Eben Lindsey Talks About the Benefits of Solar Lighting…

Urban Solar’s Senior Business Development Manager, Eben Lindsey recently gave a talk as part of the StreetsLA Sidewalk and Transit Amenities Program (STAP) networking event. Watch Eben discuss the importance of energy efficient bus shelter lighting and associated amenities, such as light boxes. Easily deployable lighting and solar power options, like Urban Solar’s PV Stop+, offer flexible features that improve both safety and convenience for riders, including USB port options, security lighting and clear digital signage. Read more “Eben Lindsey Talks About the Benefits of Solar Lighting – StreetsLA Event” →

Urban Solar Awarded Contract to Supply PV Stop+ to…

BEAVERTON, OR – Following a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) has chosen Urban Solar’s PV Stop + to provide bright, reliable security lighting at the Authority’s unsheltered bus stops.

The PV Stop+ is a self-contained solar lighting system that is easily installed on any bus stop pole. Transit agencies across the United States trust the PV Stop+ to enhance rider safety and reduce pass-bys.

Read more “Urban Solar Awarded Contract to Supply PV Stop+ to North Charleston, SC” →

Urban Solar Launches Solar Inset Pathway Marker for Wayfinding

The Inset Pathway Marker (IPM) by Urban Solar is a fully self-contained solar pathway marker that allows for safe use of
pedestrian and multi-use pathways between dusk and dawn. Read more “Urban Solar Launches Solar Inset Pathway Marker for Wayfinding” →

Keeping Bus Drivers and Passengers Safe with DryVGard Shields

Urban Solar has worked closely with Fleet Maintenance Specialists to develop the DryVGard, a personal protective barrier for bus drivers. Designed for small to medium sized buses, the DryVGard can be quickly retrofitted to existing rolling stock. Read more “Keeping Bus Drivers and Passengers Safe with DryVGard Shields” →

Celebrating a Decade of Working with the City of…

BEAVERTON, OR – Urban Solar is pleased to announce the ten-year anniversary of our partnership with the City of Tempe, AZ.

The City of Tempe Transportation Division operates bus, light rail, streetcar and paratransit service. A leader in providing transit stop amenities for passengers, Tempe was one of the earliest mass adopters of solar security lighting systems for bus shelters. Read more “Celebrating a Decade of Working with the City of Tempe, AZ” →

Across-the-Board System Upgrades Double Light Output and Reliability

Urban Solar lighting systems have received across the board improvements that take advantage of the latest advances in solar, battery, LED, and cloud-based communications technologies.

Together, these upgrades allow latest-generation Urban Solar lighting systems to offer double the lighting performance at little to no additional cost to the customer. Read more “Across-the-Board System Upgrades Double Light Output and Reliability” →

Urban Solar Partners with OutdoorLink to Deploy New PV…

We have partnered with OutdoorLink in the deployment of our new PV Stop+ pole-mounted solar bus shelter lighting solution to provide enhanced safety for bus stops without shelters. OutdoorLink released their new SL-2-DC controller, an addition to their SmartLink^TM Asset Management System, designed to manage low voltage digital assets like bus stop lighting, real-time signage and illuminated advertising shelters.  Read more “Urban Solar Partners with OutdoorLink to Deploy New PV Stop +” →

Urban Solar Introduces PV Stop+ Security Lighting for Unsheltered…

Urban Solar is pleased to announce the release of an all new product, the PV Stop+.

Compatible with any bus stop pole, the PV Stop+ delivers twice the solar power, illumination and battery storage of previous generation PV Stop products. This additional power allows transit agencies to provide security lighting and e-paper real time signage (RTS) at their stops without the expense and hassle of connecting to the electrical grid. Read more “Urban Solar Introduces PV Stop+ Security Lighting for Unsheltered Bus Stops” →

Urban Solar Attending APTA Business Members Annual Meeting

As members of multiple committees within the American Public Transportation Association‘s (APTA) Business Members community, we’re excited by any opportunity to join others in the industry to discuss issues in public transportation, and the trends that are shaping its ridership and policy. Read more “Urban Solar Attending APTA Business Members Annual Meeting” →