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BUILDING AN ACCESSIBLE FUTURE TOGETHER
Polara’s mission is to make signalized crossings more accessible for everyone. Accessible Pedestrian Signals and Audible Information Devices provide essential nonvisual cues such as locator tones, audible messages, tactile arrows, and vibration so people who are blind or have low vision can cross with confidence.
Polara empowers public agencies to advance their own accessibility goals through everyday transportation decisions, supporting safer crossings as standards continue to develop and expand.
The story featured here shows the real-world impact of APS on mobility and independence. For agencies focused on implementation, the Ultimate APS Application Guide offers practical direction for planning, specifying, and deploying accessible pedestrian systems.
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WHY CHOOSE POLARA?
Polara delivers accessible pedestrian solutions for intersections and midblock crossings, designed to meet standards, perform in the field, and scale with agency needs.
Designed for accessibility
Shaped by ongoing collaboration with accessibility advocates and the blind and low-vision community.
Compliance without guesswork
Every Polara product meets current standards, backed by a team shaping future accessibility requirements.
Proven at scale
Trusted at thousands of intersections across North America, from urban cores to suburban arterials.
Future Ready
Polara systems are designed for future standards and can be updated as requirements evolve, supporting long-term compliance.
Community-Led Innovation
Insights from the field
By training directly with Orientation and Mobility (O&M) specialists, our team gains a firsthand understanding of how pedestrians navigate. These field sessions ensure we stay grounded in the real-world mechanics of non-visual travel.
Advocacy-led innovation
Regular engagement with accessibility advocacy groups provides the blueprint for our product roadmap. These meetings allow us to present new concepts and listen to direct feedback, ensuring we solve the actual challenges faced at the crosswalk.
Purpose-built features
Direct community input has shaped our most impactful technology. Features like precise locator tones and the PedApp®’s remote actuation were designed to provide the specific levels of independence and safety that advocates have long requested.
Recognized for excellence
Polara’s commitment to the community was honored with the Helen Keller Services AccessAbility Award. This recognition serves as a testament to our mission: moving beyond simple compliance to create a world of universal accessibility and independence.
Community-Led Innovation
Insights from the field
By training directly with Orientation and Mobility (O&M) specialists, our team gains a firsthand understanding of how pedestrians navigate. These field sessions ensure we stay grounded in the real-world mechanics of non-visual travel.
Advocacy-led innovation
Regular engagement with accessibility advocacy groups provides the blueprint for our product roadmap. These meetings allow us to present new concepts and listen to direct feedback, ensuring we solve the actual challenges faced at the crosswalk.
Purpose-built features
Direct community input has shaped our most impactful technology. Features like precise locator tones and the PedApp®’s remote actuation were designed to provide the specific levels of independence and safety that advocates have long requested.
Recognized for excellence
Polara’s commitment to the community was honored with the Helen Keller Services AccessAbility Award. This recognition serves as a testament to our mission: moving beyond simple compliance to create a world of universal accessibility and independence.
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