."

Designed to provide a barrier across the entire width of a crossing roadway, the retractable Model 100 delineators automatically deploy as a train approaches, reaching their full deployment height in about 6 seconds. The delineators have are self-contained and utilize a smooth bore shaft system protecting the motor from impact damage during operation, an integrated battery backup, increasing their reliability. A fully redundant design with no single point of failure ensures that the system works even if one delineator fails. The Model 100 delineators are activated from a signal from the cross gate system so they are deployed in conjunction with the gate arms.

"IPS delineators offer the best protection in the world for trains and motorists," Korodi said. "In the United States, accidents at railroad crossings occur approximately every three hours. IPS products can and will reduce this number dramatically."

IPS offers the Model 100 delineators as part of a complete traffic management control system designed to direct traffic around railroad crossings and other high-risk intersections and roadways. Additionally, IPS' flexible software architecture allows it to seamlessly integrate with other major access control systems and related traffic management peripherals.

IPS has a global network of distributor partners, including a reciprocal agreement with UK-based APT Controls, the UK's leading provider of traffic management systems. Through a partnership with APT formalized in December 2006, IPS manufactures select APT products in North America, while APT manufactures and distributes IPS products in Europe and around the world.