General Traffic Equipment - Revision history

Pyth at 13:09, 21 June 2014

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Pyth at 17:03, 3 May 2014

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StevenG.: /* Pedestrian Signals */

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‎Pedestrian Signals

StevenG.: /* Pedestrian Signals */

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‎Pedestrian Signals

StevenG. at 14:24, 13 January 2014

2014-01-13T14:24:06Z

StevenG.: /* Pedestrian Signals */

2014-01-13T11:23:27Z

‎Pedestrian Signals

StevenG.: /* Vehicular Signals */

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‎Vehicular Signals

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 ==Restored Examples==
+<gallery>
-[[File:Gte1stgenfrontpyth.jpg]]
+File:Gte1stgenfrontpyth.jpg|1st Gen GTE front
+File:Gte1stgeninsidepyth.jpg|1st Gen GTE inside
-'''1st Generation 8" GTE front.'''
+File:Gte1stgenlogopyth.jpg|GTE logo
+File:Gte1stgenmarbpyth.jpg|[[Marbelite]]'s name still cast into the 1st gen doors.
-[[File:Gte1stgeninsidepyth.jpg]]
+</gallery>

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 ==Vehicular Signals==
-Along the lines of vehicular signals, General Traffic Equipment has several models to choose from. Both aluminum and polycarbonate, not to mention, in regards to size, 8 and 12 inch. Most of what has been manufactured could be viewed in service throughout the city of New York today, and many of these heads have been in service as far back as the late 1990s. These are typically 8" vehicular signals, and two variations of this size are known to exist on the streets. The first version is an aluminum housing that is practically identical to that of the model TE-19408 housing from Marbelite, which was manufactured from the mid 1960s until the late 1970s. Incandescent signal indications were originally in use, and then L.E.D. signal indications appeared in later years. As of present day, General Traffic Equipment no longer manufactures this 8" model.[[File:SDC14151.JPG|200px|thumb|left|The back of an 8" first generation aluminum vehicular signal housing from G.T.E. From lower Manhattan in New York City. Picture taken by Steven Gembara.]]
+Along the lines of vehicular signals, General Traffic Equipment has several models to choose from. Both aluminum and polycarbonate, not to mention, in regards to size, 8 and 12 inch. Most of what has been manufactured could be viewed in service throughout the city of New York today, and many of these heads have been in service as far back as the late 1990s. These are typically 8" vehicular signals, and two variations of this size are known to exist on the streets. The first version is an aluminum housing that is practically identical to that of the model TE-19408 housing from [[Marbelite]], which was manufactured from the mid 1960s until the late 1970s. Incandescent signal indications were originally in use, and then L.E.D. signal indications appeared in later years. As of present day, General Traffic Equipment no longer manufactures this 8" model.[[File:SDC14151.JPG|200px|thumb|left|The back of an 8" first generation aluminum vehicular signal housing from G.T.E. From lower Manhattan in New York City. Picture taken by Steven Gembara.]]
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-In continuation of several vehicular signal models offered by General Traffic Equipment, 12" heads are produced as well. A version made of aluminum and polycarbonate exist, and each kind is common to see in some states, like New Jersey and New York, for example. The back of the housing is round in appearance, and this appears similar to that of a 12" Eagle/Siemens vehicular signal.
+In continuation of several vehicular signal models offered by General Traffic Equipment, 12" heads are produced as well. A version made of aluminum and polycarbonate exist, and each kind is common to see in some states, like New Jersey and New York, for example. The back of the housing is round in appearance, and it appears similar to that of a 12" Eagle/Siemens vehicular signal. The difference can be seen [http://highwaydivides.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Gtesiemenscomparisonpyth.jpg here].
 [[File:12 inch GTE.png|200px|thumb|left|Two-section 12" traffic signal from G.T.E. From Staten Island in New York City. Courtesy of Google Map.]]
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 [[File:GTE 301 19NYC TRAY.jpg|200px|thumb|left|A view of the typical G.T.E. signal controller which was commonly used at many signalized intersections throughout New York City. From the collection of Steven Gembara.]]

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−	The second generation P-6 is practically identical to the first generation as far as design is concerned, but one difference to mention is that the second version has a modified ventilation hole on the back of the housing, and a large cap is not in use, since a smaller one is present. Because incandescent signal indications are outdated, General Traffic Equipment does not offer the option to have the second generation P-6 available as either an incandescent "DONT WALK" and "WALK" or hand and man~~. Additionally~~, a box-grid louver is optional ~~for this version~~.	+	The second generation P-6 is practically identical to the first generation as far as design is concerned, but one difference to mention is that the second version has a modified ventilation hole on the back of the housing, and a large cap is not in use, since a smaller one is present. Because incandescent signal indications are outdated, General Traffic Equipment does not offer the option to have the second generation P-6 available as either an incandescent "DONT WALK" and "WALK" or hand and man; however, a box-grid louver is optional.

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−	The second generation P-6 is practically identical to the first generation as far as design is concerned, but one difference to mention is that the second version has a modified ventilation hole on the back of the housing, and a large cap is not in use, since a smaller one is present. Because incandescent signal indications are outdated, General Traffic Equipment does not offer the option to have the second generation P-6 available as either an incandescent "DONT WALK" and "WALK" or hand and man. Additionally, a box-grid louver is ~~not in use~~ for this version.	+	The second generation P-6 is practically identical to the first generation as far as design is concerned, but one difference to mention is that the second version has a modified ventilation hole on the back of the housing, and a large cap is not in use, since a smaller one is present. Because incandescent signal indications are outdated, General Traffic Equipment does not offer the option to have the second generation P-6 available as either an incandescent "DONT WALK" and "WALK" or hand and man. Additionally, a box-grid louver is optional for this version.

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−	[[File:IMG 3949.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A pair of G.T.E. 2nd generation P-6 pedestrian signals in use. From Brooklyn, New York~~. Notice the modified ventilation hole and cap on the back of the one to the left. Picture taken by Steven Gembara~~.]]	+	[[File:IMG 3949.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A pair of G.T.E. 2nd generation P-6 pedestrian signals in use. From Brooklyn, New York.]]

	General Traffic Equipment also manufactures the model P-7 pedestrian signal, in which the housing is made from aluminum. The entire design is similar to that of a 16" McCain and I.C.C. pedestrian signal, and it solely uses a L.E.D. hand and man insert. The company offers a louver and visor for the front of the housing. It is not in use in New York City; however, one could assume it is in use elsewhere.		General Traffic Equipment also manufactures the model P-7 pedestrian signal, in which the housing is made from aluminum. The entire design is similar to that of a 16" McCain and I.C.C. pedestrian signal, and it solely uses a L.E.D. hand and man insert. The company offers a louver and visor for the front of the housing. It is not in use in New York City; however, one could assume it is in use elsewhere.

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−	[[File:~~Gte 2nd gen p6~~.~~png~~\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A ~~side view of a~~ pair of G.T.E. 2nd generation P-6 pedestrian signals. ~~At Draper Pl. and Richmond Av. Staten Island in~~ New York ~~City~~. Notice the modified ventilation hole and cap on the back of the one to the left. Picture taken by Steven Gembara.]]	+	[[File:IMG 3949.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|A pair of G.T.E. 2nd generation P-6 pedestrian signals in use. From Brooklyn, New York. Notice the modified ventilation hole and cap on the back of the one to the left. Picture taken by Steven Gembara.]]

	General Traffic Equipment also manufactures the model P-7 pedestrian signal, in which the housing is made from aluminum. The entire design is similar to that of a 16" McCain and I.C.C. pedestrian signal, and it solely uses a L.E.D. hand and man insert. The company offers a louver and visor for the front of the housing. It is not in use in New York City; however, one could assume it is in use elsewhere.		General Traffic Equipment also manufactures the model P-7 pedestrian signal, in which the housing is made from aluminum. The entire design is similar to that of a 16" McCain and I.C.C. pedestrian signal, and it solely uses a L.E.D. hand and man insert. The company offers a louver and visor for the front of the housing. It is not in use in New York City; however, one could assume it is in use elsewhere.

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−	In the ~~early 2010s~~, the second kind of 8" head was introduced by the company, and its housing is also aluminum. Furthermore, the housing resembles that of an 8" Eagle Mark IV housing, in which the back appears round. General Traffic Equipment does not offer incandescent signal indications for this version, and tunnel visors are typically used for the head, though cutaway and fully circular visors are considered as options as well. This traffic signal has spread throughout various locations in New York City within the past four years or so. Aside from aluminum, a polycarbonate version exists as well. One difference to point out is that, between both kinds, the polycarbonate version uses two latches for each door, while the aluminum version uses only one for each door. [[File:Untitled 1.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|An example of a cluster of 8" 2nd generation aluminum vehicular signals from G.T.E. At the corner of Luten Av. and Eyelandt St. Staten Island in New York City. Picture taken by Steven Gembara.]]	+	In the late 2000s, the second kind of 8" head was introduced by the company, and its housing is also aluminum. Furthermore, the housing resembles that of an 8" Eagle Mark IV housing, in which the back appears round. General Traffic Equipment does not offer incandescent signal indications for this version, and tunnel visors are typically used for the head, though cutaway and fully circular visors are considered as options as well. This traffic signal has spread throughout various locations in New York City within the past four years or so. Aside from aluminum, a polycarbonate version exists as well. One difference to point out is that, between both kinds, the polycarbonate version uses two latches for each door, while the aluminum version uses only one for each door. [[File:Untitled 1.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|An example of a cluster of 8" 2nd generation aluminum vehicular signals from G.T.E. At the corner of Luten Av. and Eyelandt St. Staten Island in New York City. Picture taken by Steven Gembara.]]

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 ==Background==
-General Traffic Equipment (also commonly known as G.T.E.) is an American, family-owned signal equipment company that was established in 1978. Since then, the company has provided its own line of signals, equipment, and signal controllers to various states in the country. The company's president is Raymond G. Staffon. Originally, General Traffic Equipment's headquarters was based in Yonkers, New York; however, in the 2000s, the company relocated to the city of Newburgh in New York, in which is the current location. All products of the company are manufactured on premises and sent to the company's customers. One of the company's largest customers to date is the city of New York.
+General Traffic Equipment (also commonly known as G.T.E.) is an American, family-owned signal equipment company that was established in 1978. Since then, the company has provided its own line of signals, equipment, and signal controllers to various states in the country. The company's president is Raymond G. Staffon. Originally, General Traffic Equipment's headquarters was based in Yonkers, New York; however, in the 2000s, the company relocated to the city of Newburgh in New York, in which is the current location. All products of the company are manufactured on premises and sent to its customers. One of the company's largest customers to date is the city of New York.
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